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Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Routes, Stops & Sightseeing Map

Hop on a Big Bus Tour and explore Edinburgh's top sights and attractions. Tours operate across two different routes, with entertaining commentary in 9 languages. Hop off at any stop to explore Edinburgh at your own pace!

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2 Routes

Our Edinburgh Sightseeing Route

Our sightseeing tours of Edinburgh pass must-see locations including Edinburgh Castle, the Scottish Parliament, National Monument of Scotland, the Royal Yacht Britannia and many more. Hop on and discover the best of Edinburgh from the top deck, and hop off as much as you like to explore at your own pace.

Family on a Big Bus Tour

City Tour (Red Route)

Discover Edinburgh's top landmarks, including Edinburgh Castle.

Departs Stop #1: 09:00 – 18:05

Frequency: every 10 mins

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Britannia Tour (Blue Route)

Explore the Port of Leith, the Shore, the Royal Yacht Britannia and more.

Tours depart Stop #1: 09:05–18:05

Bus Frequency: 1 hour

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Our Routes

Experience the sights of Edinburgh on our hop-on hop-off bus routes. Use our Edinburgh sightseeing map below to explore route lines, key attractions, and stop locations.

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LANDMARK
  • Edinburgh Castle
  • Palace of Holyroodhouse
  • Greyfriars Kirkyard Cemetery
  • Dean Village
  • Royal Mile & Grassmarket
  • St Giles' Cathedral
  • Scott Monument
  • Craigmillar Castle
  • Greyfriars Bobby Statue
  • Scottish Parliament Building
  • Calton Hill
  • Arthur's Seat
  • St. Bernard's Well
7
Lauriston Place @ Chalmers Street 45 Lauriston Place - Public bus stop (outside Chalmers Centre)
First Stop 09:35
Last Stop 18:55
3
Lothian Road St. Cuthbert's Church, 5 Lothian Rd (outside kirkyard)
First Stop 09:14
Last Stop 18:34
5
The Mound The Mound (west side of National Gallery)
First Stop 09:28
Last Stop 18:48
2
St Andrew Square 28a St Andrew Square (North side of the park)
First Stop 09:07
Last Stop 18:27
10
John Knox House 63 High Street - public bus stop (Opposite Museum of Childhood)
First Stop 09:50
Last Stop 19:10
4
Bread Street 29 Bread St (opposite DubbleTree by Hilton Hotel)
First Stop 09:16
Last Stop 18:36
9
Chambers Street 25 Chambers St (opposite Museum of Scotland)
First Stop 09:46
Last Stop 19:06
13
Dynamic Earth Holyrood Rd (Outside Dynamic Earth)
First Stop 09:59
Last Stop 19:04
14
Abbeyhill Abbeyhill (North entrance to Holyrood Palace)
First Stop 10:04
Last Stop 19:24
6
George IV Bridge George IV Bridge (outside the Scottish library)
First Stop 09:30
Last Stop 18:50
8
Grassmarket 58 Grassmarket ( opposite apex hotel)
First Stop 09:40
Last Stop 19:00
12
Holyrood Palace 53 Canongate (opposite north side of Scottish Parliament)
First Stop 09:56
Last Stop 19:19
1
George Street George Street Public Bus Stop (outside Nr.51 The Alchemist )
First Stop 09:00
Last Stop 18:20
11
Canongate Kirk 145 Canongate (outside Canongate Church)
First Stop 09:53
Last Stop 19:13
2
Gallery of Modern Art Belford Road Public Bus Stop (Outside National Galleries Scotland: Modern One)
First Stop 09:19
Last Stop 17:19
4
Pier Place Pier Pl (At Newhaven Harbour)
First Stop 09:35
Last Stop 17:35
6
The Shore Shore, Leith (Outside Barry Fish)
First Stop 09:44
Last Stop 17:44
5
Royal Yacht Britannia 74 Ocean Dr, Leith (Outside Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre)
First Stop 09:38
Last Stop 17:38
3
Royal Botanic Gardens 7 Arboretum Pl (Outside main entrance)
First Stop 09:27
Last Stop 17:27
1
George Street George Street Public Bus Stop (outside Nr.51 The Alchemist )
First Stop 09:05
Last Stop 18:05