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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!
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Slide 1 of 13, Edinburgh sightseeing bus in front of The Royal Mile building.
Edinburgh sightseeing bus in front of The Royal Mile building.
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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.

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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 Original price£42
£39.90

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Red double-decker bus on Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Tour near historic stone building.
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  • Make the most of your time in Edinburgh by curating the perfect itinerary with a 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus pass, valid for 12 months, offering flexible travel.

  • Access the Red Route, with 14 stops spread across the city, and hop on and off as you please, with buses arriving every 20 minutes.

  • With your pass, learn about the city’s history through a multilingual audio guide, along with a dedicated kids’ commentary channel for younger travelers.

  • Enjoy 360-degree panoramic views from an open-top double-decker bus, perfect for sightseeing, including landmarks like John Knox House, Grassmarket, Holyrood, and Johnston Terrace.

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  • Make the most of your time in Edinburgh by curating the perfect itinerary with a 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus pass, valid for 12 months, offering flexible travel.

  • Access the Red Route, with 14 stops spread across the city, and hop on and off as you please, with buses arriving every 20 minutes.

  • With your pass, learn about the city’s history through a multilingual audio guide, along with a dedicated kids’ commentary channel for younger travelers.

  • Enjoy 360-degree panoramic views from an open-top double-decker bus, perfect for sightseeing, including landmarks like John Knox House, Grassmarket, Holyrood, and Johnston Terrace.

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Edinburgh hop-on hop-off bus near historic buildings and Royal Yacht Britannia docked.
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  • Ride Edinburgh’s Red Route freely for 24 hours, hopping on and off at landmarks, with flexible ticket validity that lets you plan your visit anytime within twelve months.

  • On the tour, listen to audio guides in multiple languages through provided headphones, while kids enjoy lively Horrible Histories commentary & free tickets for tiny tots make family travel easier.

  • Walk through the Royal Yacht Britannia at your own pace, using a multilingual audio guide that explains each room as you move from royal spaces to working decks

  • Keep your itinerary simple by combining transport and attraction entry, letting you explore Edinburgh at your pace before visiting the Royal Yacht Britannia in detail.

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  • Ride Edinburgh’s Red Route freely for 24 hours, hopping on and off at landmarks, with flexible ticket validity that lets you plan your visit anytime within twelve months.

  • On the tour, listen to audio guides in multiple languages through provided headphones, while kids enjoy lively Horrible Histories commentary & free tickets for tiny tots make family travel easier.

  • Walk through the Royal Yacht Britannia at your own pace, using a multilingual audio guide that explains each room as you move from royal spaces to working decks

  • Keep your itinerary simple by combining transport and attraction entry, letting you explore Edinburgh at your pace before visiting the Royal Yacht Britannia in detail.

from Original price£45
£42.75

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Edinburgh hop-on hop-off bus in front of historic buildings on a city street.
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  • Get a full city overview of Edinburgh, with a 24- or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour aboard an open-top double-decker bus.

  • Travel through both the Old and New Towns on 3 routes with 15 convenient stops, enjoying the freedom to hop on and off as often as you like.

  • Follow a live guide on the Green Route sharing fascinating stories of the city’s past, or tune into a multilingual audio guide, and take advantage of exclusive discounts at popular attractions along the way.

  • See Edinburgh’s highlights up close: explore Scottish history at the National Museum, stroll through the lively Grassmarket, admire the panoramic views from Calton Hill, and relax in the Royal Botanic Gardens.

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  • Get a full city overview of Edinburgh, with a 24- or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour aboard an open-top double-decker bus.

  • Travel through both the Old and New Towns on 3 routes with 15 convenient stops, enjoying the freedom to hop on and off as often as you like.

  • Follow a live guide on the Green Route sharing fascinating stories of the city’s past, or tune into a multilingual audio guide, and take advantage of exclusive discounts at popular attractions along the way.

  • See Edinburgh’s highlights up close: explore Scottish history at the National Museum, stroll through the lively Grassmarket, admire the panoramic views from Calton Hill, and relax in the Royal Botanic Gardens.

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Distillery tour guide in Edinburgh with cityscape and sightseeing bus.
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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.

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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 Original price£48
£45.60

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Clownfish swimming near coral and a red double-decker bus touring Edinburgh cityscape.
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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.

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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 Original price£53.25
£50.59

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Slide 1 of 11, Edinburgh Castle on Castle Rock with lush greenery and a red HOHO sightseeing bus in Scotland.
Edinburgh Castle on Castle Rock with lush greenery and a red HOHO sightseeing bus in Scotland.
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  • Combine a 45-minute guided tour of Edinburgh Castle’s exterior with a 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus pass for a flexible city adventure.

  • Walk the castle exterior with a local English-speaking guide and hear fascinating tales of royalty, sieges, and legendary events.

  • Explore the Great Hall, St. Margaret’s Chapel, and Scotland’s Crown Jewels at your own pace with the included city audio tour app.

  • Access the Red Route with 14 stops across the city, hopping on and off at your leisure as buses arrive every 20 minutes.

  • Learn Edinburgh’s history via a multilingual audio guide, enjoy 360-degree open-top bus views, and visit iconic stops including John Knox House, Grassmarket, and Holyrood.

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  • Combine a 45-minute guided tour of Edinburgh Castle’s exterior with a 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus pass for a flexible city adventure.

  • Walk the castle exterior with a local English-speaking guide and hear fascinating tales of royalty, sieges, and legendary events.

  • Explore the Great Hall, St. Margaret’s Chapel, and Scotland’s Crown Jewels at your own pace with the included city audio tour app.

  • Access the Red Route with 14 stops across the city, hopping on and off at your leisure as buses arrive every 20 minutes.

  • Learn Edinburgh’s history via a multilingual audio guide, enjoy 360-degree open-top bus views, and visit iconic stops including John Knox House, Grassmarket, and Holyrood.

from Original price£59
£54.28

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Dr Knox's Anatomy Theatre actor at Edinburgh Dungeon and red Hop-On Hop-Off bus in Edinburgh.
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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.

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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 Original price£36.62
£34.79

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GREAT EXPERIENCE!😊 It was EASY to get the tickets through Headout and entry went SMOOTH!!!😃 LOVED that it was self-guided with audio! My FAVE parts were the formal dining room and the photos towards the end of the royal family amd visitor's to the Britannia!!!💜

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