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Edinburgh is widely celebrated as one of the world's most beautiful cities, offering a dramatic blend of medieval history and neoclassical grandeur. Explore the best of Edinburgh with Hop On Hop Off Bus Tours. Travel at your own pace and enjoy utmost comfort and convenience. Book online for huge discounts!

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About Hop On Hop Off Edinburgh Bus Tours

Explore Edinburgh with absolute comfort and style on the Hop On Hop Off bus. These buses drive around the city from one major attraction to another, and also offer a 360-degree view of the landscape from the open-top upper deck.

 

Listen to the audio guide to gain interesting insights about LA and enhance the overall experience. The Edinburgh city bus tours have a universal appeal and attract people of all ages and interests. 

 

The Hop On Hop Off buses offer a flexible option for exploring Edinburgh with tickets that span various durations. Enjoy exciting inclusions such as Free Wi-Fi and audio commentary for unique insights. You can upgrade your bus pass to enjoy exclusive benefits, including access to multiple routes with a single ticket and complimentary entry to select attractions.

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Our travel specialists carefully curate hop-on hop-off bus and other top sightseeing tours with trusted partners worldwide.

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Place of Edinburgh

Edinburgh, also notoriously known as “Auld Reekie,” is one of the most magical Scottish cities that you can visit. Get a glimpse of the past in the Old Town, learn about the art culture from the galleries, savor the local traditional cuisine, sample Scotch whiskey, and immerse yourself in the festivals to experience the city like a local. Edinburgh has a lively atmosphere and a warm, hospitable attitude that will surely win the hearts of tourists. 

  • Edinburgh Castle, The Palace of Holyroodhouse, and more
  • Top-tier festivals, tales of royalty and rebellion

Place of Edinburgh

Edinburgh, also notoriously known as “Auld Reekie,” is one of the most magical Scottish cities that you can visit. Get a glimpse of the past in the Old Town, learn about the art culture from the galleries, savour the local traditional cuisine, sample Scotch Whiskey, and immerse yourself in the festivals to experience the city like a local. Edinburgh has a lively atmosphere and a warm, hospitable attitude that will surely win the hearts of tourists.

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City Sightseeing: Edinburgh Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour

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M. Haeggman

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01Jun 26

Great opportunity to get a good overview of Cambridge. Thoroughly enjoyed our trip.

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Diana Desmond

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31May 26

Fantastic service, and drivers and staff were really helpful and knowledgeable.

Royal Edinburgh Ticket Hop-On, Hop-Off & Attraction Ticket

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Richard Cearns

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13Nov 25

We enjoyed the sight seeing. The city is beautiful.

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Elifer Mccarthy

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02Nov 25

My first visit to Edinburgh and my partners first since 1971 as she was born in Princess Street.A wo...Read More

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Adam Hall

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31Oct 25

Great tour at a great value. With only a short stay in Edinburgh this allowed us to get around the ...Read More

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Martha Hahn

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24Oct 25

What a great way to hop on and off the tour bus around this magical city with so much history.

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Ruth Ward

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23Oct 25

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Magdalena Gorska

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23Sep 25

The tour was excellent and the commentary was interesting and informative

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Irene Chapman

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20Sep 25

lots of stop offs points and an interesting commentary on the bus

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Benefits of Hop On Hop Off

Edinburgh, known for its Gothic and Georgian architecture and far-famed festivals, is a fairytale-like location that looks straight out of a Pinterest board. Explore this dreamy location with a hop-on hop-off Edinburgh bus and check out the benefits

Freedom and Flexibility

Enjoy the ultimate freedom and flexibility of travel and master your own itinerary by hopping on and off at any location of your choice and as many times as you please. With our 24, 48 and 72-hour tickets, you can plan your travel on your own and avoid the rigid group itineraries.

Freedom and Flexibility
Comprehensive Sightseeing

Comprehensive Sightseeing

Get a chance to explore your dream city comprehensively, as our Edinburgh sightseeing bus covers all the iconic landmarks from the John Knox house to the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Enjoy this comprehensive excursion and begin your adventure now.

Convenience

Avail the best comfort and convenience, and ditch the stress of booking multiple locations and get everything under one roof. From informative tours and easy booking methods to the safety and security of our travelers, we ensure our travelers have the utmost convenience in their journey.

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Educational Value

Educational Value

Make your experience an enlightening one with our multilingual audio guides, offering an educational experience to our travellers by enlightening them with Edinburgh’s rich history, culture, and interesting facts. Amplify your experience and make it an enlightening one.

Good for all types of Travellers

HOHO tours are ideal for everyone and their needs. Whether you’re a family seeking a vacation, a couple looking for a romantic getaway or a globetrotter on a hunt for a new location, hop on hop off provides an immersive experience to all.

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Panoramic Views

Panoramic Views

Get a chance to explore the breadth of the city and marvel at the breathtaking vistas with the Edinburgh sightseeing bus, featuring an open-deck to soak in the panoramic views of your dream city.

