Big Bus Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off City and Britannia Bus Tour

4.0 (193 reviews) one hour – 1 h 10 min Free cancellation

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About this activity

Hop aboard Scotland’s official open-top tour and discover Edinburgh from the best seats in town! With a combined two-tour ticket, you’ll explore both the Edinburgh City Tour and the Britannia Tour, giving you access to the capital’s most iconic sights.

Hop on and hop off as much as you like to take in incredible landmarks like Edinburgh Castle, National museum of Scotland, Dynamic Earth, Holyrood Palace, Greyfriars Bobby, the Royal Botanic Garden, and the stunning Royal Yacht Britannia (attraction tickets sold separately).

Your ticket is valid for 48 hours, so you can pack in as many sights as you like, all at your own pace. And with our fun and friendly team on hand to help, we’ll make sure your Edinburgh adventure is unforgettable—on board and beyond!

Book now and see the Edinburgh your way, with Bright Bus Tours

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At a glance

Duration: one hour – 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: Your ticket, your schedule! Buy in advance and activate when you board
Included: Dog friendly
Included: Valid for 48 hours with unlimited hop on- hop off
Included: Mobile ticket
Included: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Included: Multilingual audio commentary in 9 languages + free headphones

Not included

Not included: Please note Royal Yacht Britannia attractions tickets are not included.

Itinerary

Edinburgh Bright Bus Tours Hop-On Hop-Off Britannia Tour (Blue Route)

Britannia Tour (Blue Route): First tour departs from Waterloo Place at 09:00 then every hour till 18:05 which is the last tour of the day.

Stop 1

Stop 1: George Street (outside The Alchemist George Street)
Stop 2

Stop 2: Gallery of Modern Art (Outside National Galleries Scotland: Modern One)
Stop 3

Stop 3: Royal Botanic Garden (West Main entry)
Stop 4

Stop 4: Pier Place (At Newhaven Harbour)
Stop 5

Stop 5: Royal Yacht Britannia (Outside Ocen Terminal Shopping Centre)
Stop 6

Stop 6: The Shore (Outside Barry Fish)

Edinburgh Bright Bus Tours Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour (Red Route)

City Tour: The first tour departs from Waterloo Place at 09:00 and at frequent intervals until the last tour departs at 18:20

Stop 1

Stop 1: George Street (outside The Alchemist George Street)
Stop 2

Stop 2: St Andrew Square (North side of the park)
Stop 3

Stop 3: Lothian Road (Next to the Body Snatcher Watch Tower)
Stop 4

Stop 4: Bread Street (Opposite Dubble Tree by Hilton Hotel)
Stop 5

Stop 5: The Mound (West side of National Gallery)
Stop 6

Stop 6: George IV Bridge (Outside scotish library)
Stop 7

Stop 7: Lauriston Place @ Chalmers Street (outside Chalmers Centre)
Stop 8

Stop 8: Grassmarket (opposite apex hotel)
Stop 9

Stop 9: Chambers Street (opposite Museum of Scotland)
Stop 10

Stop 10 - John Knox House (Opposite Museum of Childhood)
Stop 11

Stop 11: Canongate Kirk (outside Cannongate Church)
Stop 12

Stop 12: Holyrood Palace (opposite north side of Scotish Parliament)
Stop 13

Stop 13: Dynamic Earth, Holyrood Rd (Outside Dynamic Earth)
Stop 14

Stop 14: Abbeyhill (North entrace to Holyrood Palace)

Meeting point and pickup

Using your ticket

Tickets may be redeemed on the bus at any stop, or with staff on the street at Waterloo Place, St Andrew Square and Waverley Bridge

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

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note: Waterloo Place will be closed from 7 September for approximately three months. Some route diversions may be required during this period due to local road restrictions.