Edinburgh On and Off Bus
If you only have one day to see it all, or you just march to a different drum, this may be the tour for you.
If you want to visit Edinburgh at your own pace and without feeling rushed, this double-decker hop-on hop-off bus is a great option! Hop on and off throughout the day and learn about the history of the city through a comfortable audio system with commentary available in several languages. Edinburgh has been the capital of Scotland since the 15th century and stands proudly on seven hills, creating the dramatic skyline of this lively, cosmopolitan city. What better way to see this fantastic city than from the top of a double-decker bus? Compare Edinburgh's historic Old Town with the elegant Georgian New Town. Hear about the history of Grassmarket, admire Castle Rock above you, and learn about the many attempts to capture Edinburgh Castle. You may also wish to explore the Royal Mile, which connects Edinburgh Castle with the Palace of Holyroodhouse. This tour provides a convenient way to discover Edinburgh's history and attractions at your own pace. Please Note: The Red Route bus runs every 20 minutes. There are 15 stops along the route, and it takes approximately 70 minutes to complete the full loop without getting off. The tour is narrated in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese, and Russian. Kids commentary is also available. First and last tour times will be detailed in your electronic ticket. The red route includes the following stops: Waterloo Place Lothian Road Grassmarket Nicolson Square Chambers Street George IV Bridge (for Edinburgh Castle) The Mound St. Andrew Square John Knox House Canongate Holyrood Our Dynamic Earth Abbeyhill Crescent Carlton Terrace Brae Burns Monument To see a map of the stops that are included in this tour, please CLICK HERE .
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Operated by
- Shore Excursions Group
- Numerous bus stops throughout Edinburgh. An approximately 16-minute taxi ride (not included, approximately 10 GBP each way) is required to reach the closest stop.
- If you plan to visit a religious or memorial site, shoulders and knees must be covered. Sensible, rubber-soled walking shoes, sunglasses and sun screen are recommended.
- Guests must be able to step up onto and off of the bus. To access the upper deck, a narrow staircase must be climbed. Fold up wheelchairs can be stored based on space available. There are steps required to enter several of the sites as well as steep curbs in some areas.
Excursion purchases are fully refundable outside of 14 days prior to the tour date. Beginning on the 14th day prior to the tour date, excursion purchases are non-refundable.