Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Edinburgh's historic Old Town
- Visit the iconic Edinburgh Castle
- Discover the Royal Mile's vibrant culture
- Enjoy panoramic views from Calton Hill
- Experience the beauty of Holyrood Palace
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Unlimited 24-hour access to the bus tour
- Free entry for children under 5 years old
- Audio commentary in multiple languages
- Food and beverages
Important information
Know before you book
- Children under 5 travel free; no ticket required
- Audio commentary is available in multiple languages
- The tour operates daily; check for any seasonal variations
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for exploring attractions
- Bring a camera to capture the city's stunning views
- Check the bus schedule for the latest operating hours
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Visit Scotland 5 star award-winning tour and Gold Green Tourism award winner
- First departure from Stop 1 at 8:55am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 3:55pm. Buses run every 20 minutes. Tour duration: 70 minutes approximately
- Mobile and printed paper vouchers are both accepted on this tour and can be redeemed at any of the stops along the route
- 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 2027
- Waterloo Place is closed for approx. 11 weeks and therefore, the new departure point is Stop GG on George Street
Traveler reviews
Great way to learn the...
Great way to learn the city! Headphones are fun for kids. Buy ahead worked well. Nice mix of spots to see!
What to do on a rainy day?
When we arrived in Edinburgh in the afternoon, it was raining steadily. Since we had some other scheduled tours during our 4-day stay, we were looking for a way to get oriented to the city while not getting soaked to the bone. The Hop on-Hop off tour was just the thing to do! Although there were some sites that we were not interested in seeing, there were others where we were and marked them down for another day. Additionally, whereas we would normally have stayed in the Old Edinburgh neighborhoods, we saw the "new" parts of the city too with the brief bus tour.
Hop on tour
We didn’t hop off or back on, we ended up riding thru all the spots and listened to the audio track. Nice way to see different spots of the city without trying to walk around. Bus driver was nice and bus driver was clean.
A must
Buses come regularly- great way to get familiarbwith the city
We loved this tour and it...
We loved this tour and it was very informative. My 15 year old son enjoyed finding out a few facts about things