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

Overview

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.

Redemption Instructions

• 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 2026

Language Offered

German-AUDIO

Russian-AUDIO

Portuguese-AUDIO

Mandarin-AUDIO

Japanese-AUDIO

English-AUDIO

Italian-AUDIO

French-AUDIO

Spanish-AUDIO

Inclusion

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!

Exclusion

Food and drinks

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Entry to attractions

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets

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

Additional Info

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 8:55am

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

Saturday 28th March: various streets in the city centre will be closed between 11:15am and 3pm due to an event taking place. Diversions will be in place. Stops 9, 10, 11, 13, 14 and 15 will be closed during this time. Stop 12 Dynamic Earth will be served as normal