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The Royal Yacht Britannia Tickets with Audio Guide

Name: The Royal Yacht Britannia Tickets with Audio Guide
Start: 2026-11-02T10:00:00
End: 2026-11-02T15:00:00
Location: The Royal Yacht Britannia

4.8/5(3,576)

Lisa E

Couple

Verified booking

6 days ago

The tour of The Royal Yacht Britannia was at the top of my favorite list of tours on our 8 day trip to Scotland! We had a free day at the end of our time in Scotland and our tour director recommended this as an option. It was seamless to get tickets online. The audio guide was great, sharing the history of the yacht and the details of the items on display. We had scones and tea in the royal tea room on the Britannia. The view was gorgeous and treats were delicious. Wonderful selection of teas! We finished at the beautiful gift shop. We found souvenirs and gifts to bring home.

Amanda K

Group

Verified booking

5 days ago

What a lovely day out to see this beautiful yacht, and to touch a bit of our wonderful history . Our daughter bought it for her grans birthday she's 91 and we all thought we would tag along so pleased we did , from the Lovely lady checking us inn til checking back out all the staff were ABSOLUTELY AMAZING AND WELCOMING and the Gentleman that stopped to talk to us about the Engine room was absolutely fascinating to hear his Enthusiasm about this beautiful yacht . We had a wonderful day but my 91 year old mother in law had SIMPLY THE BEST .

Claire B

Couple

Verified booking

5 days ago

It was very well organised. The staff were exceptional, they made it feel as though they worked for the royal family. Smartly dressed, very polite with exceptional service. The yacht itself was amazing, beautifully maintained and it made you realise why the royal family loved it so much. It also made you realise what it had to be retired. It's from another era and is a beautiful floating home and museum. The tea room was delightful, the staff exceptional and the food lovely.

Trudy B

Couple

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

The entire experience was incredible. We loved the ship and all of the interesting rooms and displays. We were impressed with how the ship was maintained and learned that a full time crew is in charge of maintaining the ship. We also loved the tea room where I enjoyed lemon cake and the Queen's favorite drink. The audio made such a difference and was easy to use. I loved this experience!

Derek G

Couple

Verified booking

5 days ago

The experience was fantastic from meeting the lady at the entrance who scanner out ticket to the full tour the information about every aspect of the Britannia. There is a lovely tea room with a selection of pastries and sandwiches. I can recommend this tour to enybody. It give you an insight how the Royals live on the Yacht.

Jocelyn W

Group

Verified booking

Yesterday

Absolutely fantastic, easy to follow - never over rambled to bore us - good enjoyable information - beautiful preservation of history and a fabulous tea room with knowledge, and pleasant wait staff and delicious food! I highly recommend the Cullen Skink

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 a free audio guide included with your ticket at no extra cost, 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.

Entry to The Royal Yacht Britannia

Audio guide (included with your ticket at no extra cost) in English, English Child, Arabic, Bulgarian, Brazilian Portuguese, Cantonese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, French Child, Gaelic, German, German Child, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Italian, Italian Child, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Swedish Child, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, and Welsh.

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Food & drink

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Fred H
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Really great tour. I highly recommend when visiting Edinburgh. It was so cool to be on Her Majesty's royal yacht and see all the amazing memorabilia. To know you're in a place that the Queen and and prince Philip once loved and were there.
Lindsay W
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
A wonderful opportunity to sample what it would have been like to be on board. The audio guide was informative and very detailed. The tearoom is a fabulous addition.
Stuart M
Couple
Verified booking
Sep 2026
Allowed to see almost every inch of the ship from the engine room to the Queen's bedroom. Very interesting. Also, very nice restaurant on the ship.
Angela P
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
Well thought out, easy to follow with friendly, helpful staff. Would highly recommend, especially the VAR experience. A great day out.
Lisa E
Couple
Verified booking
6 days ago
The tour of The Royal Yacht Britannia was at the top of my favorite list of tours on our 8 day trip to Scotland! We had a free day at the end of our time in Scotland and our tour director recommended this as an option. It was seamless to get tickets online. The audio guide was great, sharing the history of the yacht and the details of the items on display. We had scones and tea in the royal tea room on the Britannia. The view was gorgeous and treats were delicious. Wonderful selection of teas! We finished at the beautiful gift shop. We found souvenirs and gifts to bring home.

The Royal Yacht Britannia

Your self-guided tour takes you from the glittering opulence of the State Dining Room, where celebrities and heads of state were once entertained, to the functional living conditions of the royal crew. The atmosphere is preserved exactly as it was when the ship was in service, offering a "frozen in time" quality that brings the 1,000,000 nautical miles of its history to life.

Features

The State Apartments: Wander through the Sun Lounge, the Royal Bedrooms, and the State Dining Room. These spaces were designed to feel like a country home at sea, featuring elegant furnishings and personal items belonging to the Royal Family.

The Crew's Quarters: See where the yacht's 220 Royal Yachtsmen lived and worked. From sleeping quarters and dining facilities to the Sick Bay and laundry, these spaces reveal the daily routines and teamwork required to operate a royal residence at sea.

Life below decks: Descend into the heart of the ship to see the Crew's Quarters. Explore the Sick Bay, the laundry, and the NAAFI canteen to understand the massive operation required to keep the yacht running smoothly with 220 Royal Yachtsmen on board.

The Royal Deck Tearoom: Take a break where the Royal Family once enjoyed games and receptions. The tearoom offers waterfront views and a selection of speciality teas, coffees, and scones, making it the perfect spot to reflect on your tour.

The Engine Room: A must-see for maritime enthusiasts, the Engine Room is a pristine display of mid-century engineering. The gleaming dials and polished brass tell the story of a ship that sailed the globe with unfailing reliability for 44 years.

Royal centenary & history: Learn about the specific role Britannia played in the life of Queen Elizabeth II, particularly as the nation marks her centenary. Discover the stories of the ship’s most famous voyages and its transition from a working yacht to a multi-award-winning visitor attraction.

Audio guide facility: A free audio guide (included in the ticket price at no extra cost) is available in 38 languages, alongside Braille scripts and British/American Sign Language tablets, helping bring the yacht's history and stories to life throughout your visit.

What to bring

Have your entry tickets and ID ready for a seamless experience.

Carry your earphones for an immersive audio guide experience.

What's not allowed

Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

Accessibility

This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Britannia’s five decks are highly accessible via a central lift.

Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Due to the construction work at Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre, there may be loud noises.

Additional information

Facilities: audio guide, parking, baby changing facilities

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