The Guidebook
Stories for the next city day
Routes, neighbourhoods, and practical notes from the HopOnHopOff desk. Short reads before you hop on.
Destinations
A first day on Edinburgh's open-top buses
Start at Waverley, stay on for the castle ridge, and hop off when the view is better than the timetable.
18 September 2026 · Read story
How it works
How hop-on hop-off tickets work
One ticket, several buses, and a simple rule: the seat is yours until you step off.
12 Sep 2026
Seasonal
Autumn colour a short ride from the Royal Mile
The best leaves are not on the Mile. They are one or two stops beyond it.
4 Sep 2026
Food & drink
Hop off for lunch: markets and cafes on the route
The route passes better food than the bus itself will ever serve. Here is where to get off hungry.
28 Aug 2026