An open-top bus is useful for Edinburgh’s hills and for joining sights spread between the Old Town, New Town and waterfront. Compare route overlap, frequency and ticket duration.
Edinburgh · EDINBURGH HOP-ON HOP-OFF BUS TOURS
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Below are the 10 best edinburgh hop-on hop-off bus tours to compare: what each one costs, how long it runs, and who it suits. Start at number one; it is top for a reason.
See Edinburgh from a hop-on hop-off open-top bus with a 24-hour ticket, onboard audio, Castle views, and Horrible Histories for kids.
“The tour was brilliant and to be able to leave and return to continue is absolute fantastic. It’s also very informative and allows you to make a choice of where you would prefer to visit”
A 48-hour Royal Edinburgh bus pass plus guaranteed Edinburgh Castle, Holyroodhouse, and Royal Yacht Britannia entry, for royal sight days done right.
“This was better than I expected it would be. the buses were easy to catch and the audio tour was very informative. when selecting the language, try out the one marked HH, it goes over some of the "haunted" history. that part was even more enjoyable and I was sorry I found it at the very end of the trip.”
Hop on an open-top double-decker in Edinburgh with 24-hour hop-on hop-off stops, onboard audio, and free kids seats.
“Edinburgh is very walkable but this was an efficient way to get the lay of the land and an overview of the city sites. Be aware there are multiple sightseeing bus services available, so make sure you hop on the correct one. Also, the bus is only operating from 8:55am-5:05pm, so plan accordingly.”
Edinburgh in 2 days by hop-on hop-off bus, with 3 routes, live English on one line, and audio guides plus Royal Yacht Britannia.
“nearly no delay on the pic up times. 9/10 bus was waiting there before time of arrival 😉”
48-hour hop-on hop-off bus plus guaranteed entry to Edinburgh Castle, Holyroodhouse, and Royal Yacht Britannia in central Edinburgh.
“Totally worth it! Hop on and hop off was helpful for transportation as well very an informative and easy access to the Royal Collection! Love how you can choose the buses easily to each routes.”
24-hour Big Bus Edinburgh hop-on, hop-off with open-top views, two routes, and 9-language audio for Castle, Holyrood, and Britannia.
“Brilliant and can listen to 9 different languages. Leave and join when you want to, from different stops throughout the town.”
48-hour Big Bus pass covers Edinburgh City and Britannia routes, with open-top views and nine-language audio, plus Royal Yacht Britannia.
“It was enjoyable but unfortunately we didn't get off anywhere due to very bad weather, but we did get to see alot.”
Hop-on hop-off Big Bus Edinburgh loop with open-top views, audio in 9 languages, and flexible 24 or 48-hour tickets across major sights.
“The recorded narrative was pretty good. It would have been helpful to mention the # of the site to match the map. It ends at four. Don’t get too busy and miss the last bus!”
Hop on and off Edinburgh for 48 hours with 9-language audio and central stops, plus a Britannia route. Yacht tickets cost extra.
“The actual tour was very good. The Viator part was the transportation to the Britannia. The tour was an extra fee.”
Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Britannia Tour: 24 hours of flexible sightseeing with 9-language audio to reach Royal Yacht Britannia.
“We’re all seniors and the driver dropped us off in a convenient way to see Edinburgh Castle. The driver was very friendly and courteous. This is a very nice way to see places of interest for the seniors.”
