Touring Edinburgh – By Bus or by Foot

The Scottish capital of Edinburgh offers many a delight and is one of those perfect British cities for sightseeing – much like London or York – and just as similarly, there are myriad ways in which you can explore this historic destination.

Whether it’s by foot on the top of a big red double-decker bus, Edinburgh is quite accessible and the opportunity is there to allow you to take a good look at one of the most popular destinations in the UK. For those travelling from abroad that might not be clear on the whole currency situation with Scotland, it is very much the same as England and you will need your pound coins and £10 notes. You can click here if you require a bit of foreign exchange.

Like London again, you will need at least two days to see most attractions in Edinburgh, but taking one of the tours will ensure you can take in as much as the city and its surroundings as possible in one go. Some will have certain packages in case you are wishing to see specific places, whilst others will be more of an all-round view of the city.

The Edinburgh Tour – By Bus

This is the tour you want if you are after a full-on historic view on the Scottish capital, with such visits to Scotland’s National Bard and Carlton Hill. An audio commentary enables you to find out more in-depth facts about Edinburgh, as well as famous stories that have moulded the city’s character.

Bus and Boat Tour 

For a more versatile look at both Edinburgh and its outside attractions, getting on the Bus & Boat Tour will see you take a half-day trip to see the superb modern art galleries, before getting on the boat at South Queensferry. From there, you will be taken to Inchcolm Island where you will experience unrivalled views of the Forth road and rail bridges; a notable stop at Inchcolm Abbey is also advised.

The Edinburgh Free Tour

Some people prefer to have the freedom to walk around a city, and this tour is certainly something they would appreciate. The Edinburgh Free Tour ran by Sandemans New Europe is a three-and-a-half-hour walk that takes in most of the city’s points of interest; these include taking on the winding streets and hills, whilst also learning about the history of the ‘bodysnatchers’ and fabled witches.

There are even visits to locations that inspired the Harry Potter novels and a chance to discover a now extinct volcano.

Eat Walk Edinburgh

A standard city tour is not enough for some, and there are groups who like a different spin on a city tour and the Eat Walk Edinburgh tour might just appease them. This is a perfect chance to take in the sights and sounds of the city whilst also sampling the delightful tastes of Scotland.

Visitors can enjoy some delicious dishes prepared by first-class restaurants, with chances to taste some fine wines and whiskies whilst being guided through both the old and new towns of the capital.

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