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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.
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 9th August: Due to an event taking place, various streets in the city centre will be closed - and tour diversions will be in place - between 11am and 3pm. Stops 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14 and 15 will be out of use
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
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)
Waterloo Place
Waterloo Place
24 St Andrew Sq
St. Andrew Square
Lothian Road
Lothian Road
Grassmarket
Grassmarket
Hillcrest Futures - Tollcross View
Chalmers Street
38 Johnston Terrace
Johnston Terrace
11 Lawnmarket
Lawnmarket
National Museum of Scotland
National Museum of Scotland
Hyndford's Close
High Street
Canongate Kirk
Canongate
Holyrood Gift Shop
Holyrood
112-116 Holyrood Gait
Our Dynamic Earth
Abbeyhill Crescent
Abbeyhill Crescent
Regent Terrace
Regent Road
2,561 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Ellen D,
Aug 20, 2025
- Viator
This is the best way to become acclimated in a new place! The company’s extremely well organized and the staff is so friendly and accommodating! I actually took all three bus tours and enjoyed them immensely!
smitties55,
Aug 20, 2025
- Viator
Perfect for our first experience in Edinburgh. Took the entire trip first to pick out places we wanted to back to. Affordable and well done. Much better than driving ourselves as the city streets are very busy! Highly recommend!!
Anita R,
Aug 19, 2025
- Viator
It was ok I think it toured around the city a little too quickly and Ive had better one with a real quide instead of listening thru a device A guide on the bus gives it a better personal experience
Ian S,
Aug 19, 2025
- Viator
Excellent way to see all the iconic places in Edinburgh, particularly when the sun is shining. Informative commentary and plenty of stops to hop off and hop back on. Very frequent buses so no long waits and a wonderful way to spend your day around this city.
Helena N,
Aug 17, 2025
- Viator
Best way to see Edinburgh from the second floor of this bus. Learned quite a bit also by listening to the historic narrative using the earphones.
Operated by City Sightseeing Ltd - UK and Ireland