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Big Bus Edinburgh 24 or 48 hour Hop On Hop Off Sightseeing Tour

4.2 (495 reviews) 1 h 10 min Free cancellation
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Big Bus Edinburgh 24 or 48 hour Hop On Hop Off Sightseeing Tour

About this activity

Discover Edinburgh with a Big Bus hop-on, hop-off open-top bus tour. Explore the city at your own pace on the City Tour or Britannia Tour, with stops at top attractions including Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, Palace of Holyroodhouse, and the Royal Yacht Britannia. Enjoy panoramic views and engaging onboard audio commentary throughout your journey.

Start your adventure at Waterloo Place and choose the route that suits you best. From historic landmarks to hidden gems, Big Bus makes sightseeing in Edinburgh easy, flexible, and fun — whether you’re relaxing on the top deck or travelling inside the bus.

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At a glance

Duration
1 h 10 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
People per booking
1–30
Audio guide
German, Russian, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by
Bright Bus Tours Hop On Hop Off

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–15 years) · Adults (16–59 years) · Seniors (60–120 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Dog friendly
  • Included: Access to City Tour (available with all options)
  • Included: 24- or 48-hour hop-on, hop-off bus ticket
  • Included: Access to Britannia Tour (available on 48-Hour Tour on City & Britannia Routes option only)
  • Included: Audio commentary available in 9 languages

Not included

  • Not included: Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off

Itinerary

Big Bus Edinburgh City Tour (Red Route)

Summer (May–October): First departure at 09:00 from Stop 1 (Waterloo Place), every every 15minutes till 17:00 then every 20Minutes, last tour at 18:20. Winter (November–March): Departures from 09:00 every 15 minutes, last tour at 16:00. For the latest stop locations, timings, and live bus tracking, visit the Big Bus website or download the Big Bus App before you travel.

  1. Stop 1

    Stop 1 - Waterloo Place (Outside Princess Suit Hotel)

  2. Stop 2

    Stop 2 - St Andrew Square (North side of the park)

  3. Stop 3

    Stop 3 - Lothian Road (outside kirkyard)

  4. Stop 4

    Stop 4 - Bread Street ( opposite Dubble Tree by Hilton Hotel)

  5. Stop 5

    Stop 5 - The Mound (west side of National Gallery)

  6. Stop 6

    Stop 6 - George IV Bridge (outside the Scottish library)

  7. Stop 7

    Stop 8 - Grassmarket ( opposite apex hotel)

  8. Stop 8

    Stop 9 - Chambers Street (opposite Museum of Scotland)

  9. Stop 9

    Stop 11 - Cannongate Kirk (outside Canongate Church)

  10. Stop 10

    Stop 12 - Holyrood Palace (opposite north side of Scottish Parliament)

  11. Stop 11

    Stop 13 - Dynamic Earth ( Outside Dynamic Earth)

  12. Stop 12

    Stop 14 - Abbeyhill (North entrance to Holyrood Palace)

  13. Stop 13

    Stop 15 - Regent Road (At Robert Burns Monument)

  14. Stop 14

    Stop 7 - Lauriston Place (Outside Lauriston Health centre)

  15. Stop 15

    Stop 10 - John Knox House (opposite Mueseum of Childhood)

Meeting point and pickup

Using your ticket

The tour begins at Big Bus Stop 1: Waterloo Place, located outside 27 Waterloo Place, in front of the Princes Street Suites. You can redeem your voucher or QR code and hop on or off at any of the designated Big Bus stops along the route.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

  • 48-Hour City & Britannia Tours

    Duration: 2 days: This option includes 48-hour hop-on, hop-off bus access for travel on the City & Britannia Routes.

    Travel on 2 routes: Unlimited Hop-on, Hop-off Access on both the City and Britannia Tours.

  • 48-Hour Edinburgh City Tour

    Duration: 2 days: This option includes 48-hour hop-on, hop-off bus access for travel on the City Route.

    Edinburgh City Tour: Hop on Hop off over 10 central stops!

  • 24-Hour Edinburgh City Tour

    Duration: 1 day: This option includes 24-hour hop-on, hop-off bus access for travel on the City Route.

    Edinburgh City Tour : Hop-on, Hop-off at over 10 central stops.

Traveller ratings

4.2 out of 5 · 495 reviews
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