Edinburgh hop-on hop-off bus near modern architecture.
Edinburgh hop-on hop-off bus with Edinburgh Castle in the background.
Open-top bus tour passing the Scott Monument in Edinburgh.
Open-top bus tour with view of Edinburgh Castle in the background.
Edinburgh hop-on hop-off bus near modern architecture and Arthur's Seat.

Big Bus: Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Edinburgh
HOHO
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Duration: 2 hours

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

Audio guide

Access to multilingual audio guide

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Explore Edinburgh’s medieval turrets, hilly scenes, and Gothic charm on a 24 or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus adventure that lets you set the pace.

Ride as often as you like on the red, blue, or both bus routes with 10–60 min frequencies and peek at 20 iconic sights, some over 1000 years old.

Think of the multilingual audio guide as your ride-along storyteller, whispering secrets and surprises about the sights rolling past your window.

See spiky towers at Edinburgh Castle, Old Town’s cobbled charm, Britannia’s royal decks, and Greyfriars Bobby guarding the gates of Kirk.

24/48-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour

Access to Red & Blue routes (based on option selected)

Audio guide in English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Russian, Portuguese, Japanese & Mandarin

Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking

Open-top bus tour with view of Edinburgh Castle in the background.

Open-top bus tour with view of Edinburgh Castle in the background.

Accessibility 

  • Most buses are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

  • Your guide dogs and pets are welcome on board the bus.

Additional information

  • The 48-hour ticket needs to be redeemed on the selected date so you can enjoy the validity.
Edinburgh hop-on hop-off bus near modern architecture and Arthur's Seat.

Edinburgh hop-on hop-off bus near modern architecture and Arthur's Seat.

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FAQs

You can use a digital version of your ticket through the Big Bus Go City app or choose from other available options as specified during booking.
Included are a 24/48-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off experience, access to Red & Blue routes based on your selection, an audio guide, and the mobile app with detailed maps and live bus tracking.
Your guide dogs and other pets are welcome onboard the bus during your adventure through Edinburgh.
Personal expenses are not included in the package price; you'll need to budget for meals or additional souvenirs separately.
Yes, most buses are accessible for wheelchairs, ensuring you can enjoy the sights comfortably.
The multilingual audio guide is available in English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Russian, Portuguese, Japanese, and Mandarin.
Key attractions include Edinburgh Castle, Old Town’s cobbled streets, Britannia Royal Naval College, and Greyfriars Bobby's statue among others.
The red or blue bus routes have frequencies ranging from every 10 to 60 minutes.
The tour offers two options: a 24-hour and a 48-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off bus adventure.
You'll explore Edinburgh’s medieval turrets, hilly landscapes, Gothic charm, and iconic sights like Edinburgh Castle and Greyfriars Bobby.
You'll get the chance to view over 20 iconic attractions, including Edinburgh Castle's spiky towers, Old Town’s cobbled charm, Britannia’s royal decks, and Greyfriars Bobby.
The included mobile app features a detailed map and live bus tracking functionality.
You have the option to access either the Red or Blue bus route based on your selection.
Personal expenses are excluded from what is covered by your hop-on hop-off ticket.
The tickets offer unlimited rides for either a 24-hour or a 48-hour period.
The multilingual audio guide provides commentary in English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Russian, Portuguese, Japanese, and Mandarin.
You have access to an English-language multilingual audio guide for either a 24-hour or 48-hour exploration of Edinburgh's attractions.
Buses run with frequencies ranging between 10 and 60 minutes, allowing you ample opportunity to hop on and off as desired.
Most buses on this tour are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible, and guide dogs and pets are welcome onboard.
The tour highlights include medieval turrets, hilly scenes, and Gothic charm with sights some over 1000 years old like Edinburgh Castle and Old Town’s cobbled streets.

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