City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free
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Edinburgh, Scotland
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Booked 5+ times in 12 hours.
1 hour 10 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Why travelers loved this
4.3
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· Adam_F ·
Mar 2026
Good value with interesting information. Friendly drivers. First bus departs Waverley Place at 08:55. I boarded at 11:30 and hopped on and off on Day one. Ticket is 24 hours so did it in its entirety day 2 (boarding before 11:30). Would recommend
· kazza ·
Mar 2026
We upgraded out ticket to include all 3 routes.
Enjoyed every route especially Colin's luve commentary on the green route. Excellent value for money
We always do these tours on our city breaks and once again not disappointed
Highly recommend
· Gabrielle_L ·
May 2026
I always book a tour like this when we land early, knowing the hotel room will not be ready yet. The staff was friendly, the audio tour was easy to follow, and it was a great way to get a feel for the city before jumping into the sightseeing.
· Michael_C ·
Apr 2026
Hop on hop off, always recommended. Great experience. Great view of the city so you can pick where you want to go back and visit.
· Adam_P ·
May 2026
A relatively short route but a great way to get your bearings
Commentary is engaging
Bus is relatively new and electric
This Edinburgh city sightseeing tour offers a 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus experience with an open-top double-decker bus and audio commentary in multiple languages. Hop on and off at key stops including Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace, and the Royal Mile. Buses run every 20 minutes with tickets valid for 24 hours from first use, providing flexible sightseeing at your own pace.
Check off Edinburgh's top sights on a 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour
Cruise around the city and get uninterrupted views from an open-top double-decker bus
Onboard audio commentary ensures you don’t miss anything
Explore at your own pace: Hop on and hop where you want
What's Included
KIDS GO FREE - Up to 3 children travel for free with every full paying adult
24 hour hop-on hop-off bus tour
Multilingual audio commentary in 9 languages + free headphones & kids commentary!
Vouchers valid for 12 months from travel date selected at check-out
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Entry to attractions
Meeting and Pickup
Operating hours
04/01/2026 - 03/31/2027
Monday - Sunday : 8:55 AM - 3:55 PM
Departure Point
You may start this tour at any of the stops listed.
Itinerary
Venture through Edinburgh with ease on this City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus tour. Use your 24-hour pass to board the open-top double-decker bus at any stop. Travel the entire route or hop off at any of the stops to explore further on your own. Get to know the 15th-century capital of Scotland and its dramatic skyline with onboard commentary about the sights.
Edinburgh bus tour highlights include the Edinburgh Castle, Palace of Holyrood House, the historic Royal Mile, Our Dynamic Earth and much more.
Red Route
15 Stops
26 Points of Interest
Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes
Operating Schedule: First departure from Stop 1 at 8:55am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 3:55pm. Buses run every 20 minutes
1
Waterloo Place
2
Lothian Road
3
Grassmarket
4
Nicolson Square
5
Chambers Street
6
George IV Bridge
7
The Mound
8
St Andrew Square
9
John Knox House
10
Canongate
11
Scottish Parliament
12
Dynamic Earth
13
Abbeyhill Crescent
14
Carlton Terrace Brae
15
Burns Monument
Points of interest passed by on this route
St Giles' Cathedral
Parliament House
Greyfriars Bobby
Scott Monument
National Galleries Scotland: Modern One
Royal Mile
Dynamic Earth
National Galleries Scotland: Modern Two
Calton Hill
Arthur's Seat
Holyrood Park
Church of St John the Evangelist
Edinburgh College of Art
George Heriot's School
Gladstone's Land
Palace of Holyroodhouse
The Museum of Edinburgh
John Knox House Museum
Canongate Kirk
Edinburgh Bus Tours
Edinburgh Farmers' Market
City Sightseeing Edinburgh
Grassmarket
National Museum of Scotland
Edinburgh Waverley Station
Edinburgh Castle
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
Visit Scotland 5 star award-winning tour and Gold Green Tourism award winner
First departure from Stop 1 at 8:55am
Last departure from Stop 1 at 3:55pm
Buses run every 20 minutes
Tour duration without hopping off is 70 minutes
Mobile and printed paper vouchers are both accepted on this tour and can be redeemed at any of the stops along the route
Vouchers are valid for 12 months from travel date selected at check-out
Kids go free! Up to 3 kids can travel for free per adult ticket. Child tickets must be added to basket when purchasing tickets. Valid for travel before 31st March 2026
Due to an event, parts of The Mound will be closed between approximately 12:45pm and 3pm on Saturday 9th May. Stops 5 and 6 will be out of use. The tour will serve the stop on the opposite side of the road to Stop 5 on Chambers Street during this time
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.3
based on 2,737 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great way to see where everything is in the city and learn. Then go walk and explore what you want to see!!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience with City Sightseeing Edinburgh.
