Edinburgh Hop On Hop Off Bus Tours

Updated onOct 25, 2024

Edinburgh City Sightseeing Tour

Price — £17.18

Overview

Just like other cities of Scotland, Edinburgh is a vibrant and historic capital known for its stunning architecture, rich cultural heritage, and dynamic arts scene.

If you’re looking for a mixture of medieval charm and modern sophistication, this city set amongst the backdrop of extinct volcanoes and rolling hills will become your favorite place.

Itinerary

As we explore the city, the first stop will be the National Museum of Scotland on the famous Chambers Street. Explore this place with patients as it is filled with the tales of the city.

The next stop is John Knox House which boasts of medieval architecture. Take a leisurely stroll along Canongate and Holyrood where you can find the royal park and the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

Schedule

Red Route
First Bus 08:45 am
Last Bus 05:57 pm
Loop 60 minutes
Frequency 12–15 Minutes
25th December (Christmas Day) The tour operates from 10 am – 3 pm every 20 minutes
31st December (New Year’s Eve) the tour operates from 9 am – 3 pm every 30 minutes
1st January 2024 (New Year’s Day) The tour operates from 11 am – 4 pm every 30 minutes
Operational Details
Until 23rd March 2024 9:00 am — 4:00 pm, every 30 minutes
24th March 2024 — 2nd November 2024 8:45 am — 5:57 pm, every 10–12 minutes
3rd November 2024 — 31st March 2025 9:00 am — 4:00 pm, every 30 minutes
On 24th and 31st December The service will end at 3pm

Inclusion and Exclusion

Inclusion
  • 24 Hours Edinburgh Hop On Hop Off Bus Ticket
  • Upto 3 Kids Go Free! per adult ticket
  • Audio guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese, Russian, Kids Commentary
  • Headphones
  • Free Wi-Fi on board
  • Discounts to access local attractions
  • Special kids “Horrible Histories” commentary
Exclusion
  • Hotel Transfers
  • Lunch
  • Entrance Fees

Important Info

There are some important information you need to know before booking with us:

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Air-Conditioned Vehicle
  • Paper voucher allowed
  • Instant confirmation
  • Infant Price Policy (no ticket for infant — maximum of 2 infants per adult is allowed)
  • No food is not permitted on board
  • Except for guide dogs, animals need to be positioned on your knees.
  • Smoking is not permitted in any of our vehicles.
  • Make your itinerary and spend as much time as you like at the locations.
  • Flexible 12-month ticket validity.

Cancellation Policy

You have to cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the start time of the activity to get a complete refund.

If you cancel your booking less than 24 hours before the start time of the tour, you will not be reimbursed.

If you need to make any modifications, kindly inform us in advance. Any request made less than 24 hours before the tour’s start time will not be accepted.

The cut-off times are determined by the activity/experience’s local start time. This tour experience is weather-dependent. If it is canceled due to inclement weather, you will be given an alternate date or a full refund.

Edinburgh City Bus Tours: Hop on Hop Off

Price — £16.32

Overview

With the Hop On Hop Off buses you can explore the city with the 27-hour ticket convenience. Explore the centuries-old architecture and a vibrant cultural scene. Edinburgh offers a perfect blend of old and new, and is truly captivating.

Itinerary

There are three different tours from which you can choose from:

City Sightseeing Edinburgh

The bus tour starts from St. Andrew Square, which is a significant public square located in the heart of Edinburgh’s New Town. It was designed in the late 18th century as part of Edinburgh’s grand Georgian expansion, the square has evolved into a vibrant hub of business, shopping, dining, and leisure.

Later you can visit John Knox House, stroll along the Canongate, and admire the amazing buildings of the Palace of Holyroodhouse. After that, you visit Our Dynamic Earth if you like Science and Technology.

These are the locations you’ll visit:

  1. Waterloo Place
  2. St. Andrew Square
  3. West End
  4. Grassmarket
  5. Lawnmarket
  6. John Knox House
  7. Holyrood
  8. Dynamic Earth
  9. Waterloo Place

Majestic Tour

This is a flexible tour of Edinburgh with ticket that are valid for up to 24 hours, this means you can hop on the bus whenever you like within the 24 hours of the ticket validity. You can also create your own itinerary and visit places like the Scottish Parliament, the Royal Yacht Britannia, the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, and others.

These are the locations you’ll visit:

  1. Waterloo Place
  2. St. Andrew Square
  3. Royal Botanic Garden
  4. Newhaven
  5. Ocean Terminal
  6. Bonnington Road
  7. Leopold Place
  8. Holyrood
  9. Waterloo Place

Edinburgh Tour

Edinburgh tour is probably one of the most famous and densely populated tour of the city, Since it gives you a chance to explore the Princess Street and Palace of Holyroodhouse which has stood the test of time as an extinct volcano.

