Edinburgh: Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour City & Britannia Combo

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Edinburgh: Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour City & Britannia Combo
4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4
613 reviews

Explore Edinburgh with a hop-on, hop-off tour with access to 2 sightseeing routes, the City and Britannia Tours. Explore landmarks like Edinburgh Castle, Grassmarket, and Leith's scenic waterfront.

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English
Audio guide included
Chinese, English, French, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Italian
Wheelchair accessible

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Fred Helmuth – United Kingdom

No other suggestions regarding improvement all was excellent Information in a number of different languages and we were chaperoned and advise by very friendly staff. Well done all!

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Dianna – United States

Very nice tour. Comfortable bus. Lots of sights and info

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Highlights

  • Hop on and off at 20+ stops across Edinburgh at your own pace
  • Discover Edinburgh Castle, Holyroodhouse, Grassmarket and more iconic sights
  • Explore the Royal Yacht Britannia and Royal Botanic Garden on the Britannia Tour
  • Enjoy panoramic city views from the open-top double-decker bus
  • Listen to expert audio commentary available in multiple languages

Full description

Discover the best of Edinburgh with a Big Bus Hop-on, Hop-off Sightseeing Tour. Enjoy the freedom to explore at your own pace on both the City Tour and Britannia Tour, with one ticket valid for 48 hours.

Start your tour at Waterloo Place and hop on to explore top sights like Edinburgh Castle, the National Museum of Scotland, and the Palace of Holyroodhouse. The City Tour covers the historic heart of Edinburgh, while the Britannia Tour takes you to scenic spots like the Royal Botanic Garden and the Royal Yacht Britannia.

Ride on the open-top deck or stay comfortable inside, with panoramic views and insightful audio commentary in multiple languages. Your ticket also includes great extras such as discounts at local attractions and shops.



City Tour Stops
Waterloo Place
St Andrew Square
Lothian Street
Bread Street
The Mound
George IV Street
Grassmarket
National Museum of Scotland
Canongate Kirk
Palace of Holyroodhouse
Dynamic Earth
Abbeyhill
Regent Road

Britannia Tour Stops
Waterloo Place
St Andrew Square
The Shore
Victoria Quay
Royal Yacht Britannia
Fishmarket Square
Royal Botanic Garden

Includes

  • 48-hour hop-on, hop-off bus ticket
  • Access to City Tour and Britannia Tour
  • Audio commentary in 9 languages
  • Dog-friendly bus
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting point

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.

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4.4 out of 5 stars

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Review summary

  • Guide
    4.3/5
  • Transportation
    4.4/5
  • Value for money
    4.3/5

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Fred Helmuth – United KingdomJune 28, 2025 – Verified booking
No other suggestions regarding improvement all was excellent Information in a number of different languages and we were chaperoned and advise by very friendly staff. Well done all!
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Dianna – United StatesJune 3, 2025 – Verified booking
Very nice tour. Comfortable bus. Lots of sights and info
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Robert – United StatesApril 29, 2025 – Verified booking
We always do a hop on/off when we arrive in a new city to see which highlights we want to see. Edinburgh had highlights all along the route. We could spend a week just doing those highlights. The Britannia bus had few highlights except for the reason to go there, The Royal Yacht Britannia. This might be my favorite tour of all time. We've been to London and Windsor and they were wonderful, but the yacht is a must-see for any royal followers. It is so historic. The pictures throughout the yacht alone are worth the visit. The botanical gardens are also on this tour and would be worth at least half a day. The city tour, as I said, has highlights at every stop. Do at least a 2 day tour. There is so much to see.

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Activity provider:
Big Bus Tours - Edinburgh

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