We’re really pleased to hear that the hop-on hop-off Edinburgh bus tour was a great way for you to get an overview of the city and understand where everything is located. That’s exactly what we aim for. Helping visitors discover Edinburgh’s top landmarks in a comfortable and informative way, so they can then explore further on foot at their own pace.
It’s great that you made the most of the flexibility to plan your own itinerary afterwards and enjoy the places that interested you most. The City Sightseeing Edinburgh route is designed to connect key highlights such as the Old Town, the Royal Mile and other iconic viewpoints, making it an ideal starting point for any visit.
We hope to welcome you again soon on board City Sightseeing Edinburgh!
City Tour
Vivek_M, May 2026
Relevant, Budget friendly, convenient & cover most of the local attractions!
Recommend for everyone visiting Edinburgh!!!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for your great feedback Vivek!
We’re delighted to hear that you found the experience with City Sightseeing Edinburgh relevant, budget-friendly, and convenient for exploring the city.
Our hop-on hop-off Edinburgh tour is designed to help visitors easily discover iconic landmarks such as the Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle, Arthur’s Seat viewpoints and the historic Old Town, so it’s great to know it helped you make the most of your visit.
We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you on board again soon!
Great way to learn the...
Barbara_B, May 2026
Great way to learn the layout of Edinburgh and to understand what you can see in just one day of visiting. Appreciated the narrative given in various languages. Was able to easily get my discounted timed entry ticket to Edinburgh Castle from the bus driver.
Response from Host, May 2026
Dear Barbara_B,
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your positive feedback regarding your experience on the City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
We are delighted to hear that the tour helped you get a better understanding of Edinburgh’s layout and allowed you to make the most of your visit in just one day. It is also wonderful to know that you appreciated the multilingual commentary and found it helpful during your journey.
We are especially pleased that our team was able to assist you with your discounted timed entry ticket to Edinburgh Castle, making your visit even more convenient.
Your kind comments are greatly appreciated, and we hope to welcome you again on another City Sightseeing tour in the future.
Kind regards,
Quality Department
Great - trip was...
Nicole_N, May 2026
Great - trip was excellent. Map of stops was a little hard to find on mobile phone. Could just be me!!!
Response from Host, May 2026
Hi Nicole,
Thank you so much for your great review!
We’re delighted to hear that you had an excellent experience with City Sightseeing Edinburgh and enjoyed your trip around the city.
We also appreciate your comment about the map of stops being a little difficult to find on mobile. That’s really helpful feedback and we’ll pass it on to our team, as we’re always looking to improve the user experience and accessibility of our digital information for future visitors.
Our hop-on hop-off Edinburgh tour is a fantastic way to explore iconic landmarks such as the Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, Holyrood Palace, and Arthur’s Seat viewpoints, all at your own pace.
We hope to welcome you back soon for more City Sightseeing adventures in Edinburgh!
Good way to get to I know the central city.
Michael_R, May 2026
The City Sightseeing busses come regularly in Edinburgh (not so much in other cities,) The commentary is good.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you very much for your review!
We’re really pleased to hear that you had a positive experience with the City Sightseeing Edinburgh hop-on hop-off bus, and that you found the buses to run regularly and the commentary enjoyable. Providing a smooth and informative way to explore the city is exactly what we aim for.
Edinburgh is a fantastic destination to discover from the top deck, with highlights such as the Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace and Calton Hill, and we’re glad the service helped you make the most of your visit.
Thank you again for your feedback. We hope to welcome you back on board City Sightseeing Edinburgh soon!
Great sightseeing experience!
Elinor_Z, May 2026
It’s very easy to travel from one stop to another and spend your time seeing the sights. If you have several days I would book a multi-day tour, on different routes, to see as much as possible in a convenient fashion. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review!
