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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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Palace of Holyroodhouse facade with central fountain, Edinburgh, Scotland.
Historic room with portraits and chandelier at Palace of Holyroodhouse, London.
Ornate room with a canopy bed and paintings at Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh.
Dining room inside Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh, with ornate decor and portraits.
Ornate bedroom with red canopy bed and tapestries at Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh.
Visitors viewing portraits in the gallery of the Palace of Holyroodhouse, London.
Ornate jeweled pendant with blue stone at Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Palace of Holyroodhouse ruins with arched windows and stone facade in Edinburgh.
Tourists exploring the historic Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Holyroodhouse Palace facade with stone towers and blue sky in Edinburgh, Scotland.
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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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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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  • 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.

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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.

  • 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.

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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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  • The King’s Gallery curates temporary exhibitions displaying Royal Collection masterpieces—perfect for anyone craving royal history and timeless artistry.
  • See how royal portrait photography evolved from color prints to masterpieces by Cecil Beaton and Annie Leibovitz at the Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography exhibition.
  • Open till Sept 7, 2025, peek into the making of royal portraits with handwritten notes, proofs, and correspondence straight from the Royal Archives in this new exhibit.
  • The earliest surviving royal color portrait is here—Princess Margaret, shot in vibrant 1935 hues by Madame Yevonde!
  • Rare vintage prints make their debut! See royal photographs and documents that have never been displayed publicly—total exclusivity vibes!

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  • The King’s Gallery curates temporary exhibitions displaying Royal Collection masterpieces—perfect for anyone craving royal history and timeless artistry.
  • See how royal portrait photography evolved from color prints to masterpieces by Cecil Beaton and Annie Leibovitz at the Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography exhibition.
  • Open till Sept 7, 2025, peek into the making of royal portraits with handwritten notes, proofs, and correspondence straight from the Royal Archives in this new exhibit.
  • The earliest surviving royal color portrait is here—Princess Margaret, shot in vibrant 1935 hues by Madame Yevonde!
  • Rare vintage prints make their debut! See royal photographs and documents that have never been displayed publicly—total exclusivity vibes!
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Ellenor

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Easy to get tickets, the guides throughout were amazing . Kind , cheerful and knowledgeable. The painting and tapestries were so well taken care of . Headset were a great way to help you focus on the items .

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Sep 2025
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Perfection personified right from the beginning to thee end from the warm welcoming staff and the whole tour flow 👌👍👏

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Patricia Tina Ewart

Patricia

Sep 2025
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My daughter and I loved our Hop on Hop off bys tour in Edinburgh so much that we booked a 48 hour tour for the last 2 days of our holiday. I booked our first bus trip for orientating ourselves in Edinburgh as aoon as we got off our train. We found it So useful to map out in our heads exactly how far apart iconic landmarks were and also a rough idea of close it woukd be to walk between linked areas. It also guaranteed us seeing the principle 'must sees' and enabled us to prioritise getting directly to places we wanted to visit in more detail thus maximising our precious time on our visit. We loved your drivers; so friendly helpful and knowledgeable, we felt really welconed and it was an integral part of our ecperience. We used the complimentary headphones to listen to the historical background and stories of the city's background. We loved the scottish music playing which added to the fun and spirit of being in Edinburgh. We decided to lisren with just one ear phone in so that we could speak to each other and comment on things to look out for or chat about what we had learned. Being able to ride for 24 hours was a real help as there is just so much to see and take in, and listening to the commentary at least twice helped us to remember it better. The 2nd tour i booked was the Royal Edinburgh 48hr tour where we experienced the wonderful city guide Colin. He was amazing! The difference if having a live commentary was simply fabulous and we hear and learned even more about this wonderful city. We didnt get to see everything we wanted to see and will definitely be returning to spend more time in the galleries. We will be definitely be buying another tour bus trip because it makes travelling direct to places of interest much easier than wondering which bus goes to where we wanted to be. I would highly recommend any of the Edinburgh tour buses without hesitation.

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Fay Anderson

Fay

Aug 2022
5/5
A wonderful exhibition with helpful staff, well set out. In the hot weather gallery cool and most important plenty seating.

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Yorinn

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Mar 2025
5/5
Great tour of the underground vaults in Edinburgh. Our amazing tour guide Linda really triggered our imagination in the most captivating way.

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