Plan the Perfect Family Day Out with Lincoln’s Open-Top Sightseeing Tour Bus – Back from April 18th!

Looking for an unforgettable family day out? Discover the historic charm of Lincoln with the return of the much-loved Lincoln Sightseeing Tour Bus, launching this year on Good Friday, April 18th and running through to October 31st, 2025.

This open-top bus tour is the perfect way for both visitors and locals to explore the city’s top attractions, from the iconic Lincoln Cathedral and Castle to the Brayford Waterfront, Museum of Lincolnshire Life, and many more. This year’s tour is bigger and better than ever, with an exciting new stop at the International Bomber Command Centre, a site of national importance and a highlight for 2025 as the city commemorates the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

Sharon Stone, Corporate Manager at Lincoln BIG, shared her excitement: “We are delighted to be working with Stagecoach to further enhance visitors’ experience of Lincoln’s history, particularly with International Bomber Command, in this significant 80th anniversary year of VE Day. By also including our ‘Children Go Free’ offer, this is a fantastic day out for families.”

What Makes This Tour Special?

• Live Commentary: Hear fascinating stories and local legends from our experienced and entertaining guides – informative, and often humorous!

• Top Deck Views: Get the best photo opportunities of Lincoln’s stunning landmarks from the open-top deck.

• 8 Hop-On, Hop-Off Stops: Travel the city at your own pace with request stops at key points of interest.

• Kids Go Free!: Making it the perfect affordable family day out.

• New Stop at the International Bomber Command Centre: A meaningful addition in this special commemorative year.

Nicky van der Drift, CEO of the International Bomber Command Centre, added: “We are absolutely delighted to be part of Lincoln’s Tour Bus route. The team at Lincoln BIG have worked so hard to ensure that visitors to our beautiful city get to experience all of the highlights on this tour.”

Tour Details:

Operating Dates:

• April, May, June, September & October – Weekends, Bank Holidays & School Holidays

• July & August – 7 Days a Week

Tour Times: Departures every hour from 10:30am to 3:30pm

Our 8 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 (NEW)

8. St Swithins Square

Experience over 2,000 years of history in under 90 minutes – from the origins of the Magna Carta, Roman Lincoln, and Aviation Heritage, to famous figures like George Boole and Alfred Lord Tennyson.

Don’t miss your chance to see Lincoln in a whole new way. Start planning your trip today!

For more info and to book tickets, visit: www.lincolntourbus.co.uk