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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

Just one mile from the city centre, the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh offers visitors peace and tranquillity amongst 72 acres of stunning scenery.

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is one of the finest botanic gardens in the world.  A pleasure for all the family, the Garden offers fantastic views of the capital's skyline, featuring Edinburgh Castle, and is located just a mile from the city centre.  Visitors can discover its fascinating history, which dates back 350 years, learn about its plantings and walk around 72 acres of beautiful, awe-inspiring landscape.

Visitors can enjoy the serenity of the Chinese Hillside, explore the world-famous Rock Garden or stroll amongst the magnificent Giant Redwood trees in the Woodland Garden.   Plus, there are artworks to view in the Garden's exhibition space, Inverleith House.

The Botanics Shop, located in the John Hope Gateway visitor centre, offers a wide selection of gifts, souvenirs, crafts and plants.  Refreshments are available although check the website for up to date information.

Admission to the Garden is FREE. Please note that the Glasshouses are currently closed to the public as part of Edinburgh Biomes, the Garden's major restoration and construction project.  

Please see our access guide for more information on our inclusive and accessible facilities and services.

During the winter months, the Garden lights up with its magical, illuminated, botanical trail Christmas at the Botanics .  Tickets are now on sale at www.rbge.org.uk/christmas for this enchanting event which runs on selected evenings from November 16 to December 30.

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• Accessible toilets
• Wheelchairs or mobility aids provided
• Children's Menu Available
• Indoor Play Area
• Baby Changing Facilities
• Public Toilet Facilities
• Lunch Available
• Breakfast Available
• Cafe or Restaurant

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Britannia Tour

Our Britannia Tour, immerse yourself in royalty!

You can get on and off the tour in the city centre.

It goes past the Royal Botanic Garden and Newhaven Harbour. Then it goes all the way to Leith and The Majestic Royal Yacht Britannia. There’s lots more to see too!

Journey Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Frequency: Runs Every Hour

Starting Point: Waterloo Place, or hop on at any of our Britannia Tour stops.

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Calton Hill

Offers stunning cityscape views, with notable landmarks like the National Monument. A must-visit for history and beauty. (Britannia Tour Stop 1)

Water of Leith Walkway

A beautiful river in the city with nice walks, wildlife, and a peaceful break from city life. (Britannia Tour Stop 6)

Circus Lane

A cobblestone street lined with colourful Georgian houses, blooming flowers, and a peaceful ambience. (Britannia Tour Stop 8)

Dean Village

A picturesque and historic area known for its charming cottages, tranquil waterway, and quaint atmosphere. A hidden gem for strolling and capturing postcard-worthy scenes. (Britannia Tour Stop 9)

Victoria Street aka Diagon Alley

Victoria Street is a vibrant and charming curved street with colourful buildings, boutique shops, and cosy cafés. Its charm and character make it a popular destination for locals and tourists. (Britannia Tour Stop 14)

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The capital city of Russia, Moscow is home to the largest number of billionaires in the world. The city is the key political and socio-economic center of Russia and was named after the river Moskova. The city boasts a rich history spanning over eight centuries and is home to numerous UNESCO World Heritage sites. Arbat street in Moscow is over 500 years old. With over 6 million passengers using the metro every day, Moscow’s metro is among the busiest in the world.

A hop-on hop-off Moscow bus tour aboard the double-decker buses is the easiest and most convenient way of sightseeing around this busy city. You can pick 48 hr ticket option to see the entire city at your own pace. The engaging commentary and complimentary walking tour work like icing on the cake. Make sure to book early and try an add-on boat tour to make the most of your itinerary.

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Q: what is the best time to book a moscow hop-on hop-off tour.

March to May is the best time to plan a visit to Moscow. The days are long with significant sunshine which makes this time ideal for exploring the city. January is the coldest month so make sure to avoid it if you have a low tolerance for chilly weather. However, you will be able to score some good deals on airfare and accommodation during this time.

