Uncover Edinburgh
with Big Bus Tours
Discover the charm of Scotland’s capital with Big Bus Edinburgh, the ultimate way for travelers to see the city! Hop on an open-top double-decker bus and enjoy panoramic views of iconic landmarks like Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, and the Scottish Parliament. With two carefully curated routes—the City Tour (Red Route) and the Britannia Tour (Blue Route)—you can explore historic sites or venture out to the scenic harbour district and the Royal Yacht Britannia.
Travel at your own pace with unlimited hop-on, hop-off access, and learn about Edinburgh’s rich history through multilingual audio guides available in 10 languages. Whether you’re snapping photos from the top deck or diving deeper into the city’s heritage, Big Bus Edinburgh makes sightseeing easy, informative, and unforgettable. Choose the Essential Ticket for the best value and start your adventure today!
Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off
Big Bus Tours
Discover Big Bus Edinburgh, the newest addition to Big Bus’s lineup of world-class sightseeing tours, designed to showcase the best of Scotland’s capital. Climb aboard open-top buses and enjoy panoramic views as you hop on and off to explore the city at your own pace across two unique routes. With multilingual audio commentary and flexible ticket options, it’s the perfect way for independent travelers to experience Edinburgh’s rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning architecture.
Red Route: City Tour
The Red Route, or City Tour, is your gateway to Edinburgh’s most iconic sights and historic landmarks. This route winds through the heart of the city, offering breathtaking views from the open-top bus as you pass by grand architecture, cultural hubs, and centuries-old sites. Perfect for first-time visitors, the tour provides informative multilingual audio commentary that brings Edinburgh’s fascinating history to life. With the flexibility to hop on and off at key attractions, the Red Route is the ideal way to explore the timeless charm and heritage of Scotland’s capital.
Blue Route: Britannia Tour
The Blue Route, also known as the Britannia Tour, takes you beyond Edinburgh’s historic center to explore the city’s charming harbor district. Journey through the scenic Port of Leith and the vibrant Shore area, known for its waterfront cafés and maritime heritage. A highlight of this route is the Royal Yacht Britannia, a former royal residence now permanently docked and open for visitors. With insightful commentary available in multiple languages and hop-on, hop-off convenience, the Blue Route offers a refreshing perspective of Edinburgh’s coastal beauty and modern charm.
Hours:
Red Route: City Tour
09:00 AM - 06:20 PM daily
Runs every 10 minutes until 05:00 PM, then every 20 minutes
1 hour 10 minutes for a full circuit
Blue Route: Britannia Tour
9:05 AM - 06:05 PM daily
Runs every 1 hour
55 minutes for a full circuit
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