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Glasgow Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours
4.4/5
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Pawel
Aug 2025Verified booking
5/5
The driver of the bus was very helpful - there were 2 guys in front of us and the bus driver have them really good insights, when is the best time to come on the bus, to be able to hop off, see some attractions and then come back on, he was talking them into coming back the following day, which was really good to see. The bus was well stocked and set up with earphones and maps and bins for rubbish, it was all well thought out. The route was interesting, the pre - recorded commentary was interesting and even giving some interesting trivia facts. A really good experience, great way to see a city with interesting facts offered in a nice way.
Dave
Aug 2025Verified booking
4/5
Ticketing experience was good, but may be a bit worrisome for seniors who are not real tech savvy. One member lost a cel phone on a bus. At stop 1, Oscar went out of his way to assist, even staying with us beyond his shift. One driver that particularly stood out was Adrian. He was awesome! Better maps should be made readily available on line. Hard to find now, and not scalable if you wish to print. However, Glasgow Argyle Hotel had excellent maps.
Carla
Jul 2025Verified booking
5/5
The experience was perfect from the start. We were greeted, given a map and headphones, and an explanation of how the hop on hop off bus operated. The bus was clean and comfortable. The audio tour was interesting and thorough. We rode the entire route to start, enabling us to determine the places we wanted to visit later. We hopped of and enjoyed a few stops and had a wonderful lunch. I love that it was an easy, comfortable way to see the city.
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George Square
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Glasgow Cathedral
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High Street for Merchant City
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The Barras
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Glasgow Green
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St. Enoch Centre
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St. Vincent Place
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Oswald Street
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Argyle Street
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Hilton Garden Inn
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SEC Centre
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Clydeside Distillery
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Riverside Museum
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Old Schoolhouse
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University of Glasgow
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Byres Road
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Kelvingrove Museum
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Kelvingrove Hotel
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Charing Cross
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School of Art
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RSAMD
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Buchanan Bus Station
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George Square
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Glasgow Cathedral
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Tennent's
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High Street for Merchant City
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Barrowlands
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Celtic Park
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Bridgeton, Bandstand
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West Brewery
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The Barras
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Mclennan Arch
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Broomielaw
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Finneston
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Science Centre
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Govan Stones
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Fairfield
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lbrox Stadium
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Hilton Garden Inn
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SEC Centre
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Clydeside Distillery
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Riverside Museum
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Kelvingrove Museum
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Hidden Lane
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Blythswood Square
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Nelson Mandela Pl
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Enjoy ultimate flexibility to curate your Glasgow sightseeing experience across 40+ stops.
- Everything you get: The 1 or 2-day hop-on hop-off pass unlocks 2 diverse routes, complete with excellent multilingual audio guides. Spot iconic landmarks like Glasgow Cathedral or the Kelvingrove Art Gallery on the Red Route & access major football stadiums like Celtic Park on the Yellow Route.
- Why choose this: See Glasgow atop double-decker buses with a single ticket and buses every 30 minutes, showcasing historical gems, and lively cultural spots.
Enjoy ultimate flexibility to curate your Glasgow sightseeing experience across 40+ stops.
- Everything you get: The 1 or 2-day hop-on hop-off pass unlocks 2 diverse routes, complete with excellent multilingual audio guides. Spot iconic landmarks like Glasgow Cathedral or the Kelvingrove Art Gallery on the Red Route & access major football stadiums like Celtic Park on the Yellow Route.
- Why choose this: See Glasgow atop double-decker buses with a single ticket and buses every 30 minutes, showcasing historical gems, and lively cultural spots.
Inclusions
- 1 or 2-day unlimited hop-on hop-off pass
- Access to Red and Yellow routes
- Audio guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Mandarin Chinese & Polish (Red Route)
- Audio guide in English (Yellow Route)
Red Tour
Dive into Glasgow's vibrant city center, showcasing historical landmarks like George Square and Glasgow Cathedral. This route is your gateway to the city's rich heritage and cultural heart.
Popular stops: Riverside Museum, University of Glasgow, Glasgow Green
Yellow Tour
Venture west to explore Glasgow's academic and artistic side, encompassing world-class museums like Kelvingrove. It also takes you along the riverside, offering views of modern developments and iconic football stadiums.
Popular stops: The Barras, Glasgow Cathedral, Science Centre
- This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
- The tour does not operate on December 25 & 26, and January 1 & 2.
- The Red tour is available all-year round, whereas the Yellow tour is only available during the high season.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- These tickets are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.
