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The Royal Yacht Britannia Tickets with Audio Guide

Name: The Royal Yacht Britannia Tickets with Audio Guide
Start: 2026-09-19T09:30:00
End: 2026-09-19T16:30:00
Location: The Royal Yacht Britannia

4.8/5(3,438)

Sharon R

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

A visit to the Royal Yacht is an absolute must! The ship is very well maintained and has lots of "memorabilia" from her days of transporting the Royal Family around the world. The staff are friendly, welcoming and very knowledgeable. The audio guide is full of interesting information. And the on board tea room is a delight - you must try the scones with cream and jam.... delicious!

June W

Solo

Verified booking

3 days ago

Smooth entry my sister had no signal just had to give her name all was well. Found the having to have government ID a bit of a worry as all she had was a Trafford senior bus pass with photo on doesn't drive anymore as we weren't going abroad no need for passport I had my drivers license as we are in car but this wasn't requested . Strange request

Margery N

Couple

Verified booking

4 days ago

The whole experience was amazing. My cousin in law and I were the first two visitors of the morning stepping onto the Royal Yacht at 9/30am. We spent over two hours with our Audio Guide which was clear and very informative. We ended the experience with tea and delicious cream scones. It was a highlight experience of our two day stay in Edinburgh.

Diana L

Couple

Verified booking

6 days ago

The tour is well laid out. The tour is also well laid out of people with mobility issues. The ship is very interesting and gives people a little insight into how the royal family lives

Annette H

Couple

Verified booking

2 days ago

The whole visit was fabulous, the ship is beautiful and kept pristine. The engine room was a surprise so clean and shiny. All staff friendly & helpful, the scones where lovely too

Jillian K

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

Very smooth experience - from onlline booking, to the exceptional customer service on arrival and during the tour, which was very interesting, with excellant interpretive material.

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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What our guests say
Alison D
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
The yacht experience was brilliant, very well set out, great audio commentary, halfway through there's an opportunity to have afternoon tea, no booking required, we were able to just walk in., very reasonably priced too. Was a bit confused about how to get there with the combined sightseeing bus as was told that the only bus that takes you to the yacht was a different company (blue bus) and ours was the red sightseeing bus, however they took us and wasn't until we got back on the bus to get back to the city we were told we weren't on the correct bus, so that was confusing as it's the only bus company that goes that way. The bus driver did however let us in as it wasn't busy! So just be careful when purchasing the combo ticket, you might not be able to get there.
Mrs A Y
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
On a visit from Bristol to my home town Edinburgh, I took my nephew Graeme to visit the Royal Yacht Britanni as neither of us had been on her before. The audio headsets were brilliant at describing the rooms and giving background information on the royal visits to the ship. It was lovely to see around the ship and I could well imagine why our late Queen loved her time spent on board. and how devastated she must have felt to lose her. Well worth visiting and very enjoyable, the time just flew by. I attach a photo of my nephew in the ratings bar !
Allan P
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Lovely, friendly welcome when we arrived. A well presented and informative display of Britannia's history followed, leaving us excited about getting on board. The Audio Guide was brilliant...it was easy to use and gave us a sense of privacy as we moved around the ship, even when we were in busy areas. We left feeling that we had been given a V.I.P. insight in to life on board The Royal Yacht. A Superb day was had...we would thoroughly recommend a visit.
Mary E
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Easy to book tickets, this is a fantastic attraction to visit with a very informative audio guide. Good transport links and every effort has been made to make it as accessible as possible. Visiting is relaxed with a self paced tour and the tearoom for midway refreshments is not to be missed! Some lovely souvenirs in the gift shop too and every staff member was welcoming and helpful.
Stella F
Group
Verified booking
Aug 2026
As 3 royal fans this experience was fabulous. Very fair price. The audio guide was easy to use and provided interesting information. You are free to wander once the audio route is completed. We stayed on for cream tea in the restaurant which was elegant and not overpriced for the service and food provided. Highly recommend

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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