Royal Edinburgh Ticket

Name: Royal Edinburgh Ticket
Brand: Civitatis
Price: 107.48 USD
Rating: 8.8 (223 reviews)

They provide everything at a physical office that's very conveniently located in the city center. You can catch the buse...

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Book this Royal Edinburgh Ticket and enjoy the best of the Scottish capital city for 48 hours. Visit the Castle, the Royal Yacht and the Palace on a hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus.

Details

Duration

2 days.

Included

Admission ticket to Edinburgh Castle
Admission ticket to Holyroodhouse Palace
Admission ticket to Royal Yacht Britannia
48–hour ticket for the 3 Edinburgh sightseeing bus routes

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Varies according to the attraction included.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Meeting point

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Reviews of our customers

8.8

Excellent 3,107 Travelers·223 reviews

April 8, 2026
Lucía
Spain
They provide everything at a physical office that's very conveniently located in the city center. You can catch the buses right there. They give you a...
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May 26, 2026
Florence
France
Very interesting activities, the organization was very good.
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May 22, 2026
Juan Antonio
Valencia, Spain
Fantastic
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May 19, 2026
Anonimo
Milano, Italy
Buses are always very punctual and frequent. They could extend the timetable until late during these months of daylight.
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May 7, 2026
Christine Lucette
France
Very warm welcome and clear explanations.
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April 22, 2026
Sonia
Spain
It was great; it allowed us to see all the scheduled points of interest in a very comfortable way. Plus, it's much cheaper than buying the three ticke...
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December 14, 2025
Gerard Muntz
Saint Brice Courcelles, France
We enjoyed everything: Britannia Palace, castle, and the blue bus. We were wondering if there's a kiosk on High Street where we can buy tickets; it wo...
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September 11, 2023
Esther
Tres Cantos, Spain
Having the ticket to get on several buses was practical. It also includes tickets to three of Edinburgh's must-sees, which is great. What was not well...
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September 12, 2025
Jeremy
France
The Royal Edinburgh Ticket is a great way to see Edinburgh's top sights. It's incredibly convenient for first-time visitors. The bus tours make it eas...
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Guido
Ferrara, Italy
This pass is really convenient as it opens the doors to the main attractions of Edinburgh. No queues, buses every 10/15 minutes with an audio guide ...
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Book this Royal Edinburgh Ticket and enjoy the best of the Scottish capital city for 48 hours. Visit the Castle, the Royal Yacht and the Palace on a hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus.

Royal Edinburgh Ticket Details

The attractions included in the Royal Edinburgh ticket are the following:

Edinburgh Castle
Royal Yacht Britannia
Holyroodhouse Palace
Unlimited journeys on the 3 Edinburgh sightseeing bus routes

You can view the sightseeing bus route map at this link: Edinburgh sightseeing bus routes and stops.

How it Works

The duration of the card's validity begins on the day it's first used. From that moment on, you can use it for the next 48 hours. For example, if you activate the Royal Edinburgh Ticket on a Monday at 12 pm, it'll be valid until 11:59 am on Wednesday.

Ticket Collection

To enjoy the benefits of the Royal Edinburgh Ticket, you'll have to redeem the voucher at the Waterloo Place sightseeing bus stop.

Between September 6 and November 23, 2026, please note that the Waterloo Place stop will be out of service. Therefore, during that time, the tour’s starting point will be temporarily moved to George Street, stop GG, across from the Assembly Rooms (EH2 2HT). You can also redeem your ticket at St. Andrew Square (EH2 1AF). Following, you can see a map of the temporary route.

Royal Edinburgh Ticket Schedule

The opening hours vary depending on the attraction:

Edinburgh Castle

Open daily at the following times:

April 1 - September 30: from 9:30 am to 6 pm (final admission is at 5 pm)
October 1 - March 31: from 9:30 am to 5 pm (final admission is at 4 pm)

Royal Yacht Britannia

Open daily at the following times:

January - March: from 10 am to 5 pm (final admission is at 3 pm)
April - August: from 9:30 am to 6 pm (final admission is at 4 pm)
September: from 10 am to 6 pm (final admission is at 4 pm)
October: from 10 am to 5:30 pm (final admission is at 3:30 pm)
November - December: from 10 am to 5 pm (final admission is at 3 pm)

Holyroodhouse Palace

November 1 - March 31: from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm (final admission is at 3:15 pm)
April 1 - October 31: from 9:30 am to 6 pm (final access is at 4:30 pm)

The palace is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays except from May 25 to September 8, when it opens daily.

