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Dive into Edinburgh's regal wonders with a 48-hour hop-on, hop-off tour and get access to Edinburgh Castle, Royal Yacht Britannia & Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Highlights
Highlights
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Wander through Edinburgh's historic streets lined with castles and green spaces on an affordable 48-hour hop-on hop-off tour.
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Pick Red, Green, or Blue routes with 15 stops and frequent buses every 10-15 minutes for smooth and unlimited hopping adventures.
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Grab this pass to get direct entry to Edinburgh Castle, The Royal Yacht Britannia, and Palace of Holyroodhouse, all with just one ticket.
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Enjoy comfy buses with multi-language audio guides or English commentary on the green route for a fun and informative Edinburgh tour.
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Catch unmissable sights! Discover top spots like the iconic Edinburgh Castle, the Scottish Parliament, and the lush Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.
Inclusions
Inclusions
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48-hour hop-on hop-off bus pass
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Access to 3 routes: Red, Green & Blue
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Entry to Edinburgh Castle, Royal Yacht Britannia, Palace of Holyroodhouse
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Audio guide in English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Japanese, Russian, Chinese, Scottish & Portuguese (Red & Blue routes)
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Audio guide for Palace of Holyroodhouse
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English-speaking guide (Green route)
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Headphones (Blue route)
Cancellation policy
Cancellation policy
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Reviews
Reviews
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Jul, 2024
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May, 2024
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Apr, 2024
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Jan, 2024
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Jan, 2024
Routes & schedule
Routes & schedule
Please click here for detailed route maps and boarding points.
You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.
City sightseeing tour (Classic red route)
On the Classic Red route, marvel at Georgian elegance at St Andrew Square, then wander to the majestic Edinburgh Castle via Lawnmarket, and explore John Knox House for a dive into Edinburgh’s rich past. This route included unmissable sights for a complete Edinburgh experience.
Schedule
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First bus: 8:45 am from Waterloo Place
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Last bus: 5:57 pm from Waterloo Place
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Frequency: every 10-12 mins
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Popular stops: Historic Grassmarket, Edinburgh Castle, Old Town, Royal Mile
Edinburgh tour (Green route)
The Green Route starts at Waterloo Place with grand Georgian vibes, heads through the lively Lothian Road, and wraps around the medieval magic of Grassmarket, capturing Edinburgh’s historical and architectural wonders in a seamless, looped journey.
Schedule
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First bus: 8:51am from Waterloo Place
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Last bus: 5:51pm from Waterloo Place
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Frequency: every 10-12 mins
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Popular stops: Georgian New Town, Edinburgh Castle, Palace of Holyroodhouse
Regal tour (Blue route)
On the Blue Route, explore Edinburgh’s historic charm and modernity with stops at the maritime charm of Newhaven, Regal Holyrood, the cozy Shore, and the vibrant Ocean Terminal, offering a delightful blend of scenic and cultural experiences.
Schedule
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First bus: 8:40am from Waterloo Place
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Last bus: 5:25pm from Waterloo Place
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Frequency: every 15 mins
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Popular stops: Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, Royal Yacht Britannia, Palace of Holyroodhouse
Know before you go
Know before you go
Accessibility
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This experience is wheelchair accessible.
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Mobility scooters are allowed if folded and stored as luggage.
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Screens are conveniently available on the lower decks of City Sightseeing and Regal route buses.
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Your guide dogs and pet dogs are welcome aboard.
Additional information
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Children aged 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult or senior citizen during their visit.
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Note that the ticket lets you visit Edinburgh Castle and Royal Yacht Britannia within 48 hours. If you need to visit the Palace of Holyroodhouse outside of that timeframe, your ticket will still be valid.
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The Palace of Holyroodhouse is closed every Tuesday and Wednesday and is open daily from July to September only.
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The Palace of Holyroodhouse will be closed on Mar 29, May 16-25, June 27 to Jul 5, 2024, and Dec 25 & 26, 2024.
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The Royal Yacht Britannia is operational on all 7 days of the week.
My tickets
My tickets
Please display your mobile voucher with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.
How Do I Use My Voucher
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Your voucher gives you access to Edinburgh Castle, Palace of Holyroodhouse, The Royal Yacht Britannia and 48 hours unlimited Edinburgh Bus Tour travel - any or all 3 tours: Edinburgh Tour, The Majestic Tour and City Sightseeing.
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The ticket could be used for entry to The Royal Yacht Britannia or the Palace of Holyroodhouse after the validity period.
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After redeeming your voucher, you can board the bus at any designated bus stop. Please click here for a detailed route map of all the 3 tours and their boarding points.
Redemption Point
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Redeem your voucher at Waterloo Place (Stop ZG).
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Address: Edinburgh EH1 3EG, United Kingdom.
Get Directions to the Redemption Point
Getting There
By Bus
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The redemption point is a bus stop.
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Board bus X24 to get you there.
By Train
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The closest train station is Edinburgh Waverley. It is a quick 4-min walk to the redemption point.
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Board trains LNER, ScotRail, and more to get you there.
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