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City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

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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.

What's Included

  • 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
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
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What To Expect

Red Route

14 Stops | 26 Points of Interest


Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes


Operating Schedule: 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)

Waterloo Place

Waterloo Place

24 St Andrew Square

St. Andrew Square

Lothian Road

Lothian Road

Grassmarket

Grassmarket

Hillcrest Futures - Tollcross View

Chalmers Street

38 Johnston Terrace

Johnston Terrace

11 Lawnmarket

Lawnmarket

National Museum of Scotland

National Museum of Scotland

Hyndford's Close

High Street

Canongate Kirk

Canongate

Holyrood Gift Shop

Holyrood

112-116 Holyrood Gait

Our Dynamic Earth

Abbeyhill Crescent

Abbeyhill Crescent

Regent Terrace

Regent Road

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Average 4.42 out of 5 stars based on 2,229 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • 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!.
The following is NOT included:
  • Gratuities.
  • Food and drinks.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off.
  • Entry to attractions.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:

This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:

If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • 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!
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Entry to attractions

Additional Info

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • 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
  • Saturday 21st June: Due to an event taking place in the city, there will be tour diversions in place from 12:30pm - 3:30pm. Stops 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11 and 14 will be out of use

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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