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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.
Hop-on Hop-off Tours Edinburgh
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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 20 minutes.

  • 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 20 minutes.

  • 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.
Hop-on Hop-off Tours Edinburgh
Free cancellation
Book now, pay later
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.

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  • 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
Edinburgh sightseeing bus in front of The Royal Mile building.
Family enjoying City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off bus tour in Edinburgh.
Red double-decker bus on Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Tour near historic stone building.
Palace of Holyroodhouse facade with central fountain, Edinburgh, Scotland.
Dining room inside Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh, with ornate decor and portraits.
Edinburgh Castle viewed from a hop-on hop-off tour bus with tourists.
Passengers exiting a red bus during Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Tour.
Hop-On Hop-Off bus on a street in Edinburgh with historic buildings and Arthur's Seat in the background.
Tourists enjoying a hop-on hop-off bus tour in Edinburgh with views of Arthur's Seat.
Ornate room with a canopy bed and paintings at Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh.
Historic room with portraits and chandelier at Palace of Holyroodhouse, London.
Visitors viewing portraits in the gallery of the Palace of Holyroodhouse, London.
Palace of Holyroodhouse ruins with arched windows and stone facade in Edinburgh.
Free cancellation
Flexible duration
Audio guide
  • Snap up this smart combo to save money! Hit Edinburgh’s top sights on a bus tour and enjoy a Holyrood Palace visit with a drop off right at its doorstep!

  • Zip around Edinburgh on a 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus adventure with 15 stops near all the big hits like Edinburgh Castle, with a bus every ten minutes.

  • Kids ride for free and listen to hilarious audio tales, while you enjoy the sights with audio guides in your language; it's a win for everyone.

  • Get dropped off a stone's throw from the magnificent Palace of Holyroodhouse for your chance to wander the King's stunning Scottish home.

  • Tread the very same floors as Mary, Queen of Scots, and the eclectic State Apartments, while listening to the palace's thrilling, centuries-old secrets.

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  • Snap up this smart combo to save money! Hit Edinburgh’s top sights on a bus tour and enjoy a Holyrood Palace visit with a drop off right at its doorstep!

  • Zip around Edinburgh on a 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus adventure with 15 stops near all the big hits like Edinburgh Castle, with a bus every ten minutes.

  • Kids ride for free and listen to hilarious audio tales, while you enjoy the sights with audio guides in your language; it's a win for everyone.

  • Get dropped off a stone's throw from the magnificent Palace of Holyroodhouse for your chance to wander the King's stunning Scottish home.

  • Tread the very same floors as Mary, Queen of Scots, and the eclectic State Apartments, while listening to the palace's thrilling, centuries-old secrets.

from £40
£38

5% off

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.

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  • 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

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.

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  • 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

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 £52.25
£49.64

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What our guests say

agueda mezomo
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Agueda

Brazil
Feb 2026

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The tour was great. It's an excellent option for seeing the main sights of the city. I chose the 3-line ticket, and it was a great choice. I recommend using the 3-line ticket and buying it for 48 hours. It's really worth it. It's an excellent option for seeing more than just the city center and the castle. The blue line took us to some incredible and historic places.

3-Route Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Wilhelmus Schijven
NL

Wilhelmus

Netherlands
Dec 2025

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All worked easy. Great time table. Easy to purchase tickets. Nice spoken information. Beautiful routes all three of thema.

3-Route Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

KIRSTY GRACE MCINNES
NZ

Kirsty

New Zealand
Jan 2026

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A must-do attraction in Edinburgh that is great for kids too!! The audio guide is very helpful and I love that it has a child version as this kept my daughter entertained for the whole visit- she loved learning about the history of this place!! Thank you to the polite helpful staff here, you make this a wonderful attraction!

Combo: Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + Palace of Holyroodhouse Tickets

Gelly Gaultier
FR

Gelly

France
Jan 2026

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The tour is very well organized, with a digital guide on a smartphone that you are given at the entrance, which has a very intuitive interface. The palace is magnificent and definitely worth a visit. It is not huge, so it is easy to find time to see it even on a short stay in Edinburgh.

Combo: Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + Palace of Holyroodhouse Tickets

Grace Leckey
GB

Grace

United Kingdom
Jan 2026

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My partner and I were only in Edinburgh for a short few days and the zoo was the first thing that we did in googling tickets to the zoo had it was so simple and we had tickets exactly for the time we wanted on our phones within minutes, they were cheaper than if you were to buy them in person and we spent all day at the zoo and had a ball

Combo: Edinburgh Zoo Tickets + Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Adam Bruce

Adam

Jan 2026

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This was a wonderful day out, the rockhopper penguins were sat right in front of us the whole time and a lovely volunteer had a super interesting chat with us while a group of three king penguins waddled over to wave at us. We were really happy to see all the animals had lots of room and many seemed to enjoy the attention and would approach us. Just a wonderful experience, highly recommend!

Combo: Edinburgh Zoo Tickets + Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Filip Karaivanov

Filip

Jan 2026

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The interactions with the actors was definitely the most entertaining part. You could never expect who they would talk to and they made sure everyone felt included.

Combo: Edinburgh Dungeon Tickets + Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Brandy Veenstra

Brandy

Dec 2025

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We booked the Edinburgh Zoo + Edinburgh Dungeon combo tickets through Headout and honestly had such a great time. Edinburgh Zoo was lovely to walk around, well laid out, and the animals looked well cared for. Seeing a sleepy tiger absolutely zonked out was a highlight and made for the cutest photo ever. The views over the city were a nice bonus too. The Edinburgh Dungeon was the complete opposite vibe in the best way: dark, funny, immersive, and full of brilliant actors who really committed to the experience. Booking through Headout was quick, easy, and cheaper than buying separately. Perfect combo if you want a full day that mixes wholesome animal moments with laughs, jumps, and a bit of spooky fun.

Combo: Edinburgh Dungeon Tickets + Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

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