We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed exploring Edinburgh with City Sightseeing Edinburgh and found the hop-on hop-off bus tour an easy and convenient way to move between stops and see the city’s main sights at your own pace.
We completely agree that having multiple days can be a great way to make the most of the experience, especially when combining different routes and spending more time at key attractions such as the Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace.
Thank you very much for your recommendation.
We hope to welcome you back on board City Sightseeing Edinburgh soon!
This is a great way to...
JennG, May 2026
This is a great way to see the important sights of the city and decide which ones that you want to spend more time at.
Response from Host, May 2026
Hi Jenn,
Thank you very much for your wonderful review of City Sightseeing in Edinburgh. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed exploring the city with our hop-on hop-off bus tour.
Edinburgh is full of history, culture, and iconic landmarks, so we’re happy to know that the tour helped you discover the main sights and decide which places you wanted to explore in more detail. That’s exactly what we aim to offer: a comfortable and informative way to experience the best of the city.
We hope you had the chance to enjoy highlights such as the Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle and the beautiful panoramic views around the city. On your next visit, we’d also recommend discovering some of our additional experiences and attractions to make your stay in Edinburgh even more memorable.
We hope to welcome you aboard again very soon!
Bus routes make exploring...
Steven_T, May 2026
Bus routes make exploring Edinburgh easy and stops are close to major attractions. Wait times at bus stops were longer than stated.
Response from Host, May 2026
Dear Steven,
Thank you very much for your review.
We are pleased to hear that you found the Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off service a convenient way to explore the city and that the route stops provided easy access to major attractions.
We are, however, sorry to learn that the waiting times were longer than expected. This is not the level of service we aim to provide, and we appreciate you bringing it to our attention. Your feedback will be shared with the local operations team to review service frequency and improve reliability where possible.
Thank you again for your comments and for choosing our tour. We hope to welcome you back in the future.
Kind regards,
Quality Department
Try just once!
mary_R, May 2026
Hop on hop off is our primary way of learning a new city. We do it as often as we travel. You see and learn new unexpected things every time
Response from Host, May 2026
Dear Mary,
Thank you very much for your lovely feedback about your experience with our City Sightseeing Edinburgh hop-on hop-off bus tour.
We’re delighted to hear that our service plays such an important role in how you explore new cities, and that you enjoy discovering and learning new things each time you travel. That is exactly what we aim to provide with our sightseeing experience, a flexible way to get to know a destination at your own pace.
It’s great to know that Edinburgh continues to surprise you with unexpected discoveries, as the city is full of history, culture, and hidden gems that are best enjoyed over multiple visits.
We truly appreciate your continued trust in hop-on hop-off tours and hope to welcome you on board again soon in Edinburgh or in another City Sightseeing destination.
Best regards,
City Sightseeing Edinburgh Team
A relatively short route...
Adam_P, May 2026
A relatively short route but a great way to get your bearings
Commentary is engaging
Bus is relatively new and electric
Response from Host, May 2026
Dear Adam,
Thank you very much for your kind feedback about your experience with our City Sightseeing Edinburgh hop-on hop-off bus tour.
We’re delighted to hear that you found the tour a great way to get your bearings in the city and that you enjoyed the engaging audio commentary, which is designed to bring Edinburgh’s history and landmarks to life in an accessible way.
It’s also great to know that you appreciated our modern electric bus fleet, which is part of our commitment to offering a more sustainable and comfortable sightseeing experience.
We truly appreciate your comments and hope to welcome you on board again soon to continue exploring more of Edinburgh with us.
Best regards,
City Sightseeing Edinburgh Team
Went backwards!
Cindy_L, May 2026
We bought our tickets online and hopped on at #2 St Andrews Square. They stated online the tour was 1 hour ten so we knew we would have time to come back and get off at the first stop Waterloo on time for our lunch reservation nearby. Well we went from #2 to #9-15 and then stopped back at Waterloo. We wouldn’t have had time to take the whole tour from Waterloo again so missed out on 2-8 as we had plans rest of day. Very confusing, many buses that are red, would not do again
Response from Host, May 2026
Dear Cindy,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your experience with our City Sightseeing Edinburgh hop-on hop-off bus tour.
