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Join Scotland’s official Open Top Tour! Bright Bus Tours is the brightest hop-on-hop-off bus tour in Edinburgh. You can enjoy all the sights and soak up all that Scotland’s capital city has to offer.

During this popular city tour, take in the hustle and bustle of Edinburgh. Sit back and relax, while your bus tour takes you around the cobbled streets of Old Town, The Royal Mile and, of course, stops at all the popular tourist attractions along the way. See the best of the city, a place that offers history and cosmopolitan culture in equal measure. A UNESCO World Heritage site, Edinburgh has plenty to offer visitors and locals alike from Edinburgh Castle, the world-famous Fringe Festival, the Military Tattoo, festive Christmas markets and so much more.

Bright Bus Tours has the best seats in the house, and you can hop-on and hop-off as much as you like! Why not choose the best-selling combo ticket and get two tours for two days – double the fun!

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• Take in the hustle and bustle of Scotland's capital
• See the famous sights such as The Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace
• Join the Britannia tour and enjoy a local's experience of Stockbridge and Leith's shore
• Enjoy the ultimate combination of the City and the Britannia route
• Stop at all the popular tourist attractions along the way
• 24-hour Hop on Hop off City Tour
• Optional: 48-hour Hop on Hop off City Tour
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Explore Edinburgh

Beaming with awe-inspiring attractions like the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh Castle, and Carlton Hill, Edinburgh is a wonder to adventure through.

Discover the wonders of Edinburgh effortlessly with our entertaining and affordable Bright Bus Tours. You’ll get to see the most stunning city sights comfortably on board our guided tourist bus in Edinburgh. View our hop-on hop-off City Tour & Britannia Tour maps to plan your next visit to Edinburgh.

See the City’s Highlights With Our Edinburgh Sightseeing Tours

Get front-row seats to the best attractions in town with our Britannia Tour and City Centre Tour . Our hop-on hop-off Edinburgh bus takes you directly to some of the most popular and hidden gems that make this city so unique.

These are just some of the best places to visit in Edinburgh when you hop on our Edinburgh sightseeing bus tours.

Burns Monument

This 19th-century Neo-Greek Temple is dedicated to one of Scotland’s most beloved poets – Robert Burns. While it originally contained a marble statue of the literature legend, you can still enjoy a view of Calton Hill from its ruins. 

Calton Hill

Calton Hill is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with views of the city so awe-inspiring that it’s been captured by artists throughout the centuries. Be sure to visit the Parthenon-inspired National Monument and the many other monuments on this volcanic hill.

Dynamic Earth & Arthur’s Seat

Our Edinburgh tour stops at Dynamic Earth, near the famous Arthur’s Seat. Make your way through a jam-packed journey of 360 interactive galleries and stunning sights before taking a journey to the summit of Arthur’s Seat. This ancient volcano is thought to have been the site of King Arthur’s famous castle, Camelot.

Edinburgh Castle

Travel back in time at one of Europe’s oldest-standing fortifications. Built in the 12th century, Edinburgh Castle has served as a royal residence, fortress, and prison. Learn about the castle’s turbulent and vast history before stopping by The Tea Rooms for a traditional afternoon tea.

Holyrood Distillery

When Edinburgh Distillery closed in 1925, it left an unfortunate century-long gap in Edinburgh brewing. Holyrood Distillery closed that gap by becoming the first new whisky distillery in Edinburgh in a hundred years. This modern brewery is a fantastic place to sample creative whiskies. 

John Knox House

With history tracing back all the way to 1470, this house is one of the oldest buildings on the Royal Mile. John Knox, leader of the Scottish Reformation, briefly stayed in these hallowed halls before his untimely death in 1572.

Johnston Terrace 

Just a few minutes away from the Royal Mile is the Johnston Terrace, an important architectural journey in the city’s history. Opened to the public in the 1830s, the terrace was part of Thomas Hamilton’s move to create a Western Approach for Edinburgh. 

Museum of Edinburgh

The Museum of Edinburgh was built in the 16th century and is currently part of Huntley’s House. There are many famous historical objects here, such as the National Covenant of 1638. You can also enjoy family-based activities, like a mysterious detective case to work out with the children.

National Museum of Scotland

The Society of Antiquaries of Scotland collected the first archaeological objects that formed this museum’s collection. It was opened to the public in 1998 with the development of the National Museum of Scotland. You can see Mary Queen of Scots’ personal collection here, and even the iconic Lewis Chess Pieces from the 12th century. 

Palace of Holyroodhouse

The Palace of Holyroodhouse was originally designed in 1671 as an official home of the British monarch. While royalty no longer live here, they still use the venue for official royal ceremonies and other important events.

Royal Botanic Garden  

Spreading 70 acres long, this incredible landmark was founded in 1670 to grow medicinal plants. The Royal Botanic Garden is home to one of the largest and richest plant collections on earth. The beautiful garden offers several short courses on botany and herbology and plenty of opportunity to admire nature.

Royal Yacht Britannia

The Royal Yacht Britannia is one of the highlights of our Britannia Tour, with a history dating back to 1953. It was originally built to serve as the first sailing-worthy vessel, primarily for the British Royal Family. Join our Edinburgh hop-on, hop-off bus tour and walk the five decks, marvel at the engine room, and even see Queen Elizabeth’s favourite room.

The Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art

With two sculpture parks and two galleries, you’ll have your fill of Edinburgh art and culture at this gallery. Opened in 1960, The Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art is home to a number of remarkable works by famous painters such as Rembrandt, Van Gogh, and Picasso.

Victoria Street (AKA Diagon Alley)

If you’re a Harry Potter fan, don’t miss this charming street when you’re sightseeing in Edinburgh. It’s rumoured to be the inspiration behind the movie’s Diagon Alley, where Harry received his first wand. It’s a fan favourite on our sightseeing bus in Edinburgh!

Water of Leith

The Water of Leith used to be a bustling centre during the industrial period in Edinburgh. Now, you can wander along the approximately 20km walking route along the river and enjoy neoclassical architecture in St Bernard’s Well, see the Antony Gormley Statues, and more.

Want to see all of these incredible sights in two days? Book our Two Tours, Two Days sightseeing tour in Edinburgh for 48 hours of fun.

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Bright Bus Tours: Fun & Affordable Edinburgh Bus Tours

Bright Bus Tours are based in Edinburgh, Scotland and has been the vessel for countless adventures since 2019. As Scotland’s official hop-on, hop-off bus in Edinburgh, we have a 5-star rating for top-tier customer service and a 4-star rating in quality assurance.

When you take a sightseeing bus tour of Edinburgh with us, you gain access to one of the most affordable and enjoyable ways of taking in the city. On top of our informative sightseeing tours in Edinburgh, we also offer the fastest airport exchanges for visitors with our Bright Bus Airport Express .

Our Edinburgh sightseeing tours are the best way to experience Scotland’s capital city on a budget. Book an Edinburgh bus tour with Bright Bus Tours today!

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Experience Edinburgh in Hop On Hop Off Bus Tours

Explore Scotland at your own pace during your sightseeing trip. This flexible tour stops at the top Edinburgh attractions, putting you in control of your own destiny during your vacation! See Edinburgh on a bus tour that includes discounts on attractions, eateries, and more. Or you can decide between a 24-hour or 48-hour tour that runs on three different routes. You can even see the capital of Scotland in a comfortable Mercedes mini-coach as part of a special tour. And, if you want to go all out, opt for a Hop-On Hop-Off bus tour with fast-track entry to Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood House Palace, and Royal Yacht Britannia. It’s one of the best things to do in Edinburgh!

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: what is a hop-on hop-off edinburgh bus tour and how does it work.

Hop-on Hop-off Edinburgh bus tours run on designated routes with several stops across all major attractions of the city. The stops are strategically located and allow you to plan your own itinerary accordingly. You can hop on and hop off at the attraction of your choice. Add to that, you can buy a combo tour that lets you explore major tourist attractions at a discounted price. For instance, the Bright bus Edinburgh tour lets you explore the Holyrood Distillery and SHOUT Edinburgh for a wholesome experience.

Q: What are the key attractions covered in the Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off tour?

The major attractions and landmarks covered in the Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off bus tour include St Andrew Square, Lothian Road, Grassmarket, Lauriston Palace, Johnston Terrace, Edinburgh Castle, Lawnmarket, National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, John Knox House, Royal Mile, Museum of Edinburgh, Canongate, Scottish Parliament, and so on.

Q: Where can I find a list of all the stops and a map of the various Hop-on Hop-off Edinburgh tour routes?

You can visit the relevant product page and check the Useful Downloads section to find the latest information as routes, stops and timings change frequently.

Q: Are these tours guided?

Most of the tours accompany either a live guide or an audio guide which makes it great for history buffs looking for an immersive experience.

Q: What is the validity of the tour?

Depending on your travel plans and the availability of the tour, you can choose from 24h or 48h. The vouchers are valid anywhere between 6 months to 12 months and can be used anytime during that period.

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Bright Bus Tours

Bright bus tours is the easiest way to experience edinburgh. our tickets allow you to hop on and off the bus as much as you want over 24 hours..

