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Royal Yacht Britannia

Visit the Royal Yacht Britannia, once the private getaway of Queen Elizabeth II. Dive into history and luxury aboard this floating royal residence, now a top-rated attraction in Edinburgh

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Visitors exploring Mary Queen of Scots Bedchamber at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Holyrood Abbey ruins at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh, with Arthur's Seat in the background.
Kings Bedchamber with ornate canopy bed and tapestries at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Visitors watching a video of the Forth Bridge in Scotland.
Scotch Whisky Experience building exterior on Edinburgh's Royal Mile.
Royal Dining Room at the Palace of Holyroodhouse with ornate table settings and portraits.
Mary Queen of Scots Bedchamber with ornate canopy bed and paintings at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Visitors exploring the courtyard of the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh.
Visitors enjoying a sensory video journey through Scotland with scenic landscapes.
Interactive sensory experience with fiery visuals in a Scottish exhibit.
Interactive exhibit with people seated in a room with immersive ocean visuals, Scotland.
Free cancellation
Flexible duration
Audio guide
  • Book one flexible combo ticket for entry to the historic Palace of Holyroodhouse, The King's Scottish residence, and the Silver Tour at The Scotch Whisky Experience.

  • Save significantly compared to purchasing two separate attraction tickets, ensuring you maximise your budget on two of Edinburgh's cultural experiences.

  • Enjoy maximum flexibility by visiting both sites on the same day or on separate days, based on your itinerary.

  • Explore the Palace's dramatic locations, including the historic chambers of Mary, Queen of Scots, a site of murder and intrigue, with context from your multilingual audioguide.

  • At the Whisky Experience, admire the world's largest Scotch collection with a multilingual audioguide, and finish with a guided tasting and a crystal glass to take home.

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  • Book one flexible combo ticket for entry to the historic Palace of Holyroodhouse, The King's Scottish residence, and the Silver Tour at The Scotch Whisky Experience.

  • Save significantly compared to purchasing two separate attraction tickets, ensuring you maximise your budget on two of Edinburgh's cultural experiences.

  • Enjoy maximum flexibility by visiting both sites on the same day or on separate days, based on your itinerary.

  • Explore the Palace's dramatic locations, including the historic chambers of Mary, Queen of Scots, a site of murder and intrigue, with context from your multilingual audioguide.

  • At the Whisky Experience, admire the world's largest Scotch collection with a multilingual audioguide, and finish with a guided tasting and a crystal glass to take home.

from £45
£42.75

5% off

Palace of Holyroodhouse exterior with King's Gallery entrance in Edinburgh.
Throne Room at the Palace of Holyroodhouse with portraits and ornate chandelier.
Holyrood Abbey ruins at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh, with Arthur's Seat in the background.
Floral arrangement on pedestal between two historical paintings in a blue-walled gallery.
King's Gallery entrance with ornate wooden doors and stone facade in Edinburgh.
Royal Dining Room at the Palace of Holyroodhouse with ornate table settings and portraits.
Visitors entering Mary Queen of Scots Bedchamber at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Palace of Holyroodhouse exterior with central fountain, Edinburgh, Scotland.
Artworks displayed in the King's Gallery at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Royal figure in elegant attire at the King's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Museum gallery with historical paintings and period costumes on display.
Free cancellation
Flexible duration
Audio guide
  • 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, Drawing the Italian Renaissance, featuring 80 works by masters like Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael.

  • 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.

More details

  • 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, Drawing the Italian Renaissance, featuring 80 works by masters like Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael.

  • 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.

from £32
£30.40

5% off

Holyrood Abbey ruins with arched windows at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh.
Palace of Holyroodhouse exterior with stone towers and courtyard in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Royal Dining Room at the Palace of Holyroodhouse with ornate table settings and portraits.
Chilean flamingos in habitat at Edinburgh Zoo.
Visitors observing primate skeletons at an exhibit in Edinburgh Zoo.
Kings Bedchamber with ornate canopy bed and tapestries at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Visitors entering Mary Queen of Scots Bedchamber at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Visitors exploring the courtyard of the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh.
Clownfish swimming near coral in reef tank at Edinburgh Zoo.
Family browsing plush toys at Edinburgh Zoo gift shop.
Children watching meerkats at Edinburgh Zoo enclosure.
Free cancellation
Flexible duration
Audio 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.

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  • 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.

from £46
£43.70

5% off

Hop-On Hop-Off bus on a street in Edinburgh with historic buildings and Arthur's Seat in the background.
Family enjoying The Royal Edinburgh Tour on an open-top bus.
Edinburgh Castle atop Castle Rock with Ross Fountain in foreground on The Royal Edinburgh Tour.
Visitors observing the Great Hall's medieval armor display inside Edinburgh Castle.
Tourists on a hop-on hop-off bus viewing Edinburgh Castle during the Royal Edinburgh Tour.
Greenhouse in Royal Botanic Gardens with palm trees and glass architecture.
Visitors walking through lush greenery inside the Royal Botanic Gardens.
Royal Yacht Britannia docked in Edinburgh with colorful flags.
Bell of H.M. Yacht Britannia, part of the Royal Edinburgh Tour attractions.
Holyrood Palace in Edinburgh under a blue sky.
Visitors at the Palace of Holyroodhouse on the Royal Edinburgh Tour.
Hop-On Hop-Off bus in front of historic Edinburgh buildings.
Free cancellation
Book now, pay later
Flexible duration
1 more
  • Step back in time at Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Board the Royal Yacht Britannia for a royal sea adventure – along your HOHO route.

