Bright Bus Tours is one of the friendliest and easiest ways to explore Scotland’s capital. By hopping on and off as much as you want in 24  hours, Edinburgh is yours to discover. The tours are flexible and the incredibly friendly street team and tour drivers will be sure to look after you.

Tour Stops

1. Waterloo Place
2. St Andrews Square
3. Lothian Road
4. Grassmarket
5. Lauriston Place
6. Johnstone Terrace
7. Edinburgh Castle, Lawnmaket
8. National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street (free entry)
9. Holyrood Distillery (included in your pass)
10. St Mary’s Street for John Knox House (included in your pass)
11. Museum of Edinburgh, Canongate (free entry)
12. Scottish Parliament, Canongate (free entry)
13. Dynamic Earth (included in your pass)
14. Palace of Holyrood House, Abbeyhill
15. Burns Monument, Regent Road

You can download the full City Tour route map here! 

BEFORE YOU GET ONBOARD

Duration

The full route takes approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes to complete. But you don’t have to do it all in one go, you’re welcome to hop and off to break up the journey and see some of the sights on foot.

THE BEST SEAT

Wrap up warm and head to the upper deck for some great views!

GET SOCIAL

Share your best photos of Edinburgh and the lovely Bright Bus team using the hashtag #BrightBusTours and #EdinburghCityPass, and don’t forget to tag us:

Facebook: @brightbustoursedinburgh

Instagram: @brightbustours

HEAR HEAR

Headphones can be provided or bring your own to hear the tour commentary in your choice of nine languages.

TOP TIP

Speak to our street team for their top tips to get the most out of your tour!
TIMES

Tours run daily from 9.00am until 4.00pm. 

WHERE

Tours start and finish at Waterloo Place – look out for the orange buses (you can’t miss them)

Terms: City Tour Only. Children under 5 years are welcome onboard and go free – all children under the age of 16 should be accompanied by an adult. Well behaved pets are welcome aboard.