Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Edinburgh's historic Old Town
- Visit the iconic Edinburgh Castle
- Discover the Royal Mile's vibrant culture
- Enjoy panoramic views from Calton Hill
- Experience the beauty of Holyrood Palace
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Unlimited 24-hour access to the bus tour
- Free entry for children under 5 years old
- Audio commentary in multiple languages
- Food and beverages
Important information
Know before you book
- Children under 5 travel free; no ticket required
- Audio commentary is available in multiple languages
- The tour operates daily; check for any seasonal variations
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for exploring attractions
- Bring a camera to capture the city's stunning views
- Check the bus schedule for the latest operating hours
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Visit Scotland 5 star award-winning tour and Gold Green Tourism award winner
- First departure from Stop 1 at 8:55am
- Last departure from Stop 1 at 3:55pm
- Buses run every 20 minutes
- 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
- Wednesday 1st July: Due to an event taking place, Stops 4, 6, 7, 9, 10 and 11 will be closed between 2pm and 3pm. Stop 5 at Chambers Street will be on the other side of the road during this time
Traveler reviews
Good but needs a little pre explanation or signage of how the narration works.
I did not give five stars because the driver did not tell us we needed ear buds to hear the narration. We thought it would be the driver narrating so we missed the first several minutes until we got the ear buds and plugged in.
Sightseeing made easy.
The sightseeing bus was a excellent way to find your bearings in the city when you first arrive. The stops were easily found and well placed around the city.
Good value and convenient
Easy way to find some attractions in Edinburgh . We came off a cruise ship at Queensferry and took a bus to town . The hoho stop was convenient and staff extremely helpful . We took a round , walked the Golden mile and had lunch off Victoria street . Good value and no fuss
Scott is the best guide
During our Green route we had live guide Scott. He was knowledgeable and funny. He made our tour specifically interesting. My teenager was engaged throughout the whole tour. We loved it!
Great experience! We got...
Great experience! We got to see so many different places and learned so much through the audio tour.