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What our guests say
Marie
Jul 2025Verified booking
You never felt rushed. Everything was at your own pace. Bus drivers were excellent. Special mention to Stewart and Louise. Joanne did well never flustered while we stopped for about 5 minutes due to someone hitting the bus.No one hurt only a wee scuff on the bus. Riverside museum, Botanic gardens dine yesterday
Andrew
Jul 2025Verified booking
Glasgow Cathedral, University of Glasgow, Celtic Stadium grounds, and the Museum along the Clyde River. Fantastic weather and the ability to pub crawl as well if you are interested.
Graham
Jul 2025Verified booking
We had two different routes which allowed us to see the town. Enjoyed the commentary both with earphones and on the live tour. Very flexible and consistently good service from drivers
Mia
Jul 2025Verified booking
Steven the driver and Kit the tour guide were both brilliant. Very friendly and Kit was very knowledgeable, energetic and funny. Very good experience.
Anup
Jul 2025Verified booking
Very good 😊, all were so cooperative
Jeanette
Aug 2025Verified booking
The route taken was excellent, the accompanying narration was both entertaining and amusing. At the museum stop we had plenty of time for a cuppa, a sandwich, and a quick look at the River side Museum. Loved it!
Pawel
Aug 2025Verified booking
The driver of the bus was very helpful - there were 2 guys in front of us and the bus driver have them really good insights, when is the best time to come on the bus, to be able to hop off, see some attractions and then come back on, he was talking them into coming back the following day, which was really good to see. The bus was well stocked and set up with earphones and maps and bins for rubbish, it was all well thought out. The route was interesting, the pre - recorded commentary was interesting and even giving some interesting trivia facts. A really good experience, great way to see a city with interesting facts offered in a nice way.
Moira
Aug 2025Verified booking
It was an easy way to get around the city. Good information on the earphones. However, some of the places to visit were not near the bus stop and required quite a bit of walking.
DAVE
Aug 2025Verified booking
Ticketing experience was good, but may be a bit worrisome for seniors who are not real tech savvy. One member lost a cel phone on a bus. At stop 1, Oscar went out of his way to assist, even staying with us beyond his shift. One driver that particularly stood out was Adrian. He was awesome! Better maps should be made readily available on line. Hard to find now, and not scalable if you wish to print. However, Glasgow Argyle Hotel had excellent maps.
Claudia
Jul 2025Verified booking
Live tour guide Donna was great, lots of historical info, stories, very friendly. Driver Allan managed some very tricky roads. We took the red route first. Driver Stuart on yellow route helpful and we enjoyed the English ear buds version. Lots of fabulous looking buildings.
Jeramy
Jul 2025Verified booking
The guides were friendly and informative, providing history of the city and a current perspective. The coach drivers were courteous and personable as well. The experience was very positive and enjoyable.
James
Jul 2025Verified booking
Perfect! Great experience. Will use again. Pleasant drivers, sightseeing guides and bus assistants. We happen to have perfect weather too!
Rosemary
Jul 2025Verified booking
Buying tickets was fine Family ticket was great value I took my 8 year old grandson and he loved it We did the yellow tour because it went by football grounds Staff were all very friendly and helpful
Brian
Jul 2025Verified booking
Great way to see Glasgow. Excellent commentary...perfectly timed with the passing sights. Very helpful, friendly staff who made the whole experience so memorable and enjoyable. Can highly recommend it.
Maria
Jul 2025Verified booking
The best experience I recommend for anyone who wants to learn about the history of the city and the surrounding areas of the city
Carla
Jul 2025Verified booking
The experience was perfect from the start. We were greeted, given a map and headphones, and an explanation of how the hop on hop off bus operated. The bus was clean and comfortable. The audio tour was interesting and thorough. We rode the entire route to start, enabling us to determine the places we wanted to visit later. We hopped of and enjoyed a few stops and had a wonderful lunch. I love that it was an easy, comfortable way to see the city.
Kathy
Jul 2025Verified booking
This slightly geographically confused American went to George Square, per instruction, but was unaware that there are two bus stops the square. If one boards at the south side stop, as I did, one misses the initial orientation messages and is unaware of precautions and protocol at stops.
Magteld
Jun 2025Verified booking
Very well organised! We covered both the red and yellow routes, and it was a great way to see the city of Glasgow. Staff were really helpful when we were unsure about anything .Stopped off at the Riverside museum and it was amazing. Recommended
Pamela
Jun 2025Verified booking
Good overview of the city, then we got off on the places we wanted to explore in more detail. Also took it to the bus terminal when heading to airport.