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Moscow bus tour offers you the convenience and flexibility to get off at the nearest designated stop. No tour guide, you set your own itinerary. You’ll find all the stops are located strategically at all the major attractions, making your touring as hassle-free as possible. And then, when you’re ready to continue, return to a designated bus stop, show your pass, and hop back on the bus and onwards towards your next attraction. So, go ahead and make a whole loop of the route once you have your tour ticket, get familiar with the city and pick out your favorite places to visit and then return to them during your stay.

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We recommend at least two to three days to explore Moscow at a relaxed pace and cover most of its prominent attractions while enjoying shopping and local cuisine.

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There are several ticket options available to you, depending on your length of stay. Each bus tour will have validity from 24, 36, 48 to 72 hours. And the great thing is you can plan ahead as the vouchers are valid anywhere between 6 months to 1 year and can be used at any point during that period. Check the product page or bus tour operator for complete details.

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Garden regulations

Everyone is welcome at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. We are committed to becoming a truly inclusive place for all those who visit, work, study and volunteer at the Garden.

As a precious museum of living plants, the Garden's Visitor Welcome team has a duty to protect the Collection.  Therefore, please note our regulations:

• Assistance animals that are highly trained are welcome at the Garden. However all other pet animals will not be able to access the grounds
• Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult
• We do not allow bicycles, scooters, frisbee, kites, footballs, mechanically-operated toys and models or drone cameras into the Garden 
• No jogging or running is permitted inside the grounds
• Please do not have picnics or sit in the Rock Garden

Also as part of our official Scottish Parliament Rules and Regulations, visitors are not permitted to:

• pick, cut or destroy any flower or part tree, shrub or plant
• bring into any part of the Garden any flowers or plant life
• bring any package or other article or container after being requested by the Visitor Welcome Team not to do
• climb any tree, railing, fence or structure
• enter any part of the Garden after having been requested by the Visitor Welcome Team not to do so or in contravention of any notice or sign displayed at any part of the grounds or remain in any part of the Garden after having been requested by the Visitor Welcome Team to leave it
• behave or be clothed, whilst in any part of the Garden, in a manner reasonably likely to offend against public decency
• fish, bathe, swim, boat or skate in any part of the Garden
• collect or solicit money in the Garden

Acts for which written permission is required:

• Undertake any trade or business in the Garden
• Sell or distribute anything or offer anything for sale or hire
• Exhibit or affix any notice, advertisement or other written or pictorial matter or give any display, performance or representation
• Play or cause to be played any musical instrument in any part of the Garden
• Make or give any public speech or address
• Take, in any part of the Garden, photographs for commercial purposes
• Play any game or engage in any form of sport of physical exercise in the Garden
• Light a fire or discharge any firearm, firework or other weapon or missile

Photography

You can take photographs and videos in the Garden for personal use; if you are using a tripod, please ask for a photography permit on arrival at either the East Gate or John Hope Gateway.

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh can be used as a location for wedding photography and non-commercial photoshoots, a member of staff will act as a steward for all photography sessions of this type. Please note that there is also a fee charged for this service.

In order to ensure that we can accommodate your request, please contact us two weeks in advance of the date of your visit.

• Please contact [email protected] for further information and to request a booking form.
• For student photoshoots, please contact the Education Department at [email protected]
• For Commercial photography, please check the Media and Commercial Photography page.

Lost Property

If you have lost any item

• in the Garden: please call 0131 248 2909 or email the Visitor Welcome team
• at a wedding or a corporate event: please call 0131 552 1974 or email the Events team
• in Balfour or a Science Building: please call 0131 248 2800 or email the Office Reception team

Lockers are available for hire at both the East and West entrances of the Garden.  The cost is £1 (non-refundable). The internal size of the lockers is as follows:

West Gate – H85cm, W40cm, D40cm

East Gate – H85cm, W35cm, D40cm

Lockers are only available during Garden opening hours and no items can be stored overnight.

