Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off City Bus Tour

See Edinburgh like never before with Scotland’s official Hop-on-Hop-off 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!

What's included:

• 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

Not included:

• Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off

What to expect:

Big Bus Edinburgh City Tour (Red Route)

Duration: 1 hour, 10 minutes

Operating Schedule: 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.

Stops

1. 29 Waterloo Pl

   Stop 1 - Waterloo Place (Opposite the Apex Hotel)

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2. St Andrew Square

   Stop 2 - St Andrew Square (North side)

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3. Lothian Road

   Stop 3 - Lothian Road (outside kirkyard)

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4. Bread Street

   Stop 4 - Bread Street ( opposite Dubble Tree by Hilton Hotel)

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5. The Mound

   Stop 5 - The Mound (west side of National Gallery)

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6. George IV Bridge

   Stop 6 - George IV Bridge (outside the Scottish library)

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7. Grassmarket

   Stop 7 - Grassmarket ( opposite apex hotel)

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8. National Museum of Scotland

   Stop 8 - National Museum of Scotland (opposite Museum of Scotland)

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9. Canongate Kirk

   Stop 9 - Cannongate Kirk (outside Canongate Church)

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10. Palace of Holyroodhouse

    Stop 10 - Holyrood Palace (opposite north side of Scottish Parliament)

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11. Dynamic Earth

    Stop 11 - Dynamic Earth ( Outside Dynamic Earth)

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12. Abbeyhill

    Stop 12 - Abbeyhill (North entrance to Holyrood Palace)

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13. Regent Road

    Stop 13 - Regent Road (At Robert Burns Monument)

Points of interest passed by on this route

• Multrees Walk
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• Saint Andrew Square
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• Princes Street
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• Princes Street and Gardens
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• Scott Monument
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• St Cuthbert's Parish Church
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• Festival Square
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• Grassmarket
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• Greyfriars Kirk
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• Greyfriars Bobby
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• Museum of Fire
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• Edinburgh Castle
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• National Galleries Scotland: Portrait
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• Usher Hall
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• Edinburgh College of Art
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• Edinburgh Farmers' Market
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• Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
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• The Scotch Whisky Experience
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• Gladstone's Land
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• Writers' Museum
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• National Library of Scotland
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• National Museum of Scotland
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• Museum of Childhood
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• John Knox House Museum
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• The Museum of Edinburgh
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• The Scottish Parliament
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• The King's Gallery
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• Palace of Holyroodhouse
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• Dynamic Earth
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• Arthur's Seat
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• Holyrood Park
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• Regent Road Park
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• The Burns Monument
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• Calton Hill
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• Nelson Monument
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• Observatory House
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• National Monument
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• Waverley Mall
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• Edinburgh Waverley Station
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• The Balmoral
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• Melville Monument