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
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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 with ease on the Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off Tour, designed to showcase the city's highlights and charm. This convenient tour allows you to hop off at various attractions throughout Edinburgh, providing flexibility as you explore on your own schedule. The service ensures a complete view of this historic UK destination.

On a Big Bus: Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour, experience medieval turrets and Gothic allure at your own rhythm with either a 24 or 48-hour ticket.

With buses running every 10 to 60 minutes on red and blue routes, you can board as many times as desired to explore over 20 famous landmarks in the city.

The audio guide available in multiple languages provides detailed insights about each sight during your Edinburgh journey, enriching your experience with fascinating tales.

From spiky towers of Edinburgh Castle to Old Town's cobbled streets and Greyfriars Bobby at Kirk’s gates, marvel at these historic sights from the comfort of a bus.

24/48-hour unlimited access to the Big Bus: Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Entry for Red or Blue routes of the tour, depending on your choice (based on option selected)

Use of an audio guide available in English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Russian, Portuguese, Japanese & Mandarin

Ticket includes a mobile app featuring detailed maps and live bus tracking

Individual Costs

Edinburgh hop-on hop-off bus near modern architecture.

Edinburgh hop-on hop-off bus near modern architecture.

Welcome to Edinburgh's iconic Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off Tour! In this 24 or 48-hour adventure through Scotland’s historic capital, you can explore on your own schedule with unlimited rides on our red and blue bus routes that operate every 10–60 minutes. Discover the city's medieval turrets, hilly landscapes, and Gothic allure as you hop off to visit over 20 famous sights, some of which have been standing for more than a thousand years.

Your journey includes access to both Red & Blue routes depending on your chosen option, ensuring you don't miss out on any must-see landmarks. As you glide through the streets of Edinburgh, let our multilingual audio guide be your personal storyteller. Available in English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Russian, Portuguese, Japanese, and Mandarin, it reveals fascinating tales about each site as they pass by.

Prepare to marvel at striking spiky towers from Edinburgh Castle, wander through the cobbled charm of Old Town, board Britannia’s royal decks for a sea view experience, or meet Greyfriars Bobby standing guard. With our mobile app that features a detailed map and live bus tracking, you'll have all the tools needed to navigate your adventure effortlessly.

Edinburgh hop-on hop-off bus with Edinburgh Castle in the background.

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 passing the Scott Monument in Edinburgh.

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

  • Buses are accessible for wheelchair users and prams/strollers.

Pets, including guide dogs, are allowed on board the bus.

Additional Information

    To benefit from its 48-hour validity period, redeem your ticket on the chosen date.

    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.

    To avoid missing out during busy times, consider booking your tour at least a day in advance.

    Activate your 48-hour ticket on the selected date to ensure you can enjoy the full validity period without any issues.

    If traveling with wheelchair users or strollers, rest assured that most buses are accessible for their convenience.

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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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