Accessible facilities

For information about facilities for disabled visitors please see the Accessibility at the Garden page.

If you need assistance during your visit, please speak to a our Visitor Welcome team.

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No Cancellation Charges  up to 24 hours before the chosen travel date. 100% cancellation fee applied within 24 hours of travel date.

For groups of 12 or more, you may send us an inquiry at [email protected]. Although we do not guarantee bulk deals for all our tours, there are some tours for which we can offer discounted pricing. Ordinary hop-on-hop-off bus tickets are entitled to group savings. Attractions, pass items and combo tickets aren't.

Due the nature of this type of tour and varying demand, group travellers should be aware that there is no guarantee that the group will be able to travel altogether as the available seats vary from stop to stop and depends on demand each day. The group may need to split up and/or wait for the next bus(s).

As, we cannot guarantee that the group shall be able to travel together as one group, therefore we will reduce the group size down to 4-5 smaller groups per ticket (depending upon group size).

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• The Bus Tour offers unlimited 360° panoramic views of main sights of Moscow.
• Access to audio-guide in 10 different languages which enables to know about Moscow’s history and traditions.
• The three-bus tour routes and 40+ stops around Moscow completes the trip. Draw an itinerary to explore the city on your own.
• There can be a boat tour and bus tour to enjoy panoramic views of Moskva River.
• Smartphone Voucher Accepted. (No need to print)

The City Sightseeing at Moscow begins at Bolotnaya Square with Hop-on-Hop-off bus service. The bus operates on the Red, Green and Orange lines. If you have limited time in Moscow, start your trip on the Redline and get yourself acquainted with the city’s 16 best attractions. The green line, however, covers 26 amazing spots so if you are staying for an extended period catch the green line.

• Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts
• Alexander Garden
• GUM State Department Store
• Sofiyskaya Embankment
• Cathedral of Christ the Saviour
• University Square, Vorobyovy Gory Observation Deck
• Hotel Ukraina Pier
• Zaryadye Park
• Memorial Museum of Cosmonautics
• VDNKh Metro Station
• Cosmonauts Alley
• Ostankino Television Tower
• Red Route: Schedule: 10:00 - 18:00 , Loop: 60 Minutes , Frequency: 15 Minutes
• Green Route : Schedule: 10:00 - 18:00 , Loop: 120 Minutes , Frequency: 30 Minutes
• Orange Route : Schedule: 10:00 - 18:30 , Loop: 140 Minutes , Frequency: 30 Minutes
• 24 / 48-Hours Hop-on Hop-off Bus Ticket
• Red Line Audio Guide: Russian, English, German, Spanish, Italian, French, Chinese, Arabic, Portuguese, Farsi
• Green Line Audio Guide: Russian, English, German, Spanish, Italian, French, Chinese, Arabic
• Orange Line Audio Guide : Russian English, German, Spanish, Italian, French
• Guided walking tour
• Boat Tour (If option selected)
• Hotel Transfers
• Entrance Fees (Unless Specified)

Redemption Info

You can board the bus at any stop and voucher can be exchanged directly with the driver. Printed vouchers required for this tour and are accepted at all stops. You will receive a ticket in exchange for your voucher, which you must keep until the expiry date/ tour. Please check your ticket to know when it expires. After exchanging your voucher for a ticket, your voucher will no longer be valid. In loss of voucher/ticket, company is not liable for any refund. Book Now! You can use your ticket any day within 12 months.

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Wheelchair Access, Heating Please note that face masks must be worn on board the bus. Orange Route is temporarily suspended   

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• Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
• Meeting point: next to the monument to Saints Cyril and Methodius (Kitay-Gorod metro station)

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• May - October: from 11:30am to 6:30pm (Subject to change)
• Duration: 60 minutes
• Departure Point: Zaryadye Park Pier

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