Edinburgh Bus Tour: 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off
4.3
2,664 Ratings

Discover the historic and stunning city of Edinburgh at your own pace with an award-winning hop-on hop-off bus tour. Explore iconic sights, enjoy panoramic views, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of this charming destination.

Duration: 1 hour, 10 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Red Route (Route)

Operating Schedule: The first bus departs from Stop 1 at 8:55 am, with the last bus leaving at 3:55 pm. Buses are scheduled every 20 minutes.
1. Waterloo Place
Waterloo Place
2. Lothian Road
Lothian Road
3. Grassmarket
Grassmarket

  1. Nicolson Square
  2. Chambers Street
  3. George IV Bridge
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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
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Entry to attractions
Additional Information

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…

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Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Paza2468
Oct 12, 2025
All Aboard! Use the Hop-On Hop-Off Bus - The Hop-On Hop-Off bus is a staple of most countries and Edinburgh’s is no exception. There are 3 different lines operating in Edinburgh, the standard red bus with headphones, the green line with a live guide and the blue regal tour which also has headphones. Customers can either pay for a 24 or 48 hour ticket for one of the lines or can choose a Grand Tour ticket for all 3. The other option is to pay for one ticket and then upgrade the next day, at which point, the 24 or 48 hours starts again. Each of the 3 tours goes to different parts of Edinburgh. The red and green lines have similar routes in the centre of Edinburgh. The Regal Line goes up to the Port of Leith and stops outside the Royal Britannia exhibit. The tours each run every 15 minutes with the last tours finishing at 6pm although if in doubt, ask your driver. If you want to switch busses it’s easier to do it at Waterloo Place where they all begin. The leaflets provided also explain that showing the hop on ticket at numerous attractions, shops and restaurants get you discounts including the Chocolaterium, Royal Britannia and more. For a great start in Edinburgh use the Hop on Bus.
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Kornblume08
Sep 1, 2025
Flexible city tour - We did two tours, once the red and once the blue. The buses leave every 15 minutes during the day, there was always enough space - depending on the weather in the covered or also in the free area. The bus drivers were friendly. Near the stops there are also employees who can be asked if there is any uncertainty. Through the audio guide (headphones are handed out when boarding) you get the information in the appropriate language. The price is reasonable as you can drive several laps and - depending on the schedule - can use the bus on two consecutive days (default is 24 hours).
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Louisem238
Aug 24, 2025
Great thing to do for solo travel - Great tour, interesting would do again. Would have been helpful to know EXACTLY where to find the bus stops before hand.
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Makeitso4u
Aug 8, 2025
Hopping fun on and off the Bus - Hopping on the bus was easy and went on the first bus of the day no people no crowds. Absolutely wonderful especially on top where you can take wonderful photos. They gave me a set of headphone that worked great and I listened to the entire audio which was informative and good. I liked it much better than a life person trying to be funny or just the noise of someone talking the whole trip. I stayed on the bus the entire time just taking photos and people watching. I stayed on for a 2nd trip and this time no audio and just enjoyed the nice weather. The ticket person was very nice and so was the bus driver. No attitudes, no screaming kids. ha ha But it really got crowded between when I started and the end of the 2nd trip. I mean busy busy on the bus and especially on the streets. Overall I had a really good time and I included a few photos to give you an idea of what the trip covers.
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140christym
Aug 7, 2025
City Sightseeing Bus - We all enjoyed our hop on hop off tour on the red line sightseeing bus, easy to book online and the first stop Waterloo place is only a 5 minute walk from Edinburgh bus station. Friendly helpful staff at the various bus stops and the stops included were interesting. Great way to see a lot in a short amount of time, the whole route took around 1 hr 10 mins. Earplugs included for the audio guide in various languages.
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Claudiaa303
Aug 3, 2025
Very Easy to Get Around - This was a great way to get around the city. We did a few hop offs for sightseeing and shopping. Audio was very clear, good info.
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Termtimetravel
Jul 16, 2025
Hop On Hop Off in Edinburgh - Brilliant trip to do. I sat on the bus & did a start to finish ride to see what was out there & decided what I would like to do. Straight into the 2nd ride round getting off at Hollyrood Palace, had lunch & then visited the Scottish Parliament building (which was free). Back onto the open top bus, got off near the Royal Mile & mooched around at leisure. The sight seeing was excellant & it's great to be able to hop on & hop off & do what you want when you want. Highly recommend.
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Rachael_foodie
Jul 13, 2025
Very accommodating for people with disabilities - incredibly kind staff - This trip was booked for a single person with disabilities who requires carer support as they are a wheelchair user and unable to use independently. The bus itself is very accessible and you are not made to feel like you are a problem if you have mobility needs, infact your needs are fully catered for. Two staff in particular who stood out were John Cairns who assisted us fully before boarding the bus and couldn’t have been kinder and Luis our bus driver. Both went above and beyond to make sure our ride was smooth, comfortable and safe. Absolute credit to them both as they are an asset to the company. Thanks so much, would recommend this bus to anyone with reduced mobility or who has assistance needs.
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457tessac
Jul 12, 2025
Fun bus trip - This was fun. Sat on the top deck and opted for the audio guide. Very informative and humorous at times. Great to see and map out future visits if not hopping off( we didn't).Good value and money off for us oldies!
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Explore_enjoy
Jul 6, 2025
Must try - I highly recommend this bus service not just in Edinburg but in other cities in UK as well . The audio commentary is very informative and well timed . Earphones are free and readily available on the bus. Multiple language options also available other than English . Very convenient hop on and off locations . Red and blue routes cover a lot of the city especially if visiting for the first time .
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