City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free

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About this activity

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 take you to all of Edinburgh's key points of interest, including Waverley Bridge, Grassmarket, Johnston Terrace, Old Town, Canongate, Palace of Holyroodhouse, Our Dynamic Earth and much more! There's also an informative audio tour commentary on the double-decker bus, so you can make sense of the fabulous sights you're experiencing. With access to 14 stops around the city, and the ability to hop on and off the bus as much as you please within the given time period, you can truly immerse yourself into the culture of this charming destination.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 10 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: German, Russian, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: City Sightseeing Ltd - UK and Ireland

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–15 years) · Adults (16–59 years) · Seniors (60–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: 24 hour hop-on hop-off bus tour
Included: Vouchers valid for 12 months from travel date selected at check-out
Included: KIDS GO FREE - Up to 3 children travel for free with every full paying adult
Included: Multilingual audio commentary in 9 languages + free headphones & kids commentary!

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Not included: Entry to attractions

Itinerary

Red Route

Until 31st October 2026: First departure from Stop 1 at 8:45am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 6pm. Frequency: every 7 - 10 minutes. 1st November 2026 - 20th March 2027: First departure from Stop 1 at 8:55am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 3:55pm. Buses run every 20 minutes

Stop 1

Stop GG - George Street
Stop 2

Lothian Road
Stop 3

Grassmarket
Stop 4

Nicolson Square
Stop 5

Chambers Street
Stop 6

George IV Bridge
Stop 7

The Mound
Stop 8

St. Andrew Square
Stop 9

John Knox House
Stop 10

Canongate
Stop 11

Holyrood
Stop 12

Our Dynamic Earth
Stop 13

Abbeyhill Crescent
Stop 14

Regent Road
Stop 15

Burns Monument

Meeting point and pickup

Using your ticket

You must present a printed or electronic voucher to board this tour.
Vouchers can be redeemed at any of the tour stops along the route.
With your voucher, enjoy flexible access for up to 12 months from the travel date you select at check-out.
Tour start point - first bus stop is at Waterloo Place which is on the edge of Princess street, but you can join at any of the 14 stops.

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 2027

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Visit Scotland 5 star award-winning tour and Gold Green Tourism award winner
Until 31st October 2026: First departure from Stop 1 at 8:45am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 6pm. Tour duration: 70 minutes approximately. Frequency: every 7 - 10 minutes
1st November 2026 - 20th March 2027: First departure from Stop 1 at 8:55am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 3:55pm. Buses run every 20 minutes. Tour duration: 70 minutes approximately
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 2027
Waterloo Place is closed for approx. 11 weeks and therefore, the new departure point is Stop GG on George Street
Sunday 11th October due to an event: Stops 9,10,11,13 & 14 will not be served between 12:00pm and 1:00pm