Lincoln Sightseeing Tour Bus 2026

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, from Roman Lincoln and the Magna Carta to the stunning Cathedral and Castle, aviation history and much more. With live, entertaining commentary from experienced guides, it’s the perfect way to see the city.

Download the leaflet here.

Operating Dates & Times 2026

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.

2026 Operating Dates:

• May: Saturday 2 – Monday 4 (Festival of History)

• May: Offical Opening - Saturday 23 – Sunday 31

• June: Weekends only

• July: Wednesday 1 – Friday 31

• August: Saturday 1 – Thursday 27

• September: Tuesday 1 – Sunday 6

• 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.

Tour Stops

You can join the bus at any of the following stops:

1. Lincoln Cathedral – Minster Yard

2. Northgate – The Lincoln Hotel

3. Lincoln Castle – Westgate

4. Museum of Lincolnshire Life – Burton Road

5. Brayford Waterfront – Holiday Inn

6. Transport Hub – St Mary’s Street

7. International Bomber Command Centre – Canwick Hill

8. High Street – St Swithins Square

Ticket Prices

• Adults: £15.00

• Concessions (with a valid card): £10.00

• Young People (16–19 years): £10.00

• 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.

Private Hire

Planning a special event or group visit?

The Tour Bus is available for private hire at a competitive rate. Choose from:

• The 2,000 Years of History Tour

• The Ghost Tour

• Or a bespoke tour

Perfect for businesses, clubs, schools, weddings and special occasions.

Tour operated by Lincoln BIG in partnership with Stagecoach East Midlands.

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.

Lincoln’s Sightseeing Tour Bus allows visitors to experience 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.

The City of Lincoln has a wide range of attractions and landmarks to explore and with the Lincoln Sightseeing Tour Bus, the city is yours to discover! Experience Lincoln’s rich history through sights and stories, from Lincoln’s Magna Carta, the stunning Cathedral and Castle, to Roman Lincoln, Aviation Heritage and much more.

Start planning your trip to Lincoln today and see for yourself why visitors keep coming back for more!

Highlights include:

• Hear interesting facts about the city and the best attractions with our experienced and entertaining tour guides.
• 8 hop-on, hop-off request stops so you can really get to know the city at your own pace.
• The tour provides a unique flavour of the city’s rich heritage with something for everyone: from the origins of the Magna Carta and the stunning Cathedral / Castle to Roman Lincoln, Aviation Heritage and the life and times of the county’s most famous faces, including George Boole and poet laureate Alfred Lord Tennyson.
• Experience some of the best photo opportunities of iconic landmarks from the top deck.

Download the leaflet here.

Buying Your Tickets

2 simple ways:

1. From the Stagecoach East Midlands app (available on the app store and Google Play)
2. From the driver on the bus (cash or contactless payments)

Space on the bus is first come, first served and subject to availability. Please read the Terms & Conditions for ticket purchase here. 

Times and stops may be subject to change. The Brayford Waterfront (stop 6) will not be in use on the following dates due to events taking place: 14th & 21st April, and 15th June 2025. On these dates please use any of the alternative request bus stops.

For the latest news and updates, visit the official Tour Bus Facebook page!

Event or Special occasion – why not hire the bus for a private tour?

Looking for a unique way to experience Lincoln as a group? The tour bus can be hired privately, outside of the normal tour times, and tours can be customised to its start, finish and duration

Our Lincoln BIG Open Top Tour Bus is the perfect choice for schools, colleges, universities, and visiting groups.

Recently, we welcomed twelve Swiss students from Lincoln College as part of their cultural and academic programme. Their first tour of the year began with a guided city Open Top Bus tour, followed by a visit to the International Bomber Command Centre.

During their visit, students explored the Remembrance Walkway and Memorial Garden, before stepping inside a replica Anderson shelter to experience life during wartime.

Lincoln College shared their feedback: "In a moving moment, their guide Ray honoured Claude, the only Swiss national commemorated at the Centre by sharing his story and inviting a student to lay a poppy in tribute.

It was a powerful start to a year of learning beyond the classroom." This is a great example of how our private and group tours can bring history to life.

The bus has been enjoyed by businesses, organisations, wedding guests, schools and even prom nights! Also enjoy Lincoln’s Ghost Bus Tour which is available for private hire. Please email [email protected] for a quotation.

Download the leaflet here.