Edinburgh Big Bus Tour, Edinburgh - Book online at Civitatis.com

Name: Edinburgh Big Bus Tour
Brand: Civitatis
Price: 29.73 USD
Rating: 9.1 (28 reviews)

Details

Duration

1 day.

Language

The activity takes place with recorded commentary in English.

Included

Unlimited use of the Edinburgh Big Bus for the chosen time
Recorded commentary in English
Earphones for each passenger

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Yes

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Reviews of our customers

9.1

Exceptional 422 Travelers·28 reviews

August 22, 2021
Julie And Paul
Manchester, United Kingdom
Loved our very recent experience of the hop on and off bus. We booked onliine so were prepared. On the day of using the bus we had to ask the owner wh...
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November 19, 2024
Mohamed Mekerbi
United Kingdom
The tour was very enjoyable, but not including Arabic made me miss out on a lot of details. I hope it will be included soon because it is a widely spo...
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September 22, 2024
Yvonne Thomas
Maynooth, Ireland
500. Very punctual, love manner from Driver
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August 12, 2024
Anonymous
United States
We rode the bus all the way around the route. Audio was good and we learned some things about Edinburgh.
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July 30, 2023
Daniel
Tucson, Arizona, United States
Everything was just fine. Good tours.
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December 17, 2018
David Jones
Surrey, United Kingdom
Excellent sight seeing tour.Would reccomend to anybody.
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This Big Bus Tour of Edinburgh is the best way to explore the Scottish capital without a hitch. You can hop on and off at any of its stops to enjoy its historical streets, its majestic buildings, and its fascinating legends.

Routes, Stops & Schedules

This Edinburgh Big Bus is an open-top double-decker bus with audio guides in English that has two different routes. Some of the standout stops along the route include Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace, the Scottish Parliament, the National Museum of Scotland, and the Scott Monument. Each stop will amaze you!

Below, you can see the routes, stops, and schedule of the sightseeing bus:

Route and stops for the Edinburgh sightseeing bus

Bus Lines

When booking, you can choose between 3 types of ticket depending on the time you'd like to spend exploring Edinburgh and the routes that interest you the most.

The 24-hour ticket only gives you access to the red line, perfect for an introduction to the city's top points of interest.

If you'd prefer a more complete experience, you can opt for the 48-hour ticket, which includes access to both the red and blue lines.

Red Line: This is the main route, covering the Old Town and the Georgian New Town. It passes by must-see spots such as the Castle, Holyroodhouse, Dynamic Earth, and the Scottish Parliament. From March 30 to May 24, 2026, it runs daily from 9 am to 6:05 pm, with departures every 15 minutes until 5 pm and every 20 minutes until 6:05 pm. The full route takes 1 hour 10 minutes. From May 25 to October 25, 2026, it runs daily from 9 am to 6:20 pm, with departures every 10 minutes until 5 pm and every 20 minutes until 6:20 pm.
Blue Line: This route covers the north of Edinburgh and is ideal if you want to explore the port area and the surroundings of the Leith neighborhood. Along the way, you'll pass by highlights such as the Royal Yacht Britannia, former floating residence of Queen Elizabeth II, the Royal Botanic Garden, and the Robert Burns Monument. The full route takes approximately 55 minutes. From March 30 to October 25, 2026, this route runs daily with hourly departures between 9:05 am and 6:05 pm.

Please note that these times are flexible and may vary.

How It Works

Your ticket has a validity of 24 or 48 consecutive hours from when it's used for the first time. During this time, you can hop on and off as many times as you like at any of its stops. Although a start date is requested at the time of booking, you can use the service for 2 weeks after the date indicated.

Partial Closures

From Monday, September 7, 2026, stop no. 1 will be temporarily moved to George Street due to the closing of Waterloo Place.

Routes, Stops & Schedules

Below, you can see the routes, stops, and schedule of the sightseeing bus:

Bus Lines

When booking, you can choose between 3 types of ticket depending on the time you'd like to spend exploring Edinburgh and the routes that interest you the most.

The 24-hour ticket only gives you access to the red line, perfect for an introduction to the city's top points of interest.

If you'd prefer a more complete experience, you can opt for the 48-hour ticket, which includes access to both the red and blue lines.

Red Line: This is the main route, covering the Old Town and the Georgian New Town. It passes by must-see spots such as the Castle, Holyroodhouse, Dynamic Earth, and the Scottish Parliament. From March 30 to May 24, 2026, it runs daily from 9 am to 6:05 pm, with departures every 15 minutes until 5 pm and every 20 minutes until 6:05 pm. The full route takes 1 hour 10 minutes. From May 25 to October 25, 2026, it runs daily from 9 am to 6:20 pm, with departures every 10 minutes until 5 pm and every 20 minutes until 6:20 pm.

Blue Line: This route covers the north of Edinburgh and is ideal if you want to explore the port area and the surroundings of the Leith neighborhood. Along the way, you'll pass by highlights such as the Royal Yacht Britannia, former floating residence of Queen Elizabeth II, the Royal Botanic Garden, and the Robert Burns Monument. The full route takes approximately 55 minutes. From March 30 to October 25, 2026, this route runs daily with hourly departures between 9:05 am and 6:05 pm.

Please note that these times are flexible and may vary.

How It Works

Edinburgh Big Bus Tour