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Budget-friendly Sightseeing

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Covers Top Attractions

Ideal for First-time Visitors

Multiple Ticket Options

Flexible Cancellation

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How to Book Your Edinburgh Tour

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What are the must-see places in Edinburgh?

Ans: A few of the must-see places in Edinburgh are Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh Zoo, Palace of Holyrood House, Museum of Edinburgh, Gladstone’s Land, Traverse Theatre, Sundial Garden, the Royal Mile, Palace of Holyroodhouse, the Elephant House Cafe, Portobello Beach, Dean Village, Circus Lane, the Chocolatarium, National Museum of Scotland, and more.

Q. Are the Edinburgh bus tours worth it?

Ans: Yes, the Edinburgh bus tours are worth your money and time. These buses are one of the most cost-effective ways of exploring Edinburgh. Navigating to the attractions across the city becomes simple and efficient. All you require is a bus pass, and you can hop on and hop off unlimited times.

Q. What is the best way to explore Edinburgh as a tourist?

Ans: The best way to explore Edinburgh is with a Hop On Hop Off bus. With these buses, you can see the top attractions in a new city without having to worry about navigation. You can simply get on a bus from the nearest bus stop and then get down at the stop to access the attraction of your choice.

Q. How long is the Hop On Hop Off tour in Edinburgh?

Ans: Edinburgh city bus tours last approximately 70 minutes; however, the Britannica Bus tour lasts nearly 60 minutes. This count is an approximation and may increase due to factors such as heavy traffic or closure on particular occasions. However, this time will extend when you explore the attractions. So, we recommend you adjust the time accordingly in your schedule.

Q. How do I redeem my Edinburgh bus tour ticket?

Ans: To redeem the Hop On Hop Off bus ticket, passengers can board the bus from any stop and hand over the voucher to the driver for the bus ticket. Once the exchange takes place, the voucher becomes invalid, and the passenger must hold onto the ticket until the end of the tour.

Q. Where can I buy tickets for Edinburgh bus tours?

Ans: To get the cheapest Edinburgh bus tours tickets, you can visit the Hop On Hop Off Bus Tours website. When you buy the tickets from our website, you get considerable discounts on the tickets. Children, senior citizens, and those travelling in a group can also find tickets with significant discounts.

Q. Can I join the Hop On Hop Off bus Edinburgh tour from any stop?

Ans: Yes, you can join the Hop On Hop Off bus tour from any stop. However, joining the tour from the first stop itself is recommended to avoid missing any attractions. In case you hop on at one of the later stops, you can take a bus to return to the first stop and then change buses to go to the attractions near the initial stops.

Q. Can I use the Hop On Hop Off Edinburgh ticket for more than one day?

Ans: You can use the Hop On Hop Off Edinburgh 48-hour ticket for more than one day. However, you can use such a multiple-day ticket only on consecutive days. Once a ticket is used for the first time, its validity cannot be paused. We recommend buying a multiple-day ticket to explore the city without rushing.

Q. What is a Hop-On Hop-Off bus tour?

Ans: Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus tours are organized tours that take you through a fixed route. It lets you explore some of the best locations based on your interests. You have the freedom to hop on and hop off at your preferred stops. Each stop has been strategically positioned throughout the city and facilitates access to the most popular ones. Live guide and onboard audio commentary provide information about the history, sites, and culture of a city.

Q. Why should you take the Hop-On Hop-Off bus?

Ans: Tourists are advised to take a full single loop and listen to the live commentary. It will help you decide the places that you prefer to explore according to your interest. You have the flexibility of boarding a bus as many times as you want during the validity of your ticket.

Q. Will we be able to visit every significant attraction?

Ans: Each hop-on-hop-off tour that we offer is designed in a manner that you can extensively visit the city. The routes have been designed to pass through the popular sites and attractions in the city. Our customized routes try to cover as much as possible while considering the time you would love to spend at each location. If you feel the tour doesn’t cover a specific attraction, then you may get down at the closest hop-on-hop-off stop and board again from any of the other stops.

Q. Can we board the bus at any point?

Ans: Yes. Most of our Hop-On, Hop-Off bus tours allow you to join a tour and redeem the voucher at any stop you like. Our website, as well as your booking vouchers, have every information about how you can redeem them.

Q. Will we be able to identify the stops?

Ans: Bus stops have signage but owing to some traffic regulations, we have them only at the ones where it's approved by the traffic authorities. Signalled stops may have different sizes of signages and it also varies from one tour to another.

Q. Is it possible to buy a single ticket that covers all routes in a city?

Ans: Yes, most tickets cover all routes within the city but some might vary depending on the product offered. We recommend checking the individual tour pages to confirm the routes that are included in your ticket.

Q.Can you tell me what route each bus is taking?

Ans: Yes, each route offers different signs for the multiple routes that it offers.

Q.Can you tell me what route each bus is taking?

