The Edinburgh Grand Ticket: Three Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tours - 24/48 hours

Discover the Scottish capital’s main highlights and hidden delights with the Edinburgh Grand Ticket. This great value combo ticket allows you unlimited travel on three of the most popular hop-on hop-off bus tours in Edinburgh.

Use your ticket to hop on and off the bus as you wish. Several routes are interchangeable, making your ticket even more flexible and fun.

MAJESTIC EDINBURGH HOP-ON, HOP-OFF TOUR
The hop-on, hop-off bus goes north through the Georgian New Town and stops at the Royal Botanic Garden before heading down to the coast at Newhaven and Leith. The stop at Ocean Terminal serves visiting cruise ships as well as the Royal Yacht Britannia. From Britannia, the tour heads back up to the city center via the Palace of Holyroodhouse and the Royal Mile.
An informative multi-language recorded commentary guides you through the history of the places, people and sights along the route. Simply plug in the headphones and listen to your chosen language.

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EDINBURGH HOP-ON, HOP-OFF TOUR
Leaving Waverley, your hop-on, hop-off bus heads towards New Town with its elegant Georgian houses. After Charlotte Square the bus turns back south, passing the Royal Scottish Academy and the National Gallery, towards the Old Town. Some attractions include Scottish Parliament, National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh Castle and the Scotch Whisky Experience. After driving through Grassmarket with its exciting shops and pubs, you pass the Scottish Parliament and the Dynamic Earth attraction at Calton Hill. Return via Canongate past the Canongate Church, the Museum of Edinburgh and the People’s Story.
Your live, on-board guide gives their own personal touch to the informative English commentary. Hear all about the people who shaped Scotland’s capital city.

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CITY SIGHTSEEING EDINBURGH HOP-ON, HOP-OFF TOUR
On leaving Waverley the hop-on, hop-off bus sets off along Princes Street. Look up to see stunning views of Edinburgh Castle perched on its crag. Continue through trendy Grassmarket then pass the National Museum of Scotland and the John Knox House. After driving along Canongate, you will pass the Scottish Parliament and Calton Hill. Next, you will see the south gates to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, The Queen’s official residence in Scotland.
For this tour you travel in an open-top bus with an audio commentary (in a choice of nine languages) delivered through headphones. There is also a TV screen downstairs with a subtitled version.

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