Big Bus Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour by Open-Top Bus
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 10 minutes
Mobile ticket
See Edinburgh like never before with Scotland’s official Hop-on-Hop-off open-top tour! We’ve got the best seats in town and the ultimate way to explore the capital.
Hop on and hop off as much as you like to truly take in the sights of our city tour, including Edinburgh Castle, National Museum of Scotland, Dynamic Earth, Greyfriars’s Bobby, Grassmarket and so many more!
Your 24-hour ticket means you can pack in all the must-sees at your own pace. Plus, our super-friendly team is here to make sure your time on board (and beyond) is unforgettable. Let’s make your Edinburgh adventure one to remember!
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Dog friendly
Entertaining Audio Commentary available in 9 languages
24- or 48-Hour Big Bus Hop-on, Hop-off Sightseeing Tour by Open-Top Bus
Two Routes available: City & Britannia Tours
Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off
What To Expect
Duration:1 hour 10 minutes
Operating Schedule:Summer (May–October): First departure at 09:00 from Stop 1 (Waterloo Place), every 10 minutes, last tour at 18:00. 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.
Stop 1 - Waterloo Place (Opposite the Apex Hotel)
Stop 2 - St Andrew Square (North side)
Stop 3 - Lothian Road (outside kirkyard)
Stop 4 - Bread Street ( opposite Dubble Tree by Hilton Hotel)
Stop 5 - The Mound (west side of National Gallery)
Stop 6 - George IV Bridge (outside the Scottish library)
Stop 7 - Grassmarket ( opposite apex hotel)
Stop 8 - National Museum of Scotland (opposite Museum of Scotland)
Stop 9 - Cannongate Kirk (outside Canongate Church)
Stop 10 - Holyrood Palace (opposite north side of Scottish Parliament)
Stop 11 - Dynamic Earth ( Outside Dynamic Earth)
Stop 12 - Abbeyhill (North entrance to Holyrood Palace)
Stop 13 - Regent Road (At Robert Burns Monument)
Options
48-Hour Edinburgh City Tour
Duration: 2 days: Unlimited use valid for 48 hours from time of first use
Edinburgh City Tour: Hop on Hop off over 10 central stops!
24-Hour Edinburgh City Tour
Duration: 1 day: Unlimited use valid for 24 hours from the time of first use.
Edinburgh City Tour : Hop-on, Hop-off at over 10 central stops.
48-Hour City & Britannia Tours
Duration: 2 days: Unlimited use, valid for 48 hours from the time of first use.
Travel on 2 routes: Unlimited Hop-on, Hop-off Access on both the City and Britannia Tours.
Reviews
410 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun and relaxing way to see the city
Skye F,
Oct 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00Really liked how there’s the option to listen to commentary on the bus while’s it’s driving round to give you information about each area and stop alone the way.
Drivers were friendly and...
Ronald N,
Oct 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00Drivers were friendly and patient. Buses were very clean and timely. Would have preferred an actual person instead of the recording for the narrative.
What a great way to see...
Sheila N,
Oct 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00What a great way to see the city. We rode the whole route first then decided where to hop off and on again Great friendly driver and other staff
Hop on bus tour
Susan W,
Sep 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00The tour covered the city center. Audio was very informative. Great to do on our first day. We got a good feel for the city.
Great Hop-on Hop-off Tour Bus!
Susan T,
Sep 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00The bus drivers are amazing, they navigate the narrow streets with expertise! Lots of popular stops. The staff were also great!
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