This tour is the best kind because through this you can explore the city like a local, strolling along the cobbled streets and some hidden pathways.

These are the locations you’ll visit:

  1. Waterloo Place
  2. Fredrick Street
  3. George Street
  4. West End
  5. Grassmarket
  6. Lawnmarket
  7. John Knox House
  8. Holyrood
  9. Dynamic Earth
  10. Waterloo Place

Schedule

Edinburgh Tour
Schedule 09:00 am — 6:00 pm
Frequency Every 15–20 mins
Duration 75 mins
Bus departs from St. Andrew Square bus stop, North Side, Edinburgh EH2 1AF
Majestic Tour
Schedule 09:20 am — 3:50 pm
Frequency Every 30 mins
Duration 75 mins
Bus departs from St. Andrew Square bus stop, North Side, Edinburgh EH2 1AF.
City Sightseeing Edinburgh
Schedule 09:10 am – 4:00 pm
Frequency Every 30 mins
Duration 75 mins
Bus departs from St. Andrew Square bus stop, North Side, Edinburgh EH2 1AF.

Inclusion and Exclusion

Inclusion
  • 24 Hours Hop-On Hop-Off Pass
  • Valid for Single Route (Choose Between: Edinburgh Tour, Majestic Tour OR City Sightseeing Edinburgh)
  • Commentary through headphones in English, French , German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese and Russian
  • Headphones
  • Free Wi-Fi on board
  • Discounts to access local attractions
Exclusion
  • Hotel Transfers
  • Lunch
  • Entrance Fees

Important Info

There are some important information you need to know before booking with us:

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Air-Conditioned Vehicle
  • Paper voucher allowed
  • Instant confirmation
  • Infant Price Policy (no ticket for infant — maximum of 2 infants per adult is allowed)
  • No food is not permitted on board
  • Except for guide dogs, animals need to be positioned on your knees.
  • Smoking is not permitted in any of our vehicles.
  • Make your itinerary and spend as much time as you like at the locations.
  • Flexible 12-month ticket validity.

Cancellation Policy

You have to cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the start time of the activity to get a complete refund.

If you cancel your booking less than 24 hours before the start time of the tour, you will not be reimbursed.

If you need to make any modifications, kindly inform us in advance. Any request made less than 24 hours before the tour’s start time will not be accepted.

The cut-off times are determined by the activity/experience’s local start time. This tour experience is weather-dependent. If it is canceled due to inclement weather, you will be given an alternate date or a full refund.

Edinburgh Hop On Hop Off

Price — £14.51

Overview

You can discover the city of Edinburgh with the Hop on Hop off the bus and witness some of the most popular landmarks of the city. Discover Edinburgh Castle, Palace of Holyrood House, Edinburgh Zoo, Holyrood Distillery, and more through this tour.

Itinerary

The HOHO bus allows you to either explore the attractions from the ease of the bus, or you can hop off the bus and explore the landmarks up close. Here are some attractions you can explore in the area:

  1. Edinburgh Castle
  2. Holyrood Park
  3. National Museum Of Scotland
  4. The National Museum of Scotland
  5. Edinburgh Zoo
  6. The Holyrood Distillery
  7. Grassmarket

Schedule

Edinburgh Bus Schedule
First Bus 9:00 am
Last Bus 6:40 pm
Frequency Every 10 minutes
Loop Approx. 60 mins

Timings are subject to change.

Inclusion and Exclusion

Inclusion
  • 24-Hours Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Ticket
  • Audio guide in 9 languages: English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Russian, Portuguese (Brazilian), Japanese, Chinese (Mandarin)
  • Discounted ticket options for selected partner attractions.
  • Headphones are provided
Exclusion
  • Hotel Transfers
  • Lunch
  • Entrance Fees

Important Info

There are some important information you need to know before booking with us:

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Air-Conditioned Vehicle
  • Paper voucher allowed
  • Instant confirmation
  • Infant Price Policy (no ticket for infant — maximum of 2 infants per adult is allowed)
  • No food is not permitted on board
  • Except for guide dogs, animals need to be positioned on your knees.
  • Smoking is not permitted in any of our vehicles.
  • Make your itinerary and spend as much time as you like at the locations.
  • Flexible 12-month ticket validity.

Cancellation Policy

You have to cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the start time of the activity to get a complete refund.

If you cancel your booking less than 24 hours before the start time of the tour, you will not be reimbursed.

If you need to make any modifications, kindly inform us in advance. Any request made less than 24 hours before the tour’s start time will not be accepted.

The cut-off times are determined by the activity/experience’s local start time. This tour experience is weather-dependent. If it is canceled due to inclement weather, you will be given an alternate date or a full refund.

