Top Edinburgh Bus Tours

Our tour guide James was spectacular! The energy and style in which he told these dark historical facts bought each of the characters to life. The walking pace was steady, had good amount of stops. Totally worth the time &money! Best part was how we ending— up on high grounds seeing the beautiful skyline of Edinburgh! My kids and i thoroughly enjoyed it.

It had been a few years since we’d been to Edinburgh and weren’t sure where to go first so we hopped on the hop on:hop off bus and rode the whole route before deciding where to get off first. This allowed us to best use the time we had and see the things we wanted to see. The guides were helpful and funny and made the ride more enjoyable!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Absolute MUST for Outlander Fans! This Outlander Tour was everything a fan could ask for and more! From beginning to end, it was an absolutely fantastic experience. Our tour guide, Ryan, was excellent. He was incredibly knowledgeable and shared so much interesting history, behind-the-scenes information, and fun facts throughout the day. One of my favorite touches was that when he wasn’t sharing stories with us, he played music from Outlander while we drove between locations. It made the whole experience feel even more special and completely immersed us in the world of Outlander. If you’re a die-hard Outlander fan, this is the tour for you! Seeing the actual filming locations in person was incredible, and I highly recommend purchasing the option that allows you to go inside the castles. It is absolutely worth it and adds so much to the experience. This was truly one of the highlights of our trip to Scotland. We loved every minute of it and would highly recommend this tour — and Ryan — to any Outlander fan! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Not for anyone that takes themselves to serious. The tour guide ( sorry forgotten name) was so funny and really played his character well. Fabulous way to see parts of Edinburgh you probably wouldn’t on your own! A lovely bit of fun for just over an hour

Edinburgh is the most beautiful city in Scotland. The history and architecture of the city can’t be matched. The people are devoted to maintaining the history and tradition of Scottish life. Traffic is very congested with buses, walking can be tiresome with all the hills, but I highly recommend using the hop-on, hop-off buses. You will see a lot more of the city.

We had a great time. Jack, our guide was fantastic. He was funny, friendly, full of amazing stories and history and timed our entire tour absolutely perfectly. Every stop was the right length, and his delivery of all the background info was spot on. He made sure we had a good time and put in an extra stop to see some hairy coos. Great tour, highly recommended guide!

We thoroughly enjoyed this tour.. It was a long day of approximately 13 hours, but it was well worth it. The tour covered an amazing amount of territory and gave us the opportunity to see so much of the spectacular Scottish Highlands in a relatively short time. Our tour guide, Stephen B, kept us entertained and informed throughout the day, combining fascinating history with great stories and delivering them in his own uniquely humorous style. His knowledge and personality really added to the experience. If you have limited time in Scotland but want to see as much of the Highlands as possible, I would highly recommend this tour. Not only do you get to experience some truly breathtaking scenery, but you also gain a wonderful insight into the history, culture and stories that make this such an amazing region.

Keep in mind, George is navigating Highland roads (if you like roller coasters, wee!) AND delivering fantastic lore and historical facts AT THE SAME TIME! If you don't become enamored with his brrrogue or (our new Spotified) playlist, you'll love his funny, macabre, and deep cut history of Scotland. The trip is an ever-giving testament to the deeper than Loch Ness depth of character and strength of the Scottish people. I was trying to put a name to what I had long detected in friends and acquaintances from Scotland and, when George said it, it hit immediately. The Scottish are not afraid of mortality AND they hit FAR above their weight. This comes across as an authenticity not seen in many. I enjoy "Edin-bra" immensely, walkable, easily accessible and replenishing for the soul - this extends to this trip, as well. George is merciful on the need for replenishments and the bladder, there are many pit stops at perfect intervals. He knows all the instagrammable spots and it's mind-blowing how many films have chosen the Highlands as backdrops, but you'll see and understand why. Have mercy on George though - he is against a tight schedule to get YOU to the sites you want to see on time and those locations don't stop for anyone, not even the tours. You want to catch the cruise? Keep to HIS timetable. Glencoe is gorgeous, perfectly Scotland-weathered (bring rain gear/umbrella and something warm), Urquhart Castle reminds me of another medieval castle from my home country, Château Gaillard, loved being able to compare and store memories of both. The Loch is shockingly deep, I had no idea and learned a lot from the cruise (while my teen made fun of it, he appreciated it and that there are folks who BELIEVE!). The bus was comfortable, sleepy folks will benefit from a neck pillow. I typically have a few carsick family members - they experienced zero symptoms on this trip. We read the trip instructions and purchased food the night before for the trip (there are Lidl's, etc in Edinburgh for stocking up), so were ready to roll every time needed. Frustratingly, there were always a couple of folks/groups who consistently pushed the group's timetable for extended photographic moments (hard to believe when there was SO much time given for these at each stop). Consideration for other travelers AND the tour guide goes a long way! There is beyond plenty of time given for restroom, photography, food/drink at every stop - just no reason to return to the bus late, unless emergency-related. Throughout the trip, I became convinced that everyone in Scotland must be a singer - the lilting manner of delivering even the vivid death of William Wallace sounds like a melody. Try to fight your sleepiness upon returning to Edinburgh because George has an amazing trove of facts specific to the city as you return. It's incredible how much has come from Scotland, not an immensely populated area, but a birthplace of ideas, inventions, and entrepreneurs. Thank you, George, for sharing the Highlands with us, heralding us safely there and back, managing the Loch "Stress" of keeping us rambunctious tourists on track, and leaving us with the story of Scotland's unbreakable spirit. As a side note: we tipped using US dollars (apologies for the terrible exchange rate, it was all we had on hand!). Of all tours taken in the UK, this one deserved a sign of appreciation and more.