During those times, your Royal Edinburgh Ticket will get you into The King's Gallery and its temporary exhibit instead. You'll get to check out The Edwardians, where you can see all the opulence and glamour of the Edwardian era through the eyes of two of Britain's most stylish royal couples.

Edinburgh Tour Schedule

The bus runs every day, from April 2 to October 28, from 9:06 am to 5:54 pm, with departures every 12 minutes.

Regal Tour Schedule

The bus runs every day, from April 2 to October 28, from 9 am to 5:30 pm, with departures every 15 minutes.

City Sightseeing Edinburgh Schedule

The bus runs every day, from April 2 to October 28, from 9 am to 6 pm, with departures every 10-12 minutes.

These hours may vary depending on the season and the availability on a given day. We recommend that you confirm the updated hours when you pick up your card or check when you get to the entrance of each monument.

Points of interest in Edinburgh

Royal Mile Edinburgh Castle Greyfriars Kirkyard Palace of Holyroodhouse

Types of activities in Edinburgh

Guided tours and free tours Day trips Food and Wine Experiences

Other activities in Edinburgh

Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Highlands & Glencoe Day Trip Edinburgh Free Tour Loch Ness & the Scottish Highlands: 2 Day Tour St. Andrews & Fife's Fishing Villages Day Trip Edinburgh Big Bus Tour Stirling, The Kelpies, Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park Day Trip Edinburgh Pub Crawl Edinburgh Underground Ghost Tour Edinburgh Free Ghost Tour West Highland Lochs, Mountains & Castles Day Trip

Book this Royal Edinburgh Ticket and enjoy the best of the Scottish capital city for 48 hours. Visit the Castle, the Royal Yacht and the Palace on a hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus.

Royal Edinburgh Ticket Details

The attractions included in the Royal Edinburgh ticket are the following:

Edinburgh Castle
Royal Yacht Britannia
Holyroodhouse Palace
Unlimited journeys on the 3 Edinburgh sightseeing bus routes

You can view the sightseeing bus route map at this link: Edinburgh sightseeing bus routes and stops.

How it Works

Ticket Collection

To enjoy the benefits of the Royal Edinburgh Ticket, you'll have to redeem the voucher at the Waterloo Place sightseeing bus stop.

Royal Edinburgh Ticket Schedule

The opening hours vary depending on the attraction:

Edinburgh Castle

Open daily at the following times:

April 1 - September 30: from 9:30 am to 6 pm (final admission is at 5 pm)
October 1 - March 31: from 9:30 am to 5 pm (final admission is at 4 pm)

Royal Yacht Britannia

Open daily at the following times:

January - March: from 10 am to 5 pm (final admission is at 3 pm)
April - August: from 9:30 am to 6 pm (final admission is at 4 pm)
September: from 10 am to 6 pm (final admission is at 4 pm)
October: from 10 am to 5:30 pm (final admission is at 3:30 pm)
November - December: from 10 am to 5 pm (final admission is at 3 pm)

Holyroodhouse Palace

November 1 - March 31: from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm (final admission is at 3:15 pm)
April 1 - October 31: from 9:30 am to 6 pm (final access is at 4:30 pm)

The palace is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays except from May 25 to September 8, when it opens daily.

Edinburgh Tour Schedule

The bus runs every day, from April 2 to October 28, from 9:06 am to 5:54 pm, with departures every 12 minutes.

Regal Tour Schedule

The bus runs every day, from April 2 to October 28, from 9 am to 5:30 pm, with departures every 15 minutes.

City Sightseeing Edinburgh Schedule

The bus runs every day, from April 2 to October 28, from 9 am to 6 pm, with departures every 10-12 minutes.