Red Route (Route)
Operating Schedule: First bus departs from Stop 1 at 9am, last bus departs from Stop 1 at 4pm. Bus frequency is every 30 minutes
1. Waterloo Place
Stop 1 - Waterloo Place
2. 24 St Andrew Square
St. Andrew Square
3. Lothian Road
Lothian Road
4. Grassmarket
Grassmarket
5. Hillcrest Futures - Tollcross View
Chalmers Street
6. 38 Johnston Terrace
Johnston Terrace
7. Roman Eagle Lodge
Castle (Temporary Stop)
8. National Museum of Scotland
National Museum of Scotland
9. Hyndford’s Close
High Street
10. Canongate Kirk
Canongate
11. Holyrood Gift Shop
Holyrood
12. 112-116 Holyrood Gait
Our Dynamic Earth
13. Abbeyhill Crescent
Abbeyhill Crescent
14. Regent Terrace
Regent Road
Points of Interest
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St Giles’ Cathedral
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Parliament House
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Greyfriars Bobby
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Scott Monument
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National Galleries Scotland: Modern One
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Royal Mile
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Dynamic Earth
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National Galleries of Scotland: Modern Two
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Calton Hill
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Arthur’s Seat
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Holyrood Park
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Church of St John the Evangelist
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Edinburgh College of Art
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George Heriot’s School
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Gladstone’s Land
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Palace of Holyroodhouse
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The Museum of Edinburgh
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John Knox House Museum
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Canongate Kirk
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Edinburgh Hop on Hop Off Tours
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Edinburgh Farmers’ Market
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City Sightseeing Edinburgh
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Grassmarket
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National Museum of Scotland
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Edinburgh Waverley Station
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Edinburgh Castle
- 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour
- Vouchers valid for 12 months from travel date
- Multilingual audio commentary in 9 languages, with free headphones
- Special audio commentary for kids
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entry to attractions
Experience the historical and lively city of Edinburgh at your leisure with a top-rated 24-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off bus trip. From the top of the open-air bus, you’ll get an outstanding panoramic view of the impressive environment, a mix of breathtaking natural scenery and rich historical architecture. This sightseeing journey in Scotland will take you to all the key attractions in Edinburgh, such as Waverley Bridge, Grassmarket, Johnston Terrace, Old Town, Canongate, Palace of Holyroodhouse, Our Dynamic Earth, and many more! Furthermore, there is an informative audio guide on the double-decker bus to help you understand the incredible sights you are witnessing. With 13 stops spread across the city and the freedom to get on and off the bus as you wish within the specified time, you can truly delve into the culture of this captivating destination.
- Visit Scotland 5 star award-winning tour and Gold Green Tourism award winner
- Season: All Year Round
- Until 23rd March 2024: 9am - 4pm, every 30 minutes
- 24th March 2024 - 2nd November 2024: 8:45am - 5:57pm, every 10 - 12 minutes
- 3rd November 2024 - 31st March 2025: 9am - 4pm, every 30 minutes
- Tour duration without hopping off is 60 minutes
- On 24th and 31st December, the service will end at 3pm
- 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 2025
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
