Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off City Tour with Live Guide
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
What To Expect
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
St Andrew Square
Regent Terrace
Carlton Terrace Brae
Abbeyhill Crescent
Whitefoord House
Canongate
Museum of Childhood
National Museum of Scotland
Grassmarket
4 Princes St
West Register House
Frederick Street (Stop GE)
Additional Info
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off City Tour with Live Guide?
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Activity code: C-6551P7
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions 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).
- WiFi on board.
- Attraction entry fees.
There 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 Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off City Tour with Live Guide is as follows:
- 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
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off City Tour with Live Guide will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. 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
- WiFi on board
- Attraction entry fees
Additional Info
- 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.
