City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free
Overview
Explore the historic and vibrant city of Edinburgh in your own time, with an award-winning unlimited 24 hour hop-on hop-off bus tour. From the open-top deck you’ll have a fantastic 360 degree view of the spectacular surroundings, which are a blend of stunning natural beauty, and wonderfully historic architecture. This Scottish sightseeing adventure will take you to all of Edinburgh's key points of interest, including Waverley Bridge, Grassmarket, Johnston Terrace, Old Town, Canongate, Palace of Holyroodhouse, Our Dynamic Earth and much more! There's also an informative audio tour commentary on the double-decker bus, so you can make sense of the fabulous sights you're experiencing. With access to 14 stops around the city, and the ability to hop on and off the bus as much as you please within the given time period, you can truly immerse yourself into the culture of this charming destination.
What's Included
- 24 hour hop-on hop-off bus tour
- Vouchers valid for 12 months from travel date selected at check-out
- KIDS GO FREE - Up to 3 children travel for free with every full paying adult
- Multilingual audio commentary in 9 languages + free headphones & kids commentary!
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entry to attractions
What To Expect
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
47b George St
Lothian Road
Grassmarket
Nicolson Square
Chambers Street
George IV Bridge
The Mound
St Andrew Square
John Knox House
Canongate
Scottish Parliament
Dynamic Earth
Abbeyhill Crescent
Carlton Terrace Brae
Burns Monument
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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: 70 minutes approximately
- 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 2027
- Waterloo Place is closed for approx. 11 weeks and therefore, the new departure point is Stop GG on George Street
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free?
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- 24 hour hop-on hop-off bus tour.
- Vouchers valid for 12 months from travel date selected at check-out.
- KIDS GO FREE - Up to 3 children travel for free with every full paying adult.
- Multilingual audio commentary in 9 languages + free headphones & kids commentary!.
- Gratuities.
- Food and drinks.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Entry to attractions.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- 24 hour hop-on hop-off bus tour
- Vouchers valid for 12 months from travel date selected at check-out
- KIDS GO FREE - Up to 3 children travel for free with every full paying adult
- Multilingual audio commentary in 9 languages + free headphones & kids commentary!
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entry to attractions
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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: 70 minutes approximately
- 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 2027
- Waterloo Place is closed for approx. 11 weeks and therefore, the new departure point is Stop GG on George Street
