Edinburgh Bright Bus Tours City Tour (Route)

Operating Schedule:

• Summer Season (May-Aug): The first tour leaves Waterloo Place at 09:00, with departures every 10 minutes. The final tour departs at 18:40, concluding at 19:55.

• Off-Peak Seasons (Apr/Sep/Oct): Tours start at 09:00 from Waterloo Place, running every 15 minutes, with the last tour at 18:00.

• Winter Season (Nov-Mar): Tours begin at 09:00 from Waterloo Place, every 15 minutes, with the last tour at 16:00.

Closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

For Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, Boxing Day, and January 2nd, please check with street staff for special timetables.

1. 29 Waterloo Pl
Opposite the Apex Hotel

2. St Andrew Square
North side of St Andrew Square

3. Lothian Road (Stop XE)
At the watch tower on Lothian Road

4. Grassmarket
Grassmarket

5. Chalmers Street
Lauriston Place, opposite the former central fire station in Edinburgh

6. 38 Castle Terrace
At the east end of the NCP car park at the foot of the hill

7. 455 Lawnmarket
South pavement near Deacon Brodie’s bar for the castle

8. National Museum of Scotland
Chambers Street, south pavement opposite National Museums

9. 61 St. Leonard’s St
For Holyrood Distillery

10. 27 St Mary’s St
Stop for John Knox House

11. Canongate Kirk
North pavement near Canongate Kirk

12. 1 Canongate
North pavement opposite Scottish Parliament

13. 128 Holyrood Rd
In the drop area in front of Dynamic Earth

14. 63 Abbeyhill
North pavement opposite Holyrood Palace

15. Burns Monument
Regent Road, south pavement, near St Andrew House

16. 29 Waterloo Pl
Opposite the Apex Hotel

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

• Free headphones to keep
• 24 Hour Validity

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 Royal Mile, Dynamic Earth, The National Museum, Greyfriars Bobby, Grassmarket, and many more!

With a 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 unforgettable. Make your Edinburgh adventure one to cherish!

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