City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free

4.3 (2,868 reviews) Edinburgh, Scotland
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Duration1h 10m
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, Russian, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Spanish

Overview

Explore the historic and vibrant city of Edinburgh in your own time, with an award-winning unlimited 24 hour hop-on hop-off bus tour. From the open-top deck you’ll have a fantastic 360 degree view of the spectacular surroundings, which are a blend of stunning natural beauty, and wonderfully historic architecture. This Scottish sightseeing adventure will take you to all of Edinburgh's key points of interest, including Waverley Bridge, Grassmarket, Johnston Terrace, Old Town, Canongate, Palace of Holyroodhouse, Our Dynamic Earth and much more! There's also an informative audio tour commentary on the double-decker bus, so you can make sense of the fabulous sights you're experiencing. With access to 14 stops around the city, and the ability to hop on and off the bus as much as you please within the given time period, you can truly immerse yourself into the culture of this charming destination.

What's included

  • 24 hour hop-on hop-off bus tour
  • Vouchers valid for 12 months from travel date selected at check-out
  • KIDS GO FREE - Up to 3 children travel for free with every full paying adult
  • Multilingual audio commentary in 9 languages + free headphones & kids commentary!
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Entry to attractions

What to expect

Red Route

Until 31st October 2026: First departure from Stop 1 at 8:45am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 6pm. Frequency: every 7 - 10 minutes. 1st November 2026 - 20th March 2027: First departure from Stop 1 at 8:55am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 3:55pm. Buses run every 20 minutes

  1. Stop GG - George Street
  2. Lothian Road
  3. Grassmarket
  4. Nicolson Square
  5. Chambers Street
  6. George IV Bridge
  7. The Mound
  8. St. Andrew Square
  9. John Knox House
  10. Canongate
  11. Holyrood
  12. Our Dynamic Earth
  13. Abbeyhill Crescent
  14. Regent Road
  15. Burns Monument

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Visit Scotland 5 star award-winning tour and Gold Green Tourism award winner
  • Until 31st October 2026: First departure from Stop 1 at 8:45am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 6pm. Tour duration: 70 minutes approximately. Frequency: every 7 - 10 minutes
  • 1st November 2026 - 20th March 2027: First departure from Stop 1 at 8:55am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 3:55pm. Buses run every 20 minutes. Tour duration: 70 minutes approximately
  • Mobile and printed paper vouchers are both accepted on this tour and can be redeemed at any of the stops along the route
  • Vouchers are valid for 12 months from travel date selected at check-out
  • Kids go free! Up to 3 kids can travel for free per adult ticket. Child tickets must be added to basket when purchasing tickets. Valid for travel before 31st March 2027
  • Waterloo Place is closed for approx. 11 weeks and therefore, the new departure point is Stop GG on George Street
  • Sunday 11th October due to an event: Stops 9,10,11,13 & 14 will not be served between 12:00pm and 1:00pm

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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