Unforgettable Edinburgh: 1-Hr Iconic Hop-On Bus Tour
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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Debbie_B, 10/19/2025 5:38:57 AM
I love Hop On Hop off buses, particularly on my first day in a city; they are a great way to get a "lay of the land". This HOHO has very helpful staff at all stops and the automated guided tour is very clear and easy to understand.
Rodney_H, 10/18/2025 9:43:35 AM
Great way to get an overview of Edinburgh! Love Hop On Hop Off! Also you can hop off and on to your favorite spots for 24 hrs.
Stacey_R, 10/18/2025 4:15:46 AM
Very slow and lack any real information. Lots of accordion music Lots of sitting at bus stops and would not have purchased. I have done many of these and this tour is one of the worst
Kevin_S, 10/18/2025 12:16:40 AM
The bus highlights the the history and is a great way to learn about the city would definitely recommend this tour only downside is pre recorded tours could really use live tour guides
Nicole A, 10/17/2025 6:55:21 AM
Great option for seeing parts of Edinburgh you don't want to walk to! Informative and the drivers were all super nice and helpful and patient!
Dushyanth_S, 10/16/2025 1:49:01 AM
Lovely experience audio with the ear phones was very informative comfortable double deck bus 70 minutes of fun.
Kari_D, 10/14/2025 3:56:18 PM
The hop on/off bus was a great way to get around Edinburgh and see a few different areas. Busses were never full and ran frequently, a good variety of areas too. Only complaint is the numbered destinations weren’t announced or displayed so we did get off at the wrong spot a few times. Not a big deal as we weren’t in a rush but might be if you needed to be somewhere at a specific time. Overall though, was a great experience and I would recommend.
Stephen_J, 10/13/2025 2:30:40 PM
Great way to see the sights in Edinburgh. Lean history and decide the sights you want to see more endepth.
PazA2468, 10/12/2025 9:23:13 AM
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.
Marc_B, 10/12/2025 2:16:19 AM
It's an excellent tour of the city. The ear buds make the narration easy to listen to. The information about the city is awesome.
- 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
- First departure from Stop 1 at 8:45am
- Last departure from Stop 1 at 6pm
- Buses run every 10 minutes (until 28th June, and then 7th September - 1st November), every 8 minutes (29th June - 6th September)
- 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
- Sunday 21st September: Due to a 10K race taking place, various parts of the city centre will be closed between 7:30am and 12:30pm. Stops 3, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14 and 15 will be closed.
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Redemption
• 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 202624 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund