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Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Dungeon Tickets + Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

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.

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11:00am - 04:00pm

Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide

4.5/5

(1,140)

Brandy Veenstra

Brandy

Dec 2025
Verified booking
5/5
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.
Breanna Jump

Breanna

Dec 2025
Verified booking
5/5
We had a great time and would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Edinburgh! It really helped us get a layout of the city and decide what attractions we wanted to visit. We loved that we could get off and explore and then come back to the bus to go to our next stop. It really cut down on transportation costs, and we weren't walking across the city all day. My boys loved sitting upstairs and looking out and listening to all of the history. It is great for all ages!
Kelly Buckingham

Kelly

Dec 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Fantastic experience, family of four two adults , 15 year old and a very nervous 11 year old ! The staff/actors were amazing , they knew who the best people to include were and stayed clear of any one on the nervous side whilst still including them in less jump scares. The history was brilliant and told in a great way. Lots of fun and laughter throughout. Would highly recommend
    • 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.

  • Edinburgh Dungeon

    • Entry to the Edinburgh Dungeon

    • 80-mins show

    Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

    • 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

  • Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

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

  • 4.5
    1,140 reviews

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    What our guests say

    Filip Karaivanov

    Filip

    Jan 2026
    Verified booking
    4/5
    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.
    Alannah Gallagher

    Alannah

    Jan 2026
    Verified booking
    5/5
    The staff were so friendly and the experience as a whole was fun and immersive. As a group we had a great time and I would highly recommend this to anyone visiting Edinburgh. It's also great value for the price with that many experiences and amazing actors.
    Iraj Shehzad

    Iraj

    Jan 2026
    Verified booking
    4/5
    The experience was really good. The actors were very professional, and it was a nice experience visiting the Edinburgh Dungeon. I was really looking forward to the ride, though, which unfortunately wasn’t working on the day I went.
    Ana Beatriz Carvalhaes

    Ana

    Jan 2026
    Verified booking
    4/5
    The service is good and very punctual, but they may stop operating in the middle of the afternoon and close very early.
    Samantha Paton

    Samantha

    Jan 2026
    Verified booking
    5/5
    I didn't get to come flight was canceled from snow in Inverness and we had to catch a train so missed out sadly 😭
  • See Edinburgh’s landmarks and legends with one ticket that covers a full-day city bus tour and a spooky stop at the Edinburgh Dungeon.

    Getting started

    Kick things off wherever you like. Hop on the bus at any stop or head straight to the Dungeon. Just flash your mobile ticket. At the Dungeon, there’s a quick scan and a short security check before the spooky fun begins.

    What to expect

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

    This tour makes exploring the city super easy. The Red route takes you to all the big sights, and you can get off and back on whenever you feel like.

    Features:

    • Red route access: Get on and off at top spots like Edinburgh Castle, Grassmarket, the Royal Mile, and Johnston Terrace. Buses run every 10-12 minutes.

    • Audio guide: Hear cool facts and stories about the city in multiple languages. Kids get their own Horrible Histories channel too.

    • Open-top views: Snap pics and soak up the sights from the top deck. You get awesome views all around.

    The Edinburgh Dungeon Ticket

    Time to turn down the lights and crank up the drama. The Dungeon mixes scary stories and real history with actors, effects, and spine-tingling sets.

    Features:

    • Live shows and special effects: Meet creepy characters like the Witch of Edinburgh and watch scenes unfold right in front of you.

    • Drop ride: End with a heart-racing freefall. It’s fast, fun, and totally unexpected.

    • Historical storytelling: Hear wild tales from Edinburgh’s darker days with characters like Maggie Dickson in unforgettable settings.

  • The Edinburgh Dungeon

    Monday11:00am - 04:00pmlast entry 03:00pm
    Tuesday11:00am - 04:00pmlast entry 03:00pm
    Wednesday11:00am - 04:00pmlast entry 03:00pm
    Thursday11:00am - 04:00pmlast entry 03:00pm
    Friday11:00am - 04:00pmlast entry 03:00pm
    Saturday10:30am - 05:00pmlast entry 04:00pm
    Sunday10:30am - 05:00pmlast entry 04:00pm
  • What to bring

    Edinburgh Dungeon + Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

    • Have your entry tickets, and ID ready for a seamless experience.

    What's not allowed

    Edinburgh Dungeon

    • Sharp metallic tools or objects, drones, alcohol, smoke bombs, fireworks, glass bottles, illegal substances, rollerblades, skateboards, scooters, large bags are not allowed on this experience.

    • Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

    • Photography is strictly prohibited at the venue.

    • Safety is a priority so this experience is restricted for guests under the age of 4 years.

    • Entry to kids under 15 without guardians is not included with these tickets.

    Accessibility

    Edinburgh Dungeon + Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

    • This experience is wheelchair accessible.

    Edinburgh Dungeon

    • Elevators are available at the venue for easy access.

    • People with back issues and pregnant people are restricted from participating in certain shows of this experience.

    • Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

    Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

    • 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

    Edinburgh Dungeon

    • Facilities: restroom.

    • Guests aged 16 or 17 are required to present ID or a parent/guardian’s written permission.

    • The recommended age for the dungeon is 8 and above.

    Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

    • 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.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Please display the same at each ticket redemption point along with a valid photo ID.

    Ticket redemption points

    Edinburgh Dungeon Entry Tickets

    • Show your ticket at The Edinburgh Dungeon.

    • Address: 31 Market Place, Edinburgh EH1 1DF, United Kingdom.

    Get directions to the redemption point

    Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

    • No printout required! Just show your mobile voucher to the driver and collect your bus ticket.

    • You can then board the bus at any designated stops.

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

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