Big Bus Edinburgh 24 or 48 hour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour

4.2
(438 reviews)
Edinburgh, Scotland

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1 hour 10 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: German and 6 more

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.

What's Included

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

Meeting and pickup

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Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes (approximately)
    Big Bus Edinburgh City Tour (Red Route)
    15 stops
    41 Points of interest
    Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes

    Operating Schedule: 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.

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    29 Waterloo Pl

    Stop 1 - Waterloo Place (Outside Princess Suit Hotel)

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

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    Stop 3 - Lothian Road (outside kirkyard)

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

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    The Mound

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

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

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    Grassmarket

    Stop 8 - Grassmarket ( opposite apex hotel)

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    National Museum of Scotland

    Stop 9 - Chambers Street (opposite Museum of Scotland)

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    Canongate Kirk

    Stop 11 - Cannongate Kirk (outside Canongate Church)

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

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    Stop 13 - Dynamic Earth ( Outside Dynamic Earth)

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    Stop 14 - Abbeyhill (North entrance to Holyrood Palace)

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    Stop 15 - Regent Road (At Robert Burns Monument)

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    Stop 7 - Lauriston Place (Outside Lauriston Health centre)

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    John Knox House

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

Additional info

  • 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
Supplied by Bright Bus Tours Hop On Hop Off

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Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Audio Guides
Historical Tours
Hop on Hop Off Buses
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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