Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour City & Britannia Combo
Explore Edinburgh with a hop-on, hop-off tour with access to 2 sightseeing routes, the City and Britannia Tours. Explore landmarks like Edinburgh Castle, Grassmarket, and Leith's scenic waterfront.
Highlights
- Hop on and off at 20+ stops across Edinburgh at your own pace
- Discover Edinburgh Castle, Holyroodhouse, Grassmarket and more iconic sights
- Explore the Royal Yacht Britannia and Royal Botanic Garden on the Britannia Tour
- Enjoy panoramic city views from the open-top double-decker bus
- Listen to expert audio commentary available in multiple languages
Description
Discover the best of Edinburgh with a Big Bus Hop-on, Hop-off Sightseeing Tour. Enjoy the freedom to explore at your own pace on both the City Tour and Britannia Tour, with one ticket valid for 48 hours. Start your tour at Waterloo Place and hop on to explore top sights like Edinburgh Castle, the National Museum of Scotland, and the Palace of Holyroodhouse. The City Tour covers the historic heart of Edinburgh, while the Britannia Tour takes you to scenic spots like the Royal Botanic Garden and the Royal Yacht Britannia. Ride on the open-top deck or stay comfortable inside, with panoramic views and insightful audio commentary in multiple languages. Your ticket also includes great extras such as discounts at local attractions and shops. City Tour Stops Waterloo Place St Andrew Square Lothian Street Bread Street The Mound George IV Street Grassmarket National Museum of Scotland Canongate Kirk Palace of Holyroodhouse Dynamic Earth Abbeyhill Regent Road Britannia Tour Stops Waterloo Place St Andrew Square The Shore Victoria Quay Royal Yacht Britannia Fishmarket Square Royal Botanic GardenIncludes
48-hour hop-on, hop-off bus ticket Access to City Tour and Britannia Tour Audio commentary in 9 languages Dog-friendly busImportant Information
- 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 need a ticket. 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.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refundAvailable Dates
November 2026 22 dates
Mon 9th Nov
Tue 10th Nov
Wed 11th Nov
Thu 12th Nov
Fri 13th Nov
Sat 14th Nov
December 2026 31 dates
Tue 1st Dec
Wed 2nd Dec
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