With 48 hours tour, you can visit royal attractions in Edinburgh. The ticket offers guaranteed entrance to three major attractions namely Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Yacht Britannia, and the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Get the chance to uncover the secrets of Scotland’s capital with unlimited access to three tours. Get off at the three royal attractions and discover other places of interest at your pace.

Get ready to explore the royal attractions of Edinburgh at your pace with a hop-on hop-off bus tour. The Edinburgh Royal Ticket offers guaranteed access to Edinburgh Castle, the Palace of Holyroodhouse, and the Royal Yacht Britannia. You can explore other attractions in Edinburgh at your convenience.

Edinburgh Castle sits atop an extinct volcano and it offers incredible city views. The castle is one of the ancient buildings in the city. It is home to Scottish artifacts such as the Stone of Destiny, the oldest crown jewels in Britain. Feel the vibes by visiting the lush green grounds.

The Royal Yacht Britannia, the floating palace of the Queen for forty years is a popular attraction in Edinburgh. It has an interesting history and during the years of service, it has hosted guests namely Frank Sinatra, Nelson Mandela, and Sir Winston Churchill. Make sure to visit the Sun Lounge, the Queen’s favorite room on board.

The Palace of Holyroodhouse is the official residence of the Queen in Edinburgh. Here you can visit the regal State Apartments used by the great Royal Family. Edinburgh Royal ticket also includes three Hop-on hop-off bus tours. You will pass through the historic center of Edinburgh. Spooky historic stories for kids are also available.

Visit the port of Leith the place where the Royal Yacht Britannia is housed. English speaking guide is also available and you can also explore Edinburgh’s New Town. The tour is valid for 48 hours and you can get off and on at places of your choice. Discover popular landmarks in Edinburgh and explore three royal attractions hassle-free.

Book the ticket now and enjoy the best of Edinburgh at your pace.

The Edinburgh Tour:

First Bus: 09:00am; Last Bus: 04:00pmpm
Frequency: Every 15- 30 Minutes (based on the season)

Full Loop: 65 Minutes Approx.

First Stop: TourHub, Waterloo Place

The Regal Tour:

Firts Bus: 09:10am ; Last Departure: 03:40pm
Frequency: Every 15-30 Minutes (based on the season)

Full Loop: 80 Minutes Approx

First Stop: TourHub, Waterloo Place

City Sightseeing Edinburgh:

First Bus: 08:55am; Last Departure: 03:55pm
Frequency: Every 5 to 30 minutes (based on the season)

Full Loop: 70 Minutes Approx.

First Stop: TourHub, Waterloo Place
(Please check the Calendar to know about the availability)

48 Hours Hop-On Hop-Off Pass
Valid for all 3 Routes (The Edinburgh Tour, The Regal Tour and City Sightseeing Edinburgh)
Commentary through headphones in English, French , German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese and Russian
Entrance to the Edinburgh Castle, Holyroodhouse, Royal Yacht Britannia
Headphones on board
Free Wi-Fi on board
Discounts to access local attractions

Entrance Fees (Unless specified)
Hotel Transfers
Meals

You can board the bus at any stop and voucher can be exchanged directly with the driver on board, however the first stop is TourHub Waterloo
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.
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Wheelchair Access: Yes

Onborad Wi-Fi: Yes

Pets Allowed: Small, well-behaved dogs are allowed

Infants can travel free and you do not require to book infant ticket.

Children under 5 years travel FREE (maximum 2 per paying adult)

Boat Trip: The boat is operated in partnership with Forth Boat Tours - wheelchair users are advised to check in advance of travel by visiting the Forth Boat Tours website or calling 0131 331 3030.

Important Instructions: We recommend our all passengers please try to board the bus at first stop if possible. During high season, specially on weekends, buses can be full, we advise you must wait for the next buses. No Refund possible in such conditions.

Disclaimer: Due to traffic issues, public holidays, weather conditions and unforeseen circumstances, there might be sudden changes in the route or in the schedule. Traffic congestion and road closures- may cause delays and changes to the route. We’ll do all we can to provide a smooth and frequent service! No refund will be offered for any changes or cancellations due to any unforeseen circumstances.

Edinburgh Castle & Palace of Holyroodhouse are partially accessible on a wheelchair.

You may access the Edinburgh Castle from the City Sightseeing and The Edinburgh Tour routes.

Edinburgh Bus Tours ticket sellers will reserve your time slot for the Edinburgh Castle entry. This cannot be arranged in advance of your visit.

The Royal Yacht Britannia is accessible from the Regal Tour route.

Palace of Holyroodhouse is accessible on all 3 routes.

The Palace of Holyroodhouse is closed on the following dates:

Palace is CLOSED TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY each week and no alternative is offered (open 7 days from 25 May - 8 Sep only)

In addition, Palace is closed 25 and 26 December 2025.

The Royal Yacht Britannia is open 7 days a week.

Information for Cruise Passengers:

Guests will be required to take alternative methods of transportation to reach the City Sightseeing stop number 1 St Andrew Square (Charges may apply to all transportation and is subject to availability). Guests are reminded to check on the location of the Edinburgh port before arrival.

Cruise guests arriving into Leith can collect a shuttle bus from the terminal to Waterloo Place, this is an approx. 6 minute walk from City Sightseeing Bus Stop 1.

Cruise guests arriving into South Queens ferry (Hounds Point) can collect a shuttle bus from the terminal to Charlotte Square, this is an approx. 10 minute walk from City Sightseeing Bus stop 2.

Cruise guests arriving into Newhaven will be able to pick up a local bus into central Edinburgh and will take approx. 30 minutes

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You must cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the start time of the activity/experience to get a complete refund.
If you cancel your booking less than 24 hours before the start time of the activity/experience, you will not be reimbursed.
Any modifications made less than 24 hours before the start time of the activity/experience will not be allowed.
The cut-off times are determined by the activity/experience's local start time.
This activity/experience is weather dependent. If it is cancelled due to inclement weather, you will be given an alternate date or a full refund.