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Highlights
- Get a full city overview of Edinburgh, with a 24- or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour aboard an open-top double-decker bus.
- Travel through both the Old and New Towns on 3 routes with 15 convenient stops, enjoying the freedom to hop on and off as often as you like.
- Follow a live guide on the Green Route sharing fascinating stories of the city’s past, or tune into a multilingual audio guide, and take advantage of exclusive discounts at popular attractions along the way.
- See Edinburgh’s highlights up close: explore Scottish history at the National Museum, stroll through the lively Grassmarket, admire the panoramic views from Calton Hill, and relax in the Royal Botanic Gardens.
Inclusions
- 24/48-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour of Edinburgh
- Access to 3 routes: City Sightseeing Tour, Edinburgh Tour & Regal Tour
- Audio commentary in English, French, Italian, Russian, Japanese, Scottish, German, Portuguese, Spanish & Chinese (City Sightseeing & Edinburgh tours)
- English-speaking guide (Edinburgh tour)
- Discounts at the Royal Botanic Garden, Royal Yacht Britannia, Palace of Holyroodhouse & more (full list here-cropped.pdf))
- Headphones (Regal tour)
This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.
Ticket Delivery
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
Frequently asked questions
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Booking FAQs
The first bus departs at 8:45 am from Waterloo Place, while the last one leaves at 6:00 pm.
Buses run every 10 to 12 minutes throughout the day.
The tour is wheelchair accessible, allows mobility scooters stored as luggage, and has low-floor ramps. Screens on lower decks of City Sightseeing and Regal route buses make it easier to view the sights.
Yes, guide dogs are welcome aboard along with other dogs.
Children aged 15 and under can ride free of charge when traveling with an adult who has a valid ticket.
The tour offers three routes: the City sightseeing tour (Classic red route), Edinburgh tour (Green route), and Regal tour.
Audio commentary is provided in English, French, Italian, Russian, Japanese, Scottish, German, Portuguese, Spanish, and Chinese on both City Sightseeing & Edinburgh routes.
Yes, the ticket includes discounts at attractions like the Royal Botanic Garden, Royal Yacht Britannia, Palace of Holyroodhouse among others.
The classic red route features St Andrew Square with its Georgian architecture, Edinburgh Castle located at Lawnmarket, and John Knox House filled with long history.
This includes a 24/48-hour pass to ride any of the three routes—City sightseeing, Edinburgh, or Regal tours—with unlimited hopping on and off. There's also an English-speaking guide available for the Edinburgh route.
Carry a valid photo ID along with your mobile voucher or ticket.
Smoking on the bus is not permitted.
Unfolded mobility scooters cannot be brought on board.
This experience is wheelchair accessible.
Folded mobility scooters are allowed and can be stored as luggage.
Low-floor ramps make boarding easy.
Screens are available on the lower decks of City Sightseeing and Regal Route buses.
Guide dogs and small pets are welcome on board.
The City Sightseeing Edinburgh tour lasts about 70 minutes.
Children aged 5–15 can travel for free with a 24-hour ticket.
Tip: Take advantage of discounted tickets to popular dining spots, including Street Burger by Gordon Ramsay, Hard Rock Café, and Bread Street Kitchen & Bar.
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