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City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free

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Overview

Available languages

German
Russian
Portuguese
Chinese
Japanese
English
Italian
French
Spanish

1 hour 10 minutes

Mobile ticket

Explore the historic and vibrant city of Edinburgh in your own time, with an award-winning unlimited 24 hour hop-on hop-off bus tour. From the open-top deck you’ll have a fantastic 360 degree view of the spectacular surroundings, which are a blend of stunning natural beauty, and wonderfully historic architecture. This Scottish sightseeing adventure will take you to all of Edinburgh's key points of interest, including Waverley Bridge, Grassmarket, Johnston Terrace, Old Town, Canongate, Palace of Holyroodhouse, Our Dynamic Earth and much more! There's also an informative audio tour commentary on the double-decker bus, so you can make sense of the fabulous sights you're experiencing. With access to 14 stops around the city, and the ability to hop on and off the bus as much as you please within the given time period, you can truly immerse yourself into the culture of this charming destination.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Visit Scotland 5 star award-winning tour and Gold Green Tourism award winner

First departure from Stop 1 at 8:45am

Last departure from Stop 1 at 6pm

Buses run every 10 minutes (until 28th June, and then 7th September - 1st November), every 8 minutes (29th June - 6th September)

Tour duration without hopping off is 70 minutes

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 2026

Saturday 25th October: Stops 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11 and 13 will be closed between approximately 10am and 2pm due to an event taking place in the city. The tour will service Dynamic Earth at Stop 12 as normal during this time

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

24 hour hop-on hop-off bus tour

Vouchers valid for 12 months from travel date selected at check-out

KIDS GO FREE - Up to 3 children travel for free with every full paying adult

Multilingual audio commentary in 9 languages + free headphones & kids commentary!

Gratuities

Food and drinks

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Entry to attractions

What To Expect

Red Route

Duration:1 hour 10 minutes

Operating Schedule:First departure from Stop 1 at 8:45am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 6pm. Buses run every 10 minutes (until 28th June, and then 7th September - 1st November), every 8 minutes (29th June - 6th September)

1

Waterloo Place

2

St. Andrew Square

3

Lothian Road

4

Grassmarket

5

Chalmers Street

6

Johnston Terrace

7

Lawnmarket

8

National Museum of Scotland

9

High Street

10

Canongate

11

Holyrood

12

Our Dynamic Earth

13

Abbeyhill Crescent

14

Regent Road

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City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free

Reviews

4.33

2,650 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Great tour for familiarizing yourself with the city

    Debbie B,

    Oct 19, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    I love Hop On Hop off buses, particularly on my first day in a city; they are a great way to get a "lay of the land". This HOHO has very helpful staff at all stops and the automated guided tour is very clear and easy to understand.

  • Great overview way to see Edinburgh

    Rodney H,

    Oct 18, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Great way to get an overview of Edinburgh! Love Hop On Hop Off! Also you can hop off and on to your favorite spots for 24 hrs.

  • Try something else

    Stacey R,

    Oct 18, 2025

    - Viator

    2.00

    Very slow and lack any real information. Lots of accordion music Lots of sitting at bus stops and would not have purchased. I have done many of these and this tour is one of the worst

  • Edinburgh hop on hop off 10/25

    Kevin S,

    Oct 18, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    The bus highlights the the history and is a great way to learn about the city would definitely recommend this tour only downside is pre recorded tours could really use live tour guides

  • Hop on Hop off

    Dushyanth S,

    Oct 16, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Lovely experience audio with the ear phones was very informative comfortable double deck bus 70 minutes of fun.

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