Bright Bus Britannia Tours — Edinburgh
Enjoy the royal adventure of a lifetime when you choose to set course for the Royal Yacht Britannia with Bright Bus Tours. Our Britannia tours in Edinburgh allow you to admire and learn more about some of the city’s most beautiful sights. The highlight, of course, is Queen Elizabeth II and her family’s former floating residence.
Details of Our Britannia Tour
You can get on and off the Britannia bus tour in the Edinburgh city centre.
Our open-top bus tour in Edinburgh goes past the Royal Botanic Garden and Newhaven Harbour. Then, our Britannia bus goes all the way to Leith and the majestic Royal Yacht Britannia. There are lots more things to see when you’re on board our bus tours, too!
Journey Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes
Frequency: Runs every hour
Starting Point: Waterloo Place, or hop on at any of the Britannia Edinburgh Tour stops.
Admire some of Edinburgh’s most postcard-worthy sights while
travelling to the Royal Britannia tour with Bright Bus Tours – don’t forget your camera!
Hidden Edinburgh Gems
Ready to board our hop-on, hop-off bus in Edinburgh?
Discover a few notable sights to look forward to on the bus to Royal Yacht Britannia from Edinburgh.
Calton Hill
Our first stop on our Britannia experience in Edinburgh (Stop 1) is the majestic Calton Hill, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This culturally significant landmark offers stunning cityscape views and boasts notable landmarks like the National Monument.
The Shore
Britannia Tour Stop 3 takes you to the Shore, Leith. This charming waterfront is lined with colourful buildings, independent shops and some of Edinburgh’s best restaurants, including Michelin-starred venues. It’s also home to the Water of Leith Walkway, perfect for a scenic stroll along the river.
Royal Botanic Garden
Escape to the lush greenery of the Royal Botanic Garden — one of the finest gardens in the world. Don’t miss the panoramic views of Edinburgh’s skyline from Inverleith House, located within the gardens.
Royal Yacht Britannia Tour
The Royal Britannia Yacht tour in Edinburgh is one of the highlights of our Edinburgh hop-on, hop-off bus experience. Many remarkable famous figures have been aboard and travelled on the Britannia ship in Edinburgh, from Nelson Mandela to Princess Margaret!
Whether you want to feel like the captain of the Royal Yacht or you’re interested in seeing Queen Elizabeth’s favourite room with your family, this is the stop for you.
Note: Your ticket to go aboard the Royal Yacht Britannia is not included in your Bright Bus pass. Be sure to book your HMY Britannia Tour tickets on their website in advance to avoid disappointment.
Bright Bus Perks
If you’re looking for the perfect day trip through Edinburgh, our Britannia Tours provide additional perks to make your time in Edinburgh all the more exciting for the whole family.
The Cauldron Edinburgh
25% off on potion classes with the Bright Bus tour ticket. Book online with the code BRIGHTBUS_WIZARD
Our Potions Bar Edinburgh | Magical Drinks | The Cauldron Edinburgh
Holyrood Distillery
£2 off food with the Bright Bus tour ticket. Book online and use code BBT22
Distillery Tour | Whisky Tour | Gin Tour | Holyrood Distillery
Sushi Stop
10% off showing the Bright Bus ticket
Located in Waverley Mall
The Magic Cup
10% off showing the Bright Bus ticket
Located in Waverley Mall
Bright Bus Tours: The Brightest Way to Enjoy Edinburgh
Bright Bus Tours has been crafting unforgettable experiences and memories since 2019. As Scotland’s official open-top tour and airport connection, we don’t just offer incredible hop-on, hop-off day trips to the Royal Yacht Britannia and Edinburgh City Tours.
We also provide the cheapest and fastest way to get from Edinburgh airport to the city centre with our Bright Bus Airport Express (including a quick connection to our tour bus stops).
Bright Bus Tours offers the friendliest and best way to explore and learn more information about Edinburgh and take in all the hidden gems along the way. Here are a few reasons to book a tour with Bright Bus in Edinburgh:
- A fun alternative to exploring the city on foot
- Cheap airport transfers
- Private tour options
- Dogs allowed
From the Royal Botanic Garden to the Royal Yacht, our Edinburgh hop-on, hop-off Britannia tours will let you visit some of the city’s essential sights.
Book your tickets today with Bright Bus Tours, or read our FAQs for more information.