---
title: Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off City Tour with Live Guide
lang: en
type: tour
city: Edinburgh
country: United Kingdom
price: 24
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.68
reviews: 125
duration_minutes: 1440
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: true
schedule_checked: 2026-10-01
data_updated: 2026-10-01
canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-hop-on-hop-off-city-tour-with-live-guide/
---

# Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off City Tour with Live Guide

**Guidekin's take:** See Edinburgh from a half-topped bus with live commentary, joining at Waterloo Place or any route stop. Onboard WiFi is included; attraction entry is extra and you must retain the paper ticket issued when your voucher is validated. 4.68 from 125 reviews at €24 per person for 24h.

## 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.

## Before you book

- Entry ticket not included: buy it separately
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked
- Strollers OK: infants accepted

## Key facts

- Price: from €24 per person
- Duration: 24h
- Rating: 4.68/5 from 125 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Recommended by 93% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews)
- Operator: Edinburgh Bus Tours

## What's included

- WiFi on board

## Not included

- Attraction entry fees

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Good to know

- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Your voucher will be validated once and a paper ticket issued - the paper ticket is what gets you on and off the tour buses.

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