Edinburgh Bus Tours
Guide Friday Bus Tour
The Edinburgh Guide Friday bus tour, also known as simply the 'Edinburgh Tour' is the second most popular bus tour in Scotland's capital after the City Sightseeing Tour thanks to its live guide commentary.
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The double-decker buses are half green, half yellow and, unlike other open-top buses, the front half of the top deck is covered which is useful when the typical Scottish weather changes suddenly.
Highlights of the City Sightseeing Edinburgh tour
This bus tour covers many of the best attractions and landmarks in Edinburgh. The tour starts from Waverley Bridge and takes you along Princes Street -- look left for great views of Edinburgh Castle -- and then to the Old Town via Lothian Road.
The Guide Friday tour covers most of the Royal Mile but misses out on the Grassmarket and Victoria street, two of Edinburgh Old Town's most picturesque places. Greyfriars Bobby is just one of the popular tourist attractions in Edinburgh Old Town but there are many others you will see on the Royal Mile that are included in the tour.
The Guide Friday tour bus goes to Holyrood Palace and then back to the New Town. This tour explores more of the New Town, going as far as Queen Street Gardens.
Tour details
The Edinburgh Guide Friday bus tour is an all-year round bus tour and departs Waverly Bridge every 15-30 minutes. Tickets are valid for 24 hours so you can hop-on and off to explore attractions at your leisure. The tour ticket also offers discounts to various attractions in Edinburgh, including its most famous one -- Edinburgh Castle.
See the links below for more information on the Edinburgh Guide Friday bus tour and other tours in Edinburgh.
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All Edinburgh Bus Tour articles:
City Sightseeing Tour Details on the most popular of the four local bus tours.
Edinburgh Tour Also known as Guide Friday, this bus tour is famous for its live guide commentary.
MacTours Complete information on touring Edinburgh on vintage buses.
Majestic Tour Description on Edinburgh's only bus tour to visit the Royal Yacht Britannia.
Bus Tour Comparison Decide which Edinburgh bus tour to take by visiting our comparison page.
Tour Edinburgh by public bus The cheapest and most flexible way to tour Edinburgh is by combining its excellent public transport with walking.
Tour Edinburgh by coach Easy way to tour around Edinburgh on a budget.
Tour Details - Bus Tours Essential tourist information including tour times, ticket prices, directions and contact details for all Edinburgh city tours.
Edinburgh bus touring on the web Links to other web pages related to Edinburgh tours by bus.
Also see:
Edinburgh Tour and Trip guide Guide to all tours available in Edinburgh as well as trips and tours to and from Scotland's Capital City.
Edinburgh Bus Travel Guide to public buses in Edinburgh.
