Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off City Tour with Live Guide
Overview
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24 hours
Mobile ticket
What better way to experience Edinburgh than on board this live guided hop on, hop off city tour. Each guide has different stories about this beautiful city - get the best views from upstairs on this half-topped bus. Why not take a complete tour to get your bearings before deciding where to hop off and explore further. Lots of discounts available with your ticket around the tour route too, make sure you pick up a brochure on board.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Your voucher will be validated once and a paper ticket issued - the paper ticket is what gets you on and off the tour buses.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
WiFi on board
Attraction entry fees
What To Expect
Duration:1.0 day(s)
Operating Schedule:Summer ( April - October) 0850 - 1750 every 15 minutes Winter ( November - March) 0850 - 1550 every 30 minutes
Stop number 1 is opposite the Apex Waterloo Hotel between Princes Street and Calton Hill , Edinburgh EH1 3BG 3BG
On same side as Malmaison Hotel, north side of the Square
Old Royal High School
Just before Easter Road
This is the stop for the Palace of Holyroodhouse
1st stop on Royal Mile - heading up from the Palace
Outside the Museum of Edinburgh, opposite the Canongate Kirk
Outside the Museum of Childhood
Outside the National Museum of Scotland Tower entrance, Chambers Street. THis is the stop for Edinburgh Castle - walk up George IV Bridge and turn left on to Lawnmarket then straight up to the Castle entrance
On same side as Apex Hotels
at the side of the Caledonian Hotel, Edinburgh
Stop is outside West Register House, building with green dome on top
Outside Pret a Manger
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Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off City Tour with Live Guide
Reviews
42 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Well Worth It!
Emily B,
Oct 7, 2025
- Viator
4.00We loved having the live guides on these buses. It was also nice that it had stops across both the new town and old town. It wasn’t clear on Viator that you could start on any stop along the path, or where the stops were. It also doesn’t mention that for just £7 more per person, you can add the other two hop-on-hop-off buses in town, to have access to all three (you can “level up” on any of the buses).
Excellent Edinburgh experience
Linda E,
Oct 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00Hop on hop off experience with live guide was fun and convenient to seeing sights in Edinburgh. Natalie and Scott were great live guides. Two thumbs up!
Good enough nut not entertaining.
Rochelle Q,
Oct 3, 2025
- Viator
3.00Upon asking when last bus was - was told 6:45 which is true unless you need to get from Rose street to Grassmarket. We ended up spending $10 in unplanned cab fare. Tour people were hard to hear and not funny at all. Boring which was unexpected and we had three. Try a red one.
A Great Tour
Sue M,
Sep 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very good tour guides with loads of off beat information. The drivers were also helpful. I would definitely recommend to friends.
Riding all the way around...
Nancy M,
Sep 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00Riding all the way around the bus circuit is a great way to learn all about Edinburgh! The guides were so knowledgeable and friendly.
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