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

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    • Stop 9 is out of use until further notice. 

    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: 

      Red Tour - 09:00 am to 06:30pm, Every 12 minutes

      Yellow Tour - 10:00 am to 04:00 pm, Every 30 minutes.

    • 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 and The First stop of Yellow tour is North Hanover Street.

    • 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

    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.

    This Hop-On, Hop-Off tour takes you through two major routes of the cities covering all the major attractions. The Red Route of the Glasgow Hop-On, Hop-Off bus takes you through the city's historical core, showcasing must-see landmarks like Glasgow Cathedral, the Riverside Museum, and George Square. While the Yellow Route offers a different side of Glasgow, focusing on the diverse neighbourhoods and attractions beyond the city centre like Celtic and Rangers stadiums, Pollok Park, and the Barras

    Some of the major attractions covered:

    • Glasgow Cathedral
    • Barras Weekend Market
    • Riverside Museum
    • Glasgow University
    • The Willow Tea Rooms
    • Theatre Royal
    • Kelvingrove Art Gallery
    • St. Vincent Place

           ... 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

    Inclusions & Exclusions

    Inclusions

    Edinburgh Hop-On, Hop-Off:

    • 24-hour Hop-On, Hop-Off ticket
    • 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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    Please note

    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. Offer valid for bookings with travel until March 31st, 2025!

    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.

    Stops 13, 14 and 15 on the Red Route are currently unserviceable due to roadworks until further notice.

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    Paul Houston - 03 Apr

    very helpful and friendly gent at the pick up point

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    georgios georgiou - Cyprus 02 Apr

    good deal.. u can see the town attractions with few money nice experience for all...

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    georgios georgiou - Cyprus 02 Apr

    we are very happy. with few money u can see all attractions in Glasgow. intelligent ideal...

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    Bernice Tierney - 30 Mar

    Loved the hop on hop off bus, driver was so helpful and friendly. Loads to see and do around Glasgow, would definitely recommend.

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    Michael Dean - 29 Mar

    So glad we did this - great way to see so much and stop off where we wanted!

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    Miss A N Baines-Dinning - United Kingdom 28 Mar

    It is a great way to get around the city with many great stops. The audio was great although the headphones provided weren't the best so if you have your own use them. Whether...

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    SELGRI AGUILAR QUIÑONES - Spain 28 Mar

    very interesting tour in which you learn about the history and customs of Glasgow. Highly recommended to everyone...

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    M C Frost - United Kingdom 27 Mar

    Excellent with headphones commentary. Museum and tall ship stop off a must....

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    Lindsey Smith - United States 27 Mar

    Such a great service for people visiting a new city that wants to learn about what they're seeing around town, as well as a helpful ride to get to all the major tourist attractions!

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    Alistair McKenzie - United States 26 Mar

    Everything I expected in a double decker bus. Great chance to get first look photos from an open air environment.

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