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Highlights

  • Make the most of your time in Edinburgh by curating the perfect itinerary with a 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus pass, valid for 12 months, offering flexible travel.
  • Access the Red Route, with 14 stops spread across the city, and hop on and off as you please, with buses arriving every 20 minutes.
  • With your pass, learn about the city’s history through a multilingual audio guide, along with a dedicated kids’ commentary channel for younger travelers.
  • Enjoy 360-degree panoramic views from an open-top double-decker bus, perfect for sightseeing, including landmarks like John Knox House, Grassmarket, Holyrood, and Johnston Terrace.

Inclusions

  • 24-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off pass
  • Access to Red Route
  • Audio guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese, and Russian
  • Horrible Histories' kid's commentary
  • Headphones
  • Free kids' tickets
  • Flexible validity for up to 12 months from your selected date

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.

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Booking FAQs

This experience is suitable for wheelchair users. To board the bus, wheelchairs must be within 70 cm wide, 120 cm long, and 135 cm high. Only one wheelchair can be accommodated per bus.

Tickets remain valid for 12 months. Children aged 5 and under can travel free of charge. Child tickets should be added during the final step of booking. Small dogs in carriers are permitted, provided they are well behaved. Buses operate daily from 8:55 am to 3:55 pm. The Red Route follows a loop that takes about 70 minutes to complete, with buses running every 10 minutes, ensuring you have plenty of time to explore Edinburgh at your own pace while enjoying regular service throughout the day.

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4.5 (813 reviews)

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