# Edinburgh Bus Tours

> Edinburgh city tour guide with live bus tracking, attractions, and discounts. (iPhone/iPad app by Lothian Buses plc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edinburgh-bus-tours/id1556076045 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Lothian Buses plc](https://appshunter.io/developer/548308171)
- Category: Travel, Navigation
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 90 App Store ratings · 10 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 48 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2021-04-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-17
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edinburgh-bus-tours/id1556076045/reviews.md

## What is Edinburgh Bus Tours?

See the sights of Edinburgh on the go and experience the best of Edinburgh in the palm of your hand. The Edinburgh Bus Tours app helps you make the most of our five-star bus tours and plan out your visit to the city.
  
INTERACTIVE MAP
View live bus times and see what’s near your stop on our interactive map. You can also see times for the first and last buses, so you won’t miss the last tour bus!
 
DISCOVER DISCOUNTS
Discover exclusive discounts on offer from our partners in the city, only available to you with your Edinburgh Bus Tours ticket.
 
EXPLORE ATTRACTIONS
Explore a full list of attractions across the city. Keep track of your must-see sights by saving to your favourites. You can now filter by your favourite attractions or specific categories to tailor your visit to your interests.
 
ITINERARIES
Your visit to Edinburgh made easier. Short on time? Check out our suggested itineraries to help you make the most of your visit in the city.
 
Please note that real-time bus tracking and arrival times requires data.
 
The app works best with GPS / location on. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
 
Our privacy policy can be found at https://edinburghtour.com/privacy-and-cookie-policy/

## Key features

- Interactive map with live bus times
- Exclusive partner discounts
- Explore and save attractions
- Suggested itineraries
- First and last bus times

## Recent user reviews (10 of 10)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edinburgh-bus-tours/id1556076045/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Nothing available

*2026-07-09, version 2026.05.13*

Told me to force close as there was an update - once I did this nothing is available

### 3/5 — Please add a place to put our tickets in the app!

*2026-04-13*

If only we could scan our code and show our ticket was purchased without having to hold a small piece of paper all day!

### 5/5 — Highly recommend

*2025-10-21*

I don’t usually use apps like this because they are normally useless and not even worth the time it takes to download them but I was pleasantly surprised by this one. The most important information we needed to know was when the next bus would be arriving at a stop, which it was really great for, however it was also really useful for showing all the different routes and explaining what was at each of the numbered stops so we could plan ahead easily.

### 2/5 — Online tickets

*2025-09-29*

Will not load??

### 1/5 — Rubbish App

*2025-08-02, version 2024.05.23*

Can’t find timetable can’t load my pre-purchased ticket.

### 1/5 — Tracking

*2024-07-06*

I wish you could track where the bus was to see how long before it would be at your stop.

### 3/5 — Live tracking

*2024-06-13, version 2024.05.23*

No live tracking of busses

### 4/5 — Simple enough…

*2024-05-13*

Would be 5 stars with live tracking

### 3/5 — Critical flaw

*2022-11-08*

The first time I opened the app, I was asked if I had a ticket or not. If I’d had a ticket at the moment, I could have synched it into the app.  I purchased a ticket outside the app a few minutes later and was never given any option to synch it in. Either do it immediately upon first opening the app, or never. Other than that, it’s perfectly acceptable.

### 1/5 — Buy a ticket not possible

*2022-06-17, version 2022.3.3*

I’ve installed the app to be able to buy a ticket online. As soon as you proceed to buy tickets in your basket, the app changes to the website, where the basket is empty!!! 
Useless app!
If I need to put the tickets again in to the basket, I don’t need the app.

## Frequently asked questions about Edinburgh Bus Tours

### What is Edinburgh Bus Tours?

Edinburgh Bus Tours is a travel app that helps you explore the city of Edinburgh. It provides live bus times, an interactive map, information on attractions, and exclusive discounts for ticket holders.

### Does Edinburgh Bus Tours have ads?

No, Edinburgh Bus Tours does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use without any ad interruptions.

### What devices support Edinburgh Bus Tours?

Edinburgh Bus Tours is available for iPhone and iPod devices. It is designed to offer a seamless experience on Apple mobile devices.

### How often is Edinburgh Bus Tours updated?

The latest version of Edinburgh Bus Tours was released on 2024-06-03, indicating regular updates. The current version is 2024.05.23.

### What is the age rating for Edinburgh Bus Tours?

Edinburgh Bus Tours has an age rating of 4+. This means it is suitable for users aged four and above.

### How does the interactive map in Edinburgh Bus Tours work?

The interactive map shows live bus times and nearby points of interest. It also displays the times for the first and last buses to help you plan your journeys.

### Can I save attractions in Edinburgh Bus Tours?

Yes, you can explore a list of attractions across Edinburgh and save your must-see sights to your favorites. You can also filter attractions by category to tailor your visit.

### Does Edinburgh Bus Tours require an internet connection?

Real-time bus tracking and arrival times require a data connection. The app also works best with GPS/location services enabled.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2026.05.13 — 2026-05-13

Bug fixes

### 2026.04.10 — 2026-04-13

Bug fixes and updates

### 2024.05.23 — 2024-06-03

Bug fixes and Improvements:
- You can now hide notices on the map screen 
- See the routes in a linear view
- Accessibility mode improvements
- General bug fixes

### 2024.03.24 — 2024-03-23

Updated for 2024:
- Updated map design making it easier than ever to find tour stops and attractions 
- Featured discounts from our partners 
- New itineraries to help you make the most out of your time with Edinburgh Bus Tours
- Updated and new attractions with even more helpful information 
- New Accessibility mode

### 2023.10.31 — 2023-10-31

Bug fixes and updates for new winter season 2023/24

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