Hop-on Hop-off Tours Edinburgh

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

Name: 3-Route Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Start: 2026-11-02T09:00:00
End: 2026-11-02T18:00:00
Location: Edinburgh

4.7/5(662)

Barbara C

Solo

Verified booking

5 days ago

A very complete experience: the audio guide was thorough, and the bus was comfortable and perfect for getting around more out-of-the-way areas on a cold day. We took the blue line (Regal Tour) to explore the harbor area as well. Highly recommended!

Karen B

Family

Verified booking

6 days ago

Loved the Green Bus Tour. Tour guide was amazing and very informative. The staff were really helpful as we had one person on crutches. The driver saw us at wrong bus stop and stopped for us. Couldnt have asked for a better service.

Garcia M

Couple

Verified booking

Sep 2026

Hello, My friend and I started visiting Édimbourg with the Hop OnHop Off. We tried the Green,Red and Blue Line. Our favorite is the red one cause we saw more interested places to visit... they all let us see in a general way this Lovely médiéval city. Now we know Where we'll continue to explore. Tks

Carlos L

Couple

Verified booking

Sep 2026

The Hop-on Hop-off not only helped my wife and I get around Edinburgh, but also provided us the opportunity to get to know and enjoy the old town as well as the new town. Highly recommend it!

Heather P

Couple

Verified booking

Sep 2026

I 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.

Steve S

Couple

Verified booking

Sep 2026

Great drivers; great fun; learned a lot. Saw a lot of, walked around the various neighborhoods a lot! Courteous staff, happy staff.. adds up to great service!

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.

24/48-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour of Edinburgh

Access to 3 routes: City Sightseeing Tour, Edinburgh Tour & Regal Tour

Audio commentary in English, French, Italian, Russian, Japanese, Scottish, German, Portuguese, Spanish & Chinese (City Sightseeing & Edinburgh tours)

English-speaking guide (Edinburgh tour)

Discounts at the Royal Botanic Garden, Royal Yacht Britannia, Palace of Holyroodhouse & more (full list here)

Headphones (Regal tour)

TOTAL DURATION1 hour 20 minutes
FREQUENCYEvery 15 mins
FIRST DEPARTUREWaterloo Place at 8:40 AM
LAST DEPARTUREWaterloo Place at 5:25 PM
Timeline
Map
1. Waterloo Place
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2 attractions
Calton Hill
1 minute walk
Scottish National Portrait Gallery
6 minutes walk
2. North St. David Street
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3. Royal Botanic Garden
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2 attractions
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
1 minute walk
Inverleith House
4. Newhaven
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2 attractions
Newhaven Harbour Lighthouse
2 minutes walk
Newhaven Fish Market
2 minutes walk
5. Ocean Terminal
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2 attractions
Royal Yacht Britannia
4 minutes walk
Ocean Terminal Mall
7 minutes walk
6. Leopold Place
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1 attraction
Gayfield Square
5 minutes walk
7. Holyrood
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3 attractions
Palace of Holyroodhouse
1 minute walk
Scottish Parliament Building
Holyrood Park
8 minutes walk
TOTAL DURATION1 hour 5 minutes
FREQUENCYEvery 15 mins
FIRST DEPARTUREWaterloo Place at 8:50 AM
LAST DEPARTUREWaterloo Place at 5:50 PM
Timeline
Map
1. Waterloo Place
Get direction
2 attractions
Calton Hill
1 minute walk
Scottish National Portrait Gallery
6 minutes walk
2. St. Andrew Square
Get direction
2 attractions
St. Andrew Square Gardens
Scott Monument
3 minutes walk
3. Holyrood
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3 attractions
Palace of Holyroodhouse
1 minute walk
Scottish Parliament Building
Holyrood Park
8 minutes walk
4. Museum of Childhood
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5. Chambers Street
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1 attraction
Edinburgh Castle
4 minutes walk
6. Grassmarket
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2 attractions
Grassmarket Square
1 minute walk
Victoria Street
6 minutes walk
7. Charlotte Square
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2 attractions
The Georgian House
Princes Street Gardens
9 minutes walk
8. Frederick Street
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TOTAL DURATION1 hour 10 minutes
FREQUENCYEvery 7 to 10 minutes
FIRST DEPARTUREWaterloo Place at 8:45 AM
LAST DEPARTUREWaterloo Place at 6:00 PM
Timeline
Map
1. Waterloo Place
Get direction
2 attractions
Calton Hill
1 minute walk
Scottish National Portrait Gallery
6 minutes walk
2. Lothian Road
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2 attractions
Usher Hall
3 minutes walk
Traverse Theatre
1 minute walk
3. Grassmarket
Get direction
2 attractions
Grassmarket Square
1 minute walk
Victoria Street
6 minutes walk
4. George IV Bridge
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1 attraction
Edinburgh Castle
5 minutes walk
5. St. Andrew Square
Get direction
2 attractions
St. Andrew Square Gardens
2 minutes walk
Scott Monument
5 minutes walk
6. John Knox House
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2 attractions
National Museum of Scotland
4 minutes walk
Bedlam Theatre
5 minutes walk
7. Holyrood
Get direction
3 attractions
Palace of Holyroodhouse
1 minute walk
Scottish Parliament Building
Holyrood Park
11 minutes walk
8. Our Dynamic Earth
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1 attraction
The Queen’s Gallery
6 minutes walk

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

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What our guests say
Barbara C
Solo
Verified booking
5 days ago
A very complete experience: the audio guide was thorough, and the bus was comfortable and perfect for getting around more out-of-the-way areas on a cold day. We took the blue line (Regal Tour) to explore the harbor area as well. Highly recommended!
Karen B
Family
Verified booking
6 days ago
Loved the Green Bus Tour. Tour guide was amazing and very informative. The staff were really helpful as we had one person on crutches. The driver saw us at wrong bus stop and stopped for us. Couldnt have asked for a better service.
Mairead G
Family
Verified booking
Last week
The drivers and guides were fantastic The buses were heated which were great Great experience and fantastic options would definitely recommend
Nicole S
Group
Verified booking
6 days ago
We had done a lot of research so learned some things on the audio portion of the blue tour, but didn't get our money out of the rest.
Katie G
Couple
Verified booking
Sep 2026
Interesting tour information, beautiful tour, hit many interesting places to visit

What to bring

Carry a valid photo ID along with your mobile voucher or ticket.

What’s not allowed

Smoking on the bus is not permitted.

Unfolded mobility scooters cannot be brought on board.

Accessibility

This experience is wheelchair accessible.

Folded mobility scooters are allowed and can be stored as luggage.

Low-floor ramps make boarding easy.

Screens are available on the lower decks of City Sightseeing and Regal Route buses.

Guide dogs and small pets are welcome on board.

Additional information

The City Sightseeing Edinburgh tour lasts about 70 minutes.

Children aged 5–15 can travel for free with a 24-hour ticket.

Tip: Take advantage of discounted tickets to popular dining spots, including Street Burger by Gordon Ramsay, Hard Rock Café, and Bread Street Kitchen & Bar.

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

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