Edinburgh: Hop-on/Hop-off

Hop-on Hop-off Bus in Edinburgh
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Here you can find information about city tours with the hop-on/hop-off bus in Edinburgh. We inform you about stops, timetables and prices.

You can book the tickets directly with our partners and download them to your mobile phone. We receive a small commission for the sale. The price remains the same for you, of course.

Edinburgh Bus Tours

City Sightseeing Bus in Edinburgh
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Edinburgh Bus Tours is the largest provider of hop-on hop-off tours in Edinburgh and offers three routes.

  • First departure: 08:45 a.m.
  • Last departure: 6:00 p.m.
  • Frequency: every 10 minutes
  • Duration of the tour: 70 minutes
  • First departure: 8:50 a.m.
  • Last departure: 5:50 p.m.
  • Frequency: every 15 minutes
  • Duration of the tour: 70 minutes
  • First departure: 08:40 a.m.
  • Last departure: 5:25 p.m.
  • Frequency: every 15 minutes
  • Duration of the tour: 75 minutes

If you have any questions or complaints for the company, you can contact Edinburgh Bus Tours by email or phone:

  • Mail: hello@edinburghtour.com
  • Phone: +44 131 475 0618

If you have any questions about ticket booking, please contact Tiqets.com or GetYourGuide Customer Service (depending on where you booked your ticket).

A multilingual audio guide is available on board. There is also a live commentary in English on the Edinburgh tour.

Ticket validity: 24-48 hours
Rating: 4,7 (71 Rezensionen)
Price: from 29,25 EUR

Hop-on hop-off tour: child on a city tour in an open-top double-decker bus
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When you buy your bus ticket online, you will receive a voucher that you can save on your mobile phone. You then show your digital voucher to the bus staff when you board the bus for the first time. You will then receive your ticket, which is valid from the first journey.

Tip: There are also some popular combination tickets for this provider.

Bright Bus Tours

Hop-on/hop-off bus
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Bright Bus Tours offers two different hop-on hop-off tours of Edinburgh.

  • First departure: 9:00 a.m.
  • Last departure: 6:00 p.m.
  • Frequency: every 15 minutes
  • Duration of the tour: 70 minutes
  • First departure: 9:00 a.m.
  • Last departure: 6:00 p.m.
  • Frequency: every 60 minutes
  • Duration of the tour: 90 minutes

If you have any questions for the company or wish to make a complaint, you can contact Bright Bus Tours by e-mail or telephone:

  • Mail: info@brightbustours.com
  • Phone: +44 333 016 6162

If you have any questions about ticket booking, please contact Tiqets.com or GetYourGuide Customer Service (depending on where you booked your ticket).

An audio guide in 9 languages is available on board.

Ticket validity: 1 day
Rating: 4,3 (934 Rezensionen)
Price: from 18,65 EUR

Red seat on the hop-on hop-off bus
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When you buy your bus ticket online, you will receive a voucher that you can save on your mobile phone. You then show your digital voucher to the bus staff when you board the bus for the first time. You will then receive your ticket, which is valid from the first journey.

Tip: There are also some popular combination tickets for this provider.

Hop-on/Hop-off: Places of interest

The capital of Scotland has many sights to offer. Most of them can be reached by hop-on hop-off bus.

  • Edinburgh Castle
  • Calton Hill
  • Royal Mile
  • Scottish National Gallery
  • Palace of Holyroodhouse
  • The Real Mary King's Close
  • Arthur's Seat
  • Dynamic Earth
  • National Museum of Scotland
  • St Giles' Cathedral

Not every sight is directly at the stop. To be on the safe side, allow a few minutes for a short walk.

Is an Edinburgh city tour worth it?

One of the most convenient and informative ways to discover the history and beauty of Edinburgh is on a city tour by hop-on hop-off bus.

You can get on and off at your convenience at numerous stops at the main sights and attractions. This way you can explore the city at your own pace.

Especially for travellers who are in Edinburgh for the first time, the easy orientation and the possibility to get from one place to another comfortably is very practical.

In addition, the hop-on hop-off bus offers shelter from the often changeable Scottish weather. If it's raining or cold, you can sit on the bus and enjoy the view through the large panoramic windows without having to worry about the weather.

Hop-on/hop-off bus
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All buses are equipped with informative audio commentaries in different languages that provide interesting facts and anecdotes about the various sights of the city. This way you can not only enjoy the splendour of the city, but also better understand its rich history and culture.

For visitors who have limited time in Edinburgh, these buses are an optimal solution to see many sights in a short time.

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