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“High on the Hill: Exploring Edinburgh's Old Town” Go World Travel Magazine
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #76 of 250 attractions in Edinburgh
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Attraction type: Tour
Address: Edinburgh Edinburgh
Scotland

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“Great city sights - not cheap though”
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3 of 5 stars
mawie49 65 contributions
London, United Kingdom
Dec 19, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

I thought the bus tours were great for a relaxing time after longs walks around the city - but that's the problem. Edinburgh is not that big of a city and most of its sights are within walkable distance. Thus, the bus tour is really more of a luxury than a real need. Plus, 10 pounds per passenger is pretty... more

“Four tourist buses”
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4 of 5 stars
Archaeologist 18 contributions
Cambridgeshire
Oct 27, 2007
5/5 found this review helpful

There are 4 routes, all run by the same company, but following slightly different routes. One has a live commentator, another you listen on headphones and the other 2 have a recorded commentary. A day or 2 day ticket can be used on all the buses. They leave from Waverley Bridge at roughly 10 minute intervals. They don't start until... more

“Good way to see the city”
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4 of 5 stars
Linnybee 146 contributions
North Vancouver, Canada
Sep 11, 2007
3/3 found this review helpful

My husband and I have done the hop on hop off bus tours in several different cities that we have visited and Edinburgh was no exception. I think it is a great way to see the most popular areas in the city and also get a commentary on all the sights you are seeing. I found that the bus tour... more

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