3-Route Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
3-Route Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Duration: Varies (24 hours to 48 hours)
Varies (24 hours to 48 hours)
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
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Explore Edinburgh's long history and stunning architecture with the 3-Route Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour, offering flexible sightseeing throughout this lively city. The classic red route takes you past attractions like St Andrew Square, featuring elegant Georgian buildings, to the historic John Knox House and up to the iconic Edinburgh Castle at Lawnmarket. This tour allows you to hop on or off anytime during your ticket's duration from Waterloo Place between 8:45 am and 6:00 pm.
Explore Edinburgh's long history and stunning architecture with the 3-Route Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour, offering flexible sightseeing throughout this lively city. The classic red route takes you past attractions like St Andrew Square, featuring elegant Georgian buildings, to the historic John Knox House and up to the iconic Edinburgh Castle at Lawnmarket. This tour allows you to hop on or off anytime during your ticket's duration from Waterloo Place between 8:45 am and 6:00 pm.
Experience Edinburgh’s beauty from a unique vantage point with our open-top double-decker bus on this flexible 24/48-hour hop-on hop-off tour.
Explore both historic and modern areas of the city through three routes featuring 15 stops, allowing unlimited hopping on and off throughout your journey.
Explore Edinburgh's long history with a live guide narrating tales along the green route or choose from an audio option available in multiple languages; also enjoy discounts at key attractions!
Get up close to Scottish heritage by visiting landmarks such as the National Museum, experience the vibrant Grassmarket, and relax amidst nature in the Royal Botanic Gardens.
Entry to a 24/48-hour hop-on hop-off tour around Edinburgh
Use of three routes: City sightseeing, Edinburgh, and Regal tours
Audio commentary available in English, French, Italian, Russian, Japanese, Scottish, German, Portuguese, Spanish & Chinese (City Sightseeing & Edinburgh tours)
An English-speaking guide provided for the Edinburgh tour
Discounts at Royal Botanic Garden, Royal Yacht Britannia, Palace of Holyroodhouse & more (full list here)
Headphones included with the Regal tour
Individual Spending
Edinburgh hop-on hop-off bus in front of historic buildings on a city street.
Detailed Route Maps and Boarding Points
To explore detailed route maps and boarding points, please click here. This tour allows you to hop on and off at any stop throughout the duration of your ticket.
City Sightseeing Tour (Classic Red Route)
The classic red route begins with a visit to St Andrew Square, where elegant Georgian architecture is prominently displayed. From there, ascend towards Edinburgh Castle located in Lawnmarket before exploring John Knox House's long history. This tour features famous sights that are essential for any visitor.
Schedule
- First bus departs at 8:45am from Waterloo Place and the last one leaves at 6:00pm, both times maintaining a frequency of every 10-12 minutes. Notable stops include Historic Grassmarket, Edinburgh Castle, Old Town, and Royal Mile.
Edinburgh Tour (Green Route)
The Green Route starts from the stately Waterloo Place in Edinburgh's city center, showcasing grand Georgian architecture before heading along bustling Lothian Road. This tour leads you through Grassmarket’s medieval charm as it captures the essence of Edinburgh’s long history and stunning architecture.
Schedule
- This route begins at 8:50am from Waterloo Place, with buses departing every 10-12 minutes until the last one leaves at 5:50pm. Popular stops include Georgian New Town, Edinburgh Castle, and Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Regal Tour (Blue Route)
The Blue Route offers a blend of historic grandeur and modern allure in Edinburgh. Visitors can explore the regal heritage at Holyrood, alongside enjoying maritime charm at Newhaven’s The Shore and Ocean Terminal's bustling environment.
Schedule
- Starting from Waterloo Place at 8:40am with buses running every 15 minutes until the last departure at 5:25pm. Key stops include Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, Royal Yacht Britannia, and Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Visitors with map preparing to board red HOHO bus.
HOHO bus on street near Edinburgh Castle with cityscape in background.
Edinburgh hop-on hop-off bus in front of historic buildings on a city street.
Visitors with map preparing to board red HOHO bus.
HOHO bus on street near Edinburgh Castle with cityscape in background.
Tourists on HOHO bus near Edinburgh Castle, Scotland.
Accessibility Details
- This tour is accessible to wheelchair users.
- Mobility scooters are permitted when folded and stored as luggage.
- Easy access via low-floor ramps is provided on the buses.
- Screens for your convenience can be found on lower decks of both City Sightseeing and Regal route buses.
- Dogs, including guide dogs, are allowed to join you on this tour.
Additional Information
- Come with children aged 15 or younger? They ride for free when using the 24-hour ticket!
Guide speaking into a microphone on an Edinburgh HOHO bus tour.
Edinburgh Botanic Garden glasshouse with visitors walking nearby.
Tourists on HOHO bus near Edinburgh Castle, Scotland.
Guide speaking into a microphone on an Edinburgh HOHO bus tour.
Edinburgh Botanic Garden glasshouse with visitors walking nearby.
Start your tour early by catching the first bus at 8:45am from Waterloo Place to maximize sightseeing time throughout the day.
If you plan to explore multiple routes and stops, consider beginning with a route that takes you furthest away and work back towards central Edinburgh for efficient travel.
For those interested in historical narratives or language preferences, make use of the multilingual audio commentary available on the City Sightseeing & Edinburgh tours.
If traveling with mobility aids like scooters, ensure they are folded and stored as luggage to comply with accessibility guidelines; low-floor ramps will assist entry onto buses.
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