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ViatorShore Excursion

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

4.32,865 reviews
1 hourEnglish guide
From / guest
$27USD · taxes incl.
// what to expect

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.

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// good to know
Duration
1 hour
Operated by
Viator
// Newhaven Harbour (edinburgh), Scotland information
// the details
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
  • 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
  • Until 31st October 2026: First departure from Stop 1 at 8:45am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 6pm. Tour duration: 70 minutes approximately. Frequency: every 7 - 10 minutes
  • 1st November 2026 - 20th March 2027: First departure from Stop 1 at 8:55am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 3:55pm. Buses run every 20 minutes. Tour duration: 70 minutes approximately
  • 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 2027
  • Waterloo Place is closed for approx. 11 weeks and therefore, the new departure point is Stop GG on George Street
  • Sunday 11th October due to an event: Stops 9,10,11,13 & 14 will not be served between 12:00pm and 1:00pm
1 hour

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

// operating schedule
Operates
Daily
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