  • Explore the royal rooms, and wander through Mary, Queen of Scots apartments and see how tea areas and intriguing crew quarters were decorated.

  • Hop on and off at your leisure with three routes and 50+ key stops. Visit the Scottish Parliament, Old Town, and Royal Mile with your HOHO pass.

  • Enjoy frequent double-decker buses every 30 mins and listen to the multilingual audio guides or immersive English narration on the green route.

  • Did you know? In 1566 David Rizzio, the private secretary to Mary, Queen of Scots was murdered brutally inside the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

More details

  • Step back in time at Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Board the Royal Yacht Britannia for a royal sea adventure – along your HOHO route.

  • Explore the royal rooms, and wander through Mary, Queen of Scots apartments and see how tea areas and intriguing crew quarters were decorated.

  • Hop on and off at your leisure with three routes and 50+ key stops. Visit the Scottish Parliament, Old Town, and Royal Mile with your HOHO pass.

  • Enjoy frequent double-decker buses every 30 mins and listen to the multilingual audio guides or immersive English narration on the green route.

  • Did you know? In 1566 David Rizzio, the private secretary to Mary, Queen of Scots was murdered brutally inside the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

from
£76
Palace of Holyroodhouse exterior with central fountain, Edinburgh, Scotland.
Visitors entering Mary Queen of Scots Bedchamber at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Kings Bedchamber with ornate canopy bed and tapestries at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Mary Queen of Scots Bedchamber with ornate canopy bed and paintings at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Palace of Holyroodhouse exterior with stone towers and courtyard in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Holyrood Abbey ruins at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh, with Arthur's Seat in the background.
Throne Room at the Palace of Holyroodhouse with portraits and ornate chandelier.
Royal Dining Room at the Palace of Holyroodhouse with ornate table settings and portraits.
Visitors exploring the courtyard of the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh.
Free cancellation
Book now, pay later
Flexible duration
1 more
  • Step into the royal world of the Palace of Holyroodhouse. See where King Charles III stays when in Scotland, and learn about its rich history.

  • Discover the eclectic State Apartments, a royal masterpiece showcasing the blend of grand and contrasting tastes of successive monarchs.

  • Walk in Mary, Queen of Scots footsteps as you visit her Historic Apartments and find out the chilling stories about murder that haunt the walls.

  • Seek solace in a peaceful oasis amidst the crumbling ruins of Holyrood Abbey which once used to be one of the grandest abbeys in Scotland.

  • Upgrade to a guided tour of the palace with after-hours access, or enjoy a 48-hour hop-on-hop-off pass with entry to Edinburgh Castle and The Royal Yacht Britannia.

More details

  • Step into the royal world of the Palace of Holyroodhouse. See where King Charles III stays when in Scotland, and learn about its rich history.

  • Discover the eclectic State Apartments, a royal masterpiece showcasing the blend of grand and contrasting tastes of successive monarchs.

  • Walk in Mary, Queen of Scots footsteps as you visit her Historic Apartments and find out the chilling stories about murder that haunt the walls.

  • Seek solace in a peaceful oasis amidst the crumbling ruins of Holyrood Abbey which once used to be one of the grandest abbeys in Scotland.

  • Upgrade to a guided tour of the palace with after-hours access, or enjoy a 48-hour hop-on-hop-off pass with entry to Edinburgh Castle and The Royal Yacht Britannia.

from
£21
King's Gallery entrance with ornate wooden doors and stone facade in Edinburgh.
Staircase leading to The King's Gallery at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, featuring royal portraits.
Royal figure in elegant attire at the King's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Museum gallery with historical paintings and period costumes on display.
A historical portrait in The King's Gallery at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Floral arrangement on pedestal between two historical paintings in a blue-walled gallery.
Artworks displayed in the King's Gallery at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
King's Gallery entrance at Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh, with flags and historic architecture.
Free cancellation
Flexible duration
  • 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.

  • Enjoy access to the Drawing the Italian Renaissance exhibition running until March 1, 2026, with a multimedia guide in English for expert commentary and context on the artworks.

  • Explore the dramatic transformation of drawing as an art form between 1450 and 1600 through 80 drawings by over 50 Italian masters like Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael.

  • See Raphael's The Three Graces and Michelangelo's The Virgin and Child with the young St John, alongside 45 drawings that have never been exhibited in Scotland before.

More details

  • 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.

  • Enjoy access to the Drawing the Italian Renaissance exhibition running until March 1, 2026, with a multimedia guide in English for expert commentary and context on the artworks.

  • Explore the dramatic transformation of drawing as an art form between 1450 and 1600 through 80 drawings by over 50 Italian masters like Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael.

  • See Raphael's The Three Graces and Michelangelo's The Virgin and Child with the young St John, alongside 45 drawings that have never been exhibited in Scotland before.

from
£11

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