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

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Discover Edinburgh with the freedom of a flexible itinerary with this 24-hour hop-on hop-off tour. Get access to the Red Route and an audio guide on board.

Highlights

  • Make the most of your time in Edinburgh by curating the perfect travel itinerary with this 24-unlimited hour hop-on-hop-off bus tour.

  • Access the Red Route, with 14 stops located across the entire city and get on and off whenever you want with buses arriving every 10-12 mins.

  • With your pass, learn about the history of the city through the multilingual audio guide present along with a kid's commentary channel for your little ones.

  • Get 360-degree panoramic views with an open-top double-decker bus, perfect for sightseeing.

  • Some iconic stops include the John Knox House, Grassmarket, Holyrood & Johnston Terrace.

Inclusions

  • 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

Exclusions

  • Entry tickets to attractions

Cancellation policy

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

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Guests from United States, Canada, Australia and over 36 countries have loved this experience
paul neuhaus

Paul

5/5

Oct, 2024

Easy to find, passed the best locations, very nice and friendly drivery and staff. Great experience. Will do that again next time we're in Edinburgh.
Darlington Chitemerere

Darlington

5/5

Oct, 2024

We did enjoy most of all the sites we visited and also the punctuality of coaches at every site we hop on. The ticketing experience was excellent
Judith Shone

Judith

3/5

Oct, 2024

Route was OK but driver did not stop for main photo opportunities when they arose, eg Holyrood Palace, views were snatched for other locations but insufficient to take them in.
Scott Elliott

Scott

5/5

Oct, 2024

Easy to arrange ticket buying online. Frequent hop-on hop-off at well-placed stops. Good narration at many of the must see places around Edinburgh. Open top buses add to the experience.
Nadia Goulao

Nadia

4/5

Sep, 2024

The route is very interesting and the information shared helps to understand the history of the city. I recommend it for those who will only be in the city for a short time.
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These tickets are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.

Red Route

Explore the magnificent Scottish capital as you drive around some of the finest and culture-rich destinations in Edinburgh. If you feel like a fancy stroll, get off at Canongate and spot some glorious buildings. The multilingual audio guide will tell you unknown tales of the city sights as you pass by. Put that special kid's commentary to use and give them a glimpse of the Scottish history.

*Schedule

  • First bus: 8:45am from Waterloo Place

  • Last bus: 5:57pm from Waterloo Place

  • Frequency: every 10 to 12mins

  • Popular stops: Lothian Road, Grassmarket, Lawnmarket & Regent Road

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

Join the tour at any stop and hop on and off throughout your ticket's duration.

Accessibility

  • This experience is wheelchair accessible.

  • 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

  • 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.

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

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