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
- Due to an event, parts of The Mound will be closed between approximately 12:45pm and 3pm on Saturday 9th May. Stops 5 and 6 will be out of use. The tour will serve the stop on the opposite side of the road to Stop 5 on Chambers Street during this time
Traveler reviews
Great way to learn the...
Great way to learn the layout of Edinburgh and to understand what you can see in just one day of visiting. Appreciated the narrative given in various languages. Was able to easily get my discounted timed entry ticket to Edinburgh Castle from the bus driver.
The only way to do a get a quick overview tour of the beautiful city if Edinburgh.
We were only in Edinburgh for one day. There is no better way to compress the tourist & learning experiences than a pop-on-pop-off bus tour - especially in an open top bus. It was fun and informative.
Great - trip was...
Great - trip was excellent. Map of stops was a little hard to find on mobile phone. Could just be me!!!
Good way to get to I know the central city.
The City Sightseeing busses come regularly in Edinburgh (not so much in other cities,) The commentary is good.
Great sightseeing experience!
It’s very easy to travel from one stop to another and spend your time seeing the sights. If you have several days I would book a multi-day tour, on different routes, to see as much as possible in a convenient fashion. Highly recommend!