"We wanted to see several attractions without organising every journey separately. The bus made our sightseeing plans easier to manage and left more room for spontaneous decisions."
Important Update
- Please note that due to an event taking place, various roads in the city center will be closed between approximately 12:00 and 13:00 on Sunday, 11th October. During this time, the City Sightseeing Edinburgh tour will be unable to serve stops 9, 10, 11, 13, and 14.
City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour
Overview
Explore Edinburgh on an open-top sightseeing bus, with the flexibility to get off at designated stops and continue along the route. The listed ticket is valid for 24 hours and includes family-focused commentary.
Tour's Features
Free Cancellation
Mobile Voucher
Wheelchair Access
Wi-Fi Onboard
Flexi: 12 Months
Family Friendly
Instant Confirmation
Audio Guide
English
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Italian
Spanish
Portuguese
Russian
Japanese
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kids Commentary
Highlights
This Edinburgh experience includes:
- 24-hour sightseeing bus ticket.
- Open-top views of the city.
- Horrible Histories commentary is listed for children.
- Up to three children can travel free per adult ticket, as stated in the current listing.
Itinerary
Begin at Waterloo Place
The listed first stop is Waterloo Place.
Travel through the historic centre
See Edinburgh’s historic streets and landmarks from the bus.
Hop off and continue
Leave the bus to explore and rejoin the route at a designated stop.
What's Included
What's Included
The listed inclusions are:
- 24-hour Edinburgh hop-on hop-off bus ticket.
- Up to three children go free per adult ticket under the current offer.
- Discounts to access local attractions.
- Special children’s Horrible Histories commentary.
Schedule
The displayed timetable changes by season. The full route loop is listed at approximately 70 minutes; departure times and frequency are seasonal.
Redemption Info
- The listed first stop is Waterloo Place; boarding and leaving are available at stops along the route.
- Exchange the voucher with the driver and keep the ticket issued for the trip.
Know Before You Go
Before setting out, keep these details in mind:
- The voucher is listed as valid for 12 months from booking.
- The current listing allows up to three children to travel free per adult ticket; children must still be included in the booking.
- Weather, traffic and road closures may affect stops and journeys.
- The page lists mobile and printed tickets.
Cancellation Policy
The current listing offers free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour start. The cancellation terms shown for the chosen ticket apply.
Disclaimer
- There may be unexpected changes in the route or timetable due to traffic, public holidays, weather conditions, cruise ship arrivals, or other unanticipated situations. During major events, summer vacations, and weekends, the city will be quite busy. We will do everything we can to provide a smooth and consistent service! In such cases, no reimbursement is allowed.
- Tours run regardless of the weather. Weather-related refunds will not be issued unless the service is discontinued due to inclement weather.
- The service provider preserves the right to amend or cancel the itinerary due to city events or force majeure.
Frequently Asked Questions
The listed ticket is valid for 24 hours.
The current listing names Waterloo Place as the first stop.
Group Booking
For groups of 8 or more, please submit a group inquiry at booking@activity-crest.com. While discounted rates are not available for all tours, selected tours may qualify for special group pricing. Standard tours & activities are eligible for group discounts; however, attractions, passes, combo tickets, and related products are excluded.
Hop On Hop Off Bus Tours:
Due to the operational nature of hop-on hop-off bus tours and fluctuating daily demand, we cannot guarantee that all members of a group will be accommodated on the same bus at the same time. Seat availability varies by stop and service demand, and groups may be required to split across multiple buses and/or wait for subsequent departures.
All group members must redeem their vouchers together initially. Once redeemed, individual tickets will be issued, allowing travellers the flexibility to explore independently thereafter. The requirement to remain together applies only during the voucher redemption process when tickets are booked under a single reservation.
As we are unable to guarantee that larger groups can travel together as one unit, bookings will be divided into smaller groups of approximately 5-7 passengers per ticket allocation, depending on the overall group size.
Customer Reviews
4.6
based on 2,510 reviews
Rating Distribution
"I had already seen some landmarks in photographs, but viewing them from the bus felt different. The surrounding streets and buildings gave everything a new perspective."
"Our original itinerary changed completely, and that was the best part. We explored an interesting area for longer than planned without worrying about rearranging our entire day."
"After spending the morning exploring on foot, the bus provided a welcome change. We could continue sightseeing comfortably before getting off refreshed for another walk."
"We spotted several beautiful views during the ride and took plenty of photographs. The changing scenery made even the stretches between attractions feel like part of the adventure."
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