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Edinburgh, Bright Bus Tours has arrived. Your open top bus tour showing off our city. 7 days a week, every 20 minutes. We’re now located on St Andrew Square, just off Princes Street. This is where our tour starts. Just look for the bright orange buses, we doubt you’ll miss us! To make sure you don't miss out on anything, you can hop on and off our buses an unlimited amount of times over 24 hours. You can do this from any of our stops to save you getting tired legs.

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For groups of 12 or more, you may send us an inquiry at [email protected]. Although we do not guarantee bulk deals for all our tours, there are some tours for which we can offer discounted pricing. Ordinary hop-on-hop-off bus tickets are entitled to group savings. Attractions, pass items and combo tickets aren't.

Due the nature of this type of tour and varying demand, group travellers should be aware that there is no guarantee that the group will be able to travel altogether as the available seats vary from stop to stop and depends on demand each day. The group may need to split up and/or wait for the next bus(s).

As, we cannot guarantee that the group shall be able to travel together as one group, therefore we will reduce the group size down to 4-5 smaller groups per ticket (depending upon group size).

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• Know more about Edinburgh with this flexible hop-on hop-off tour
• Well-placed stops allow you to hop off and witness attractions at your pace
• Enjoy audio commentary and learn about the city
• Cover landmarks of Edinburgh with two routes
• Affordable, enjoyable, and informative tour
• Smartphone Voucher Accepted! (No need to print)

Enjoy the amazing Edinburgh tour combined with the Britannia tour. Know Scotland's capital in-depth by traveling to several landmarks of the city. Soak in the culture of Edinburgh and visit a local market to buy the things of your choice. Choose this ticket and travel to popular tourist attractions of Edinburgh such as the Edinburgh Castle, The Royal Mile, Dynamic Earth, Holyrood Distillery, Leith Shore, and Stockbridge.Edinburgh has a lot to offer and you can see attractions at your convenience. The city treasures iconic architecture. Edinburgh is one of the most captivating cities in the UK. It is the center of culture and art. The Scottish capital is known for festive vibes as many festivals are hosted here such as the art and International Book Festival etc.

• 48-Hours Combo Hop-On,Hop-Off Bus Ticket
• Valid for both Edinburgh City and Britannia Tours
• Audio guide in 9 languages: English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Russian, Portuguese (Brazilian), Japanese, Chinese (Mandarin)
• Discounted ticket options for selected partner attractions.
• Headphones are provided
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Bright Bus - Edinburgh City Tour

Hop-on Hop-off City Bus

Bright Bus Tours is one of the friendliest and easiest ways to explore Scotland’s capital. By hopping on and off as much as you want in 24  hours, Edinburgh is yours to discover. The tours are flexible and the incredibly friendly street team and tour drivers will be sure to look after you.

• Waterloo Place
• St Andrews Square
• Lothian Road
• Grassmarket
• Lauriston Place
• Johnstone Terrace
• Edinburgh Castle, Lawnmaket
• National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street (free entry)
• Holyrood Distillery (included in your pass)
• St Mary’s Street for John Knox House (included in your pass)
• Museum of Edinburgh, Canongate (free entry)
• Scottish Parliament, Canongate (free entry)
• Dynamic Earth (included in your pass)
• Palace of Holyrood House, Abbeyhill
• Burns Monument, Regent Road

You can download the full City Tour route map here ! 

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The full route takes approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes to complete. But you don’t have to do it all in one go, you’re welcome to hop and off to break up the journey and see some of the sights on foot.

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Wrap up warm and head to the upper deck for some great views!

Share your best photos of Edinburgh and the lovely Bright Bus team using the hashtag #BrightBusTours and #EdinburghCityPass, and don’t forget to tag us:

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Headphones can be provided or bring your own to hear the tour commentary in your choice of nine languages.

Speak to our street team for their top tips to get the most out of your tour ! TIMES

Tours run daily from 9.00am until 4.00pm. 

Tours start and finish at Waterloo Place – look out for the orange buses (you can’t miss them)

Terms: City Tour Only. Children under 5 years are welcome onboard and go free – all children under the age of 16 should be accompanied by an adult. Well behaved pets are welcome aboard.

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

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9am to 6pm, every 10 minutes (depending on the route)

Please note that timings are subject to change.

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

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

• Waterloo Place
• Discover Edinburgh on a flexible hop-on, hop-off tour with multiple well-placed stops
• Hop off at any of the stops to see attractions of your choice
• Learn more about Edinburgh as you enjoy entertaining audio commentary in the language of your choice
• Discover the city from open top, double-decker buses
• Affordable bus tour with 2 routes that covers the main landmarks of the city
• Perfect for history buffs looking for an informative and enjoyable experience
• See attractions like Edinburgh Castle, Palace of Holyrood House and more
• Both printed and smartphone vouchers accepted!

