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Hop On Hop Off: Grand 48+ Ticket

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Explore the best of Edinburgh with the Hop On Hop Off: Grand 48+ Ticket offering you 48-hour access to three different Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours, as well as the Three Bridges Bus and Boat Tour. Travel in comfort and see the best of Edinburgh by bua and boat!

Are you ready to explore the magnificent Scottish capital? See as much of Edinburgh as possible with this excellent value ticket over the course of 48 hours.

Start your journey at St Andrew’s Square, right in the heart of New Town. Alternatively, you could join the bus at any stop along the route. Prepare yourself for an adventurous journey all around the heart of Edinburgh, including a tour to the picturesque town of South Queensferry and a cruise on the Firth of Forth.  See many great locations, all of which give Edinburgh and its surroundings its character and heritage.

Buy your ticket online today and start planning your sightseeing with the Hop On Hop Off: Grand 48+ Ticket, including all three City Tours; Edinburgh Tour, Majestic Tour and City Sightseeing Edinburgh, as well as the Three Bridges Bus and Boat Tour includingh a cruise on the Firth of Forth.

Edinburgh Tour (green bus)

Explore Edinburgh’s city centre with one of the tour guides. Take in the spectacular buildings including Edinburgh Castle. Likewise, the Scottish Parliament and the architecture of the Georgian New Town will dazzle you along thee route.

Majestic Tour (blue bus)

The Majestic Tour heads north of Edinburgh’s city centre towards the port of Leith. In particular, enjoy highlights including Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh & The Royal Yacht Britannia. Finally, who could forget the Queens official residence, the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

City Sightseeing Tour (red bus)

See all the main attractions with CitySightseeing Edinburgh. There’s multi-language commentary and a special Horrible Histories commentary for your children, narrated by Terry Deary himself!

The Three Bridges Bus and Boat Tour

This is your ticket out of the city for you to explore the lovely town of South Queensferry and to take a cruise on the Firth of Forth. During your cruise, you can choose to visit the beautiful island of Inchcolm and the historic Inchcolm Abbey. (note: the island is not visited during winter season).

The above offers the perfect opportunity to discover the best of Scotland’s capital with a 48-hour unlimited access ticket. 

• 48 hours to discover the capital's main landmarks and top attractions
• Enjoy a relaxing cruise on the Firth of Forth
• Sit back, relax and see the best sights that Edinburgh has to offer
• Listen to the English commentary available on all tours (multi-lingual audio guide available)
• Choose any of the four different bus routes and explore Edinburgh city centre, Leith and Queensferry
• 48-hour Hop On Hop Off bus tour
• Stops near all the major sights
• Access to three Hop On Hop Off routes
• Three Bridges Bus and Boat Tour (Firth of Forth Cruise)
• Audio guide in 9 languages plus kids’ commentary
• Entrance to Edinburgh Castle, Palace of Holyroodhouse, Royal Yacht Britannia

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Edinburgh Bus and Boat Tour Including Forth Bridges Sightseeing Cruise

• Get a great introduction to Edinburgh's land and water on a sightseeing tour
• See top Edinburgh attractions without taking public transport
• Get the inside scoop on local history from onboard commentary
• Escape the crowds on land and see Edinburgh differently from the water
• See itinerary
• Round-trip bus tour between Waverley Bridge and South Queensferry
• Live commentary on bus in English
• 75-minute sightseeing cruise
• Audio commentary on boat
• Entry/Admission - South Queensferry
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Food and drinks
• Inchcolm Island landing Fee
• Entry/Admission - Inchcolm Abbey and Island
• Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh EH1, UK Outside the Waverley Train Station, just around the corner from Scott Monument
• Wheelchair accessible
• Stroller accessible
• Service animals allowed
• Near public transportation
• Infants must sit on laps
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Please note: it is not possible to get off at Inchcolm Island during the last tour of the day.
• Bus LIVE guided in English
• Boat audio commentary available in English. Alternative language sheets provided
• Most travellers can participate
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travellers
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
• You'll start at Waverley Bridge Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh EH1, UK Outside the Waverley Train Station, just around the corner from Scott Monument See address & details
• Pass by Edinburgh Bus Tours The Dean Bridge Fettes College
• 1 South Queensferry Stop: 60 minutes See details
• 2 Forth Boat Tours Stop: 90 minutes - Admission included See details
• 3 Inchcolm Abbey and Island Stop: 90 minutes - Admission excluded See details
• You'll return to the starting point

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Welcome to the brightest way to enjoy Edinburgh

We’ve got two Hop-On, Hop-Off open top bus tours – the City Tour or Britannia Tour – to take you to all the sights of Scotland’s capital city. You’ll be able to enjoy all that Edinburgh has to offer from just £16 for 24 hours or £20 for two tours across two days . There’s commentary to suit all tastes, with 10 languages available.

BrightBus Airport Express  is the fastest, cheapest, brightest way between the city and airport. With fares starting from  £4 single  and  £15 a week , our comfy buses run up to every 10 mins at busy times from a choice of handy pick-up points across the city centre.

What you’ll see on our tours

Our  City Tour  takes you around the hustle and bustle of the historic city centre and winding around the cobbled streets of Old Town. You’ll discover all the secrets of ‘Auld Reekie’, its’ world class sights and its’ people.

Switch over to our  Britannia Tour  to experience royalty, visit Leith’s shore, see The Majestic Royal Yacht Britannia and more.

Our best selling combo tickets mean you can buy Two Tours across two days for just  £20 , or you can combine a Airport Express return journey with unlimited travel on our tours with the Experience Edinburgh ticket for £25 for a whole week !

