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City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Tours

Uncover the charm of Scotland’s capital with a hop-on-hop-off bus tour by City Sightseeing Edinburgh. Visit 15+ historic landmarks like Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace, and the Royal Mile. Enjoy engaging live and audio commentary, and explore the city at your own pace!
City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Tours
Red double-decker bus on Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Tour near historic stone building.
Edinburgh Castle viewed from a hop-on hop-off tour bus with tourists.
Edinburgh hop-on hop-off tour bus in front of historic buildings.
Family enjoying City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off bus tour in Edinburgh.
Tourists enjoying a hop-on hop-off bus tour in Edinburgh with views of Arthur's Seat.
Hop-On Hop-Off bus on a street in Edinburgh with historic buildings and Arthur's Seat in the background.
Family enjoying Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off bus tour, pointing at city sights.
Passengers exiting a red bus during Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Tour.
4.4(686)
Hop-on Hop-off Tours Edinburgh
Free cancellation
Extended validity
Flexible duration
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  • 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.

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  • 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.

from
£18
Edinburgh hop-on hop-off bus in front of historic buildings on a city street.
Visitors with map preparing to board red HOHO bus.
HOHO bus on street near Edinburgh Castle with cityscape in background.
Tourists on HOHO bus near Edinburgh Castle, Scotland.
Guide speaking into a microphone on an Edinburgh HOHO bus tour.
Edinburgh Botanic Garden glasshouse with visitors walking nearby.
Couple enjoying a view from a ship deck with The Grande Ticket.
Royal Yacht Britannia docked with flags displayed.
Bell of H.M. Yacht Britannia, part of the Royal Edinburgh Tour attractions.
Passengers enjoying the view from the upper deck of a HOHO bus near a hillside with yellow flowers.
Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh with blue sky and clouds.
Historic mansion with ornate chimneys and manicured gardens, part of The Grande Ticket tour.
Edinburgh Castle front gate with stone walls and flags flying above.
Visitors observing the Great Hall's medieval armor display inside Edinburgh Castle.
Scottish Parliament building in Edinburgh with modern architecture and surrounding greenery.
Edinburgh sightseeing bus in front of historic building on a sunny day.
Royal Mile Edinburgh with St. Giles' Cathedral and red phone booths.
4.6(433)
Hop-on Hop-off Tours Edinburgh
Free cancellation
Flexible duration
  • Get a city overview of the stunning Scotland capital Edinburgh on a 24/48-hour hop-on hop-off tour aboard an open-top double-decker bus.
  • Traverse the city’s old and new regions with 3 routes and 15 stops dotted along the way, and enjoy hopping on and off with no limits.
  • Enjoy a live guide on the green route spinning tales of the city’s past, listen to a multilingual audio guide, and snag discounts at popular sights!
  • See sights up close! Dive into Scottish history at the National Museum, glide past the lively Grassmarket, and unwind in the Royal Botanic Gardens.

More details

  • Get a city overview of the stunning Scotland capital Edinburgh on a 24/48-hour hop-on hop-off tour aboard an open-top double-decker bus.
  • Traverse the city’s old and new regions with 3 routes and 15 stops dotted along the way, and enjoy hopping on and off with no limits.
  • Enjoy a live guide on the green route spinning tales of the city’s past, listen to a multilingual audio guide, and snag discounts at popular sights!
  • See sights up close! Dive into Scottish history at the National Museum, glide past the lively Grassmarket, and unwind in the Royal Botanic Gardens.
from
£25
Distillery tour guide in Edinburgh with cityscape and sightseeing bus.
Visitors enjoying a whisky tasting at an Edinburgh distillery.
Edinburgh Gin distillery exterior at night with illuminated copper stills.
Red double-decker bus on Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Tour near historic stone building.
Edinburgh Castle viewed from a hop-on hop-off tour bus with tourists.
Tour group tasting gin at Edinburgh distillery, guide explaining bottle details.
Glass bottles with labels for a London Dry gin tasting experience.
Woman enjoying a gin tasting experience in London.
Edinburgh hop-on hop-off tour bus in front of historic buildings.
Tourists enjoying a hop-on hop-off bus tour in Edinburgh with views of Arthur's Seat.
Passengers exiting a red bus during Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Tour.
Flexible duration
Audio guide
  • Experience Edinburgh two ways: scenic city sightseeing aboard the open-top bus and a guided flavour tour inside the iconic gin distillery.

  • Tour Edinburgh Gin’s distillery spaces, learn how each creation is made, and sample flavour profiles matched with curated mixers and garnishes.

