A green double-decker tour bus with "Edinburgh Tour" signage drives past a blossom tree and people at a bus stop.

A yellow and green double-decker tour bus passes by trees and a historic gothic monument in an urban park setting.

A man and woman walk hand-in-hand toward a large historic stone castle with flags and statues above the entrance.

Two people stand in a dimly lit museum room with red walls, medieval armor displays, and a chandelier hanging from a high ceiling.

Bright red double-decker bus with open top, labeled "City Sightseeing," filled with passengers, driving in a park area.

Loch Ness Explorer + Hop-on Hop-off Bus Edinburgh

Book once and enhance your experience with this convenient combination of must sees

From $122.69 -5%

$116.56

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What's included

Loch Ness Explorer

See the spectacular Highlands with a local Scot as your guide

Transportation

Local Scottish guide

Downloadable audio guide

Normal ticket value: $89.35

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Hop-on Hop-off Bus Edinburgh

See the best of Auld Reekie with this handy pass, covering multiple routes

Use of the hop-on hop-off buses with Edinburgh Tour, Regal Tour, and City Sightseeing Tour for 24 or 48 hours (based on selection)

Normal ticket value: $33.34

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How it works

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How to get there

1 Loch Ness Explorer

2 Hop-on Hop-off Bus Edinburgh

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Reschedule policy

Loch Ness Explorer

Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit

Hop-on Hop-off Bus Edinburgh

Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit date

Opening hours

Edinburgh Tour

Friday	Closed
Saturday	Closed
Sunday	Closed
Monday	Closed
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	Closed
Thursday	Closed

City Sightseeing Tour

Friday	Closed
Saturday	Closed
Sunday	Closed
Monday	Closed
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	Closed
Thursday	Closed

Regal Tour

Friday	09:35 - 17:35
Saturday	09:35 - 17:35
Sunday	09:35 - 17:35
Monday	09:35 - 17:35
Tuesday	09:35 - 17:35
Wednesday	09:35 - 17:35
Thursday	09:35 - 17:35

Additional info

Loch Ness Explorer

The bus cannot be held for late arrivals, and no refunds will be provided
Return times are approximate and may be affected by road conditions and weather
Travelers should allow at least 3 hours after the scheduled return time for any onward travel plans or activities

Hop-on Hop-off Bus Edinburgh

Edinburgh Tour (yellow-green buses):

Every 15 min, about 1 hour, no tours 24-26 Dec
Live commentary
Highlights: Palace of Holyroodhouse - Parliament - Old Town - Nat. Museum of Scotland - Grassmarket - Castle - New Town

Regal Tour (yellow-blue buses):

Every 15 min, about 1 hr, no tours 25 Dec,1 Jan
Audio commentary
Highlights: New Town - Royal Botanic Garden - Royal Yacht Britannia - P. of Holyroodhouse - Parliament - Old Town

City Sightseeing Tour (red buses):

Every 15 min, about 1 hr
Commentary in English,French,German, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Japanese, Mandarin + commentary for children
Highlights: Grassmarket - E. Castle - Nat. Museum of Scotland - Old Town - P. of Holyroodhouse - Calton Hill - New Town

All buses depart from St. Andrew Square

Note that STOPS 6,7,9,10,11,13, & 14 on the City Sightseeing route, STOPS 8,9,11,12,13,15 & 16 on the Edinburgh Tour route and STOPS 2,3, & 4 on the Regal Tour route will be closed