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

4.7/5
Excellent
Based on 7 reviews
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£16.00
Free cancellation
language
Language: English , Italian , French , Spanish , German , Portuguese , Russian , Japanese , Chinese
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Mobile voucher accepted
duration
Duration: 24 hours
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
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
    • Kids go free! Up to three kids (ages 5-15) can travel free per adult ticket. Please add child tickets to the cart when making your purchase
    • 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
    • Your voucher is valid for one year from the date of purchase. The ticket can be used at any time during operating hours
    • 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
    • Please be aware 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
    • The use of face masks is mandatory when riding on the lower deck. Depending on the city, a face mask may be required when on the top deck
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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

    4.7/5

    Based on 7 reviews from verified customers

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    Safety

    5/5

    Service

    5/5

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    5/5

    Value for money

    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

    • Anonymous

      From United States of America - June 2022

      Excellent

      Overall rated

      5/5

      We thought the tour was very informative. It left you at all the most important places in the city. Very convenient to get to.

    • Anonymous

      From United States of America - March 2022

      Excellent

      Overall rated

      5/5

      A very nice experienced.

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