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Bright Bus: Edinburgh Britannia Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

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Activity Schedule

  • When does it run?

    Daily

  • Duration

    24 hours

  • Start time

    9am to 4pm. Frequency 60 minutes.

    Timings are subject to change.

  • Meeting Point

    Tour starts at Waterloo Place. But you may board the bus at any of the stops around the city.

  • Ending Point

    Waterloo Place

Key Highlights

  • Soak up the culture of Edinburgh on a lively Britannia hop-on, hop-off tour
  • Explore Leith, one of Edinburgh's trendiest areas and the charming area of Stockbridge
  • Visit historic sites like Edinburgh Castle, The Royal Mile, and The Royal Yacht Britannia
  • Hop off at multiple well-placed stops covering top attractions and famous neighborhoods
  • The tour can also be used as an economical mode of public transport

Overview

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

Hop off at historic landmarks like Edinburgh Castle, The Royal Mile, and The Royal Yacht Britannia, whilst enjoying a delightful introduction to the fecund history and culture of Edinburgh.

Learn more about Gin and Whisky at 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. Discover the fun and dynamic neighborhood that boasts 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. You can explore antique and second-hand shops, go for a stroll, and enjoy a meal at one of the popular restaurants, including the Michelin-starred, The Kitchin and Martin Wishart.

Discover the charm of the town of Stockbridge as well. Located in the north of Edinburgh, step into a tranquil world as you leave behind the hustle and bustle of the city centre 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
  • Arboretum Place
  • Broughton Road
  • Henderson Shore
  • Pier Place
  • Ocean Drive
  • Raeburn Place

Inclusions

  • Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour 
  • 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.

Customer Reviews

  • Emma Roberts

    Value for money and backed up with the staff

    08/05/2023
  • ANGELA SURGEONER

    Pleasant and informative tour. Lost one star due to confusion as to were to get bus for visitors to city, perhaps a few more employees in city centre to help with this problem, as not every tour stops at all boarding places.

    05/27/2023
  • Petula Taitt

    See above I am sure you can read

    12/02/2022

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