We are sorry to hear that your journey did not fully meet your expectations and that the route structure caused confusion during your visit. Our Edinburgh sightseeing route is designed to cover all main highlights of the city, and depending on traffic conditions or operational routing on the day, the order of stops may vary slightly. This can sometimes lead to differences in the sequence experienced compared to what is shown online.
We also understand your concern regarding the presence of multiple red sightseeing buses in the city. Different operators run similar routes in Edinburgh, which can sometimes create confusion when planning your journey, especially when time is limited and you have other reservations.
We regret that this impacted your ability to complete the full loop as intended during your visit. Your comments are very valuable and will be shared with our operations team to help improve clarity in our route communication.
Thank you again for your feedback.
Best regards,
City Sightseeing Edinburgh Team
Great start to the trip
Gabrielle_L, May 2026
I always book a tour like this when we land early, knowing the hotel room will not be ready yet. The staff was friendly, the audio tour was easy to follow, and it was a great way to get a feel for the city before jumping into the sightseeing.
Response from Host, May 2026
Hi Gabrielle 👋
Thank you so much for your lovely review 😊
We’re really glad to hear the Edinburgh tour was a great way to start your trip and helped you get an easy feel for the city while you were waiting to check in. It’s also great to know you found the staff friendly and the audio guide easy to follow.
We truly appreciate you choosing City Sightseeing and hope to welcome you again on board soon 🚍✨
Hop on Hop off. Great day!
Michael_C, Apr 2026
Hop on hop off, always recommended. Great experience. Great view of the city so you can pick where you want to go back and visit.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi Michael,
Thank you so much for your great review! 😊 We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour and had a fantastic day exploring the city. It’s wonderful that you found the views helpful for deciding which places to return to and explore in more detail.
If you come back to Edinburgh, we highly recommend hopping off to visit iconic highlights such as the Edinburgh Castle, strolling along the historic Royal Mile, or exploring the charming area of Dean Village for even more unforgettable views of the city. 🚍✨
We look forward to welcoming you again soon for another great City Sightseeing experience!
Best regards,
The City Sightseeing Team
Excellent for one day around the city.
Ruth_R, Apr 2026
Excellent city centre tour. Easy to find bus stops plus comfortable earphones with informative details of the city in multiple languages. Great for those with limited energy to get around the city and its top attractions.
We were informed these tickets covered red and blue route when purchasing, please note they do not. Red route only. There is another company Big Bus (also on Viator) that do the blue and red route. Plus another company that offer a green route.
The red route is perfect for a days exploring, red and blue for 2 days.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Dear Ruth,
Thank you very much for your kind review and for choosing City Sightseeing Edinburgh.
We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found it a comfortable and informative way to explore the city’s main attractions. It is great to know that the accessibility and audio commentary enhanced your experience.
We also appreciate your comments regarding the route information. We take feedback like yours seriously and will ensure this is reviewed to help improve clarity for future guests.
Thank you again for your feedback and recommendation. We hope to welcome you on board again in the future.
Kind regards,
City Sightseeing Team
Good choice to see a lot...
Mayra_Q, Apr 2026
Good choice to see a lot while you stay for little time in town .professional drivers .I recommend getting this tour.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Dear Mayra,
Thank you very much for your kind review and for choosing City Sightseeing Edinburgh.
We are delighted to hear that you found the tour to be a great way to see the city in a short time and that you were satisfied with our professional drivers.
We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you on board again in the future.
Kind regards,
City Sightseeing Team
It worth to take the...
Alexander_L, Apr 2026
It worth to take the Hop-on-Hop-off bus tour in Edinburgh. First of all, it's an interesting route. Secondly, the city is very hilly and not everyone can walk this route.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review.
We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your City Sightseeing Edinburgh hop-on hop-off tour and found the route interesting and well worth it.
You are absolutely right, Edinburgh is a beautiful but very hilly city, and our hop-on hop-off bus is designed to make it easier and more comfortable for everyone to explore the main landmarks without the challenge of long uphill walks.
We are very happy that the service helped you enjoy the city at your own pace and discover its highlights comfortably.
Thank you for choosing City Sightseeing, and we hope to welcome you on board again soon for more experiences in Edinburgh
Nice option instead of...
