Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Tour: Explore Historic Sights and Stunning Architecture

Discover the historic and stunning city of Edinburgh at your own pace with an award-winning hop-on hop-off bus tour. Explore iconic sights, enjoy panoramic views, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of this charming destination.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Red Route (Route)

Operating Schedule: Until 23rd March 2024: 9am - 4pm, every 30 minutes.
24th March 2024 - 2nd November 2024: 8:45am - 5:57pm, every 10 - 12 minutes .
3rd November 2024 - 31st March 2025: 9am - 4pm, every 30 minutes.

1. Waterloo Place
Waterloo Place

2. 24 St Andrew Square
St. Andrew Square

3. Lothian Road
Lothian Road

4. Grassmarket
Grassmarket

5. Hillcrest Futures - Tollcross View
Chalmers Street

6. 38 Johnston Terrace
Johnston Terrace

7. 11 Lawnmarket
Lawnmarket

8. National Museum of Scotland
National Museum of Scotland

9. Hyndford’s Close
High Street

10. Canongate Kirk
Canongate

11. Holyrood Gift Shop
Holyrood

12. 112-116 Holyrood Gait
Our Dynamic Earth

13. Abbeyhill Crescent
Abbeyhill Crescent

14. Regent Terrace
Regent Road

Points of Interest

  • St Giles’ Cathedral

  • Parliament House

  • Greyfriars Bobby

  • Scott Monument

  • National Galleries Scotland: Modern One

  • Royal Mile

  • Dynamic Earth

  • National Galleries of Scotland: Modern Two

  • Calton Hill

  • Arthur’s Seat

  • Holyrood Park

  • Church of St John the Evangelist

  • Edinburgh College of Art

  • George Heriot’s School

  • Gladstone’s Land

  • Palace of Holyroodhouse

  • The Museum of Edinburgh

  • John Knox House Museum

  • Canongate Kirk

  • Edinburgh Hop on Hop Off Tours

  • Edinburgh Farmers’ Market

  • City Sightseeing Edinburgh

  • Grassmarket

  • National Museum of Scotland

  • Edinburgh Waverley Station

  • Edinburgh Castle

What's Included
  • 24 hour hop-on hop-off bus tour
  • Vouchers valid for 12 months from travel date selected at check-out
  • KIDS GO FREE - Up to 3 children travel for free with every full paying adult
  • Multilingual audio commentary in 9 languages + free headphones & kids commentary
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Entry to attractions
Additional Information

Explore the historic and vibrant city of Edinburgh in your own time, with an award-winning unlimited 24 hour hop-on hop-off bus tour. From the open-top deck you’ll have a fantastic 360 degree view of the spectacular surroundings, which are a blend of stunning natural beauty, and wonderfully historic architecture. This Scottish sightseeing adventure will take you to all of Edinburgh’s key points of interest, including Waverley Bridge, Grassmarket, Johnston Terrace, Old Town, Canongate, Palace of Holyroodhouse, Our Dynamic Earth and much more! There’s also an informative audio tour commentary on the double-decker bus, so you can make sense of the fabulous sights you’re experiencing. With access to 14 stops around the city, and the ability to hop on and off the bus as much as you please within the given time period, you can truly immerse yourself into the culture of this charming destination.

  • Visit Scotland 5 star award-winning tour and Gold Green Tourism award winner
  • Season: All Year Round
  • Until 23rd March 2024: 9am - 4pm, every 30 minutes
  • 24th March 2024 - 2nd November 2024: 8:45am - 5:57pm, every 10 - 12 minutes
  • 3rd November 2024 - 31st March 2025: 9am - 4pm, every 30 minutes
  • Tour duration without hopping off is 60 minutes
  • On 24th and 31st December, the service will end at 3pm
  • Vouchers are valid for 12 months from travel date selected at check-out
  • Kids go free! Up to 3 kids can travel for free per adult ticket. Child tickets must be added to basket when purchasing tickets. Valid for travel before 31st March 2025
  • Tour diversions: each Monday to Friday from 2nd - 23rd August (except 9th August) - parts of Lawnmarket and Johnston Terrace will be closed daily from 5:30pm until the end of service. Friday 9th August and Saturdays 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th: diversions in place from 4pm until the end of service
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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William_r
Sep 2, 2024
Missed it - I ran out of time and did not get to go on this I will b back in edinbough. Wednesday morning at. 9 could you reschedule me and wife
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Leslee_w
Sep 1, 2024
Bus tour is a great way to get to know a new city. - A representative was situated on a busy corner quite away from the bus stop. Obviously looking for tourists trying to find them. Great service.
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Rosanna_m
Sep 1, 2024
Good way to see the old Edinburgh - Highly recommend this service as it’s a good way to see all the main sites. I went to the Edinburgh museum and the Writers museum and they are free.
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David_j
Aug 31, 2024
Not affected by raining day - Good experience when it is raining outside, u can sit comfortably inside bus and go around the city. Many languages provided
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Martine_v
Aug 29, 2024
Great way to explore... - Great way to explore edinburgh. Good guidance through headset. Ample time at the stops to getbon or of. friendly drivers
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Sandra_s
Aug 28, 2024
Everyone should experience Edinburgh this way! - Audio was great and informative. Bus drivers were very friendly and helpful. We got in and off several times and didn’t wait long for the next bus.
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Captcanuk
Sep 1, 2024
Best way to get the lay of the land - Great hop on hop off day pass ticket. Take the GREEN bus and enjoy a live English language guide, not some audio machine. Can be wet up top but worth the ride.
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Laffekaffe
Sep 2, 2024
Expensive and stuck in traffic - The tour was short and the bus spent half the time stuck it traffic. Not that much value for our money. The facts were interesting enough, just wanted more.
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Billtex33
Aug 29, 2024
Do Not Let Your Phone Die - Good bus tour to get the layout of Edinburgh. Chose interesting places to hop off ahead of your trip. Riding in the open-air top is fun and offers good photo-ops. If your phone dies you will have no way to prove you have already paid for the tickets and you will have to pay again.
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Max_g
Aug 28, 2024
Not what expected - Bus stops were not clearly noticeable and we had to ask several times the locations. The purpose of getting this was to not have to walk. Once we got on it was nice view and story. Bus driver was not friendly and bus needed a good sweeping of the floors.
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