City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus tour of Edinburgh
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City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus tour of Edinburgh

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Duration: 24 hours
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Do this because
  • See the city at your own pace and discover the local sights with the 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus pass
  • Your ticket has a 12-month flexibility period, to protect you in case of any sudden change of plans
  • Learn more about the city with a multilingual audio guide and the "Horrible Histories" kid's commentary
  • Kids go free! Up to 3 kids can travel free per adult ticket
What to expect

What better place to start your bus tour than St Andrew Square? Make your way to some of Edinburgh's finest, culture-rich destinations.

Experience the great historic marketplace, Grassmarket, located right in the middle of Edinburgh's Old Town. Hop off at stop #7 to learn all about the history of Edinburgh in the National Museum of Scotland on famous Chambers Street. Along the road, you can find John Knox House, a magnificent medieval building dating back all the way to the 15th century.

These and more local gems can be seen on this City Sightseeing tour and with the audio guide available onboard, you will also get to learn more about their impressive history.

Tour stops:

  • St Andrew Square - Northside
  • Lothian Road - Waldorf Astoria
  • Grassmarket
  • Lauriston Place
  • Johnstone Terrace - Edinburgh Castle, The Scottish Whiskey Experience
  • Lawnmarket - Gladstone's End, The Real Mary King's Close
  • Chambers Street - National Museum of Scotland
  • St Mary's Street West
  • Canongate - John Knox House
  • Royal Mile - Scottish Parliament, Palace of Holyrood House
  • Dynamic Earth
  • Regent Road - Burns Monument
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    What's included
    • check 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour
    • check Audio commentary in 9 languages
    • check "Horrible Histories" kid's commentary
    Where
    Meeting point:
    You can take the bus from any City Sightseeing stop along the route. Mobile and printed vouchers are accepted at all stops.
    What to remember

    Know in advance:

    • your voucher is valid for 12 months from the date of purchase
    • infants (0-4) can also take part for free
    • you can take the bus from any City Sightseeing stop along the route. Please refer to the map in the photo gallery for more information on the bus stops
    • the tour departs from St Andrew Square (Northside) between 9.00am and 4.00pm every 30 minutes
    • please note that changes to operating times, frequencies and inclusions can happen without notice
    • due to road works, the bus will be diverted until further notice between Chambers Street and Canongate via Nicolson Street, West Richmond Street, The Pleasance and St Mary's Street
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    Provider
    City Sightseeing
    Booking fee
    Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
    Cancellation policy
    Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

    What people say about this experience

    Excellent

    4.8/5

    Based on 9 reviews from verified customers

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    4.8/5

    • Anonymous

      From United States of America - March 2024

      Excellent

      Overall rated

      5/5

      Great bus trip thoroughly enjoyed informative , interesting would recommend

    • Nina

      From Germany - September 2023

      Solo traveller

       

      18 - 24 years old

      Excellent

      Overall rated

      5/5

    • Anonymous

      From United States of America - August 2023

      Excellent

      Overall rated

      5/5

      Guided were excellent. Informative. Serious and amusing.

    • Anonymous

      From Germany - July 2023

      Excellent

      Overall rated

      5/5

    • Ruth

      From United States of America - July 2023

      Travelled with family

       

      18 - 24 years old

      Excellent

      Overall rated

      5/5

    • Anonymous

      From United States of America - May 2023

      Great

      Overall rated

      4/5

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