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Royal Attractions Tickets with 3-Route Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Name: Royal Attractions Tickets with 3-Route Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Start: 2024-09-15T09:00:00
End: 2024-09-15T18:00:00
Location: Edinburgh

Edinburgh Castle on The Royal Edinburgh Tour

Hop-On Hop-Off Bus by the Edinburgh Castle

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

Wander through Edinburgh's historic streets lined with castles and green spaces on an affordable 48-hour hop-on hop-off tour.
Pick Red, Green, or Blue routes with 15 stops and frequent buses every 10-15 minutes for smooth and unlimited hopping adventures.
Grab this pass to get direct entry to Edinburgh Castle, The Royal Yacht Britannia, and Palace of Holyroodhouse, all with just one ticket.
Enjoy comfy buses with multi-language audio guides or English commentary on the green route for a fun and informative Edinburgh tour.
Catch unmissable sights! Discover top spots like the iconic Edinburgh Castle, the Scottish Parliament, and the lush Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.

Inclusions

48-hour hop-on hop-off bus pass
Access to 3 routes: Red, Green & Blue
Entry to Edinburgh Castle, Royal Yacht Britannia, Palace of Holyroodhouse
Audio guide in English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Japanese, Russian, Chinese, Scottish & Portuguese (Red & Blue routes)
Audio guide for Palace of Holyroodhouse
English-speaking guide (Green route)
Headphones (Blue route)

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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31 ratings

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Daniel

4/5

Jul, 2024

Bus tours were great! Informative and funny. Made it to the castle and palace quickly. Only knock I have is the need to make our way to Waterloo Place to validate our tickets. Required a Tram from the Ocean Terminal to St. Andrew's Square rather than catching the Tour at the Ocean Terminal.

Miss

4/5

May, 2024

Ease of hop on buses helpfulness of staff. Negative was Holyrood Was not open during our stay yet still paid for the entrance.

Mair

5/5

Apr, 2024

All 3 attractions were so interesting. The 3 different coloured buses were so regular and we have to mention our trip on the Green one with commentary from Joy and the bus driver David. It was really enjoyable, Joy was both informative and funny. A great way to see Edingburgh and would really recommend this trips.

Concetta

4/5

Jan, 2024

Quella del biglietto 48 ore con l'ingresso a tre attrazioni direi che è stata una decisione strategica che consiglio a chiunque abbia poco tempo a disposizione. E' il modo migliore per visitare la città. Devo esprimere però una nota positiva a favore dello staff, in particolar modo di SARA, che abbiamo avuto la fortuna di conoscere la mattina del nostro inizio tour presso il luogo indicato come cambio del voucher - Waterloo Place. E' stata sempre gentilissima e disponibile ma soprattutto ci ha risolto un problema imprevisto, ovvero la chiusura del Castello a causa del vento forte. Avevamo programmato la visita il giorno prima della partenza e andar via senza vedere uno dei simboli più importanti della città sarebbe stata una enormedelusione, come se non avessimo visto nulla. I tempi di risposta per email purtroppo sono lunghi e seguono orari di ufficio, quindi lei ha spiegato il problema al suo supervisor Roberto (presenti entrambi in quei giorni al punto di Waterloo Place) ed insieme hanno spostato l'appuntamento al mattino seguente, rendendo la nostra visita ad edimburgo decisamente soddisfacente. Grazie di cuore per il servizio e spero che vi arrivi il ringraziamento anche alle persone sopracitate Buon lavoro a tutti

Marie-christine

5/5

Jan, 2024

The staff at the bus station are very friendly and the explanations are very clear. It's really nice to have the audio explanations in French on the bus, thanks to the headphones. The sites to visit are well worth the effort. Great memories! I'll be back very soon to do these tours again, as I love travelling around the city by bus.

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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

First bus: 8:45 am from Waterloo Place
Last bus: 5:57 pm from Waterloo Place
Frequency: every 10-12 mins
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

First bus: 8:51am from Waterloo Place
Last bus: 5:51pm from Waterloo Place
Frequency: every 10-12 mins
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

First bus: 8:40am from Waterloo Place
Last bus: 5:25pm from Waterloo Place
Frequency: every 15 mins
Popular stops: Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, Royal Yacht Britannia, Palace of Holyroodhouse

Know before you go

Accessibility

This experience is wheelchair accessible.
Mobility scooters are allowed if folded and stored as luggage.
Screens are conveniently available on the lower decks of City Sightseeing and Regal route buses.
Your guide dogs and pet dogs are welcome aboard.

Additional information

Children aged 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult or senior citizen during their visit.
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.
The Palace of Holyroodhouse is closed every Tuesday and Wednesday and is open daily from July to September only.
The Palace of Holyroodhouse will be closed on Mar 29, May 16-25, June 27 to Jul 5, 2024, and Dec 25 & 26, 2024.
The Royal Yacht Britannia is operational on all 7 days of the week.

My tickets

Please display your mobile voucher with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.

How Do I Use My Voucher

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.
The ticket could be used for entry to The Royal Yacht Britannia or the Palace of Holyroodhouse after the validity period.
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

Redeem your voucher at Waterloo Place (Stop ZG).
Address: Edinburgh EH1 3EG, United Kingdom.

Get Directions to the Redemption Point

Getting There

By Bus

The redemption point is a bus stop.
Board bus X24 to get you there.

By Train

The closest train station is Edinburgh Waverley. It is a quick 4-min walk to the redemption point.
Board trains LNER, ScotRail, and more to get you there.

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