Sign up for the ultimate Edinburgh sightseeing experience which combines the Original Edinburgh City Tour with the Britannia Tour to truly experience the beating heart of Scotland’s Capital. 48 hours sightseeing experience and explore the city on your own terms on this action-packed hop-on, hop-off tour with 2 awesome routes!

Edinburgh City Tour:

Hop on and off at more than 10 stops and visit attractions of your choice. See attractions like Edinburgh Castle, Dynamic Earth, The iconic Royal Mile and so much more.

Not in a mood for strenuous sightseeing? You can simply relax on the bus and enjoy a ride around the city on open-top, double-decker buses. Enjoy audio commentary in multiple languages and admire views of the city from a great vantage point.

Britannia Tour:

Discover the charms of the Scottish capital and see its most iconic sites on the Britannia Tour.

Enjoy a delightful introduction to the fascinating history of Edinburgh, visit The Holyrood Distillery , enjoy some wholesome entertainment with the family at Dynamic Earth and enjoy authentic Scottish Music Experience at SHOUT Edinburgh .

Explore Leith , one of Edinburgh's trendiest areas with a great social scene, the best restaurants in Edinburgh and one of the top attractions of the city, the Royal Yacht Britannia, the old yacht of the British Royal Family.  Discover the charm of the town of Stockbridge and find yourself in a bohemian-village full by poets, musicians and writers who call this corner of Edinburgh home.

Some of the stops are:

• St Andrew Square
• Lothian Road
• Grassmarket
• Lauriston Palace
• Johnston Terrace
• Edinburgh Castle, Lawnmarket
• National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street
• John Knox House, Royal Mile
• Museum of Edinburgh, Canongate,
• Scottish Parliament, Canongate
• Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour with 2 routes
• Audio guide in English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Russian, Portuguese (Brazilian), Japanese, Chinese (Mandarin)
• Admission to attractions

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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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Tom alvarez.

This is fine if you just want a bus that hits the important spots and gets you around. But the recorded tour information was never quite in sync with the actual surroundings and lacked the type of information and explanation that a live guide would provide. We saw other tours with live guides and would have prefer that.

michael smart

great tour, absolutely brilliant way to see the sights of Edinburgh. bus was clean and comfy, and the commentary was excellent.

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The Regal Tour features a multi-lingual commentary in 9 languages. Headphones are provided on the bus and display screens on the lower deck show subtitled commentary.

Tour Description

The Regal Tour heads north of Edinburgh's city centre towards the port of Leith with highlights including Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, The Royal Yacht Britannia and the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

Accessibility

All of our tour buses have ramped access.

A Class 2 mobility scooter is welcome on board if a wheelchair accessible space is available. Please note that legally wheelchair users have priority over the use of these spaces. Alternatively, Mobility Scooters can be folded and stored as luggage.

Display screens are located on the lower deck showing subtitled commentary.

Dogs, including assistance dogs, are welcome on all of our tour buses.

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I have roughly two days in R and I don't think I want to do tours. If any of you are familiar with Edinburgh, I remember having such a great time there just taking a bus ride (30 min) to where we could walk to an island during low tide, and then taking a train (40 min) to a coastal town and walking on the beach. I would like to do something like that instead of organized tours. I am fine missing the most spectacular sites. I prefer more actual interaction with the surroundings: walking/hiking for as long as I feel like, stopping to look around where I feel like it, etc. I have a very vague idea of what R is like, but for some reason I feel there's lots of nature and ways to interact with it right in the city. I am staying outside of the center, kind of half way between the city center and the airport. I think this part of R is called Kópavogur. Thanks!

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What time of year is your visit? What you suggest may not be possible due to weather conditions a good part of the year.

How are you getting to your lodging?

thank you all! my Airbnb host listed these trails that I could hike: Esjan, Helgafell, Úlfarsfell, Mosfell. What do you think?

How do you intend on getting to these trails? Have you looked them up on a map?

Do you know where those trail heads are? A google search of those names shows an area north west of Reykjavik, but that may not mean anything as there are several repeated names in the country.

While you can get around the city on the Straeto bus, I don't think it will get you anywhere near most trail heads, and the inter"city" buses run only to the village centers and infrequently. They are not easy for tourists to use.

While there is no one "right" way to travel, I do feel like you are planning to see the barest sliver of Iceland . Like going to Edinburgh and deciding to stay in one neighborhood the whole time - a neighborhood nowhere near the central old town, and with only minimal attractions.

Ok thank you all! Will do some research. I am going in early August btw.

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