Big Bus Edinburgh City Tour (Route)

Operating Schedule:

Summer Season (May-Aug): The first tour leaves from stop 1 at Waterloo Place at 09:00, with departures every 10 minutes, and the final tour leaves at 18:20.

Customers are encouraged to check the Big Bus website or download the Big Bus app for the latest bus stop locations and schedules. For real-time bus tracking on the day of travel, please download the Big Bus App before arriving.

Off-Peak Seasons (Apr/Sep/Oct): The first tour departs from Waterloo Place at 09:00, with departures every 15 minutes, and the last tour leaves at 16:00.

Winter Season (Nov-Mar): The first tour departs from Waterloo Place at 09:00, with departures every 15 minutes, and the last tour leaves at 16:00.

Closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

On Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, Boxing Day, and January 2nd, a special timetable is in effect. Please check with on-street staff for specific times.

1. 29 Waterloo Pl
Stop 1 - Waterloo Place (Opposite the Apex Hotel)

2. St Andrew Square
Stop 2 - St Andrew Square (North side)

3. Lothian Road
Stop 3 - Lothian Road (outside kirkyard)

4. Bread Street
Stop 4 - Bread Street (opposite DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel)

5. The Mound
Stop 5 - The Mound (west side of National Gallery)

6. Stop 6 - George IV Bridge (outside the Scottish library)

7. Grassmarket
Stop 7 - Grassmarket (opposite Apex Hotel)

8. National Museum of Scotland
Stop 8 - National Museum of Scotland (opposite Museum of Scotland)

9. Canongate Kirk
Stop 9 - Canongate Kirk (outside Canongate Church)

10. Palace of Holyroodhouse
Stop 10 - Holyrood Palace (opposite north side of Scottish Parliament)

11. Dynamic Earth
Stop 11 - Dynamic Earth (Outside Dynamic Earth)

12. Abbeyhill
Stop 12 - Abbeyhill (North entrance to Holyrood Palace)

13. Regent Road
Stop 13 - Regent Road (At Robert Burns Monument)

Points of Interest

• Multrees Walk

• St Andrew Square

• Princes Street

• Princes Street and Gardens

• Scott Monument

• St Cuthbert’s Parish Church

• Festival Square

• Grassmarket

• Greyfriars Kirk

• Greyfriars Bobby

• Museum of Fire

• Edinburgh Castle

• National Galleries Scotland: Portrait

• Usher Hall

• Edinburgh College of Art

• Edinburgh Farmers’ Market

• Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

• The Scotch Whisky Experience

• Gladstone’s Land

• Writers’ Museum

• National Library of Scotland

• National Museum of Scotland

• Museum of Childhood

• John Knox House Museum

• The Museum of Edinburgh

• The Scottish Parliament

• The Queen’s Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse

• Palace of Holyroodhouse

• Dynamic Earth

• Arthur’s Seat

• Holyrood Park

• Regent Road Park

• The Burns Monument

• Calton Hill

• Nelson Monument

• Observatory House

• National Monument

• Waverley Mall

• Edinburgh Waverley Station

• The Balmoral Spa

• Melville Monument

• Mobile ticket
• Multilingual audio commentary in 9 languages + free headphones
• Valid for 24 hours with unlimited hop on- hop off
• Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
• Dog friendly
• Your ticket, your schedule! Buy in advance and activate when you board

Experience Edinburgh like never before with Scotland’s official open-top tour! Enjoy the best seats in town and the perfect way to discover the capital.

Feel free to hop on and off as often as you wish to fully appreciate the sights on our city tour, including Edinburgh Castle, the National Museum of Scotland, Dynamic Earth, Greyfriars Bobby, Grassmarket, and many more!

With your 24-hour ticket, you can explore all the must-see attractions at your own pace. Additionally, our incredibly friendly team is dedicated to ensuring your time on board (and beyond) is truly memorable. Let’s make your Edinburgh adventure unforgettable!

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.