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Our friendly BrightBus team are always here to help you. From tickets to advice and top tips, they’re easy to find and even easier to talk to! Once aboard one of our tour and airport buses, all you need to do is sit back and relax until you’re ready to delve into the nooks and crannies of this great city. Exploring Edinburgh has never been simpler!

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You can now amend or cancel your ticket for free of charge upto 24 hours before the chosen travel date (During the ticket validity period.). 100% cancellation fee applied within 24 hours of travel date. This ticket is non-transferable.

For groups of 12 or more, you may send us an inquiry at [email protected]. Although we do not guarantee bulk deals for all our tours, there are some tours for which we can offer discounted pricing. Ordinary hop-on-hop-off bus tickets are entitled to group savings. Attractions, pass items and combo tickets aren't.

Due the nature of this type of tour and varying demand, group travellers should be aware that there is no guarantee that the group will be able to travel altogether as the available seats vary from stop to stop and depends on demand each day. The group may need to split up and/or wait for the next bus(s).

As, we cannot guarantee that the group shall be able to travel together as one group, therefore we will reduce the group size down to 4-5 smaller groups per ticket (depending upon group size).

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• Discover top attractions and places of interest with 48 hours tour
• Tours include English commentary with audio guides 
• Spend quality time on a cruise on the Firth of Forth
• See the best of the city with four different bus routes
• Mobile V ouchers Accepted! no need to print.
• 48 Hours Hop-On Hop-Off Pass
• Valid for all 3 Routes (Edinburgh Tour, Majestic Tour and City Sightseeing Edinburgh)
• Commentary through headphones in English, French , German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese and Russian
• 3.5 Hours 3 Bridges Bus & Boat Tour (English Audio Guide through Headphone)
• 90 minutes cruise on the Firth of Forth
• Free Wi-Fi on board
• Discounts to access local attractions
• Entrance Fees (Unless specified)
• Hotel Transfers

Redemption Info

You can board the bus at any stop and voucher can be exchanged directly with the driver on board. You will receive a ticket in exchange for your voucher, which you must keep until the expiry date/ tour. Please check your ticket to know when it expires. After exchanging your voucher for a ticket, your voucher will no longer be valid. In loss of voucher/ticket, company is not liable for any refund. Mobile vouchers accepted on board. Note: The tickets are only valid on the travel date selected date at the time of booking. Mobile App:  Download  Edinburgh Bus Tours  app in your mobile. The best of Edinburgh in the palm of your hand.

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Our original cruise, the Three Bridges Cruise is quite simply one of Scotland’s best days out.

Relax onboard your 1.5 hour sightseeing cruise of this UNESCO World Heritage site and listen to the guided commentary while you enjoy a beverage or snack from the bar. Take in the spectacular  Three Bridges, the beautiful panoramas of the Edinburgh skyline, Inchcolm Island with its medieval abbey, and look out for the seals and marine wildlife.

THIS CRUISE DOES NOT INCLUDE A LANDING ON INCHCOLM ISLAND 

If you wish to include a landing on Inchcolm Island please book our Inchcolm Island Cruise .

Wildlife & the sights!

On your Three Bridges Cruise look out for the marine wildlife including many seabirds, seals, puffins, and watch out for the occasional porpoise.

Guests are welcome to enjoy the sea breeze and views from the outside decks. If the weather is less inviting, the observation lounge has fantastic views. A guided commentary means you won’t miss a thing wherever you sit. And, of course, you will get to see the Three Bridges as you have never seen them before.

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Edinburgh Bus and Boat Tour Including Forth Bridges Sightseeing Cruise

• Get a great introduction to Edinburgh's land and water on a sightseeing tour
• See top Edinburgh attractions without taking public transport
• Get the inside scoop on local history from onboard commentary
• Escape the crowds on land and see Edinburgh differently from the water
• See itinerary
• Round-trip bus tour between Waverley Bridge and South Queensferry
• Live commentary on bus in English
• 75-minute sightseeing cruise
• Audio commentary on boat
• Entry/Admission - South Queensferry
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Food and drinks
• Inchcolm Island landing Fee
• Entry/Admission - Inchcolm Abbey and Island
• Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh EH1, UK Outside the Waverley Train Station, just around the corner from Scott Monument
• Wheelchair accessible
• Stroller accessible
• Service animals allowed
• Near public transportation
• Infants must sit on laps
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Please note: it is not possible to get off at Inchcolm Island during the last tour of the day.
• Bus LIVE guided in English
• Boat audio commentary available in English. Alternative language sheets provided
• Most travelers can participate
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
• You'll start at Waverley Bridge Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh EH1, UK Outside the Waverley Train Station, just around the corner from Scott Monument See address & details
• Pass by Edinburgh Bus Tours The Dean Bridge Fettes College
• 1 South Queensferry Stop: 60 minutes See details
• 2 Forth Boat Tours Stop: 90 minutes - Admission included See details
• 3 Inchcolm Abbey and Island Stop: 90 minutes - Admission excluded See details
• You'll return to the starting point

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The full tour lasts around an hour. Please note timetables are subject to change

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The Majestic Tour heads north of Edinburgh's city centre towards the port of Leith with highlights including Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, The Royal Yacht Britannia and the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

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You can join this tour at any bus stop, and hop-on hop-off for the duration of your ticket.

The Majestic Tour features a multi-lingual commentary in 10  languages. Headphones are provided on the bus.  

All of our tour buses have ramped access. A Class 2 mobility scooter is welcome on board if a wheelchair accessible space is available. Please note that legally wheelchair users have priority over the use of these spaces. Alternatively, Mobility Scooters can be folded and stored as luggage. Dogs, including assistance dogs, are welcome on all of our tour buses

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