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Big Bus Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Open-Top Bus Tour

By Big Bus Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is $27 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 1d+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview
  • Discover Edinburgh at your pace on a hop-on, hop-off tour
  • Hop off at Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse
  • Visit the Royal Yacht Britannia on the Britannia Route
  • Hear Edinburgh's stories & legends with engaging commentary
  • Travel with ease: Frequent departures & handy stop locations

Activity location

  • Big Bus Stop 2 - City Route
    • 28a Saint Andrew Square
    • EH2 1AF, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Big Bus Stop 1 - City Route
    • 27 Waterloo Place
    • EH1 3BG, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

Check availability


24 Hours Hop on Hop off - City Route
  • Activity duration is 1 day1d
    1d
  • English

Unlimited hop-on, hop-off Bus tour for up to 24-Hours

Access to one route - The City Route

Pre-recorded commentary in 9 languages

Language options: English
Price details
$27.02 x 1 Adult$27.02

Total
Price is $27.02
48 Hours Hop on Hop off - City Route
  • Activity duration is 2 days2d
    2d
  • English

Unlimited hop-on, hop-off Bus tour for up to 48-Hours

Access to one route - The City Route

Pre-recorded commentary in 9 languages

Language options: English
Price details
$33.77 x 1 Adult$33.77

Total
Price is $33.77
48 Hours Hop on Hop off - City & Britannia Route
  • Activity duration is 2 days2d
    2d
  • English

Unlimited hop-on, hop-off Bus tour for up to 48-Hours

Access to two route - The City and Britannia Route

Pre-recorded commentary in 9 languages

Language options: English
Price details
$37.83 x 1 Adult$37.83

Total
Price is $37.83

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedUnlimited hop-on, hop-off bus travel for either 24 or 48 Hours
  • What's includedWhat's includedUnlimited travel on the City and/or Britannia Routes depending on ticket selected
  • What's includedWhat's includedTravel on open-top, double-decker buses
  • What's includedWhat's includedPre-recorded commentary available in 9 languages
  • What's includedWhat's includedSee all the top landmarks

Know before you book

  • Unlimited hop-on, hop-off bus travel for either 24 or 48 Hours
  • Unlimited travel on the City and/or Britannia Routes depending on ticket type
  • Pre-recorded commentary available in 9 languages
  • Children aged 3 and under travel free of charge and do not require a ticket
  • 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.
  • Dogs are welcome, including service animals and pets.
  • For real-time bus tracking, stop locations and service updates, download the Big Bus Tours app before you travel.

What you can expect

See Edinburgh your way with a Big Bus 24- or 48-hour hop-on, hop-off bus pass. Ride in style on an open-top double-decker and enjoy audio commentary in nine languages as you take in the city’s legends, stories, and must-see sights.

Hop off to explore Edinburgh Castle, the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the Scottish Parliament, and the National Museum of Scotland. Wander colorful Victoria Street, step into Greyfriars Kirk, or climb the Scott Monument for sweeping views. Upgrade to the Britannia Route to discover even more highlights, including the world-famous Royal Yacht Britannia and the stunning Royal Botanic Garden.

With frequent departures and stops near all the must-sees, it’s the easiest and most flexible way to experience Edinburgh whether you’re here for a day or a weekend.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESBig Bus Stop 2 - City Route
    • 28a Saint Andrew Square
    • EH2 1AF, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEBig Bus Stop 1 - City Route
    • 27 Waterloo Place
    • EH1 3BG, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEBig Bus Stop 2 - City Route
    • 28a Saint Andrew Square
    • EH2 1AF, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEBig Bus Stop 3 - City Route
    • 155/3 Lothian Road
    • EH3 9AA, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEBig Bus Stop 4 - City Route
    • 29 Bread Street
    • EH3 9AL, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEBig Bus Stop 5 - City Route
    • The Mound
    • Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEBig Bus Stop 6 - City Route
    • 14/6 George IV Bridge
    • EH1 1EE, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEBig Bus Stop 7 - City Route
    • 58 Grassmarket
    • EH1 2LJ, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEBig Bus Stop 8 - City Route
    • 25 Chambers Street National Museum of Scotland
    • EH1 1LA, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEBig Bus Stop 9 - City Route
    • 145 Canongate
    • EH8 8BN, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEBig Bus Stop 10 - City Route
    • 53 Canongate
    • EH8 8BS, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEBig Bus Stop 11 - City Route
    • Holyrood Road
    • EH8 8AS, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEBig Bus Stop 12 - City Route
    • Abbeyhill Crescent
    • EH8 8DZ, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEBig Bus Stop 13 - City Route
    • 1759 Regent Road
    • EH8 8DR, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom