Sightseeing Tour of Lincoln
Sightseeing tour of Lincoln with live commentary
Discover Lincoln’s 2,000-year history with live commentary in under 90 minutes
Hop on board the Lincoln Sightseeing Tour Bus and explore the city’s rich heritage with something for everyone, from Roman Lincoln, the origins of the Magna Carta to the stunning Cathedral and Castle, aviation history and the life and times of the county's most famous faces from George Boole to Poet Laureate Alfred Lord Tennyson and much more. With live, entertaining commentary from experienced guides, it’s the perfect way to see the city.
Plan a family holiday day out and discover the historic city of Lincoln. This is a brilliant opportunity for visitors and locals alike to explore the city’s best attractions with knowledgeable and entertaining tour guides. Whilst experiences some of the best photo opportunities of iconic landmarks from the top deck of the tour bus and receive an interesting (and often humorous!) guided tour of the city’s heritage.
Everyone has the freedom to travel anywhere in the city centre with the hop-on, hop-off request stop service, meaning you can join the bus as many times as you like to see all the sites and discover what Lincoln has to offer - a great way to spend time with friends, and family.
Start planning your trip to Lincoln today and see for yourself why visitors keep coming back for more!
Download the leaflet here.
The tour operates every 90 minutes between 10:00 and 15:00.
The full tour lasts approximately 90 minutes (subject to traffic conditions).
Passengers may board at any of the eight designated stops and are free to hop on and off throughout the day using a valid ticket.
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May: Saturday 2 – Monday 4 (Festival of History)
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May: Offical Opening - Saturday 23 – Sunday 31
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June: Weekends only
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July: Wednesday 1 – Friday 31
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August: Saturday 1 – Thursday 27
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September: Tuesday 1 – Sunday 6
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October: Saturday 24 – Saturday 31
Please note: Stop 8 – Brayford Waterfront will not be in use when events are taking place. Including Saturday 11 July due to the Dragon Boat Race.
Hop on and off the bus at any of the following stops:
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Lincoln Cathedral – Minster Yard
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Northgate – The Lincoln Hotel
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Lincoln Castle – Westgate
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Museum of Lincolnshire Life – Burton Road
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Brayford Waterfront – Holiday Inn
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Transport Hub – St Mary’s Street
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International Bomber Command Centre – Canwick Hill
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High Street – St Swithins Square
Prices
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Adults: £15.00
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Concessions (with a valid card): £10.00
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Young People (16–19 years): £10.00
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Children* (with an adult/concession fare-paying passenger): FREE
*Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Space on the bus is first come, first served and subject to availability. Please check the service is running before you travel.
Buying Your Tickets
2 simple ways:
- From the Stagecoach East Midlands app (available on the app store and Google Play)
- From the driver on the bus (cash or contactless payments)
Times and stops may be subject to change. The Brayford Waterfront (stop 6) will not be in use on the 11th July for the Dragon Boat Race. On this date please use any of the alternative request bus stops.
For the latest news and updates, visit the official Tour Bus Facebook page!
Looking for a unique way to experience Lincoln as a group?
The Tour Bus is available for private hire at a competitive rate. Perfect for businesses, clubs, schools, weddings and special occasions.
To request a quotation email [email protected]
