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City Sightseeing Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour Edinburgh - KIDS GO FREE!
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Are you ready to explore the magnificent Scottish capital? See as much as possible and hop on to our guided bus tour. Start your journey on St Andrew Square and prepare yourself for an adventurous journey all around the heart of Edinburgh. We'll take you to many great locations, all of which give Edinburgh it's character and heritage. What better way to start your bus tour journey than at St Andrew Square and enjoy the ride as we drive you to some of the finest, culture-rich destinations in Edinburgh. Experience the great historic marketplace; Grassmarket, located right in the middle of Edinburgh's Old Town. Hop off to learn all about the history of Edinburgh in the National Museum of Scotland on famous Chambers Street. Next on the agenda is John Knox House, a magnificent medieval building dating back all the way to the 15th century. Fancy a stroll while you're visiting? We recommend you hop off and take a walk along Canongate, where you'll see some glorious buildings, or at Holyrood, where you can roam around the royal park and visit the Palace of Holyroodhouse. If you love all about science then we'll even take you right to Our Dynamic Earth! Just relax and let our exclusive red buses take care of the road. Keep your camera ready for great selfies as we drive you by the most iconic corners on the city and hop off as soon as you spot something you would like to explore further. You can hop back on at any time! Buy your ticket online today and start picking your favorite bus stops to hop off at.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- KIDS GO FREE! Up to 3 kids can travel per adult ticket. Please still add to cart.
- 24h Unlimited Hop on Hop off bus tour with 360 degree panoramic views of Edinburgh
- Access to 1 bus tour route & numerous stops around the city, including all main sights
- One of the best audio commentaries in 9 languages plus 'Horrible Histories' Kid's Commentary
- Create your own itinerary to explore Edinburgh hopping on and off whenever you wish
- Enjoy maximum flexibility. Your ticket is valid for up to 12 months
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Edinburgh
City/Town Tour.
Continued
Edinburgh
Sightseeing at Holyrood Palace.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
24hr hop-on hop-off bus tour Stops near all the major sights Access to Red Route Audio guide in 9 languages plus kids' commentary
Meeting & Pickup
While our main departure point is Waterloo Place you may board at any tour stop on each tour route. Information for Cruise Passengers: Guests will be required to take alternative methods of transportation to reach the City Sightseeing stop number 1 (Charges may apply to all transportation and is subject to availability). Guests are reminded to check on the location of the Edinburgh port before arrival. Cruise guests arriving into Leith can collect a shuttle bus from the terminal to Waterloo Place.
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Automatic
Traveler Impressions
What travelers are saying
2026-07-24
5.00 / 5
The group loved the hop on hop off bus tour of Edinburgh! It made navigating the city and learning about more places a lot more enjoyable.
2026-03-25
5.00 / 5
GREAT TRIP PROFESSIONAL AND ORGANIZED
2024-10-15
3.00 / 5
Bus was adequate to get around city. No one told you where you were and we had to guess at some stops .
2024-07-21
5.00 / 5
My wife and I absolutely enjoyed the bus experience. The earphones (provided) to listen to interesting historical information was an unexpected nice touch to the experience. Please be advised, depending where/when you get on there might not be seats available on the upper deck.
2023-08-26
5.00 / 5
One of the more involved Hop on Hop off locations. Showed a lot of Edinburgh.
2023-08-03
4.00 / 5
It was a fun tour of the city. An explanation of the sights would have been helpful.
2019-09-02
5.00 / 5
Very good!
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