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Edinburgh: Big Bus Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour by Open-Top Bus

By Big Bus Tours - Edinburgh
8.6 out of 10
Excellent
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$51 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Explore Edinburgh’s landmarks at your own pace on a hop-on, hop-off bus tour
  • Get a fantastic view of the majestic Edinburgh Castle which towers over the city
  • See top sights including Palace of Holyroodhouse and Royal Yacht Britannia
  • Hear fascinating stories of Edinburgh's history with onboard audio commentary
  • Take in sweeping city views from the open-top double-decker bus

Activity location

    • Edinburgh
    • Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 27 Waterloo Pl, Edinburgh EH1 3BG, UK | The tour begins at Big Bus Stop 1: Waterloo Place, located outside 27 Waterloo Place, in front of the Princes Street Suites. You can activate your voucher or QR code and hop on or off at any of the designated Big Bus stops along the route.
    • Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

Check availability

24-Hour Hop-on, Hop-off Tour on City Route in Multilingual
  • Opening hours: Wed 9:00 am-4:00 pm
  • English

This option includes 24-hour hop-on, hop-off bus access for travel on the City Route.

Price details
NZ$50.98 x 1 AdultNZ$50.98
Total
Price is NZ$50.98
48-Hour Hop-on, Hop-off Tour on City Route
  • English

This option includes 48-hour hop-on, hop-off bus access for travel on the City Route.

Price details
NZ$62.57 x 1 AdultNZ$62.57
Total
Price is NZ$62.57
48-Hour Hop-on, Hop-off Tour on City & Britannia Routes in Multilingual
  • Opening hours: Wed 9:00 am-4:00 pm
  • English

This option includes 48-hour hop-on, hop-off bus access for travel on the City & Britannia Routes.

Price details
NZ$69.52 x 1 AdultNZ$69.52
Total
Price is NZ$69.52

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    24- or 48-hour hop-on, hop-off bus ticket
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Access to City Tour and Britannia Tour (depending on option selected)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Audio commentary available in 9 languages
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Dog friendly
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Hotel pickup and drop-off

What you can expect

Explore Edinburgh with a Big Bus Hop-on, Hop-off Sightseeing Tour by open-top, double decker bus. Hop on and off at your own pace with the City or Britannia Tour, designed to match your itinerary. Visit iconic sights like Edinburgh Castle, Historic Grassmarket, and Palace of Holyroodhouse, all while enjoying fascinating onboard audio commentary.
Kick off your adventure at Waterloo Place and hop on the bus for your perfect tour! The City Tour shows you Edinburgh’s must-sees like the Scottish Parliament and National Museum of Scotland, while the Britannia Tour takes you to gems like the Royal Botanic Garden and the Royal Yacht Britannia. Choose your route and let the fun begin as you explore Edinburgh your way!

Whether you’re on the top deck or inside the bus, you can easily explore the city and catch views of iconic buildings and landmarks along the way.

The City Tour includes:
• Waterloo Place
• St Andrew Square
• Lothian Road
• Bread Street
• The Mound
• George IV Bridge
• Lauriston Place
• Grassmarket
• Chambers Street
• John Knox House
• Canongate Kirk
• Holyrood Palace
• Dynamic Earth
• Abbeyhill
• Regent Road

The Britannia Tour includes the following stops:
• Waterloo Place
• Gallery of Modern Art
• Royal Botanic Garden
• Pier Place
• Royal Yacht Britannia
• The Shore
• N. St David Street

Location

Activity location

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    • Edinburgh
    • Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 27 Waterloo Pl, Edinburgh EH1 3BG, UK | The tour begins at Big Bus Stop 1: Waterloo Place, located outside 27 Waterloo Place, in front of the Princes Street Suites. You can activate your voucher or QR code and hop on or off at any of the designated Big Bus stops along the route.
    • Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 27 Waterloo Pl, Edinburgh EH1 3BG, UK | The tour begins at Big Bus Stop 1: Waterloo Place, located outside 27 Waterloo Place, in front of the Princes Street Suites. You can activate your voucher or QR code and hop on or off at any of the designated Big Bus stops along the route.
    • Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom