Top Edinburgh Sightseeing Cruises

Start your tour near the Writer’s Museum, and follow in the footsteps of Scotland’s greatest literary figures such as Robert Burns. From there, you’ll explore the Royal Mile, hear stories about Mary Queen of Scots and take snaps of St Giles Cathedral. Step inside Greyfriars Kirkyard, and find out how it inspired the Harry Potter series. Uncover the cemetery’s haunted past, such as the Mackenzie Poltergeist, before finishing your tour at Covenanters’ Prison. Don’t forget to ask your guide on the best local pubs for a pint or a bite to eat. Afterwards, continue exploring the capital at your own pace with a city audio tour app.

Start by meeting your guide at the Statue of Walter Francis Montagu Douglas Scott. From there, you’ll follow in the footsteps of royalty (and even pirates) as you enter Edinburgh Castle. As you discover the castle grounds, hear stories about how this fortress was once the residence for Mary, Queen of Scots, and a prison during the Napoleonic Wars. Take a snap of the six-tonnes Mons Meg (a medieval cannon), and admire the Royal Palace. Afterwards, explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site at your own pace, and step inside St Margaret's Chapel, Scottish National War Memorial and more.

Start your tour near the Writer’s Museum, and follow in the footsteps of Scotland’s greatest literary figures such as Robert Burns. From there, you’ll explore the Royal Mile, hear stories about Mary Queen of Scots and take snaps of St Giles Cathedral. Step inside Greyfriars Kirkyard, and find out how it inspired the Harry Potter series. Uncover the cemetery’s haunted past, such as the Mackenzie Poltergeist, before finishing your tour at Covenanters’ Prison. Don’t forget to ask your guide on the best pubs for a pint or a bite to eat. With a 24-hour bus pass included, save 6% off with this combo and enjoy the flexibility to explore Edinburgh’s landmarks at your leisure. Pass by iconic attractions such as Edinburgh Castle and St Andrew’s House.