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Two Cities! Glasgow & Edinburgh: Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour

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    • Stop 1: Temporary Stop 1 located on George Street across from the City Chambers 
      Stop 3: Stop 3 for Tennent's Brewery is currently unavailable due to roadworks. Please alight at Stop 2 for Tennent's Brewery 


    • Stops 5, 6, 7 and 8 are out of service until 27th June

    Activity Schedule

    • When does it run?

      Daily 

    • Duration

      Edinburgh Hop-On, Hop-Off: Ticket is valid for 24 hours

      Glasgow Hop-On, Hop-Off:1 day or 2 days (take your pick)
    • Start time

      Edinburgh Hop-On, Hop-Off: 8:45am - 05:57pm, every 12 minutes
      Glasgow Hop-On, Hop-Off: 9:30am to 4:30pm, every 30 minutes. From 26th June to 30th August, the buses will run till 5:30pm.

    • Meeting Point

      Edinburgh Hop-On, Hop-Off: Just hop on at any of the stops and show your e-voucher to the bus driver and you’re good to go! The first stop is Waterloo Place.
      Glasgow Hop-On, Hop-Off: You may board the bus from any stop.The First stop of Red Tour is George Square 

    • Ending Point

      You can hop off at any of the stops.

    Key Highlights

    • Enjoy Hop-On, Hop-Off tours of two cities with this bundle ticket
    • Personalise your Edinburgh travels with this 24-hour hop-on, hop-off ticket
    • From Edinburgh Castle to the Farmer’s Market, the trail covers it all
    • Keep your kids engaged with the ‘Horrible Stories’ commentary
    • Visit attractions like Glasgow Cathedral, Barras Weekend Market, Riverside Museum and more
    • Hop on and off at any of the stops and enjoy Glasgow sightseeing at your own pace
    • More than 20 well-placed stops covering top Glasgow attractions
    • Enjoy an immersive multilingual commentary on board

    Activity Overview

    Explore the vibrant cities of Glasgow and Edinburgh with the flexibility of Hop-On, Hop-Off bus tours at both locations. This bundle offer saves the hassle of multiple bookings, allowing you to seamlessly navigate two iconic Scottish cities.

    City Sightseeing Glasgow: Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour:

    Discover the tourist attractions of Glasgow at your own pace with this hop-on hop-off tour. Explore the rich cultural heritage of the city through its museums and wonder at the amazing paintings in the art galleries. Stroll through the picturesque parks and marvel at the flora in the botanical gardens. Your Glasgow hop-on, hop-off ticket comes with a 1 day or 2 days validity and its more than 20 well-designated stops cover all the major attractions of the city. Audio commentary in multiple languages is available onboard.

    Some of the major attractions covered:

    • Glasgow Cathedral
    • Barras Weekend Market
    • Riverside Museum
    • Kelvingrove Art Gallery
    • The Clydeside Distillery

           ... and more

    City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour:

    KIDS GO FREE OFFER:** Kids travel free with a full-paying adult ticket until March 31st, 2025! Up to three kids per adult ticket; please add child tickets to your cart when booking.

    The popular Edinburgh Hop-on, Hop-off tour lets you explore the historic city at your own pace. Conducted on an open-top double-decker bus, it features strategically located stops, including Edinburgh Castle, John Knox House, and the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Enjoy engaging audio commentary in multiple languages and the award-winning 'Horrible Histories' commentary for kids in English.

    Some of the major attractions covered:

    • Waterloo Place
    • St. Andrew Square
    • Lothian Road
    • Grassmarket
    • Lauriston Place
    • Johnston Terrace
    • Lawnmarket
    • Chambers Street
    • John Knox House

    … and more

    What’s Included & Not Included

    Inclusions

    Edinburgh Hop-On, Hop-Off:

    • 24-hour Hop-On, Hop-Off ticket
    • Live guides on Red Route during April to Sept
    • Audio guide in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Russian
    • Kid's Commentary in English
    • Free headphones and Wi-Fi onboard

    Glasgow Hop-On, Hop-Off:

    • 1 or 2 days Hop-on-hop-off ticket (as per option selected)
    • Audio guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Mandarin Chinese, Polish

    Exclusions

    • Entrances to attractions, unless specified

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    Important Information

    Voucher information: You can show your voucher on your smartphone or other devices. (But if you’d rather print a copy – that’s fine too!)
    The Hop-On, Hop-Off bus tour is valid for 12 months from the date chosen at the time of booking.
    Individual vouchers for each activity will be shared with customers within 24 hours of booking.
    Wheelchair accessibility: Yes
    Timings and stops are subject to change. The latest map will be available on the bus.

    Edinburgh Hop-On, Hop-Off:
    Kids go free offer: Kids go free with a full-paying adult ticket. Up to three kids can travel free per adult ticket. Please still add child tickets to the cart when making your purchase.
    Edinburgh is a functioning city and weather, traffic, and events may occasionally cause disruption.
    Stop 7 has moved back to Lawnmarket from its temporary location near the castle.
    If you are traveling by cruise, you might want to keep the following details in mind:
    You will need alternative methods of transportation to reach Stop Number 1 - Waterloo Place.
    Don’t forget to check the exact location of Edinburgh port before you arrive.
    If you are coming into Leith, you can take a shuttle from the terminal to Waterloo Place (Stop Number 1).
    If you are coming into South Queensferry (Hounds Point), you can take a shuttle from the terminal to Charlotte Square, which is an approximately 10-minutes walk from Stop Number 2.

    Finally, if you are coming to Newhaven, you can take a local bus to central Edinburgh which will take you approximately 30 minutes.

    Glasgow Hop-On, Hop-Off:

    Glasgow is a functioning city and weather, traffic and events may occasionally cause disruption.

    Arriving by port: Cruise ships dock in Greenock Cruise Terminal which is approx. 26 miles away. You will have to make your own way into Glasgow to board the City Sightseeing Bus. A train service is linked between Greenock and Glasgow, which will take approx. 45 – 55 minutes to reach the central station.

    Satisfied Customers

    - Verified Booking
    Miss P J Attwood - United Kingdom 21 Jun

    Made it easier to get around the city and see the sights. Bus stops near to all the main attractions. Good informative info on the headphones....

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    Ken MacDonald - Canada 21 Jun

    I wouldn't recommend booking in advance as I did. Get your tickets at the bus. Not only would it have been cheaper (we didn't know there was a family rate when we booked), but...

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    Colin Munro - 21 Jun

    What a wonderful city Edinburgh is the architecture is stunning The open top tour with earphones giving one a guided tour is a must. One day is simple not enough time to take in...

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    Lynne Lord - United States 20 Jun

    This was terrific - so nice to have an outstanding quide. We quite enjoyed the entire tour. Thank you - we have done many hop on, hop off in various cities, always so very good....

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    Lee Brossmann - Australia 20 Jun

    Great product great tour....

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