3-Route Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
3-Route Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
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3-Route Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
This Edinburgh hop-on hop-off bus tour gives you complete freedom to explore Scotland's capital across three comprehensive routes. The Classic Red Route winds through the historic Old Town, passing Edinburgh Castle and down the Royal Mile through the atmospheric Grassmarket. The Green Route showcases the elegant Georgian New Town and connects major attractions including the Palace of Holyroodhouse. The Blue Regal Route extends to maritime highlights like the Royal Yacht Britannia and the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.
Each route operates every 10-12 minutes, so you never wait long to continue your Edinburgh sightseeing. With over 15 convenient stops, you can jump off to explore Edinburgh Castle tickets or spend time wandering the Royal Mile before catching the next bus. Live English commentary on the Green Route and multilingual audio guides on all other routes provide historical context as you travel.
Your tickets include valuable discounts at popular Edinburgh attractions, making this tour excellent value for comprehensive city exploration. The buses feature wheelchair accessibility with low-floor ramps and designated spaces, ensuring everyone can enjoy Edinburgh's top sights comfortably.
What is Included
- Unlimited access to all three hop-on hop-off bus routes
- Live English commentary on Green Route
- Multilingual audio guides with headphones on all routes
- Wheelchair accessibility with low-floor ramps
- Discount vouchers for Edinburgh attractions
- Choice of 24-hour or 48-hour validity periods
Good to Know
Buses run every 10-12 minutes from approximately 8:40am to 6:00pm daily. You can board at any marked stop along the three routes, with Waterloo Place serving as a key starting point. Arrive a few minutes early at your chosen stop.
The tour operates in most weather conditions. While views are best from the open-top deck, you can move to covered lower deck seating if needed. Food and drink consumption is discouraged onboard, and you should keep aisles clear for other passengers.
Your 24-hour ticket is valid for one full day from first use, while 48-hour tickets work across two consecutive days. Consider combining your bus tour with Royal Yacht Britannia tickets to make the most of the Blue Route's maritime heritage stops.
Why you'll love it
- Get a full city overview of Edinburgh, with a 24- or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour aboard an open-top double-decker bus
- Travel through both the Old and New Towns on 3 routes with 15 convenient stops, enjoying the freedom to hop on and off as often as you like
- Follow a live guide on the Green Route sharing fascinating stories of the city’s past, or tune into a multilingual audio guide, and take advantage of exclusive discounts at popular attractions along the way
- See Edinburgh’s highlights up close: explore Scottish history at the National Museum, stroll through the lively Grassmarket, admire the panoramic views from Calton Hill, and relax in the Royal Botanic Gardens.
What's included
- Hop-on hop-off bus travel on three routes
- Classic Red Route through Old Town and Royal Mile
- Green Route covering Georgian New Town
- Blue Regal Route to Royal Yacht Britannia area
- Access to Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh stop
Good to know
- Age suitability
- Suitable for all ages
- Know before you go
Accessibility: All buses are wheelchair accessible with low-floor ramps available for easy boarding.
Pets: Dogs and guide dogs are welcome aboard all hop-on hop-off buses.
Tickets: Bring your mobile voucher or printed ticket to board at any marked stop along the routes.
Best Views: Visit during daylight hours for optimal city views from the open-top deck.
Personal Items: Keep belongings secure during transit and while boarding and alighting.
Weather: Buses operate in most weather conditions, though top deck may be affected by rain.
- Visitor guidelines
Arrive at the stop a few minutes before the bus departure
Follow staff instructions when boarding and disembarking
Supervise children at all times
Consumption of food and drink is discouraged onboard
Keep aisles clear and seats available for other passengers
- Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
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