Embark on a self-guided tour of Edinburgh’s iconic sights at your own pace. Hop on and off the Britannia Tour to explore Edinburgh New Town, Royal Botanical Gardens, Edinburgh Castle, and more!
Edinburgh Bright Bus Tours Hop-On Hop-Off Britannia Tour (Route)
Operating Schedule: Peak Season April-October: The first tour departs from Waterloo Place at 09:00 then every hour to 18:00 which is the last tour of the day.
Off Peak Season November-March: The first tour departs from Waterloo Place at 09:00 and runs every hour until the last tour departs at 16:00.
Christmas Day and New Year’s Day we are closed
Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, Boxing Day, and 2nd of January special timetable check with the staff on street for times.
1. Waterloo Place
Opposite Apex Hotel
2. Saint Andrew Square
St Andrew Square, north east corner
3. Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Stop 244885, West Pavement, across from the Botanic Garden entrance
4. Newhaven Harbour
Stop 207060, North Pavement at the waters edge before the harbour.
5. Ocean Drive
Stop 242455, Bus stop at Ocean Terminal Entrance
6. The Shore
stop 242340 east pavement outside Mimi’s Bake House
7. Broughton Road
next to Broughton Primary School
8. Raeburn Place
Next to Greggs
9. Belford Road
The Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
10. Torphichen Street
Opposite Hub by Premier Inn
11. Edinburgh International Conference Centre
Outside the EICC
12. Bread Street
Close to the Double Tree By Hilton
13. Johnston Terrace
East of the NCP car park at the foot of the castle rock
14. Lawnmarket
This stop for the castle
15. Waterloo Place
Finish and starting point
Points of Interest
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Multrees Walk
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St Andrew Square
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National Galleries Scotland: Portrait
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Newhaven Harbour
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Royal Yacht Britannia
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Ocean Terminal
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Leith
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Lind & Lime Gin Distillery
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Black Axe Throwing Co.
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Stockbridge Market
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Stockbridge & Dean Village
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National Galleries of Scotland: Modern Two
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Dean Village
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St. Mary’s Cathedral
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Edinburgh International Conference Centre
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Edinburgh Castle
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Grassmarket
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St Giles’ Cathedral
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Princes Street Gardens
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Edinburgh Waverley Station
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Princes Street and Gardens
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The Edinburgh Dungeon
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Assembly Rooms
- Free headphones to keep
- 24 hour validity
- Please note Royal Yacht Britannia attractions tickets are not included.
Experience unlimited on-and-off privileges with our Britannia Tour featuring highlights such as the Edinburgh New Town, The Royal Botanical Gardens, Newhaven Harbour, The Royal Yacht Britannia, The Shore, Leith, Stockbridge, The Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, Edinburgh Castle among others!
Get the most out of your 24 hour ticket and catch as many attractions as you can from the optimal viewing location in town!
Our cordial and knowledgeable team is set to ensure you have an exceptional Edinburgh experience during your journey, and beyond!
Keep in mind that entry tickets for Royal Yacht Britannia are not included in this tariff, and have to be bought separately.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
