Hop On Hop Off EDINBURGH
Stops, Timetable, Map, Routes, Prices & Tickets for your Sightseeing Bus Tour in Edinburgh.
The Sightseeing Bus Tour Experience in Edinburgh
Timetable Hop On Hop Off in Edinburgh
Times of the different itineraries available for your next Hop On Hop Off in Edinburgh.
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It has never been easier to see it all in Edinburgh. Book your ticket online to skip the line upon arrival.
The classic tour loop works under the following daily schedule:
from 09h00 to 16h00.
For those of you who are not familiar with this type of sightseeing buses, please note that you are free to get on/off the bus at anytime to take your time to visit Edinburgh landmarks.
Just make sure that you plan well in advance your stops to make sure you make the outmost of your hop on hop off tickets.
Sightseeing Bus Tour Ticket Duration
You have 2 options in terms of duration for your bus tour. Our partner currently offers you to book 24h or 48h tickets.
The full Classic Tour loop last approximately 60 minutes. Frequency is approximately 30 minutes.
Depending on the persons you are visiting Edinburgh with it is worth a thought. And especially if you have older persons or children in your party, it sounds obvious to consider 48h tickets. That it is if you are staying long enough in the city obviously, but there is a lot to see in Edinburgh! The price difference is normally very little and it can surely be worth it. As we write this article, you are paying 4 euros extra for the 48h ticket and 2 euros extra for child.
Please rest assured that we are not upselling here, but again Edinburgh is an incredible city and you have so much sightseeing to do here that, we certainly recommend you to stay a few days to get a true feel of its atmosphere and take time to explore and discover it!
Sightseeing Bus Map and Tour Routes
What are the stops and Routes available for your sightseeing bus tour in Edinburgh.
The below map of Hop On Hop Off Edinburgh gives you a good idea of the bus itinerary. Currently the red route is the only ride available (marked in red on the map).
As soon as other routes become available, we shall update this information and offer you other route options across Edinburgh. In the meanwhile, we hope you enjoy the classic tour as much as we did ourselves.

1. St. Andrew Square
2. Lothian Road
3. Grassmarket
4. Lauriston Place
5. Johnston Terrace
6. Lawnmarket
7. Chambers Street
8. St Mary’s Street (West)
9. Canongate
10.Holyrood
11.Our Dynamic Earth
12. Regent Road
Bus Tour Hop On Hop Off Stops (12)
Main Stops of Edinburgh Sightseeing Bus.
Please see below a very brief introduction through snapshots on each of the 12 stops available on your sightseeing Hop On Hop Off classic tour in Edinburgh.
Remember that the frequency is about 30 minutes so as to leave you time to explore the area of each area or landmark where the bus stops.
Feel free to get off the bus at any stop and just take the next one or just do part of your tour walking and the rest by bus, depending on the weather! You have full flexibility to plan your bus tour at your convenience.
1. St. Andrew Square
2. Lothian Road
3. Grassmarket
4. Lauriston Place
5. Johnston Terrace
6. Lawnmarket
7. Chambers Street
8. St Mary's Street (West)
9. Canongate
10. Holyrood
11. Our Dynamic Earth
12. Regent Road
Hop On Hop Off Edinburgh Tickets & Prices
These stops of your Hop On Hop Off in Edinburgh are subject to changes. Please always double check your ticket and itinerary.
How much is a sightseeing bus ticket in Edinburgh? The short answer is around £16 for an adult and it ids free for children(up to 15 years old).
Prices may slightly vary depending on the bus provider you choose but quite frankly most of them offer similar services at similar prices, so why don’t book the best and make sure to have quality time with a reliable service. Please see below our ticket offering for your Hop On Hop Off tickets in Edinburgh.
Edinburgh Iconic Tour Tickets
Your Iconic Ticket only includes your Hop On Hop Off pass for 24h.
Iconic Tour
Hop-On Hop Off Edinburgh Ticket available through our partners at city sightseeing.
Iconic Tour
Hop-On Hop-Off Edinburgh Ticket available through our partners at city sightseeing.
Iconic Tour
Hop On Hop-Off Edinburgh Ticket available through our partners at city sightseeing.
Hop On Hop Off Edinburgh - The Grand 48+ Tickets
Your Iconic Ticket includes your Hop On Hop Off pass for 24h:
+ your Hop On Hop Off Edinburgh pass for 48h
+ Three Bridges Bus and Boat Tour
+ Fast-track entrance to the Palace of Holyroodhouse (Queen’s official residence in Edinburgh)
+ Fast-track entrance to Edinburgh Castle, perched on top of an extinct volcano
+ Fast-track entrance to The Royal Yacht Britannia (Queen’s former floating palace)
The Grand 48+Tour
Hop On Hop Off Edinburgh Bus Tour Ticket available through our partners at city sightseeing.
The Grand 48+ Tour
Hop On Hop Off Edinburgh Ticket available through our partners at city sightseeing.
The Grand 48+ Tour
Best Hop On Hop Off Edinburgh Ticket available through our partners at city sightseeing.
The Grand 48+ Tour
Hop On Hop Off Edinburgh Ticket available through our partners at city sightseeing.
Hop-On Hop-Off Edinburgh Bus Tour- Royal Edinburgh Tickets
Your Royal Edinburgh Ticket includes :
+ your Hop On Hop Off pass for 48h
+ Three Bridges Bus and Boat Tour
+ Fast-track entrance to the Palace of Holyroodhouse (Queen’s official residence in Edinburgh)
+ Fast-track entrance to Edinburgh Castle, perched on top of an extinct volcano
+ Fast-track entrance to The Royal Yacht Britannia (Queen’s former floating palace)
Royal Edinburgh Tour
HopOn HopOff Edinburgh Ticket available through our partners at city sightseeing.
Royal Edinburgh Tour
Hop On Hop-Off Edinburgh Ticket available through our partners at city sightseeing.
Royal Edinburgh Tour
Hop-On Hop Off Edinburgh Ticket available through our partners at city sightseeing.
Languages available @ Hop On Hop Off Edinburgh
As you may already know, all bus tour include free audio guide. Please note the available languages for your bus tour in Edinburgh:
- English
- Spanish
- French
- German
- Italian
- Japanese
- Chinese
- Portuguese
- Russian
Cancellation Policy Hop On Hop Off Edinburgh

After a couple of years of craziness due to Covid-19, we are somehow getting back to normality and this also applies to your tickets cancellation policy.
Firstly, please remember that your tickets are valid for 12 months.
Secondly, please also note that cancellation is free of charge and should you decide to cancel your ride, you will be fully refund, no questions asked!
Actually, in the specific case of our bus tour partners in Edinburgh, tickets may be cancelled up to 24 hours before the chosen travel date.
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