Bestseller 24-hour Hop-on, Hop-off Bus Tour
About this activity
This hop-on, hop-off bus tour of Edinburgh will allow you to explore the city at your own pace. With convenient transportation on board a double-decker bus, you can discover the city’s most popular sights including the Grassmarket in the Old Town, the National Museum of Scotland, John Knox House and Holyrood Palace.
The ticket will be valid for 24 hours, during which you can hop on and off the bus as many times as you want along the way. Children’s commentary and audio guides in nine different languages will be available as well.
What is included
- 24-hour ticket
- Audio guides and 'Horrible Histories' children's commentary
Additional information
Children aged 0–4 years can travel for free.
Please note that the operational hours, frequency and inclusions can change without notice.
Your voucher is valid for one year from the date of purchase.
The first bus departs from Stop 1 at 08:45. The last departure is at 18:00.
The full loop takes 70 minutes, with the following frequency:
- Every ten minutes until 28 June and from 7 September to 1 November.
- Every eight minutes from 29 June until 6 September
During winter, the first departure is at 09:00, and the last departure is at 16:00. The frequency is every 20 minutes.
Please note that the operational hours may vary over the Christmas period. Please refer to the map for more information on the bus stops.
Please note that free tickets are available for a maximum of three children only when they are accompanied by an adult with a regular ticket. Please indicate the number of children at check-out.
Please note that 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 Saint Mary’s Street.
This tour stops at the following sites:
- Saint Andrew Square
- Northside
- Lothian Road
- Waldorf Astoria
- Grassmarket
- Lauriston Place
- Johnstone Terrace
- Edinburgh Castle
- The Scottish Whiskey Experience
- Lawnmarket
- Gladstones End
- The Real Mary King's Close
- Chambers Street
- National Museum of Scotland
- Saint Mary's Street West
- Canongate
- John Knox House
- Royal Mile
- Scottish Parliament
- The Palace of Holyrood House
- Dynamic Earth
- Regent Road
- Burns Monument
Please bring your ticket with you to the attraction.
Be aware that operators may cancel for unforeseen reasons.
You need to be 18 years or older to book. Children must be accompanied by an adult.