Practical information

Highlights

• Unlock Edinburgh’s royal heritage with entry to three iconic landmarks and 48-hour hop-on hop-off access to 50+ well-placed stops across the city
• Travel across 3 routes covering the Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle and the Scottish Parliament, with the freedom to hop on and off as you explore
• Buses run approximately every 30 minutes and include multilingual audio guides on Red and Blue routes, live English commentary on the Green route, Horrible Histories children’s narration, and a mobile app with live tracking
• Visit Edinburgh Castle to see the Crown Jewels, explore the royal apartments at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, and tour the State Apartments aboard the Royal Yacht Britannia
• With dedicated stops near each attraction, this combo ensures seamless travel between castle, palace, and royal yacht, keeping your sightseeing efficient.

Opening times

Opening information can change. Confirm the hours for your selected date before travelling.

What audiences say

4.6(248)

Rated 4.3 out of 5, this Edinburgh bus tour earns consistent praise for its convenience, flexibility across multiple routes, and helpful staff. Passengers appreciate the ease of collecting tickets and the informative commentary, whether via audio guide or live narrators. A few visitors note that buses stop running by late afternoon, which is worth bearing in mind when planning your day.

Know before you go

• <p dir="auto"><strong>Ticket Validation:</strong> Validate your voucher to activate 48-hour access to all attractions and bus services.</p><p dir="auto"><strong>Castle Entry:</strong> Edinburgh Castle time slots are assigned at validation - early arrival recommended to secure preferred times.</p><p dir="auto"><strong>Operating Hours:</strong> Attractions may have modified hours or temporary closures - alternative arrangements provided when needed.</p><p dir="auto"><strong>Accessibility:</strong> All three royal attractions and hop-on hop-off buses offer wheelchair access and facilities.</p><p dir="auto"><strong>Age Requirements:</strong> Children 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all attractions.</p><p dir="auto"><strong>Audio Guides:</strong> Headphones provided on Red and Blue bus routes, multilingual audio available at all attractions.</p>

Visitor guidelines

• <ul><li data-preset-tag="p"><p>Please have your voucher and valid ID ready when boarding or entering attractions</p></li><li data-preset-tag="p"><p>Respect opening hours and last entry times at all sites</p></li><li data-preset-tag="p"><p>Children must be supervised at all times inside attractions</p></li><li data-preset-tag="p"><p>Pets and guide dogs are permitted on buses</p></li></ul>

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