Ans: Most buses are wheelchair accessible and each of the wheelchair spaces can accommodate wheelchairs with an average width of 70 cm, 135 cm in height, and 120 cm in length. Get in touch with us if your wheelchair is larger than this size or if you aren’t sure of the actual size. Buses are not made to handle two or more occupied wheelchairs and tourists will have to wait for the next bus if it is already occupied. For any assistance, you can ask the bus driver. *Conditions may be different based on tours. Please check tour page for more information.

Q. What is a Hop-On Hop-Off bus tour?

Ans: Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus tours are organized tours that take you through a fixed route. It lets you explore some of the best locations based on your interests. You have the freedom to hop on and hop off at your preferred stops. Each stop has been strategically positioned throughout the city and facilitates access to the most popular ones. Live guide and onboard audio commentary provide information about the history, sites, and culture of a city.

Q. Why should you take the Hop-On Hop-Off bus?

Ans: Tourists are advised to take a full single loop and listen to the live commentary. It will help you decide the places that you prefer to explore according to your interest. You have the flexibility of boarding a bus as many times as you want during the validity of your ticket.

Q. Will we be able to visit every significant attraction?

Ans: Each hop-on-hop-off tour that we offer is designed in a manner that you can extensively visit the city. The routes have been designed to pass through the popular sites and attractions in the city. Our customized routes try to cover as much as possible while considering the time you would love to spend at each location. If you feel the tour doesn’t cover a specific attraction, then you may get down at the closest hop-on-hop-off stop and board again from any of the other stops.

Q. Can we board the bus at any point?

Ans: Yes. Most of our Hop-On, Hop-Off bus tours allow you to join a tour and redeem the voucher at any stop you like. Our website, as well as your booking vouchers, have every information about how you can redeem them.

Q. Will we be able to identify the stops?

Ans: Bus stops have signage but owing to some traffic regulations, we have them only at the ones where it's approved by the traffic authorities. Signalled stops may have different sizes of signages and it also varies from one tour to another.

Q. Is it possible to buy a single ticket that covers all routes in a city?

Ans: Yes, most tickets cover all routes within the city but some might vary depending on the product offered. We recommend checking the individual tour pages to confirm the routes that are included in your ticket.

Q.Can you tell me what route each bus is taking?

Ans: Yes, each route offers different signs for the multiple routes that it offers.

Q.Can you tell me what route each bus is taking?

Ans: Most buses are wheelchair accessible and each of the wheelchair spaces can accommodate wheelchairs with an average width of 70 cm, 135 cm in height, and 120 cm in length. Get in touch with us if your wheelchair is larger than this size or if you aren’t sure of the actual size. Buses are not made to handle two or more occupied wheelchairs and tourists will have to wait for the next bus if it is already occupied. For any assistance, you can ask the bus driver. *Conditions may be different based on tours. Please check tour page for more information.

Q. What is a Hop-On Hop-Off bus tour?

Ans: Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus tours are organized tours that take you through a fixed route. It lets you explore some of the best locations based on your interests. You have the freedom to hop on and hop off at your preferred stops. Each stop has been strategically positioned throughout the city and facilitates access to the most popular ones. Live guide and onboard audio commentary provide information about the history, sites, and culture of a city.

Q. Why should you take the Hop-On Hop-Off bus?

Ans: Tourists are advised to take a full single loop and listen to the live commentary. It will help you decide the places that you prefer to explore according to your interest. You have the flexibility of boarding a bus as many times as you want during the validity of your ticket.

Q. Will we be able to visit every significant attraction?

Ans: Each hop-on-hop-off tour that we offer is designed in a manner that you can extensively visit the city. The routes have been designed to pass through the popular sites and attractions in the city. Our customized routes try to cover as much as possible while considering the time you would love to spend at each location. If you feel the tour doesn’t cover a specific attraction, then you may get down at the closest hop-on-hop-off stop and board again from any of the other stops.

Q. Can we board the bus at any point?

Ans: Yes. Most of our Hop-On, Hop-Off bus tours allow you to join a tour and redeem the voucher at any stop you like. Our website, as well as your booking vouchers, have every information about how you can redeem them.

Q. Will we be able to identify the stops?

Ans: Bus stops have signage but owing to some traffic regulations, we have them only at the ones where it's approved by the traffic authorities. Signalled stops may have different sizes of signages and it also varies from one tour to another.

Q. Is it possible to buy a single ticket that covers all routes in a city?

Ans: Yes, most tickets cover all routes within the city but some might vary depending on the product offered. We recommend checking the individual tour pages to confirm the routes that are included in your ticket.

Q.Can you tell me what route each bus is taking?

Ans: Yes, each route offers different signs for the multiple routes that it offers.

Q.Can you tell me what route each bus is taking?

Ans: Most buses are wheelchair accessible and each of the wheelchair spaces can accommodate wheelchairs with an average width of 70 cm, 135 cm in height, and 120 cm in length. Get in touch with us if your wheelchair is larger than this size or if you aren’t sure of the actual size. Buses are not made to handle two or more occupied wheelchairs and tourists will have to wait for the next bus if it is already occupied. For any assistance, you can ask the bus driver. *Conditions may be different based on tours. Please check tour page for more information.

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