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

Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off bus with tourists exploring city landmarks.
Edinburgh double-decker bus on City Sightseeing 24-Hr Hop-On Hop-Off Tour passing historic buildings.
Edinburgh double-decker bus on City Sightseeing 24-Hr Hop-On Hop-Off Tour passing historic buildings.
Edinburgh double-decker bus near historic buildings on City Sightseeing 24-Hr Hop-On Hop-Off 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.

    • 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.

    • 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

    • Entry tickets to attractions
  • 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, Germany and over 42 countries have loved this experience

    What our guests say

    Dince Joseph

    Dince

    Apr, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    It is easy to go around the main visiting site. Easy to get the bus and Easy to travel.
    Marie Talsness

    Marie

    Mar, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    The bus driver was wonderful and professional and the sight of Edinburgh are beautiful. What a great way to see the city !!! We hopped off and on a lot !!
    Suzanne Walford

    Suzanne

    Mar, 2025Verified booking

    4/5
    The route and the commentary were good and informative, we enjoyed it and saw parts of the corner wouldn't otherwise have reached. It was a bit alarming to be told the bus was full when it reached our stop, we weren't thrilled at the prospect of having to wait another 30 minutes and hope that there was space on the next one. Thankfully some seats were available but not everyone could get on. Maybe the winter service needs to be more frequent or you restrict ticket sales when the buses are that busy.
    Oliver Vinall

    Oliver

    Mar, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Everyone was super helpful and knowledgeable. The live tours were particularly captivating and a lot of fun. I would highly recommend Thank you
    A G Billingham

    A

    Mar, 2025Verified booking

    4/5
    The tour was good but the online booking rigmarole and the interminable advertising emails was dire. I wouldn't touch this site again with a very long bargepole.
  • These tickets are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.

  • 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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