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Big Bus Edinburgh Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour
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Overview
See Edinburgh from an open-top bus, with city sightseeing routes that pass historic landmarks and the Royal Mile. Ticket choices cover the City Route alone or combine it with the Britannia Route.
Tour's Features
Free Cancellation
Mobile Voucher
Wheelchair Access
Wi-Fi Onboard
Flexi: 6 Months
Family Friendly
Audio Guide
English
French
German
Italian
Spanish
Portuguese
Russian
Mandarin
Japanese
Highlights
This Edinburgh experience includes:
- Open-top views across Edinburgh’s historic centre.
- Hop on and off at designated stops during ticket validity.
- Choose a City Route ticket or an option that adds the Britannia Route.
- Audio commentary is listed in nine languages.
Itinerary
City Route
Travel through central Edinburgh for views of the city’s landmarks and historic streets.
Old Town and Royal Mile
Explore the historic centre and continue along the Royal Mile before rejoining the route.
Britannia Route
The Explorer ticket adds the Britannia Route for a journey towards the Royal Yacht Britannia.
What's Included
What's Included
The listed inclusions are:
- 24- or 48-hour Edinburgh hop-on hop-off bus ticket.
- Discover and Essential tickets cover the City Route.
- Explorer ticket covers the City Route and Britannia Route.
- Audio guide in nine listed languages.
Schedule
The City Route and Britannia Route have separate service patterns and loop lengths. First and last departures and frequency vary by season.
Redemption Info
- Present a printed or mobile ticket to staff at a designated stop.
- Staff issue a receipt for boarding; keep it for the ticket’s valid period.
- A Big Bus team member checks the ticket code when you board.
Know Before You Go
Before setting out, keep these details in mind:
- Vouchers are listed as valid for six months from purchase.
- Multi-day tickets are used on consecutive days.
- Children under 16 must travel with an adult.
- Small, well-behaved dogs are allowed.
- Infants travel free on an adult’s lap; up to two infants per adult. A separate seat requires a child-category ticket.
- The page lists a Big Bus app and complimentary earphones.
Cancellation Policy
The listed terms allow a full refund for cancellation at least 24 hours before the start. Changes are allowed up to 24 hours before the start and must be requested by email.
Disclaimer
- There may be unexpected changes in the route or timetable due to traffic, public holidays, weather conditions, cruise ship arrivals, or other unanticipated situations. During major events, summer vacations, and weekends, the city will be quite busy. We will do everything we can to provide a smooth and consistent service! In such cases, no reimbursement is allowed.
- Tours run regardless of the weather. Weather-related refunds will not be issued unless the service is discontinued due to inclement weather.
- The service provider preserves the right to amend or cancel the itinerary due to city events or force majeure.
Group Booking
For groups of 8 or more, please submit a group inquiry at booking@activity-crest.com. While discounted rates are not available for all tours, selected tours may qualify for special group pricing. Standard tours & activities are eligible for group discounts; however, attractions, passes, combo tickets, and related products are excluded.
Hop On Hop Off Bus Tours:
Due to the operational nature of hop-on hop-off bus tours and fluctuating daily demand, we cannot guarantee that all members of a group will be accommodated on the same bus at the same time. Seat availability varies by stop and service demand, and groups may be required to split across multiple buses and/or wait for subsequent departures.
All group members must redeem their vouchers together initially. Once redeemed, individual tickets will be issued, allowing travellers the flexibility to explore independently thereafter. The requirement to remain together applies only during the voucher redemption process when tickets are booked under a single reservation.
As we are unable to guarantee that larger groups can travel together as one unit, bookings will be divided into smaller groups of approximately 5-7 passengers per ticket allocation, depending on the overall group size.
Customer Reviews
4.6
based on 2,510 reviews
Rating Distribution
"I had already seen some landmarks in photographs, but viewing them from the bus felt different. The surrounding streets and buildings gave everything a new perspective."
"Our original itinerary changed completely, and that was the best part. We explored an interesting area for longer than planned without worrying about rearranging our entire day."
"After spending the morning exploring on foot, the bus provided a welcome change. We could continue sightseeing comfortably before getting off refreshed for another walk."
"We spotted several beautiful views during the ride and took plenty of photographs. The changing scenery made even the stretches between attractions feel like part of the adventure."
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