Edinburgh Bus Tours

Q: Where can I buy a ticket for the tour?

You can purchase tickets on this website , from one of our on-street ambassadors, or on the bus at any hop-on hop-off point.

Q: Where can I hop on the bus?

You can join the tour from any stop. Please visit our Find a Bus Stop page to find your nearest stop. The principal starting location for both tours is Stop #1 Waterloo Place (27 Waterloo Pl - outside Princess Suit Hotel).

Explore the best of Edinburgh on our Hop-on, Hop-off Edinburgh Big Bus Tour!

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Tours operating daily!

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Why Book an Edinburgh Bus Tour?

Our Edinburgh bus tours provide the perfect introduction to the city, and the best photo opportunities of iconic Edinburgh landmarks from the top deck.

Hop on to discover Edinburgh, then hop off to explore the city at your own pace.

Open-Top Buses
Audioguides
See all the Top Landmarks
Multiple Routes
Private Hires

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Our Edinburgh Bus Tour Tickets

Explore Edinburgh the Big Bus way. Get the Essential Ticket for our best value Edinburgh sightseeing experience!

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48 Hours

Explore Ticket

All routes included!

Adult from £26.50

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All routes included!

What's included:

48-hour hop-on, hop-off
Audio Guide Commentary (9 languages)
Fully flexible ticket (free date change)

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48 Hours

Essential Ticket

Adult from £23.50

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What's included:

48-hour hop-on, hop-off
Audio Guide Commentary (9 languages)
Fully flexible ticket (free date change)

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City Tour (Red Route)

24 Hours

Discover Ticket

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What's included:

24-hour hop-on, hop-off
Audio Guide Commentary (9 languages)
Fully flexible ticket (free date change)

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City Tour (Red Route)

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Airport Transfer

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Return Airport Transfer

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Edinburgh Big Bus passing Scottish Parliament

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Our Edinburgh Bus Tour Route

Our bus tours operate over two different routes, with stops near all the best Edinburgh landmarks and attractions.

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City Tour (Red Route)

Hop on our City Tour to discover Edinburgh's most iconic sights, from the historic Edinburgh Castle to the Scottish Parliament to the National Monument of Scotland.

Big Bus Tours Edinburgh Castle Red Route

Big Bus Tours Edinburgh National Monument of Scotland Red Route

Big Bus Tours Edinburgh Scottish Parliament Red Route

Big Bus Tours Edinburgh Arthur’s Seat and Salisbury Crags Red Route

Big Bus Tours Edinburgh Greyfriars Bobby & Greyfriars Kirk Red Route

Big Bus Tours Edinburgh Dynamic Earth Red Route

Operates 09:00 -18:20
Frequency: 10 mins
No. of Stops 13

Britannia Tour (Blue Route)

Explore the harbour district of Edinburgh on the Blue Route. Discover the Port of Leith, while enjoying the picturesque area of The Shore and marvelling at the Royal Yacht Britannia.

Big Bus Tours Edinburgh The Royal Yacht Britannia Blue Route

Big Bus Tours Edinburgh Port of Leith Blue Route

Big Bus Tours Edinburgh Newhaven Harbour Blue Route

Big Bus Tours Edinburgh St Andrew Square Blue Route

Big Bus Tours Edinburgh New Town Blue Route

Big Bus Tours Edinburgh The Royal Botanic Gardens Blue Route

Operates 09:05-18:05
Frequency: 1 hour
No. of Stops 7

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FAQs

Do I need to choose a date for my tour?

Yes – when you book, you will need to select the date you’d like to hop on the bus. If you’re touring with us for more than one day, your ticket must be used across consecutive days, and the date you select at time of booking should be the first day of your tour. Some tours also require you to select a time of travel, to secure your seat. If your ticket has extra inclusions, you may also need to book dates and times for these inclusions after your purchase is complete via our Booking Portal. For more information, please see the instructions on your booking confirmation email.

Where can I buy a ticket for the tour?

You can purchase tickets on this website, from one of our on-street ambassadors, or on the bus at any hop-on hop-off point.

Is tour commentary available in my language?

Our Edinburgh bus tours feature pre-recorded commentary which offers fascinating insights into the city's history, culture, architecture and landmarks. The commentary is available in the following languages:

- English
- French
- German
- Italian
- Spanish
- Japanese
- Portuguese
- Russian
- Mandarin

Tune in via complimentary earphones available on board the bus.

Where can I hop on the bus?

You can join the tour from any stop. Please visit our Find a Bus Stop page to find your nearest stop.
The principal starting location for both tours is Stop #1 Waterloo Place (27 Waterloo Pl - outside Princess Suit Hotel).

What time does the tour start and how often do the buses run?

Our service operates daily. The City Tour runs every 10 minutes (approx.), and the Britannia Tour runs every 60 minutes (approx.). See our Service Information page for tour schedule information and notices. Alternatively, you can check times with a Big Bus Tours team member, or contact us with any questions.

Tell me about Big Bus Tours Edinburgh

Big Bus Tours offers hop-on hop-off sightseeing tours of Edinburgh on a double-decker bus. Pre-recorded commentary is provided in a choice of languages. You can hop on and off at any of our stops to visit attractions and places of interest.