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
- Until 31st October 2026: First departure from Stop 1 at 8:45am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 6pm. Tour duration: 70 minutes approximately. Frequency: every 7 - 10 minutes
- 1st November 2026 - 20th March 2027: 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
- Sunday 20th September: Due to an event, Stops 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13 and 14 will be out of use between start of service and 12:30pm
Traveler reviews
Great value for money and customer service
Good value for money, a friend and I visited Edinburgh for a few days and bought a Hop on Hop off red route ticket for 24 hours, which got us to the main places to see along with a city tour audio on a loop. The only problem we had was that the following morning, the Edinburgh marathon caused many stops to be inaccessible due to last-minute road closures during the final few hours of our ticket. Nevertheless, the supervisor extended our ticket, so we had our full time, and the driver (Cole) was exceptionally helpful in getting this sorted.
Well worth the...
Well worth the investment. Highly recommend the two day/48 hr all three bus package especially for seniors-great price. It is just a little more than the one day RED bus "City Sightseeing" ticket. Clock doesn't start until you board the bus!
A good sightseeing experience
I love a guided hop on hop off bus tour. We did as soon as we arrived a gave us a great chance to get our bearings and learn some ofcthe history of Edinburgh.
Excellent driver
Bus driver Lee was good We really enjoyed the City Sightseeing Edinburgh bus tour. It was a convenient and relaxing way to see the main attractions, especially Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile and the historic city centre. The buses were frequent, the route was well planned, and being able to hop on and off made sightseeing much easier. A very good option if you have limited time in Edinburgh. Highly recommended.
Poor
City sightseeing has been a disappointment twice this week I used . Not helpful and the info in headset subpar