All 6 options, side by side
✓ 2026-09-29| Option | Price | Per person | Length | Rating | Cancellation | Extra fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Kids Free | £ 20 p.p. | £ 20 | 1h 10m | 4.35★ · 2,858 | free | — |
| Edinburgh: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour with Live GuideBest value | £ 20 p.p. | £ 20 | 1d | 4.69★ · 124 | free | — |
| Edinburgh: Ghost Bus Tour & Historic HauntsOur pick | £ 21 p.p. | £ 21 | 1h–1h 15m | 4.35★ · 3,057 | free | — |
| Edinburgh: Open-Top Bus Tour & Royal Yacht Britannia 48hrs | £ 30 p.p. | £ 30 | 1h–1h 10m | 4.02★ · 192 | free | — |
| Edinburgh to Isle of Skye & Highlands: 3-Day Coach TourTop rated | £ 207 p.p. | £ 207 | 3d | 4.82★ · 1,233 | free | — |
| Edinburgh: 2-Day Highlands & Jacobite Steam Train Tour | £ 355 p.p. | £ 355 | 2d | 4.77★ · 361 | free | +£ 53 on site |
Real price per person across the 6 options: £ 20–£ 355 (median £ 21). With an extra fee to pay on site: 1 of 6.
Default order: price per person.
Up to 2 hours (3)
Edinburgh: Ghost Bus Tour & Historic HauntsYou board a vintage Routemaster bus and spend 75 minutes hearing tales of executions, grave robbers and tortures while passing Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, Greyfriars Kirk and Grassmarket. A professional guide narrates from onboard, and you see the actual locations where these dark histories unfolded. Arrive 20 minutes early; the bus departs on schedule and doesn't admit latecomers.Is it for me?Book this if you want Edinburgh's darker history without arranging your own route through the Old Town at night—the bus, the guide and the 75-minute structure handle the pacing and the storytelling, leaving you to absorb the tales as the city passes by.
Edinburgh: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Kids FreeYou board at any of 14 stops around Edinburgh and ride the open-top bus for as long as you want within 24 hours, hopping off to explore the Royal Mile, Grassmarket, Edinburgh Castle, and Holyrood Palace at your own pace. Audio commentary in nine languages explains what you're seeing; up to three children travel free with each adult ticket. The voucher is valid for a year, so you can book now and travel later.Is it for me?Best for families and independent travelers who want to see Edinburgh's main sights without booking a guided tour or arranging their own transport — the kids-free offer and flexible 24-hour window mean you can move at your own pace and return to stops that interest you most.
Edinburgh: Open-Top Bus Tour & Royal Yacht Britannia 48hrsYou board at Waterloo Place with a 48-hour ticket that covers two separate open-top bus routes through Edinburgh. Hop off at Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace, the Royal Botanic Garden, or the Royal Yacht Britannia whenever you want; the multilingual audio commentary plays through free headphones. Cancel up to 24 hours before for a full refund, and activate your mobile ticket whenever you board.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to cover Edinburgh's main sights without booking a guide or planning a fixed itinerary — the 48-hour window and two separate routes let you move at your own pace and come back to things you want to spend more time on.
Half day and longer (3)
Edinburgh to Isle of Skye & Highlands: 3-Day Coach TourYou travel by air-conditioned coach through the Scottish Highlands over three days, staying two nights on the Isle of Skye with accommodation included. The itinerary covers Ben Nevis, Glencoe, Loch Lomond, Eilean Donan Castle, and Skye's main attractions — the Old Man of Storr, Quiraing, and Kilt Rock — with a driver-guide providing live commentary. You arrive back in Edinburgh on day three without having arranged transport, bookings or timing yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Highlands and Skye highlights in three days without arranging your own transport, accommodation or timing — the fixed itinerary and included coach mean you show up and go, and the small group size keeps the pace manageable without feeling rushed.
Edinburgh: 2-Day Highlands & Jacobite Steam Train TourYou'll travel north from Edinburgh by coach with a professional guide, stop at Pitlochry and the Culloden battlefield, take a scenic cruise on Loch Ness to see Urquhart Castle ruins, spend a night in Fort Augustus, then board the Jacobite Steam Train from Fort William to Mallaig before driving back through Glen Coe. The tour includes transport, breakfast both mornings, the one-way train journey, and overnight accommodation — so you're not arranging any of those pieces yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the real Highlands — battlefields, lochs, mountains, and the famous steam train — without arranging your own transport, accommodation, or train tickets. The fixed itinerary and small group (max 32 people) mean you move at a pace that lets you actually absorb each place instead of rushing between them.
Edinburgh: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour with Live GuideYou board at Waterloo Place or any of 13 stops and ride upstairs past Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, Holyroodhouse, and Grassmarket with a live guide whose stories change with each departure. Hop off to explore, rejoin when ready, and use the WiFi to plan your next move. The paper ticket is your pass on and off the buses.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to cover Edinburgh's main sights without arranging separate transport between them, and you'd rather not commit to a fixed walking pace or tour schedule — the bus does the navigation, and you decide where to stop.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 6 of the 6 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last up to 2 hours. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Edinburgh: Ghost Bus Tour & Historic Haunts is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.35 out of 5 across 3,057 reviews.
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