Hop-on Hop-off Edinburgh Bus Tours

Your Edinburgh pass: 15 sights by bus, kids ride free & entry to the King's residential palace!

• This smart bundle saves you money and time, combining a sightseeing bus tour with a Holyrood Palace visit just steps from the attraction!
• Discover Edinburgh from an open-top bus with a 24-hour pass, which grants unlimited rides to 15 stops, including Holyrood and George IV Bridge, every 10 minutes.
• Enjoy family-friendly perks like free kids' tickets and engaging Horrible Histories audio commentary alongside multi-lingual guides for adults.
• Alight at the Holyrood stop to enter the magnificent Palace of Holyroodhouse, the official Scottish residence of the British monarch.
• Walk in the footsteps of Mary, Queen of Scots, within her historic apartments, and explore the grand State Apartments with stories told by an audio guide.

Inclusions

• 24-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off pass by City Sightseeing
• Access to Red Route
• Audio guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese, and Russian
• Kids' commentary on Horrible Histories'
• Headphones
• Free kids' tickets
• Entry to the Palace of Holyroodhouse (near Stop #7 Holyrood on Red route)
• Audio guide in English, Brazilian Portuguese, French, Gaelic, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Russian, and Spanish

Please click here for the detailed route map and boarding points.
You can join a tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.
Red route

• First bus: 8:45am from stop #1 Waterloo Place
• Last bus: 6pm from stop #1 Waterloo Place
• Frequency: Every 10 minutes
• Popular stops: Waterloo Place, St. Andrew Square, Holyrood, Our Dynamic Earth

What's not allowed

Palace of Holyroodhouse

• Large bags, rucksacks, and suitcases (30L or over) are not allowed inside for security reasons.
• Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
• Keep your camera tucked away – photography is strictly not allowed inside the State Apartments.

Accessibility

Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

• This experience is wheelchair accessible.
• Wheelchairs must be no larger than 70cm wide, 120cm long, and 135cm high to board the bus. If unsure, contact the service provider.
• Just a heads up, each bus can only accommodate 1 wheelchair at a time. If there is already a passenger in a wheelchair, please wait for the next one.

Palace of Holyroodhouse

• This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible, except in some parts of Mary, Queen of Scots' rooms.
• Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Additional information

Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

• Children aged 3 and under travel for free. Child tickets must be added to the cart at the final stage of booking.
• Small and well-behaved dogs are allowed on board.

Palace of Holyroodhouse

• The Palace of Holyroodhouse will be open on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. However, it will be closed on Christmas Day.
• As the Palace of Holyroodhouse is a working royal palace, security and opening arrangements may be subject to change at short notice.
• The palace is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 36 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Pair Edinburgh Dungeon frights with flexible sightseeing across Edinburgh’s top landmarks.

• Everything you get at the Edinburgh Dungeon: Your ticket includes timed entry to the dungeon with thrilling live shows. Encounter Maggie Dickson, known for her miraculous survival, and hear gruesome stories of Burke and Hare, all performed by actors in immersive settings.
• Everything you get on Edinburgh HoHo bus tour: Enjoy 24-hour hop-on access to 14+ stops, audio in 9 languages, child-friendly Horrible Histories storytelling, and free headphones. Tickets are valid for 12 months and kids go free, making it ideal for families.
• Why choose this combo: Perfect for visitors wanting convenience! With only 5-mins between the dungeon & the bus stop, it’s easy to enjoy both in one go!

Inclusions

Edinburgh Dungeon

• Entry to the Edinburgh Dungeon
• 80-mins show

Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

• 24-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off pass
• Access to Red Route
• Audio guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese, and Russian
• Horrible Histories' kid's commentary
• Headphones
• Free kids' tickets
• Flexible validity for up to 12 months from your selected date

Exclusions

Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

• Entry tickets to attractions

Edinburgh Dungeon + Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

• Ensure your entry tickets and ID are on hand for a smooth experience.
• This experience is accessible to wheelchair users.

Edinburgh Dungeon

• Sharp metallic tools or objects, drones, alcohol, smoke bombs, fireworks, glass bottles, illegal substances, rollerblades, skateboards, scooters, and large bags are not permitted on this experience.
• Your pets are not permitted on this experience.
• Photography is strictly prohibited at the venue.
• For safety reasons, guests under the age of 4 years are not allowed on this experience.
• Note that children under 15 must be accompanied by a guardian.
• Guests aged 16 or 17 are required to present ID or a parent/guardian’s written permission.
• The recommended age for the dungeon is 8 and above.
• For your convenience, elevators are available throughout the venue.
• Safety first! Some shows of this experience are restricted for people with back issues and pregnant people.
• For your convenience, guide dogs are welcome to join you.
• Available facilities: restroom.

Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

• Wheelchairs must be no larger than 70cm wide, 120cm long, and 135cm high to board the bus. If unsure, contact the service provider.
• Just a heads up, each bus can only accommodate 1 wheelchair at a time. If there is already a passenger in a wheelchair, please wait for the next one.
• Children aged 3 and under travel for free. Child tickets must be added to the cart at the final stage of booking.
• Small and well-behaved dogs allowed onboard.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Ride through Edinburgh’s top 3 routes, then roam Scotland’s most popular wildlife park.

• Everything you get at Edinburgh Zoo: Visit a world-class 86-hectare zoo home to endangered species like red pandas, pygmy hippos, and sun bears. Watch feeding sessions and learn about global conservation efforts through engaging keeper presentations.
• Everything you get at Edinburgh bus tour: Access three scenic bus routes across Edinburgh for 24 hours with unlimited rides, multilingual commentary, headphones & discounts at top attractions like the Royal Yacht Britannia & Palace of Holyroodhouse.
• Why choose this combo: Enjoy easy access to over 15 city attractions & 1500+ animals. Travel freely across the city & explore the zoo at your own pace.

Inclusions

Edinburgh Zoo

• Standard entry tickets to Edinburgh Zoo

Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

• 24-hour hop-on hop-off tour of Edinburgh
• Access to 3 routes: City sightseeing tour, Edinburgh tour, Regal tour
• Audio commentary in English, French, Italian, Russian, Japanese, Scottish, German, Portuguese, Spanish & Chinese (City Sightseeing & Edinburgh tours)
• English-speaking guide (Edinburgh tour)
• Discounts at the Royal Botanic Garden, Royal Yacht Britannia, Palace of Holyroodhouse & more (full list here)
• Headphones (Regal tour)

Edinburgh Zoo + Edinburgh bus tour

• Ensure your entry tickets and ID is on hand for a smooth experience.
• This experience is accessible to wheelchair users.
• For your convenience, guide dogs are welcome to join you.

Edinburgh Zoo

• Sharp metallic tools or objects, alcohol, drugs, drones, radios, scooters, bikes, rollerblades, roller skates, hoverboards, barbecues, balloons, balls, ice-cream sticks and glass items are not permitted on this experience.
• Your pets are not permitted on this experience.
• For safety, guests under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
• Smoking is prohibited, including e-cigarettes.
• This experience is accessible to pram/stroller users.
• Available facilities: parking.
• Visitors wearing costumes may be asked to remove them for safety reasons.
• Re-entry after admission is not permitted without prior approval from park authorities.
• In case of extreme weather, the park may close; tickets will be transferred to a convenient revisit date.

Edinburgh bus tour

• Pets are allowed on the bus.
• Mobility scooters are allowed if folded and stored as luggage.
• Low-floor ramps are available for easy access.
• Screens are conveniently available on the lower decks of City Sightseeing and Regal route buses.
• Great news! If you're traveling with children aged 15 and under, they can hop on board for free with the 24-hour ticket.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Make the most of Edinburgh with 24-hours city access and gin flavour exploration.

• Everything you get at Edinburgh Gin Tasting: A guided 65-minute journey through Edinburgh Gin’s distillery spaces, tastings with matched mixers and garnishes, a welcome serve on arrival, and time to unwind at the in-house Distillery Bar.
• Everything you get at Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour: One-day access to key Edinburgh landmarks on the Red Route, audio guides in nine languages, fun kids’ commentary, headphones, free children’s tickets & a flexible pass valid for up to 12 months.
• Why choose this: Combine independent city exploration and expert-led gin experiences in one easy ticket, offering maximum value and minimal planning stress.

Inclusions

Edinburgh Gin Distillery:

• 65-mins guided tour of the Edinburgh Gin Distillery
• Tour of Flavour Arch & Still Room
• One welcome drink
• Sampling several gin variations with mixers and garnishes
• Visit to Distillery Bar

Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

• 24-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off pass
• Access to Red Route
• Audio guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese, and Russian
• Horrible Histories' kid's commentary
• Headphones
• Free kids' tickets
• Flexible validity for up to 12 months from your selected date

Edinburgh Gin Tasting + Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

• Ensure your entry tickets and ID are on hand for a smooth experience.
• This experience is accessible to wheelchair users.
• For your convenience, guide dogs are welcome to join you.

Edinburgh Gin Tasting

• Food & beverages and smoking are not allowed on this experience.
• Your pets are not permitted on this experience.
• For safety reasons, guests under the age of 18 years are not allowed on this experience.
• For your convenience, elevators are available throughout the venue.
• There’s no charge for carers supporting guests with accessibility needs. However, only the paying guest will craft a bottle during the gin-making session.
• Only guests aged 18 and over may enter the venue or join experiences. Children are welcome in the distillery shop when accompanied.

Edinburgh bus tour

• Pets are allowed on the bus.
• Mobility scooters are allowed if folded and stored as luggage.
• Low-floor ramps are available for easy access.
• Screens are conveniently available on the lower decks of City Sightseeing and Regal route buses.
• Great news! If you're traveling with children aged 15 and under, they can hop on board for free with the 24-hour ticket.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.