Linda_L, Apr 2026
Nice option instead of walking too much. We are in our 70’s so site seeing is doable this way. The driver was very helpful.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you very much for your kind review Linda.
We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your City Sightseeing Edinburgh hop-on hop-off tour and that it was a comfortable alternative to walking around the city. It’s wonderful to know that the service worked well for you and made sightseeing easier, especially as a convenient way to discover Edinburgh’s main landmarks at your own pace.
We are also very happy to hear that the driver was helpful. We will make sure to pass on your kind words to our team, as they always appreciate this kind of recognition.
We hope you were able to enjoy some of Edinburgh’s most iconic sights along the route, and we would be absolutely delighted to welcome you on board again in the future for more comfortable and enjoyable city exploring.
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Rachel_M, Apr 2026
If I could give this a zero, I would. They don’t tell you any of the pick up locations beforehand, and they’re not available on the app. So it’s basically a treasure hunt to try and find the bus. We looked all day, and were never able to locate it and wasted 50+ dollars. We requested a refund, and were denied. We were never even able to use the tickets.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.
We are very sorry to hear about your experience in Edinburgh and that you were unable to locate any of the pick-up points for the City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus. We fully understand how frustrating this must have been, especially as you were not able to use your tickets at all.
We would like to clarify that all our stop locations are published both on our official website and on the official APP. However, we are truly sorry if this information was not easy to access or if it was not clear enough at the time of your visit. Your comments highlight an important issue regarding visibility and ease of access to this information, and we will ensure this is reviewed with our team in Edinburgh.
Regarding the refund, we regret that we are unable to approve refunds for tickets where the service was operating as scheduled, even if it was not used. That said, we do sincerely empathize with your situation and understand your disappointment.
We appreciate your feedback as it helps us improve both communication and the overall customer experience for future visitors.
Very informative tour...
Moleen_C, Apr 2026
Very informative tour about Edinburgh, route that gives you an overview of Edinburgh city centre. I highly recommend this tour bus
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Dear Moleen,
Thank you very much for sharing your feedback about your experience on the City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off tour in Edinburgh.
We are delighted to hear that you found the tour informative and that the route provided a great overview of the city centre. It is wonderful to know that you would highly recommend the experience.
Your kind comments are truly appreciated and will be shared with our team.
We hope to welcome you on board again very soon.
Kind regards,
City Sightseeing Team
Edinburgh tour
kazza, Mar 2026
We upgraded out ticket to include all 3 routes.
Enjoyed every route especially Colin's luve commentary on the green route.
Excellent value for money
We always do these tours on our city breaks and once again not disappointed
Highly recommend
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Dear Kazza,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for your recommendation! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed all three routes with City Sightseeing Edinburgh, and especially Colin’s live commentary on the green route. We’ll be sure to pass on your kind words to him!
Exploring Edinburgh by bus is a fantastic way to take in the city’s rich history and stunning scenery, and we’re thrilled to know that once again your city break experience lived up to expectations.
We hope to welcome you on board again very soon!
Best regards,
City Sightseeing Team
Good way to travel the city
Sam_F, Mar 2026
This was a really handy way to travel the city, making it easy to get around without wearing your legs out. Seemed to have to wait a long time for the buses but worth it
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hi Sam,
Thank you very much for your review! We’re really happy to hear that you found our service a convenient way to explore Edinburgh without getting too tired, that’s exactly what we aim for!
We also appreciate your feedback regarding the waiting times. While our buses run on a regular schedule, traffic and busy periods in the city can sometimes cause delays. That said, we’re glad to know it was still worth it and that you enjoyed the overall experience.
We hope to welcome you on board again soon!
Best regards,
The City Sightseeing Edinburgh Team
Detailed information, ...
Paula_F, Mar 2026
Detailed information, takes you around Edinburgh able to get off bus and explore if you wish and literally hop on another tour bus just wait at the stop you got off , you can go round on tour bus as many times as you would like. Offers for other attractions as well. Headphones provided as you get on the bus. Very easy to set them up and can hear clearly. Thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Great value for money.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hi Paula,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your City Sightseeing Edinburgh experience and found our hop-on hop-off tour convenient and easy to explore at your own pace.
We’re glad the headphones and onboard commentary helped you get the most out of your visit.
We really appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back for another fantastic experience in Edinburgh soon!