Grand Edinburgh Bus Tour (All 3 Tour)

Price — £21.76

Overview

The Grand Edinburgh Bus Tour offers a captivating exploration of Scotland’s capital, combining stunning views with rich historical insights. As you travel through the city, you’ll discover iconic landmarks like Edinburgh Castle, The Royal Mile, and Holyrood Palace. With a comfortable and convenient service, the tour allows you to hop on and off at your leisure, giving you the freedom to explore the vibrant neighborhoods and hidden gems that make Edinburgh unique.

Itinerary

There are three different tours from which you can choose from:

City Sightseeing Edinburgh

With a double-decker open-top bus you can enjoy a panoramic view of the city starting from St. Andrew Square, in the heart of Edinburgh’s New Town, explore this vibrant hub of business, shopping, and dining. You can even stop here for a quick breaky.

Continuing the journey, the route will take you to grand and amazing places like the Waterloo Place, Grassmarket,West End, John Knox House, etc.. Ending again at the Waterloo Place you can grab a nice dinner at the Black & Blue Waterloo, and Passyunk Avenue Waterloo.

These are the locations you’ll visit:

  1. Waterloo Place
  2. St. Andrew Square
  3. West End
  4. Grassmarket
  5. Lawnmarket
  6. John Knox House
  7. Holyrood
  8. Dynamic Earth
  9. Waterloo Place

Majestic Tour

Majestic tour is a super flexible tour of Edinburgh with the ticket validity of 24 hours, that you can use whenever you want in the designated period. If you want you can also create your own itinerary and indulge in the breathtaking beauty of Edinburg at your own pace and comfort level.

Scottish Parliament, the Royal Yacht Britannia, The Royal Mile the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, are some of the place that you can look forward to covering in this tour.

These are the locations you’ll visit:

  1. Waterloo Place
  2. St. Andrew Square
  3. Royal Botanic Garden
  4. Newhaven
  5. Ocean Terminal
  6. Bonnington Road
  7. Leopold Place
  8. Holyrood
  9. Waterloo Place

Edinburgh Tour

This tour will begin along Princess Street and a scenic drive along the Canongate. You can also see the Scottish Parliament and Calton Hill. You can also see the Palace of Holyroodhouse which is the official residence of the Queen in Scotland and the best part is it is located at the top of an extinct volcano.

This tour is the best kind because through this you can explore the city like a local, strolling along the cobbled streets and some hidden pathways.

These are the locations you’ll visit:

  1. Waterloo Place
  2. Fredrick Street
  3. George Street
  4. West End
  5. Grassmarket
  6. Lawnmarket
  7. John Knox House
  8. Holyrood
  9. Dynamic Earth
  10. Waterloo Place

Schedule

Edinburgh Tour
Schedule 09:00 am – 6:00 pm
Frequency Every 15–20 mins
Duration 75 mins
Bus departs from St. Andrew Square bus stop, North Side, Edinburgh EH2 1AF.
Majestic Tour
Schedule 09:20 am — 3:50 pm
Frequency Every 30 mins
Duration 75 mins
Bus departs from St. Andrew Square bus stop, North Side, Edinburgh EH2 1AF.
City Sightseeing Edinburgh
Schedule 09:10 am — 4:00 pm
Frequency Every 30 mins
Duration 75 mins
Bus departs from St. Andrew Square bus stop, North Side, Edinburgh EH2 1AF.

Inclusion and Exclusion

Inclusion
  • 24 or 48 Hours Hop-On Hop-Off Pass
  • Valid for all 3 Routes (Edinburgh Tour, Majestic Tour and City Sightseeing Edinburgh)
  • Commentary through headphones in English, French , German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese and Russian
  • Headphones
  • Free Wi-Fi on board
  • Discounts to access local attractions
Exclusion
  • Hotel Transfers
  • Lunch
  • Entrance Fees

Important Info

There are some important information you need to know before booking with us:

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Air-Conditioned Vehicle
  • Paper voucher allowed
  • City Tour: Choose from Edinburgh Tour, Majestic Tour OR City Sightseeing Edinburgh. Valid 24 hours, hop on and off.
  • Grand Tour: 24 hours or 48-hour bus ticket valid for use on all CITY Tours.
  • Instant confirmation
  • Infant Price Policy (no ticket for infant — maximum of 2 infants per adult is allowed)
  • No food is not permitted on board
  • Except for guide dogs, animals need to be positioned on your knees.
  • Smoking is not permitted in any of our vehicles.
  • Make your itinerary and spend as much time as you like at the locations.
  • Flexible 12-month ticket validity.

Disclaimer: there might be sudden changes in the route or on the schedule due to traffic issues, public holidays, weather conditions, cruise ship arrivals and unforeseen circumstances. In “normal times” Edinburgh is a busy city, especially during special events, summer holidays and at weekends. Traffic congestion and road closures — may cause delays, reduced frequency and changes to the route. We’ll do all we can to provide a smooth and frequent service!

