Hop-On Hop-Off Edinburgh 24 Hours
Supplied by: City Sightseeing Edinburgh
Discover Edinburgh in the most flexible way! Hop on City Sightseeing and explore the most iconic landmark aboard the open-topped buses. Edinburgh is a city that will surprise you, there are so many places to visit! You will feel like you have travelled back to the Middle Ages. With City Sightseeing you can explore the city at your own pace, hopping on and off at interesting stops along the way. Learn more about the history with the multilingual commentary and Horrible Histories Kid’s commentary!
What's included
- 24hr Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
- Stops near all the major sights
- Access to Red Route
- Audio guide in 9 languages plus kids' commentary
- Full hygiene measures
- Three Bridges Bus and Boat Tour
- Entrance to Edinburgh Castle, Holyroodhouse, Royal Yacht Britannia
Know before you go
* Operational season: all year round
On Christmas Day the tour operates from 10.00 -15.00 (every 20 mins)
On New Years Eve it operates from 09.00 -15.00 (every 30 mins)
On New Year’s Day it operates from 11.00 -16.00 (every 30 mins)
Winter timetable - 09.00 and every 30 mins to 16.00hrs
Highlights
- Enjoy maximum flexibility. Your ticket is valid for up to 12 months.
- Access to 1 bus tour route & numerous stops around the city, including all main sights & attractions
- 24hr unlimited Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with 360º panoramic views of Edinburgh
- Create your own itinerary to explore Edinburgh hopping on and off whenever you wish
- Horrible Histories Children’s commentary (Red Route) – kids will love learning about Edinburgh's funniest, yuckiest and most gruesome bits of history!
Overview
Get ready to discover Edinburgh in a unique way. Sit back and enjoy the sights on City Sightseeing's double decker buses. The red route stops at all the major landmarks so you won't miss a thing. Book a 24-hour ticket and get the most of your trip to Edinburgh.
The adventure begins at St Andrew Square, in Edinburgh New Town. The tour heads to Lothian Road, where you will find important artistic venues such as The Usher Hall or the Royal Lyceum.
Make a stop at Grassmarket, the historic market in Edinburgh's Old Town. It used to be a market for the sale of horse and cattle. From here you can see Edinburgh Castle, a must-see monument on your visit! The castle is built on volcanic rock and is one of Scotland's most visited monuments. From the castle there are incredible views of the whole city.
Hop off at Lawnmarket, in one of the sections of the Royal Mile, Edinburgh's most important street. This area was popular for the linen market. Don’t forget to visit St Giles Cathedral in your visit to this area.
On boar the buses you can also visit de Holyrood Palace, at the end of the Royal Mile. It’s the residence of the Queen of England when she comes to Scotland. Inside you can see the royal residence, as well as what remains of the abbey.
From here you will have one of the most iconic views of Edinburgh. Come and enjoy a beautiful sunset from the hill. From here you can see New Town, Old Town and Edinburgh Castle, the best at a glance! Calton Hill is also home to a number of interesting monuments such as The National Monument, reminiscent of the Parthenon in Athens; the Dugald Stewart Monument, from where postcard pictures of Edinburgh are taken; and The Nelson Monument at the top of the hill.
Book with City Sightseeing for the ultimate Edinburgh experience. Access this complete route and get the best of the city with just one ticket.
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