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–August): First departure at 09:00 from Stop 1 (Waterloo Place), every 10 minutes, last tour at 18:20. Off-Peak (April, September, October): Departures from 09:00 every 15 minutes, last tour at 16:00. 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 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.
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.
Reviews
385 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Horrible Customer Service
Sarah E,
Jul 30, 2025
- Viator
1.00We were unable to experience anything. I called to ask if there was anyway that we could get a voucher online ( yes, I know the site says you cannot) because my RA was acting up and I wasn't able to walk that far right now. I still wanted to pay but just asked for an accomodation. After 20 minutes my call was disconnected.
Bus will take you to all...
Lara P,
Jul 26, 2025
- Viator
4.00Bus will take you to all the major locations, you might just have to sit in traffic, if you can't be bothered walking it's great otherwise you see much more on your feet.
Great way to see all the sights.
Cynthia M,
Jul 20, 2025
- Viator
4.00It was a great experience and so convenient to hop on and off to see the sights. The only problem we had was finding the first stop to hop on. The stops weren't identified very well. Otherwise I would totally recommend.
Excellent way to get...
Jennifer R,
Jul 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00Excellent way to get acclimated to the city if you have never been before! We learned a great deal, enjoyed the sights, and decided what places we wanted to visit. Highly recommend!
Choose your ticket carefully!
kathryn w,
Jul 5, 2025
- Viator
3.00I was disappointed to find out that the ticket I bought did not include both routes that were listed. (I saw no other option other than the one I bought!)Also, the app was not accurate about the bus locations so we missed the bus at the stop we were trying to catch. The bus was clean and narration of landmarks was okay.
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