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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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Royal Yacht Britannia
Royal Yacht Britannia docked in Edinburgh with colorful flags.
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Control panel with telephones on the Royal Yacht Britannia.
Bell of H.M. Yacht Britannia, part of the Royal Edinburgh Tour attractions.
Control room instruments aboard the Royal Yacht Britannia.
Royal Yacht Britannia with Union Jack flag at sunset.
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  • Get on board Tripadvisor's No. 1 Attraction in the World with timed entry to the Royal Yacht Britannia, Edinburgh's celebrated maritime landmark.

  • Explore five accessible decks aboard the last British Royal Yacht, which served as Queen Elizabeth II's floating residence for 44 years.

  • Enhance your visit with an included audio guide available in 38 languages, Braille script, and British or American Sign Language.

  • Tour the elegant State Apartments and learn how the yacht's 220 Royal Yachtsmen lived and worked in the Crew's Quarters.

  • See the gleaming Engine Room, enjoy waterfront views from the Royal Deck Tearoom, and admire the historic Rolls-Royce Phantom IV.

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  • Get on board Tripadvisor's No. 1 Attraction in the World with timed entry to the Royal Yacht Britannia, Edinburgh's celebrated maritime landmark.

  • Explore five accessible decks aboard the last British Royal Yacht, which served as Queen Elizabeth II's floating residence for 44 years.

  • Enhance your visit with an included audio guide available in 38 languages, Braille script, and British or American Sign Language.

  • Tour the elegant State Apartments and learn how the yacht's 220 Royal Yachtsmen lived and worked in the Crew's Quarters.

  • See the gleaming Engine Room, enjoy waterfront views from the Royal Deck Tearoom, and admire the historic Rolls-Royce Phantom IV.

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£25
Tour group at Palace of Holyroodhouse and Royal Yacht Britannia docked in Edinburgh.
Palace of Holyroodhouse exterior with central fountain, Edinburgh, Scotland.
Kings Bedchamber with ornate canopy bed and tapestries at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Guests enjoying the view on the deck of the Royal Yacht Britannia.
Royal Yacht Britannia docked in Edinburgh with cityscape in the background.
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.
Visitors entering Mary Queen of Scots Bedchamber at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Bell of H.M. Yacht Britannia, part of the Royal Edinburgh Tour attractions.
Guests enjoying afternoon tea on the Royal Yacht Britannia with a guide.
Control panel with telephones on the Royal Yacht Britannia.
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  • 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.

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  • 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.

from £47
£44.65

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Edinburgh hop-on hop-off bus near historic buildings and Royal Yacht Britannia docked.
Red double-decker bus on Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Tour near historic stone building.
Edinburgh Castle viewed from a hop-on hop-off tour bus with tourists.
Royal Yacht Britannia docked in Edinburgh with cityscape in the background.
Guests enjoying the view on the deck of the Royal Yacht Britannia.
Tourists enjoying a hop-on hop-off bus tour in Edinburgh with views of Arthur's Seat.
Edinburgh hop-on hop-off tour bus in front of historic buildings.
Family enjoying City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off bus tour in Edinburgh.
Guests enjoying afternoon tea on the Royal Yacht Britannia with a guide.
Bell of H.M. Yacht Britannia, part of the Royal Edinburgh Tour attractions.
Control panel with telephones on the Royal Yacht Britannia.
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Audio guide
  • Ride Edinburgh’s Red Route freely for 24 hours, hopping on and off at landmarks, with flexible ticket validity that lets you plan your visit anytime within twelve months.

  • On the tour, listen to audio guides in multiple languages through provided headphones, while kids enjoy lively Horrible Histories commentary & free tickets for tiny tots make family travel easier.

  • Walk through the Royal Yacht Britannia at your own pace, using a multilingual audio guide that explains each room as you move from royal spaces to working decks

  • Keep your itinerary simple by combining transport and attraction entry, letting you explore Edinburgh at your pace before visiting the Royal Yacht Britannia in detail.

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  • Ride Edinburgh’s Red Route freely for 24 hours, hopping on and off at landmarks, with flexible ticket validity that lets you plan your visit anytime within twelve months.

  • On the tour, listen to audio guides in multiple languages through provided headphones, while kids enjoy lively Horrible Histories commentary & free tickets for tiny tots make family travel easier.

  • Walk through the Royal Yacht Britannia at your own pace, using a multilingual audio guide that explains each room as you move from royal spaces to working decks

  • Keep your itinerary simple by combining transport and attraction entry, letting you explore Edinburgh at your pace before visiting the Royal Yacht Britannia in detail.

from £45
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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.
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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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£22
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.
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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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£81
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.
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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.

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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 £49.25
£46.79

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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.
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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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£11
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.
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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, 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.

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, 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.

from £33
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Debra L

United States
Group
2 weeks ago

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GREAT EXPERIENCE!😊 It was EASY to get the tickets through Headout and entry went SMOOTH!!!😃 LOVED that it was self-guided with audio! My FAVE parts were the formal dining room and the photos towards the end of the royal family amd visitor's to the Britannia!!!💜

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Jan P

Belgium
Couple
2 weeks ago
Absorbing the atmosphere aboard HMY Britannia was incredible. The tour offered a fascinating insight into what life must have been like when the yacht was still in active service. It was a very enjoyable experience, supported by an excellent audio guide (available in multiple languages) that was engaging from start to finish. We also loved the sandwich and scone in the tea room — delicious, with outstanding service.

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Amalia L

United Kingdom
Family
2 weeks ago

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Sunday -17 th May we had an amazing day at Edinburgh Zoo! The zoo is very clean, well organized, and the animals look well cared for. The staff were friendly and helpful, and there were lots of interesting areas to explore. We especially loved the penguins and the beautiful views across Edinburgh. A perfect place for families, couples, or anyone who loves animals. Highly recommend visiting!

Combo: Palace of Holyroodhouse + Edinburgh Zoo Tickets

Josiah B

United States
Couple
Apr 2026

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The Zoo was amazing and well kept. Lots of the animals were out and easily seen. The enclosures were well kept and the the keepers seemed to be attentive to the animals in their care. If you are expecting an easy stroll, much like the rest of Edinburgh, it will not be.

Combo: Palace of Holyroodhouse + Edinburgh Zoo Tickets

Jodi J

Couple
Apr 2026

+4 more

This was amazing. If you get to Edinburgh don't missnout on this place. Holyrood Palace is just stunning. The staff was so informative and helpful.

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Marija D

Croatia
Couple
Apr 2026

+3 more

We had an amazing time, audio was incredible, the gardens are perfect, romantic, everything was on top, after the tour we had great coffee and amazing Carroll cake

Palace of Holyroodhouse Entry Tickets

Moses K

United Kingdom
Couple
Mar 2026

+4 more

I was allowed to use your office bathroom by your friendly staff and the driver of the Red bus took a beautiful picture of my wife and I.....Ovarally we had a great time...Below is one of the pictures taken by the bus driver..he is really a cheerful man..

Combo: Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + Royal Yacht Britannia Tickets

Gary F

Solo
Feb 2026
Fantastic experience at the King's Gallery yesterday. From the entry staff to the cafe workers and all the art in between, this was a superb visit. The exhibition itself was incredible and the sense of time you get from viewing drawings from 600 years ago is outstanding. I was certainly inspired to try and improve my beginner level drawing.

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