  • See Edinburgh at your pace with one-day Red Route access, multilingual audio guides, entertaining kids’ commentary, and complimentary children’s tickets.

More details

  • Experience Edinburgh two ways: scenic city sightseeing aboard the open-top bus and a guided flavour tour inside the iconic gin distillery.

  • Tour Edinburgh Gin’s distillery spaces, learn how each creation is made, and sample flavour profiles matched with curated mixers and garnishes.

  • See Edinburgh at your pace with one-day Red Route access, multilingual audio guides, entertaining kids’ commentary, and complimentary children’s tickets.

from £46
£43.70

5% off

Clownfish swimming near coral and a red double-decker bus touring Edinburgh cityscape.
Sumatran tiger walking through foliage at Edinburgh Zoo.
Visitors observing primate skeletons at an exhibit in Edinburgh Zoo.
Edinburgh hop-on hop-off bus in front of historic buildings on a city street.
Visitors with map preparing to board red HOHO bus.
Zoo entrance sign at Edinburgh Zoo with visitors walking up stairs.
East African crowned crane at Edinburgh Zoo.
Chilean flamingos in habitat at Edinburgh Zoo.
Edinburgh sightseeing bus in front of historic building on a sunny day.
Tourists on HOHO bus near Edinburgh Castle, Scotland.
Guide speaking into a microphone on an Edinburgh HOHO bus tour.
Free cancellation
Flexible duration
  • Hop between city landmarks and then spend hours with giant pandas and penguins. One ticket, two standout Edinburgh experiences you can enjoy your way.

  • Visit one of Scotland’s top wildlife attractions with diverse species like Amur tigers, sun bears, and penguins in spacious, custom-designed enclosures.

  • Ride open-top buses across three themed routes with commentary in 9+ languages, live guides, headphones, and discounts at top Edinburgh landmarks.

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  • Hop between city landmarks and then spend hours with giant pandas and penguins. One ticket, two standout Edinburgh experiences you can enjoy your way.

  • Visit one of Scotland’s top wildlife attractions with diverse species like Amur tigers, sun bears, and penguins in spacious, custom-designed enclosures.

  • Ride open-top buses across three themed routes with commentary in 9+ languages, live guides, headphones, and discounts at top Edinburgh landmarks.

from £50
£47.50

5% off

Dr Knox's Anatomy Theatre actor at Edinburgh Dungeon and red Hop-On Hop-Off bus in Edinburgh.
Visitors in The Edinburgh Dungeon Courtroom during a guided tour, interacting with a judge character.
Tourists experiencing the eerie Kirkyard scene at The Edinburgh Dungeon in Scotland.
Hop-On Hop-Off bus on a street in Edinburgh with historic buildings and Arthur's Seat in the background.
Edinburgh Castle viewed from a hop-on hop-off tour bus with tourists.
Edinburgh Dungeon room with wooden benches and a portrait of a woman on the wall.
Victorian characters in a dimly lit alley at Edinburgh Dungeon.
Red double-decker bus on Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Tour near historic stone building.
Tourists enjoying a hop-on hop-off bus tour in Edinburgh with views of Arthur's Seat.
Family enjoying Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off bus tour, pointing at city sights.
Free cancellation
Flexible duration
Audio guide
  • Explore Edinburgh’s dark past at the Dungeon and enjoy the city’s best landmarks on a 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus pass.

  • Enter the Edinburgh Dungeon with a 15-min timed ticket. Watch dramatic live shows about Scotland’s darkest tales & enjoy a spooky experience with your folks.

  • Get unlimited bus access on the Red Route for 24 hours with audio in 9 languages, special kids’ commentary, free headphones & ticket validity for one year.

  • Only five minutes between the Dungeon and hop-on bus stop means you can smoothly switch from spooky thrills to exploring city landmarks without losing time.

More details

  • Explore Edinburgh’s dark past at the Dungeon and enjoy the city’s best landmarks on a 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus pass.

  • Enter the Edinburgh Dungeon with a 15-min timed ticket. Watch dramatic live shows about Scotland’s darkest tales & enjoy a spooky experience with your folks.

  • Get unlimited bus access on the Red Route for 24 hours with audio in 9 languages, special kids’ commentary, free headphones & ticket validity for one year.

  • Only five minutes between the Dungeon and hop-on bus stop means you can smoothly switch from spooky thrills to exploring city landmarks without losing time.

from £33
£31.35

5% off

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