Tours/Inverness/City Sightseeing Inverness Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
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City Sightseeing Inverness Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

3.3(178)Inverness1 hour
VIATOR3.4(76)TRIPADVISOR3.2(102)

Description

See the best of Inverness, the capital of the Scottish Highlands, on a City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off tour with our 24-hour ticket... plus you get to choose from a single route option or if you have longer to explore, book the 24hr All Routes ticket! Sightsee at your own pace aboard an open-top, double-decker bus, by hopping on and off as many times as you like at more than 8 tour stops along the routes. Passengers will be able to discover popular tourist attractions including Inverness Castle, Ness Bank, Castle Street Townhouse and many more!

Tour Options

24-Hour Red Route
  • 24-Hour Red Route Ticket : This ticket includes a 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour of the Red Route

Highlights

Recorded audio commentary in English
24-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour
Vouchers are valid for 12 months from travel date selected at check-out

What's included

Included
Recorded audio commentary in English
24-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour
Vouchers are valid for 12 months from travel date selected at check-out
Not included
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Traveller Ratings

3.3
178 reviews
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Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • First bus departs from Stop 1 at 10:15am, last bus departs Stop 1 at 4:15pm
  • Full tour duration without hopping off: 55 minutes
  • Tour frequency: Every 60 minutes
  • Vouchers are valid for 12 months from travel date selected at check-out
  • Mobile and printed paper vouchers are both accepted on this tour and can be redeemed at any of the stops along the route
  • Sunday 31st May: Due to "Race For Life", the tour will not operate
  • Sunday 27th September: Due to "Baxters Loch Ness Marathon", the tour will not operate

Reviews(178)

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Melissa_M
July 1, 2026
Not Worth It

We were able to get on the bus and had to sit up too because all of the seats downstairs were soaking wet. Because of the amount of people we sat in the open air portion where we were constantly getting hit by tree branches and rained on from the trees. Then we missed our stop for Inverness Castle because the stop was never announced. We then ended up getting off the bus at the cathedral and walked to the castle for our tour check in. We never returned to the bus deciding it was just better and easier to walk around then trying to figure out where stops are.

Operator response

Dear Melissa, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your experience with City Sightseeing Inverness. We are sorry to learn that your hop-on hop-off bus tour of Inverness did not meet your expectations. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by the wet seats, the discomfort experienced on the upper deck, and the stop for Inverness Castle not being announced as expected. We understand how frustrating it must have been to miss your intended stop and that this affected your overall experience. At City Sightseeing Inverness, we are committed to providing a comfortable, reliable, and enjoyable sightseeing experience. Your comments regarding the onboard conditions and stop announcements are extremely valuable and will be shared with the relevant teams as part of our continuous efforts to improve our service. If you would like us to investigate your experience further, we encourage you to contact our Customer Service Department. We will be happy to review your case and assist you in any way we can. Thank you again for your valuable feedback. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back to City Sightseeing Inverness and provide you with the high-quality experience we strive to deliver. Kind regards, Quality Department

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blogblog00
June 23, 2026
Gives you a good idea of the city

Pleasant enough. The info isn’t always in sync, so not easy to see what they’re talking about. Linda on board was very helpful. The bus stops by where the boat tour goes from. We didn’t feel like walking much so served its purpose. Sat downstairs and got good enough views.

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Emily_W
June 15, 2026
The tour bus driver and...

The tour bus driver and helper were very nice and funny. However, the bus ride itself felt a bit boring.

Operator response

Dear Emily, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your City Sightseeing Inverness experience. We are very pleased to hear that our driver and onboard team were friendly and added a fun touch to your journey. We will be sure to pass your kind words on to them. At the same time, we are sorry to learn that the overall bus ride felt a bit underwhelming for you. Our hop-on hop-off tours are designed to offer a relaxed way to discover Inverness and its surroundings, combining informative commentary with scenic views of the Highlands. However, we understand that every guest experiences the tour differently, and your comments are very valuable in helping us review how we can make the journey more engaging. We truly appreciate your honest feedback, as it helps us continue improving the overall experience for our visitors. Kind regards, City Sightseeing Inverness Team

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Lisa_M
June 5, 2026
Nice way to see city

I enjoyed the bus, clean, well maintained, driver and attendant very friendly and helpful! Would do again for sure!

Operator response

Hi Lisa, Thank you so much for your lovely review! 😊 We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your City Sightseeing Inverness Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour and found it a pleasant and easy way to explore the city. 🚍✨ It’s great to know that you appreciated the cleanliness of the bus and the friendly, helpful attitude of our driver and onboard team — we’ll be sure to pass on your kind words to them. If you return to Inverness, we highly recommend hopping off to explore the legendary Loch Ness, visiting the historic Inverness Castle viewpoint, or enjoying a walk along the scenic River Ness. 🌿 We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you again soon for another great City Sightseeing experience! Best regards, The City Sightseeing Team

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leocD2064CX
May 10, 2026
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Got kicked off furthest point from the start because the driver didnt want to finish the route, 2h 20 walk back to bus station

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MariaA_G
May 6, 2026
Excellent tour. The city is very nice, and the whole tour is worth it. Inverness is a city of very correct people

It was very nice Inverness We loved it, we thought it was a tale of antiquity Much more eager to see Very friendly and respectful people. Let's go back Scotland is really the most beautiful thing we have ever seen, we really liked it. The fields of different colors. The castle, the bridges Everything all veryyyy beautiful

Operator response

Hola María, ¡Muchas gracias por tu maravillosa reseña de 5 estrellas y por compartir tu experiencia en Inverness con City Sightseeing! Nos alegra muchísimo saber que disfrutaste de la ciudad y que te pareció un lugar tan especial, casi como de cuento antiguo. Inverness y toda Escocia son destinos realmente únicos, y nos encanta saber que te han transmitido esa belleza, desde los paisajes de distintos colores hasta los castillos, los puentes y el ambiente acogedor de su gente. ¡Nos alegra saber que queréis volver! Será un placer volver a acompañaros en vuestra próxima aventura con City Sightseeing. Un cordial saludo, Equipo City Sightseeing

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mehnk2021
May 2, 2026
Great tour around

It's a great trip round if you want to see around Inverness without walking too much. Goes passed the castle and towards the cruises. It's about a 50 min round trip. It does get extremely windy at some point especially at the top, so hold on to your hats and wrap up for that part.

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776mauricem
October 7, 2025
Just walk instead

The tour was just OK. It did provide you with a layout of the city. The tour was on taped loop, and was sometimes not in sync with what you were seeing.

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Janneke_S
September 23, 2025
It was disappointing....

It was disappointing. Few really beautiful places seen. And the variation wasn't great either. Wouldn't do it again.

Operator response

Dear Customer, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. Your comments regarding the variety and the sights visited are greatly appreciated and will help us improve our service for future guests. We sincerely regret that your tour was not as enjoyable as hoped and hope we may have the opportunity to provide a better experience in one of our other destinations in the future. Thank you for choosing City Sightseeing. Best regards, Quality Department

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Karen_F
September 10, 2025
shot ride around the area

Not much to it, should have just stayed in town and gone shopping, the ride was a nice around the area ride was all it was. Nothing to hop on and off for. I would not do it again.

Operator response

Dear Customer, Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear that you felt there were limited hop-on hop-off opportunities during your ride. Our goal is to provide both a panoramic view of the city and flexible stops to explore the main attractions. Your comments are valuable and will help us improve our service. We hope to welcome you again in the future for a more enjoyable experience. Best regards, Quality Department City Sightseeing

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