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Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off City Tour with Live Guide

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Edinburgh, Scotland
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1 day (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

LEAVES FROM WATERLOO PLACE or JOIN AT ANY STOP
What better way to experience Edinburgh than on board this live guided hop on, hop off city tour. Each guide has different stories about this beautiful city - get the best views from upstairs on this half-topped bus. Why not take a complete tour to get your bearings before deciding where to hop off and explore further. Lots of discounts available with your ticket around the tour route too, make sure you pick up a brochure on board.

What's Included

  • WiFi on board
  • Attraction entry fees
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What To Expect

LIVE guided Edinburgh Tour

13 Stops | 7 Points of Interest


Duration: 1 day


Operating Schedule: Summer ( April - October) 0850 - 1750 every 15 minutes Sept 6th - 20th Nov every 20 minutes WATERLOO PLACE CLOSED Start at stop 2 on St Andrew Square EH2 1AF Winter ( November - March) 0850 - 1550 every 30 minutes

Princes Street Suites

Stop number 1 is opposite the Apex Waterloo Hotel between Princes Street and Calton Hill , Edinburgh EH1 3BG 3BG

St Andrew Square

On same side as Malmaison Hotel, north side of the Square USE THIS STOP FROM 6th September

Regent Terrace

Old Royal High School

Carlton Terrace Brae

Just before Easter Road

Abbeyhill Crescent

This is the stop for the Palace of Holyroodhouse

Whitefoord House

1st stop on Royal Mile - heading up from the Palace

Canongate

Outside the Museum of Edinburgh, opposite the Canongate Kirk

Museum of Childhood

Outside the Museum of Childhood

National Museum of Scotland

Outside the National Museum of Scotland Tower entrance, Chambers Street. THis is the stop for Edinburgh Castle - walk up George IV Bridge and turn left on to Lawnmarket then straight up to the Castle entrance

Grassmarket

On same side as Apex Hotels

4 Princes St

at the side of the Caledonian Hotel, Edinburgh

West Register House

Stop is outside West Register House, building with green dome on top

Frederick Street (Stop GE)

Outside Pret a Manger

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are 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

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off City Tour with Live Guide?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-6551P7

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What's Included

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  • WiFi on board
  • Attraction entry fees

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Your voucher will be validated once and a paper ticket issued - the paper ticket is what gets you on and off the tour buses.

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