Hop-On Hop-Off Tours

City Sightseeing: 24-Hour Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

Name: City Sightseeing: 24-Hour Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
Start: 2024-05-17T09:10:00
End: 2024-05-17T15:40:00
Location: Edinburgh

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Discover Edinburgh with the freedom of a flexible itinerary with this 24-hour hop-on hop-off tour. Get access to the Red Route and an audio guide on board.

Highlights

Make the most of your time in Edinburgh by curating the perfect travel itinerary with this 24-unlimited hour hop-on-hop-off bus tour.
Access the Red Route, with 14 stops located across the entire city and get on and off whenever you want with buses arriving every 10-12 mins.
With your pass, learn about the history of the city through the multilingual audio guide present along with a kid's commentary channel for your little ones.
Get 360-degree panoramic views with an open-top double-decker bus, perfect for sightseeing.
Some iconic stops include the John Knox House, Grassmarket, Holyrood & Johnston Terrace.

Inclusions

24-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off pass
Access to Red Route
Audio guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese, and Russian
Horrible Histories' kid's commentary
Headphones
Free kids' tickets
Flexible validity for up to 12 months from your selected date

Exclusions

Entry tickets to attractions

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Ratings & Reviews

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Guests from United States, Canada, Ireland and over 24 countries have loved this experience

Hilde

5/5

Apr, 2024

A fantastic way to explore Edinburgh! It is a compact city but the bus brings you to the hotspots. We really enjoyed it.

Lyle

5/5

Mar, 2024

took us to see real good sites. also inspired new ideas. was too bad i only got the 24 hour ticket and we started late. kinda lame there is no buses later than 4pm. but overall was a good experience.

Suzanne

4/5

Mar, 2024

Limited amount of time In the city so this was a great way to see as much as possible. Tickets were easy to book on line - all hassle- free. Would definitely do it again!!

Ali

3/5

Mar, 2024

The pace of the journey is quite slow. I think it's more applicable for older aged tourists. But otherwise, it was alright.

Bridget

4/5

Jan, 2024

Good to have the facility of looking around with added commentary. Also good bus ride, save climbing the steep hill towards the castle.

Ticket Validity

These tickets are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.

Routes and schedule

Red Route

Explore the magnificent Scottish capital as you drive around some of the finest and culture-rich destinations in Edinburgh. If you feel like a fancy stroll, get off at Canongate and spot some glorious buildings. The multilingual audio guide will tell you unknown tales of the city sights as you pass by. Put that special kid's commentary to use and give them a glimpse of the Scottish history.

*Schedule

First bus: 8:45am from Waterloo Place
Last bus: 5:57pm from Waterloo Place
Frequency: every 10 to 12mins
Popular stops: Lothian Road, Grassmarket, Lawnmarket & Regent Road

Please click here for the detailed route map and boarding points.

Know before you go

Accessibility

This experience is wheelchair accessible.
Wheelchairs must be no larger than 70cm wide, 120cm long, and 135cm high to board the bus. If unsure, contact the service provider.
Just a heads up, each bus can only accommodate 1 wheelchair at a time. If there is already a passenger in a wheelchair, please wait for the next one.

Additional information

Join the tour at any stop, starting from Waterloo Place (opposite Apex Waterloo Hotel). Hop on and off throughout your ticket's duration.
Children aged 3 and under travel for free. Child tickets must be added to the cart at the final stage of booking.
Small and well-behaved dogs allowed onboard.