Perfect way to get an idea of Edinburgh
Liliane_H, Mar 2026
A perfect way to explore Edinburgh, lots of information in your own language, easy to get on and off
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hi Lilliane,
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed exploring Edinburgh with City Sightseeing and found it easy to hop on and off while getting lots of information in your own language.
We hope to welcome you on board again soon for another unforgettable Edinburgh experience!
Good value with...
Adam_F, Mar 2026
Good value with interesting information. Friendly drivers. First bus departs Waverley Place at 08:55. I boarded at 11:30 and hopped on and off on Day one. Ticket is 24 hours so did it in its entirety day 2 (boarding before 11:30). Would recommend
I do not recommend this...
Sherry_S, Mar 2026
I do not recommend this bus service. They do not provide the customer with a physical address to get started. The stops are extremely difficult to find and not well marked. I reached out twice for help with no response. When I requested a refund, it was denied.
Must try Hop on Hop off sight seeing bus
JolbinMathew_C, Feb 2026
It was a great experience in Hop on Hop off bus. Very clearly explained by audio recording. Loved it
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Dear Guest,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review of City Sightseeing Edinburgh! We’re delighted to hear that you had a great experience on our Hop-On Hop-Off sightseeing bus and enjoyed the clear and informative audio commentary.
Our goal is to make exploring Edinburgh easy, flexible, and enjoyable for all ages — and we’re especially pleased you appreciated the recorded explanations. With our route, visitors can discover iconic landmarks such as Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile and the Palace of Holyroodhouse at their own pace.
We’re also proud of our “Kids Go Free” offer, making the Edinburgh bus tour an even better value for families looking to explore the city together.
Thank you for recommending our Hop-On Hop-Off bus — we hope to welcome you on board again soon! 🚍✨
Sightseeing When You’re Short on Time
Sabrina_R, Feb 2026
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.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you very much Sabrina for sharing your experience with City Sightseeing Edinburgh!
You’re absolutely right, Edinburgh is a very walkable city, but our hop-on hop-off bus tour in Edinburgh is a fantastic and efficient way to get an overview of the main sights and truly get the lay of the land before exploring on foot. We’re glad it helped you make the most of your time in the city.
Thank you as well for highlighting the importance of choosing the correct sightseeing service and planning around operating hours. We always recommend checking the timetable in advance and looking out for our clearly branded red buses to ensure a smooth experience.
From the top deck, guests can enjoy panoramic views of landmarks such as Edinburgh Castle, the historic Royal Mile and the impressive Palace of Holyroodhouse.
To enhance your visit even further, we recommend adding experiences such as entry to Edinburgh Castle or a combined ticket with Glasgow or London.
We hope to welcome you back on board soon for more unforgettable sightseeing in Edinburgh!
Doesn’t really add anything of value to your trip except ease of transport
Catherine_K, Jan 2026
Not a lot of history being spoke about on the audio. They could fill it more. Other then a somewhat easy to get around the town, I would skip
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Dear Customer,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. At City Sightseeing, our main goal is to ensure that every customer enjoys an informative and enjoyable sightseeing experience.
We are sorry to hear that the audio commentary did not provide as much historical information as you expected. Your feedback is very valuable, and we will share it with our team to review and improve the content for future tours. We appreciate your honesty, as it helps us enhance the experience for all passengers.
We hope to have the opportunity to provide a more satisfying experience on a future visit, whether in this city or any of the more than 100 cities where we operate.
Kind regards,
Quality Department
Wonderful!
Gaylene_H, Jan 2026
What a wonderful service. We extended our booking as we were do impressed with the staff, the information provided and the routes of offer.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Dear Customer,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. At City Sightseeing, our main goal is to ensure that every customer enjoys an exceptional and memorable tour.
We are thrilled to hear that you were so impressed with our staff, the information provided, and the routes that you chose to extend your booking. Feedback like yours motivates our team to continue delivering high-quality service and enjoyable experiences for all our passengers.
We look forward to welcoming you again in this city or in any of the more than 100 cities where we operate.
Kind regards,
Quality Department
Short route but good if you don’t know the city
Juliana_V, Jan 2026
It’s good as the usual bus tours where you can make your own itinerary, we just found it to be a bit short route.
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