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Edinburgh: Big Bus Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour by Open-Top Bus

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Explore Edinburgh on a hop-on hop-off bus tour. Visit top sights like Edinburgh Castle, the Palace of Holyroodhouse and the National Museum of Scotland as you discover the city at your own pace.

Highlights

  • Explore Edinburgh’s landmarks at your own pace on a hop-on, hop-off bus tour
  • Get a fantastic view of the majestic Edinburgh Castle which towers over the city
  • See top sights including Palace of Holyroodhouse and Royal Yacht Britannia
  • Hear fascinating stories of Edinburgh's history with onboard audio commentary
  • Take in sweeping city views from the open-top double-decker bus

Description

Explore Edinburgh with a Big Bus Hop-on, Hop-off Sightseeing Tour by open-top, double decker bus. Hop on and off at your own pace with the City or Britannia Tour, designed to match your itinerary. Visit iconic sights like Edinburgh Castle, Historic Grassmarket, and Palace of Holyroodhouse, all while enjoying fascinating onboard audio commentary. Kick off your adventure at Waterloo Place and hop on the bus for your perfect tour! The City Tour shows you Edinburgh’s must-sees like the Scottish Parliament and National Museum of Scotland, while the Britannia Tour takes you to gems like the Royal Botanic Garden and the Royal Yacht Britannia. Choose your route and let the fun begin as you explore Edinburgh your way! Whether you’re on the top deck or inside the bus, you can easily explore the city and catch views of iconic buildings and landmarks along the way. The City Tour includes: • Waterloo Place • St Andrews Square • Lothian Street • Bread Street • The Mound • George IV Street • Grassmarket • National Museum of Scotland • Canongate Kirk • Palace of Holyrood • Dynamic Earth • Abbeyhill • Regent Road The Britannia Tour includes the following stops: • Waterloo Place • St Andrew Square • The Shore • Victoria Quay • Royal Yacht Britannia • Fishmarket Square • Royal Botanic Garden

Includes

24- or 48-hour hop-on, hop-off bus ticket Access to City Tour and Britannia Tour (depending on option selected) Audio commentary available in 9 languages Dog friendly

Important 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 require a ticket. Download the free Big Bus Tours app for real-time bus tracking, stop locations and on-the-day service updates.

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