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Visitors walking near the Ross Fountain with Edinburgh Castle in the background.

Family exploring Edinburgh Castle courtyard, Scotland.

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.

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George

Feb 2026

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Linda was brilliant at giving insight and making it a fun and memorable experience. She went above and beyond to answer questions and make the day enjoyable. The tour was done really well with it starting outside the castle and touring through the castle walls and Linda finding quiet locations to give information so we could all hear. Would definitely recommend.

Breanna

Dec 2025

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Nos lo pasamos muy bien y recomendaríamos este tour a cualquiera que visite Edimburgo. Nos ayudó mucho a hacernos una idea de la ciudad y decidir qué atracciones queríamos visitar. Nos encantó que pudiéramos bajar y explorar y luego volver al autobús para ir a nuestra siguiente parada. Redujimos mucho los gastos de transporte y no nos pasamos el día caminando por la ciudad. A mis hijos les encantó sentarse arriba, mirar hacia fuera y escuchar toda la historia. Es ideal para todas las edades.

Stephen

Dec 2025

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La guía era muy competente y servicial. Se aseguró de que todo el mundo hiciera la visita. También involucró a los turistas en la historia para que se divirtieran.

Stefano

Sep 2025

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Utilicé el hop on por primera vez en Edimburgo y en 24 horas pude comprobar la eficacia del servicio. Sin embargo, el mío en este caso fue un día de suerte porque al día siguiente la ruta dio un vuelco total con una maratón que recorría la ciudad. Si no hubiera utilizado inmediatamente el bono, me habría encontrado escuchando historias y descripciones de lugares totalmente diferentes a los que estaba atravesando en ese momento. Aun así, fue una buena experiencia que volveremos a repetir en otra ciudad en cuanto podamos.

Christine

Nov 2025

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Personal servicial, paradas interesantes e información durante todo el recorrido. Para los niños fue estupendo que hubiera una versión más "narrativa" de la información para que la escucharan. Muy práctico tener entradas válidas durante 24 horas. Y una vista estupenda desde la ventana de arriba.

Philip

Oct 2025

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Es fácil conseguir una entrada. La audioguía es buena, pero no está sincronizada. Nos perdimos algunos monumentos porque el guía los mencionó DESPUÉS de que el autobús hubiera pasado por ellos. Los asientos del autobús son duros, pero es divertido sentarse arriba al sol. En general, una gran experiencia. Lo volveremos a hacer.

Highlights:

Save by bundling Edinburgh Castle’s guided entry with City Sightseeing’s Red Route pass—one booking covers the city’s fortress on the rock and its hop-on hop-off loop.

Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour: Entry plus a 45-min express guided tour outside the castle, then free time to explore independently with an Edinburgh city audio tour app.

City Sightseeing: Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour: 24-hour unlimited rides on the Red Route with audio guide in 9 languages, Horrible Histories’ kids’ channel, and headphones.

Use both on the same day or split across your trip—the bus ticket stays valid for 12 months from your selected date.Additional Highlights:

Walk the castle grounds with your guide, then head into interior areas on your own time—ideal if you want context first, then space to linger.

The Red Route’s open-top deck is built for skyline views as you loop past central Edinburgh stops, with commentary running as you ride.

Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour

Entry to Edinburgh Castle

45-min express guided tour of Edinburgh Castle (outside the castle)

Free time for independent exploration of Edinburgh Castle

Expert local English-speaking guide

Edinburgh city audio tour (digital app)

City Sightseeing: 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

Puedes cancelar estas entradas hasta 24 horas antes del comienzo de la experiencia y recibir un reembolso completo.

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Ian
Mar 2026
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¡Nuestra guía Linda fue fantástica! Sabía muchísimo sobre la historia de la Royal Mile y el castillo. Disfruté mucho de la experiencia y la recomiendo encarecidamente.
Grillier
Mar 2026
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Linda es una guía excelente. Tiene muchos conocimientos y es muy entusiasta. Disfrutamos mucho del recorrido con ella.
Susan
Mar 2026
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El autobús era muy fácil de acceder y los comentarios de audio fueron muy útiles para decidir qué visitar.
Pablo
Mar 2026
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Excelente recorrido para apreciar los iconos de Edimburgo con audioguías en varios idiomas
George
Feb 2026
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Linda was brilliant at giving insight and making it a fun and memorable experience. She went above and beyond to answer questions and make the day enjoyable. The tour was done really well with it starting outside the castle and touring through the castle walls and Linda finding quiet locations to give information so we could all hear. Would definitely recommend.

Two Edinburgh essentials in one booking—start with guided context at Edinburgh Castle, then keep moving across the city on a 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus.

Getting started Meet your castle guide at the meeting point listed on your voucher for check-in. You’ll walk to the entrance together, with security and entry handled as part of the group flow. For the bus, show your voucher to the driver to collect your ticket.

Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour What to expect Your guided portion stays outdoors around Edinburgh Castle, built to give you the story and orientation before you head inside on your own. Features

A guided walk around the castle exterior, focused on key viewpoints and the site’s role in Edinburgh’s history.

Independent time after the tour to explore areas like the Great Hall and St. Margaret’s Chapel at your own pace.

A digital Edinburgh city audio tour you can use beyond the castle visit.

City Sightseeing: Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour What to expect You ride the Red Route as a flexible loop—stay on for a full circuit, or hop off for short walks and viewpoints, then jump back on when you’re ready. Features

Open-top double-decker views over central Edinburgh streets.

Multilingual audio guide plus Horrible Histories’ kids’ commentary for families.

Headphones included so you can plug in and start listening right away.

accessibility Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour

Not fully wheelchair-accessible (uneven terrain and steps within the castle grounds and surrounding areas)

City Sightseeing: Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Wheelchair accessible

Wheelchairs must be no larger than 70cm wide, 120cm long, and 135cm high

Each bus can accommodate 1 wheelchair at a time

additional information Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour

The guided tour takes place outdoors around Edinburgh Castle; entry to interior buildings is not included during the guided portion, but you may explore them independently after the tour

Specific stops during the tour are assigned by castle authorities and may vary

Minors must be accompanied by an adult

Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10-15 mins before your scheduled start time

If Edinburgh Castle is unexpectedly closed on the day of your visit, tickets to Holyrood Palace will be provided instead if available

Meeting points may vary by tour; check your booking confirmation

The Honours of Scotland (Crown Jewels) will be closed from January 12 to Easter in 2026

City Sightseeing: Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Children aged 3 and under travel for free (child tickets must be added at the final stage of booking)

Small and well-behaved dogs allowed onboard

what to bring Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour

Valid photo ID (if requested at the entrance)

Earphones (for the audio tour app)

City Sightseeing: Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Child tickets in cart (children aged 3 and under travel free; tickets must be added at checkout)

whats not allowed Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour

Luggage, large bags, and bags over 30L

Pets

Drones

Roof access in poor weather conditions

City Sightseeing: Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Unruly dogs (only small and well-behaved dogs allowed onboard)

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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.