Royal Yacht Britannia

Unlock Edinburgh’s royal heritage with entry to three iconic landmarks and 48-hour hop-on hop-off access to 50+ well-placed stops across the city.

Travel across 3 routes covering the Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle and the Scottish Parliament, with the freedom to hop on and off as you explore.

Buses run approximately every 30 minutes and include multilingual audio guides on Red and Blue routes, live English commentary on the Green route, Horrible Histories children’s narration, and a mobile app with live tracking.

Visit Edinburgh Castle to see the Crown Jewels, explore the royal apartments at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, and tour the State Apartments aboard the Royal Yacht Britannia.

With dedicated stops near each attraction, this combo ensures seamless travel between castle, palace, and royal yacht, keeping your sightseeing efficient.

Move through the State Apartments, Great Gallery, and Mary Queen of Scots’ chambers at Holyroodhouse, with a multimedia guide helping you understand how each space was used.

Across the Royal Yacht Britannia, spaces like the State Dining Room and open decks show different sides of life onboard, explained clearly through a multilingual audio guide.

Cover two major royal attractions together, letting you experience both residence and travel spaces without organising separate tickets or managing different entry plans.

Enjoy full access to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the official Scottish home of the British monarch, located at the end of Edinburgh’s famous Royal Mile.

Wander through the hauntingly beautiful ruins of 12th-century Holyrood Abbey, steeped in almost 900 years of religious and royal history.

Enhance your visit with complimentary multimedia guides and printed guidebooks, available with select ticket options.

Opt for a 2-hour guided tour of the palace interiors, or a 1-hour guided tour of Queen Elizabeth II's private apartments, both led by an English-speaking expert guide.

Book this combo ticket to seamlessly access the historic Palace of Holyroodhouse (The King's official Scottish residence) and the Edinburgh Zoo.

Maximise your Edinburgh visit by combining 500 years of Scottish royal history with an educational day out at the UK's only Royal Zoological Society of Scotland zoo.

Save money compared to buying separate entry tickets, and save time by securing access to two major sites (history and wildlife) with one simple booking.

Explore the Palace's tumultuous past, including the historic chambers of Mary, Queen of Scots, a site of murder and intrigue, enhanced by your multilingual audioguide.

At the Zoo, meet over 2,500 animals, including unique residents like Asiatic lions, sloth bears and pygmy hippos, supporting the Zoo's vital conservation work.

Book tickets to The King’s Gallery for your special pass to the Royal Collection’s rotating exhibitions in Scotland and see something new and exclusive with every visit.

Explore royal opulence from 24 Apr–6 Dec 2026 at The King's Gallery, Edinburgh. See Fabergé and Sargent works, tracing 1863–1918.

Discover the glamorous lives of Edward VII and Queen Alexandra. View historic 1902 Coronation robes, gilded thrones, and iconic paintings by Leighton.

Witness the monarchy’s shift from Edwardian luxury to WWI duty, featuring Queen Alexandra’s photography and items from the 1901 extensive Royal Tour.

Enhance your visit with a multimedia guide in English included in the ticket price. Listen to expert insights and history as you explore the royal art.

Book this combo ticket to get access to both the Palace of Holyroodhouse, The King's official Scottish residence, and the rotating, world-class exhibitions at The King's Gallery.

Save money getting entry to two major attractions: a historic royal site and a fine art gallery, for a discounted price with audioguides at both attractions.

Explore Mary, Queen of Scots' historic chambers, the site of tragedy and murder, and admire the Royal Collection art in the grand State Apartments.

See The King's Gallery's exhibit, The Edwardians: Age of Elegance, featuring jewellery, silverware, and more from the Edwardian era.

Maximise your day in Edinburgh by seamlessly combining 500 years of royal history with exclusive access to masterpieces from the Royal Collection in one location.