Caroline
Jun 2025Verified booking
Enjoyed the Glasgow HOHO bus experience. Lovely entertaining driver on the Red Route ! What would have been helpful is that we were informed that Peoples Palace and Botanical gardens were closed at the start of the journey and then we would have got off at an earlier stop at the Glasgow Cathedral.
Carla
Jun 2025Verified booking
I recommend it; it's a great way to get to know the city, and there are two different routes available. The stops are well located. The staff is fantastic. The surprise was having a live guide, very funny!
John
May 2025Verified booking
Found finding you bus stops difficult due to poor signage. Was not told that the rceipt at stop one was in fact the ticket from there on. It was barely legible which added to the problem. Otherwise OK
David
Aug 2025Verified booking
Freedom to roam and visit main sites.
Ann
Aug 2025Verified booking
Great staff. Informative commentary.Comfortable bus.
Sheila
Aug 2025Verified booking
Had a great time, bus driver very friendly. Loved the whole experience and would do it again.
Why choose Glasgow Hop-on Hop-off bus tours
- Hit all the highlights: Cruise around on open-top buses and see Glasgow's top attractions - historic landmarks, architectural gems, and more.
- Stress-free exploring: Forget figuring out bus routes or schedules. Just buy one ticket and hop on and off all day, saving on travel costs.
- Focused exploration: The Red Route operates all-year round and focuses on the city centre and West End. The Yellow Route operates during the high season (April to September), with an emphasis on the local culture.
- Discounts & perks: Some hop-on hop-off tours come with extras like free Wi-Fi, an insightful live English-speaking guide or even a day trip to Edinburgh on another hop-on hop-off bus!
- Pre-recorded commentary: Learn all about the city with multilingual audio guides in 7 languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Mandarin Chinese, and Polish.
Hop-on Hop-off buses are the perfect choice for
First-time visitors
Hop-on Hop-tours in Glasgow help newcomers get a sense of the city’s layout and history, without having to worry about navigation.
Families
With a mix of flexibility and comfort, hop-on hop-off buses are designed for families and elderly visitors, inclusive of free Wi-Fi, wheelchair accessibility, and multilingual audio guides.
Time-savers
For those with limited time in the city, hop-on hop-off bus tours maximize sightseeing efficiency. Visit multiple locations across Glasgow’s diverse districts cost-effectively.
Solo travelers
Hop-on Hop-off tours provide a dependable, easy, and customizable way to explore for solo travelers in any new city.
Photography enthusiasts
The open-top hop-on hop-off buses offer unique vantage points for capturing the city’s stunning architecture, iconic skyline, and natural beauty.
How to book tickets
Step 1: Choose your route
Each tour follows a unique route. Review the routes and stops, and pick the tour that covers your must-see attractions.
Step 2: Book your tickets
Purchase your Hop-on Hop-off tickets easily using a credit or debit card.
Step 3: Check your email
Receive your ticket voucher instantly in your inbox. If you don’t see it, check your spam or junk folder.
Download the operator’s app
Track the bus in real-time, plan your journey, and explore routes with an interactive map.
Step 5: Hop-on & explore!
Head to any designated stop, show your mobile voucher to the driver or staff, and start your adventure!
Glasgow Hop-on Hop-off tour highlights
George Square
This big, open space is surrounded by history with old, grand buildings and statues of famous Scots everywhere you look. King George III gets the credit for the name, but the real stars are the grand and impressive Glasgow City Council buildings.
Frequently Asked Questions about Glasgow Hop-on Hop-off bus tours
What is the frequency of hop-on hop-off buses?
Subject to change based on traffic conditions, hop-on hop-off buses in Glasgow usually arrive every 30 minutes.
What are the operating hours for these tours?
The hop-on hop-off tours usually run from 9:30am to 4:30pm, but hours may vary by season or route.
How long does a complete loop take?
The complete hop-on hop-off tour for both routes takes about 90 minutes each if you don’t hop off.
Do buses operate all-year round?
The Yellow Tour operates only from April to September, while the Red Tour is available year-round. In general, hop-on hop-off buses in Glasgow operate every day except on December 25 & 26 and January 1 & 2.
Are hop-on hop-off tours child-friendly?
Yes, hop-on hop-off tours in the city are child-friendly with multilingual audio guides and open-top decks.
What languages are the audio guides available in?
English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Mandarin Chinese and Polish are the languages available for audio guides.
Are guided tours included?
City Sightseeing has a live English-speaking guide for the Yellow Route.
Are the hop-on hop-off buses wheelchair-accessible?
Yes, hop-on hop-off buses in Glasgow are wheelchair-friendly.