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Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off City Tour
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Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off City Tour
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Up to 24 hours in advance. Learn more
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
- 24 hours prior100% refund
- Within 24 hoursNo refund
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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What you can expect during your visit
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Safety precautions are provided by the tour operator and are not checked by Viator for accuracy
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1 hour 10 minutes (approx.)
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Overview
As Scotland’s capital city, Edinburgh packs historical monuments, regal landmarks, cultural destinations, and more—and this hop-on hop-off bus tour provides a thorough introduction to the city’s top sights. Pick between 24- and 48-hour ticket options, and board and disembark as and when you wish. On-board commentary will share the stories behind landmarks like the Royal Mile, Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh Castle, and more.
- Discover many of Edinburgh’s top attractions, all in one bus tour
- This hop-on hop-off bus tour offers a flexible and accessible way to explore
- Learn stories about Edinburgh’s landmarks and history as you go
- Pick between 24- or 48-hour tickets to best suit your schedule
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What's Included
Free headphones to keep
Free return bus tickets to Edinburgh Zoo on our local services
Departure & Return
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Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- OPERATED BY Bright Bus Tours Hop On Hop Off
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Learn more about cancellations.
Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off City Tour?
A:The policy on face masks and attendee health is:
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off City Tour?
A:The policies on sanitization are:
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off City Tour?
A:The policies on social distancing are:
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off City Tour?
A:The policies on staff health & safety are:
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
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Good start
Thirugnana_V
, May 2022
Great
Janette_S
, May 2022
Good overview of city attractions and locations regular service with little waiting, good comentary . Reasonable price
Response from Host , May 2022
Only but 1 day, maximum 2, and research route (we liked blue route). Ask driver about live guide.
Darien_D
, May 2022
We got the three day pass with the river cruise… I recommend only doing one day to get your bearings, and two days if you get tired easily…. But truly if I could buy this over again - I wouldn’t have done more than 1 day. The top of the bus is not accessible, but the view is really nice. I love that the front half of the tour bus (on the top) is covered blocking you from strong sun rays and rain, and the back is uncovered so you can have the air and sun if you want. There is also the first floor of the bus but we found it too stuffy in the spring time.
The audio for the buildings would be much better on the phone, and the music in between stops was super annoying. A lot of the time the audio was out of sync with the actual tour. The annoying thing - I wish they told us to wait until on the hour, as that’s when you get a live guide. They provide headphones, but the experience isn’t live unless you meet at (stop 5?) on the hour.
So altogether it was worth doing once on the first day to get your bearings but not past that.
Drivers were very...
Moira_B
, May 2022
Drivers were very friendly and helpful. Plenty of buses so didn't need to wait long. Very informative narration.
Interesting and fun on...
Rebecca_A
, May 2022
Interesting and fun on the tour. The bus journey was good and very informative but also entertaining
friendly staff all round
Paul_M
, May 2022
Bought in advance online. Easy.
Agent and drivers were very friendly and helpful, a credit to you. Good value.
Guide
Anca_B
, May 2022
Is nice but is without a guide and they offer headphones to listen the audio guide.
Inside is a bit dirty but because the people dont tide after themselves.
Response from Host , May 2022
Hi Anca,
Thank you for taking the time to review your experience onboard our City Tour.
I'm sorry to hear that your experience onboard was impacted by litter left onboard by passengers. I will pass this feedback on to the team.
Thanks for choosing Bright Bus Tours.
Scarlett
Bright Bus Tours
Good way to see the city and get yourself oriented
Claire_H
, May 2022
Good way to see the City, though obviously a bit bit challenging with the volume of traffic plus roadworks going on. Audio commentary was good. Nice variety of sights on the tour.
Fast & efficient
Susan_W
, Apr 2022
We used this to get to know the city and buildings. It was a great way to learn the history. The bus provided headphones when you walked one board.
Response from Host , May 2022
Hi Susan,
Thank you so much for the 5-star rating and for sharing your experience onboard our City Tour.
I'm delighted to hear that you enjoyed our onboard commentary learning more about the Scottish Capital.
Thanks again for choosing to travel with Bright Bus Tours,
Scarlett
Bright Bus Team
Awesome trip
Gayle_T
, Apr 2022
Really friendly and helpful staff and amazing landmarks. The different buildings we saw gave us a really educational experience
Response from Host , Apr 2022
Hi Gayle, thank you very much for sharing your positive experience and 5 star rating of Bright Bus Tours!
I'm glad our staff were really welcoming and that you had an great trip onboard learning about the City through our commentary.
We hope to see you back on board again soon!
Scarlett
Bright Bus Team
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