Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Zoo Tickets + Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
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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.
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Visit one of Scotland’s top wildlife attractions with diverse species like Amur tigers, sun bears, and penguins in spacious, custom-designed enclosures.
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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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Edinburgh Zoo
- Standard entry tickets to Edinburgh Zoo
Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
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24-hour hop-on hop-off tour of Edinburgh
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Access to 3 routes: City sightseeing tour, Edinburgh tour, Regal tour
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Audio commentary in English, French, Italian, Russian, Japanese, Scottish, German, Portuguese, Spanish & Chinese (City Sightseeing & Edinburgh tours)
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English-speaking guide (Edinburgh tour)
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Discounts at the Royal Botanic Garden, Royal Yacht Britannia, Palace of Holyroodhouse & more (full list here)
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Headphones (Regal tour)
You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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FamilyVerified booking4 days ago5/5Booking our Edinburgh Zoo tickets through Headout was quick and hassle-free. The e-tickets arrived instantly by email, and when i arrived at the zoo, the entry was smooth and I just needed to scan the tickets. The zoo itself was the highlight of the day. Seeing the flamingos, penguins and the rhino up close was a real treat, and the hillside walk gave us lovely views across Edinburgh. The paths were easy to follow using the map on the app and the staff were friendly and helpful giving us fun facts and infomation regarding the animals. It's really cute how some of the animals were named after the staff memeber's children names. I also now know that the rhino was 4 years ago and enjoys his warm water bath pool. Overall, I had a relaxing and memorable weekend with my partner and I'd happily book with Headout again.SSamia M
CoupleVerified booking3 weeks ago5/5Amazing experience!! Absolutely loved every second of day out. From finally being able to see koala bears in person (my all time favourite animal) to seeing atty the baby sloth, this was hands down the best day ever. I spent 4 hours here and even then I felt I could have spent so much more timeMMelissa B
GroupVerified bookingSep 20264/5These are a great way to see the city! The busses are clean and the drivers friendly and helpful. We took the Green Route first. A lovely tour guide was on board providing great history and comments along the way The red route had only a recorded guide with more music than history.MMrs Lynn B
FamilyVerified booking2 weeks ago5/5We went to Edinburgh zoo, to see the baby pigmy hippo and flamingos. My granddaughters favourite animal is a cappabarra and she was so excited to see not one, but four and was sos urprise at how big they are. Brilliant day enjoyed by everyone, event he adults. 😊HHeather P
CoupleVerified bookingSep 20265/5I loved how easy it was to find the bus, the route, and how often they arrived. The commentary was interesting and not too repetitive on the different tours that overlapped with each other.
See over 1,000 animals and iconic city sights with one flexible combo. Edinburgh Zoo plus a hop-on hop-off tour across three city routes, all in one ticket.
Getting started
Kick things off at Edinburgh Zoo or hop on the bus at any stop. Just show your mobile ticket at the zoo entrance or when you board. Arrive early if you want more time to explore, but the schedule is totally up to you.
What to expect
Edinburgh Zoo
Meet animals from all over the world at Scotland’s most famous zoo. Spread across 86 acres, it’s full of natural habitats, interactive zones, and rare species.
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Wide variety of animals: See Sumatran tigers, red pandas, penguins, primates, reptiles and more in spacious, thoughtfully designed enclosures.
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Conservation focus: Learn about endangered species and how the zoo supports global wildlife efforts through breeding, research and public education.
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Family-friendly exhibits: Wander through trails, watch daily keeper talks, and enjoy kid-friendly spaces and close-up animal encounters.
Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Explore Edinburgh’s top spots with ease on open-top double-decker buses. With three different routes and 15+ stops, you’ll cover history, views, and landmarks.
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Three routes, one ticket: Visit the Royal Botanic Garden, Holyrood Palace, Grassmarket and museums with easy stops across the city on three themed tours.
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Flexible sightseeing: Hop on and off whenever you like. Stay longer at your favorites or just ride the full loop to take it all in.
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Guided insights: Choose from multilingual audio or live guides, depending on the route, and grab handy discounts at several city attractions.
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What to bring
Edinburgh Zoo + Edinburgh bus tour
- Have your entry tickets and ID ready for a seamless experience.
What’s not allowed
Edinburgh Zoo
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Sharp metallic tools or objects, alcohol, drones, radios, scooters, bikes, rollerblades or skates and glass items are not allowed on this experience.
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Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
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Safety is a priority, so guests under the age of 15 must be accompanied by a guardian.
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Smoking is not allowed, including e-cigarettes.
Accessibility
Edinburgh Zoo + Edinburgh bus tour
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This experience is wheelchair accessible.
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Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
Edinburgh Zoo
- This experience is pram/stroller accessible.
Edinburgh bus tour
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Mobility scooters are allowed if folded and stored as luggage.
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Low-floor ramps are available for easy access.
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Screens are conveniently available on the lower decks of City Sightseeing and Regal route buses.
Additional information
Edinburgh Zoo
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Facilities: parking.
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Visitors wearing costumes might be asked to remove them for safety.
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Re-entry after entering isn’t permitted without park authority approval.
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The park may close in extreme weather; tickets will be valid for a later visit.
Edinburgh bus tour
- Great news! If you're traveling with children aged 15 and under, they can hop on board for free with the 24-hour ticket.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Please arrive at the redemption point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point. Students must show a valid Student ID.
Ticket redemption point
Edinburgh Zoo
- Address: 134 Corstorphine Rd, Corstorphine, Edinburgh EH12 6TS, United Kingdom.
Get directions to the redemption point
3-Route Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
- Please check your final voucher for boarding point details and other specific instructions.
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