Big Bus Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour by Open-Top Bus
See Edinburgh like never before with Scotland’s official 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!
Options
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.
What's included in Big Bus Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour by Open-Top Bus
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Routes
Big Bus Edinburgh City Tour (Red Route)
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.
Inclusions
- 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
- 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
Meet
Meeting Point
Refer to the confirmation for meeting point details.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
The tour begins at Big Bus Stop 1: Waterloo Place, located outside 27 Waterloo Place, in front of the Princes Street Suites. You can redeem your voucher or QR code and hop on or off at any of the designated Big Bus stops along the route.