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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Book this combo ticket to seamlessly access the historic Palace of Holyroodhouse (The King's official Scottish residence) and the Edinburgh Zoo.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 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.
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Save significantly compared to purchasing two separate attraction tickets, ensuring you maximise your budget on two of Edinburgh's cultural experiences.
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Enjoy maximum flexibility by visiting both sites on the same day or on separate days, based on your itinerary.
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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.
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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.
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Save significantly compared to purchasing two separate attraction tickets, ensuring you maximise your budget on two of Edinburgh's cultural experiences.
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Enjoy maximum flexibility by visiting both sites on the same day or on separate days, based on your itinerary.
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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.
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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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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.
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Explore the royal rooms, and wander through Mary, Queen of Scots apartments and see how tea areas and intriguing crew quarters were decorated.
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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.
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Enjoy frequent double-decker buses every 30 mins and listen to the multilingual audio guides or immersive English narration on the green route.
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Did you know? In 1566 David Rizzio, the private secretary to Mary, Queen of Scots was murdered brutally inside the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
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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.
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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.
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Enjoy frequent double-decker buses every 30 mins and listen to the multilingual audio guides or immersive English narration on the green route.
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Did you know? In 1566 David Rizzio, the private secretary to Mary, Queen of Scots was murdered brutally inside the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
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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.
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Enjoy access to the Drawing the Italian Renaissance exhibition running until March 8, 2026, with a multimedia guide in English for expert commentary and context on the artworks.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Enjoy access to the Drawing the Italian Renaissance exhibition running until March 8, 2026, with a multimedia guide in English for expert commentary and context on the artworks.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Venture into the grand chambers once occupied by Mary, Queen of Scots. Stroll through centuries of intrigue, drama, and royal life that shaped Scotland’s storied past.
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Wander through the hauntingly beautiful ruins of 12th-century Holyrood Abbey, steeped in almost 900 years of religious and royal history.
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Enhance your visit with complimentary multimedia guides and printed guidebooks, available with select ticket options.
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Opt for a Christmas guided tour of the State Apartments or enjoy 48 hours of hop-on hop-off bus travel and admission to Edinburgh Castle and The Royal Yacht Britannia.
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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.
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Venture into the grand chambers once occupied by Mary, Queen of Scots. Stroll through centuries of intrigue, drama, and royal life that shaped Scotland’s storied past.
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Wander through the hauntingly beautiful ruins of 12th-century Holyrood Abbey, steeped in almost 900 years of religious and royal history.
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Enhance your visit with complimentary multimedia guides and printed guidebooks, available with select ticket options.
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Opt for a Christmas guided tour of the State Apartments or enjoy 48 hours of hop-on hop-off bus travel and admission to Edinburgh Castle and The Royal Yacht Britannia.
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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.
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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.
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Explore Mary, Queen of Scots' historic chambers, the site of tragedy and murder, and admire the Royal Collection art in the grand State Apartments.
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See The King's Gallery's exhibit, Drawing the Italian Renaissance, featuring 80 works by masters like Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael.
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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
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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.
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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.
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