Cancellation Policy

You have to cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the start time of the activity to get a complete refund.

If you cancel your booking less than 24 hours before the start time of the tour, you will not be reimbursed.

If you need to make any modifications, kindly inform us in advance. Any request made less than 24 hours before the tour’s start time will not be accepted.

The cut-off times are determined by the activity/experience’s local start time. This tour experience is weather-dependent. If it is canceled due to inclement weather, you will be given an alternate date or a full refund.

Edinburgh City and Britannia – Hop On Hop Off

Price — £18.06

Overview

The capital city of Scotland, Edinburgh is not just a vibrant but the second most populous city in Scotland. Tour this beautiful and lively city with Tourhoper’s city and Britannia tour which will take you to the Edinburgh Castle, The Royal Mile, Dynamic Earth, Holyrood Distillery, Leith Shore, etc.

Explore this city that’s set amongst the backdrop of extinct volcanoes, and presented as the center of Scottish culture and art.

Itinerary

Edinburgh City Tour

There are more than 10 stops where you can hop off and explore in detail, even if you’re not in the condition to explore the place on foot, you can just sit in the bus and explore the whole town. Here are the landmarks you’ll be visiting:

  1. Waterloo Place
  2. St. Andrew Square
  3. Lothian Road
  4. Grassmarket
  5. Lauriston Place
  6. Johnston Terrace
  7. Edinburgh Castle, Lawnmarket
  8. National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street
  9. Holyrood Distillery
  10. St. Mary’s Street for John Knox House
  11. Museum of Edinburgh, Canongate
  12. Scottish Parliament, Canongate
  13. Dynamic Earth
  14. Palace of Holyrood House, Abbeyhill
  15. Burns Monument, Regent Road

Britannia Tour

The Britannia, officially known as the Royal Yacht Britannia, is a former royal yacht of the British monarchy and is now a popular tourist attraction in Edinburgh. Here’s what you can expect to see:

  1. Waterloo Place
  2. St. Andrew Square
  3. Royal Botanic Garden, Arboretum Place
  4. Newhaven Harbour
  5. Royal Yacht Britannia
  6. Water of Leith, Shore
  7. Broughton Road
  8. Stockbridge
  9. The Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
  10. Torphichen Street (Haymarket)
  11. Edinburgh International Conference Centre, Morrison Street
  12. Bread Street
  13. Johnston Terrace
  14. Edinburgh Castle, Lawnmarket

Schedule

Edinburgh Bus Schedule
First Bus 9:00am
Last Bus 6:40pm
Frequency Every 10 minutes
Loop Approx. 60 mins

Timings are subject to change.

Timings are subject to change.

Britannia Bus Schedule
First Bus 9:00am
Last Bus 6:00pm
Frequency Every 60 minutes
Loop Approx. 60 mins

Timings are subject to change.

Timings are subject to change.

Inclusion and Exclusion

Inclusion
  • 48-Hours Combo Hop-On,Hop-Off Bus Ticket
  • Valid for both Edinburgh City and Britannia Tours
  • Audio guide in 9 languages: English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Russian, Portuguese (Brazilian), Japanese, Chinese (Mandarin)
  • Discounted ticket options for selected partner attractions.
  • Headphones are provided
Exclusion
  • Hotel Transfers
  • Lunch
  • Entrance Fees
  • Live Guide

Important Info

There are some important information you need to know before booking with us:

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Air-Conditioned Vehicle
  • Paper voucher allowed
  • City Tour: Choose from Edinburgh Tour, Majestic Tour OR City Sightseeing Edinburgh. Valid 24 hours, hop on and off.
  • Grand Tour: 24 hours or 48-hour bus ticket valid for use on all CITY Tours.
  • Instant confirmation
  • Infant Price Policy (no ticket for infant — maximum of 2 infants per adult is allowed)
  • No food is not permitted on board
  • Except for guide dogs, animals need to be positioned on your knees.
  • Smoking is not permitted in any of our vehicles.
  • Make your itinerary and spend as much time as you like at the locations.
  • Flexible 12-month ticket validity.

Disclaimer: Due to traffic issues, public holidays, weather conditions, and unforeseen circumstances, there might be sudden changes in the route or on the schedule. In “normal times” Edinburgh is a busy city, especially during special events, summer holidays and at weekends. Traffic congestion and road closures — may cause delays, reduced frequency and changes to the route. We’ll do all we can to provide a smooth and frequent service!

Cancellation Policy

You have to cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the start time of the activity to get a complete refund.

If you cancel your booking less than 24 hours before the start time of the tour, you will not be reimbursed.

If you need to make any modifications, kindly inform us in advance. Any request made less than 24 hours before the tour’s start time will not be accepted.

The cut-off times are determined by the activity/experience’s local start time. This tour experience is weather-dependent. If it is canceled due to inclement weather, you will be given an alternate date or a full refund.