Edinburgh: Big Bus Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour by Open-Top Bus

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Starts
Edinburgh
Languages
English, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish
Admission
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Minimum age
4 years

Description

Discover Edinburgh at your own pace on a flexible hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour aboard an open-top double-decker bus. This convenient service lets you explore Scotland’s historic capital with ease, offering two distinct routes that showcase the city’s most famous landmarks and hidden gems.

Begin your adventure at Waterloo Place and choose between the City Tour and the Britannia Tour. The City Tour highlights iconic stops such as Edinburgh Castle, the National Museum of Scotland, the Scottish Parliament, and the Palace of Holyroodhouse, giving you a comprehensive look at the city’s rich heritage.

Opt for the Britannia Tour to enjoy stops at the picturesque Royal Botanic Garden, the bustling Shore area, and the renowned Royal Yacht Britannia. Both routes feature engaging audio commentary available in nine languages, ensuring you won’t miss any fascinating stories or facts along the way.

Your ticket grants you unlimited access for either 24 or 48 hours, allowing you to hop on and off as often as you like. The service is dog-friendly, making it perfect for travelers with pets. Buses run daily except Christmas Day and New Year's Day, with frequent departures throughout the day.

Don’t miss the chance to see Edinburgh from a unique perspective and make the most of your visit. Secure your seat now and start planning your perfect city adventure—book your hop-on, hop-off bus tour today!

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Included

24- or 48-hour hop-on, hop-off bus ticket
Access to City Tour and Britannia Tour (depending on option selected)
Audio commentary available in 9 languages
Dog friendly

Destinations

Photo of beautiful view of the old town city of Edinburgh from Calton Hill, United Kingdom.Edinburgh

Map

Attractions

Photo of Museum of Edinburgh,Scotland.Museum of Edinburgh
 City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off bus in front of National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh city.National Museum of Scotland
Glasshouse at the Royal Botanical Gardens in public park Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Scenic view of Edinburgh Castle and Ross Fountain, Scotland travel photo. Edinburgh Castle is historic center of the city and most popular tourist attraction.Edinburgh Castle
The Royal Mile, Old Town, City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United KingdomThe Royal Mile
The Real Mary King's Close, Old Town, City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United KingdomThe Real Mary King's Close
Photo of Red Panda at Edinburgh Zoo, Scotland, a Rare and Endangered Species .Edinburgh Zoo
Scottish Parliament Building, Old Town, City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United KingdomScottish Parliament Building
The Edinburgh Dungeon, Old Town, City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United KingdomThe Edinburgh Dungeon

Options

24-Hour Hop-on, Hop-off Tour on City Route
This option includes 24-hour hop-on, hop-off bus access for travel on the City Route.
48-Hour Hop-on, Hop-off Tour on City Route
This option includes 48-hour hop-on, hop-off bus access for travel on the City Route.
48-Hour Hop-on, Hop-off Tour on City & Britannia Routes
This option includes 48-hour hop-on, hop-off bus access for travel on the City & Britannia Routes.

Good to know

Big Bus Edinburgh operates daily except 25 December and 1 January, with reduced service on 24, 26 and 31 December. The City Route runs every 10 minutes until 5 pm, then every 20 minutes until the end of service. The full tour lasts approx. 1 hour 10 minutes. The Britannia Route runs every 60 minutes and takes approx. 55 minutes. Infants aged 3 and under travel free and do not require a ticket. Download the free Big Bus Tours app for real-time bus tracking, stop locations and on-the-day service updates.

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