Quench your thirst for adventure on an open top, double decker bus tour. This 24 stop journey allows you pick and choose which areas you'd like to view. Your ticket is valid for 24 hours after the first use. If you find yourself strolling down the old town streets of Edinburgh, you can always catch another bus to your next destination.
The drive begins at Waverley Bridge, which is located near the famous Waverley railway station. You then arrive at Princes Street and Lothian Road. There you will see the beautiful St. John's Church, a Scottish Episcopal church. Your tour continues to the Grassmarket, Johnston Terrace, and the Lawnmarket. The Lawnmarket was originally a linen market, but it has developed into a shopping and restaurant district. Next on the tour is Chambers Street, the Museum of Childhood, and Dynamic Hill. Chambers Street hosts a variety of restaurants and shops. The tour sums up with a visit to Abbeyhill, Regent Terrace, and The Dome. The Dome is an architectural masterpiece that hosts a variety of events from weddings to dinners. If you're looking for a convenient and flexible tour of Edinburgh, this hop-on hop-off bus tour is the perfect choice.
Please Note: Due to an event throughout August, the Johnston Terrace and Chambers Street stops will not be in operation until August 26th. There are 14 stops on this route and it takes approximately 65 minutes to complete the route without getting off. The bus runs every 10 to 30 minutes, depending on the season. The tour is narrated in English, Spanish, German, Italian, French, Portuguese, Mandarin, Japanese, and Russian. There is also a commentary for kids to enjoy called "Horrible Histories." The frequency of the buses and the first and last tour times vary by season and will be detailed in your electronic ticket.
The route includes the following stops:
- St Andrew's Square Northside
- Lothian Road
- Grassmarket
- Lauriston Place
- Johnston Terrace
- Lawnmarket
- Chambers Street
- St Mary's Street (West
- Canongate
- Holyrood
- Our Dynamic Earth
- Regent Road
To see a map of the stops that are included in this tour, please
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