Edinburgh: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

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Edinburgh
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Experience Edinburgh at your leisure with our award-winning hop-on hop-off bus tour! Enjoy the scenic views from our open-top buses while listening to engaging audio commentary detailing the city's rich history and culture. With a flexible 24-hour ticket, you can explore notable stops such as St. Andrew Square, Edinburgh Castle, and Grassmarket, making it a perfect way to discover the city's hidden gems.

The tour takes you through Edinburgh's historic Old Town, where you can compare its charming rusticity with the elegant Georgian New Town. As you traverse the Royal Mile, you'll hear captivating stories of past hangings and sieges at Castle Rock. This journey offers a comprehensive insight into the city's vibrant past and present.

With 14 strategic stops, including the National Museum of Scotland and Our Dynamic Earth, you have the freedom to hop on and off as you please. This flexibility allows you to enjoy Edinburgh's many attractions, museums, galleries, and dining experiences tailored to every taste and budget.

Whether sunshine or rain, this bus tour ensures a comfortable and informative exploration of Edinburgh. It's an ideal choice for first-time visitors and seasoned travelers alike, offering a unique blend of convenience and cultural immersion.

Book your adventure today and delve into Edinburgh's storied past and dynamic present with our hop-on hop-off bus tour! Discover why this city tour is a must-do for anyone visiting the Scottish capital!

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Included

24-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour
Audio guide commentary in 9 languages
Horrible Histories' Kid's Commentary
Headphones
Stops near all the major sights
Up to 3 kids can travel for free per adult ticket

Destinations

Photo of beautiful view of the old town city of Edinburgh from Calton Hill, United Kingdom.Edinburgh

Map

Attractions

Photo of Museum of Edinburgh,Scotland.Museum of Edinburgh
 City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off bus in front of National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh city.National Museum of Scotland
Photo of View of the castle from Calton Hill at sunset,Scotland.Calton Hill
Photo of Scott Monument that commemorate to Walter Scott.Scott Monument
Scenic view of Edinburgh Castle and Ross Fountain, Scotland travel photo. Edinburgh Castle is historic center of the city and most popular tourist attraction.Edinburgh Castle
The Royal Mile, Old Town, City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United KingdomThe Royal Mile
Holyrood Park and Holyrood Palace aerial view from Calton Hill in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. Old town Edinburgh is a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1995.Holyrood Park
Lauriston CastleLauriston Castle
Gladstone's LandGladstone's Land

Options

Hop-On Hop-Off 24-Hour Ticket

Good to know

• First departure from Stop 1 at 8:45am • Last departure from Stop 1 at 6pm • Buses run every 10 minutes (until 28th June, and then 7th September - 1st November), every 8 minutes (29th June - 6th September) • Tour duration: 70 minutes • Full mobility facilities on all tour buses, and a subtitled screen downstairs for those who are hard of hearing • With your voucher, enjoy flexible access for up to 12 months from the travel date you select 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 2026 • Saturday 9th August: Due to an event taking place, various streets in the city centre will be closed - and tour diversions will be in place - between 11am and 3pm. Stops 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14 and 15 will be out of use

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