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

Free Cancellation

Free cancellation 24 hours prior departure

Instant confirmation Saver Combos E-Voucher

Activity Schedule

  • When does it run?

    Daily

  • Duration

    City Tour duration: 1 hour , every 15 minutes

    Britannia tour duration: 70 minutes, every 60 minutes
  • Start time

    9am to 4pm, every 10 minutes (depending on the route)

    Please note that timings are subject to change.

  • Meeting Point

    Tours start at Waterloo Place. But you may board the bus at any of the stops around the city.

  • Ending Point

    Hop off the bus at any of the stops to end the tour.

    Waterloo Place

Key Highlights

  • Discover Edinburgh’s top sights with expert onboard commentary.
  • Visit landmarks like Edinburgh Castle, Scottish Parliament, and Royal Yacht Britannia.
  • Enjoy flexible hop-on hop-off access with two unique routes.
  • Friendly, knowledgeable staff ensure an unforgettable experience.
  • Great value, stunning views, and an unforgettable Edinburgh tour!

Overview

Experience the ultimate Edinburgh sightseeing adventure with the perfect combination of the Original Edinburgh City Tour and the Britannia Tour. With 48 hours to explore, this action-packed hop-on, hop-off tour lets you discover the heart of Scotland’s capital on your own terms. Choose from two amazing routes and dive into Edinburgh’s rich history and vibrant culture!

Edinburgh City Tour:

Hop on and off at over 13 stops to visit top attractions like Edinburgh Castle, the National Museum of Scotland, and the historic Grassmarket. Prefer a more relaxing ride? Stay on the open-top, double-decker bus, enjoy audio commentary in multiple languages, and take in stunning panoramic views of the city.

Britannia Tour:

The Britannia Tour is the perfect way to explore Edinburgh’s beautiful waterfront and beyond. Visit iconic locations like the Royal Yacht Britannia, Stockbridge, and the Royal Botanic Garden while soaking in the charm and beauty of Edinburgh’s surroundings.

Some of the stops include:

  • Robert Burns Statue
  • Grassmarket
  • Royal Yacht Britannia
  • National Museum of Scotland
  • Dynamic Earth
  • Scottish Parliament
  • Royal Botanic Garden

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions

  • Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour with 2 routes
  • Headphones
  • Audio guide in English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Russian, Portuguese (Brazilian), Japanese, Chinese (Mandarin)

Exclusions

  • Admission to attractions

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Please note

Voucher information: Show your voucher on your smartphone or other device (if you'd rather print a copy - that's fine too!)

Wheelchair Accessibility: Yes

Edinburgh is a functioning city and weather, traffic and events may occasionally cause disruption.

Service Dogs onboard: We encourage it! Well behaved furry friends are welcome on board the tour.

Children under the age of 16 should be accompanied by an adult.

Please note that your ticket will be activated when you board the bus or activate it with a member of our sales team when you arrive.

Timings and stops are subject to change. The updated map will be available on the bus.

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Sue Welch - 09 Mar

Purchased online, was really easy and quick and able to get straight on a bus.. you then receive your tickets on the bus.

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Gemma Day - 03 Mar

Superb. All good. Had a lovely tour.

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Sarah Murphy - 03 Nov

Very good value the drivers were very helpful

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