Hop-On Hop-Off Tours

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

Name: City Sightseeing: Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Start: 2024-09-15T09:00:00
End: 2024-09-15T17:57:00
Location: Edinburgh

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.

Reviews

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Todd

3/5

Sep, 2024

The drivers were excellent at maneuvering in Ediburgh's narrow streets. The quality of the sound of the "guide" was marginal. hard to understand the guide sometimes. The route and stops were well-placed.

Linda

5/5

Sep, 2024

Fab wonderful time so interesting and kids loved it All staff so helpful and friendly oor driver was very patient with kids getting on off bus can't fault this trip

Angela

3/5

Aug, 2024

The bus was fine, like other tours I have taken. What I didn't like was that the tour was an audio recording, not a live guide. That is what I like most about these tours is that every time you get on, even if it's in the same place you hear something new. It wasn't bad, it just wasn't great and that was what I was expecting.

Christine

5/5

Aug, 2024

Ticketing was very easy with headout! We hadn't planned ahead and didn't have tickets yet for simply the Edinburgh Castle entry, but we were able to purchase a package of Hop On Hop Off that included the Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood, and other great sites. Purchasing the package was the way to go!

Thomas

5/5

Aug, 2024

The tour provided a narrative of the historic city of Edinburgh. The ease of hop on hop off made it most comfortable for Seniors. Being valid for 24 hours allowed us to see the various sites at different times of the day/night. The complexity of streets and different highlights made Headout the only way to go.

Ticket validity

These tickets are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.

Routes and schedule

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.

Know before you go

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.