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

Name: Edinburgh Big Bus Tour
Brand: Civitatis
Price: 26.27 USD
Rating: 8.8 (350 reviews)

Being able to visit the beautiful city of Edinburgh through this means allows you to enjoy it with more time.

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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.

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

Most areas are accessible.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Reviews of our customers

8.8

Excellent 5,959 Travelers·350 reviews

September 1, 2026
Anónimo
Murcia, Spain
Being able to visit the beautiful city of Edinburgh through this means allows you to enjoy it with more time.
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July 29, 2026
Fulvio Fabi
Roma, Italy
The itinerary and description in Italian are perfect. Some difficulty setting up the headphones for front-facing listening; side-facing ones are bette...
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May 27, 2026
Ma Guadalupe
Mexico
The drivers were very friendly and the explanations of each place in our language were excellent.
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April 27, 2026
Janice Mattoso Dos Santos Rinald
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
By bus, it's easy to get to know the places we intend to visit. Civitatis allows us to pay in installments with low interest rates.
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April 9, 2026
Fernanda
Argentina
Good for getting a first impression of the city.
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March 23, 2026
Sylvain Fouin
Paris, France
Perfect
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February 25, 2026
Rafael Toscano Diaz
Fuenlabrada, Spain
Very good
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November 21, 2025
Silvia Rossi
Imperia, Italy
Very kind staff
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October 5, 2019
Andrea Carvalho
Torres Vedtas, Portugal
Não concordo que não vão avisando as paragens que vão surgindo pois os turistas não conhecem a cidade e podem estar embranhados com as paisagens/monum...
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December 24, 2024
Gerardo
Spain
The driver/guide was José. He is a good professional who made the 14-hour trip more enjoyable with explanations, jokes and music from the country. The...
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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.

Partial Closures

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

Points of interest in Edinburgh

Royal Mile Edinburgh Castle Greyfriars Kirkyard Palace of Holyroodhouse

Types of activities in Edinburgh

Guided tours and free tours Day trips Food and Wine Experiences

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Routes, Stops & Schedules

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.

Partial Closures

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

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