Due to ongoing road works, the route is slightly diverted. The work is expected to take approx 11 weeks, starting 18th September.
Daily
Hop-on, hop-off: 24 hours
Old town tour: 1.5 hours
Hop-on, hop-off:
| Route Name | Season | Schedule | Loop | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Route | April to October | 08:45 AM to 06:00 PM | 70 minutes | 7 to 10 minutes |
| November to March | 08:55 AM to 03:55 PM | 70 minutes | 20 minutes |
Hop-on, hop-off: Board the bus at any of the designated stops. The first stop is Waterloo Place.
Old Town Tour: Make your way to Old Police Box, 124A High Street, Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 1QS. The ticket box is just outside the Tron Kirk and directly in front of Starbucks.
Hop-on, hop-off: Hop off the bus at any of the stops to end the tour.
Old Town Tour: Same as start point
Save money and enjoy flexible sightseeing with the Edinburgh hop-on, hop-off tour and the Edinburgh Old Town Walking Tour.
Edinburgh hop-on, hop-off:
Explore this historic city at your own pace and create your perfect sightseeing itinerary, hopping on and off the buses as you wish.
Conducted on an open-topped double-decker bus, the tour has an exceptional array of stops - all strategically located to get you up close to your favorite attractions. From the spectacular Edinburgh Castle to the 15th-century John Knox House and The Queen’s official residence - the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the comprehensive route covers it all. Not to mention there’s an engaging audio commentary available on board in multiple languages!
Some of the hop-on, hop-off stops are:
Edinburgh Old Town Walking Tour:
Discover the charms of Edinburgh on a walking tour and explore the beautiful city steeped in rich history and perfectly preserved, in the wynds, closes, courtyards, and homes of Edinburgh’s Old Town.
Step into Edinburgh’s past on a 90-minute walking tour led by a passionate local historian. Wander beyond the usual tourist trail through the Old Town, uncovering hidden closes, secret gardens, and forgotten landmarks along the Royal Mile, before descending into eerie underground vaults once filled with mystery and intrigue.
Along the way, hear fascinating stories from the city’s earliest “skyscrapers” to the criminal behind Jekyll & Hyde, the origins of the “Black Market,” and chilling links to Burke & Hare - offering you a deeper, lesser-known side of Edinburgh.
Voucher information: You can show your voucher on your smartphone (But if you’d rather print a copy – that’s fine too!)
The date you choose is for the walking tour. The hop-on, hop-off ticket is valid for 12 months.
Individual vouchers for each activity will be shared after the booking.
Hop-on, hop-off:
Kids go free offer: Kids go free with a full-paying adult ticket.
Up to three kids can travel free per adult ticket. Please still add child tickets to the cart when making your purchase.
Wheelchair accessibility: Yes
Timings and stops are subject to change. The updated route map will be available on the buses.
Edinburgh is a functioning city and weather, traffic, and events may occasionally cause disruption.
If you are traveling by cruise, you will need alternative methods of transportation to reach Stop Number 1 - Waterloo Place.
Old Town Walking Tour:
Please reach meeting point 15 minutes prior to scheduled departure time.
Please wear comfortable shoes as this tour involves walking through Old Town’s cobblestoned streets!
Unfortunately, children under 5 years are not permitted on this tour. Children over 5 years must be accompanied by an adult.
Wheelchair Accessible: No (Unfortunately our underground is only accessible via a flight of stairs.
This tour can operate in French/Italian/German, provided the group size is more than 5 people.
I had booked our tour on line. We got there for the last bus tour of the day. Lucky for us. The guides let us know that we would be able to use it all day the next day since...
I very much enjoyed the open air part of the bus as you can see everything well. The instruction was interesting and fun....
Fast! Easy to do carry out....
Good ……………………………………………….....
We switched to the Majestic tour and found it very informative. It was easy to find. The directions were clear...
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