Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + Royal Yacht Britannia Tickets

Start with open top views across Edinburgh, then step into the quiet, polished world of the Royal Yacht Britannia, with a day that moves from city energy to royal routine.

Getting started

You can begin with either the bus tour or the yacht, depending on your plan. Show your mobile ticket when boarding or at entry, pick up headphones or audio guides, and begin. Both are self paced once you start.

What to expect

Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

This part feels open and flexible, where the city unfolds gradually as you ride, pause, and pick up again whenever something catches your eye.

Features:

• Red Route access with unlimited travel: Buses loop through key parts of Edinburgh, so you can stay seated for a full circuit or hop off near landmarks and rejoin later.

• 24 hour flexible pass: Once activated, you have a full day to move around, without needing to rush between stops or follow a fixed schedule.

• Multilingual audio guide: Plug in your headphones and follow along with commentary in multiple languages, adding context to streets, buildings, and views as they pass by.

• Kid friendly commentary: The Horrible Histories track keeps younger travellers engaged with playful storytelling, making the ride feel lively rather than just informative.

Royal Yacht Britannia

This part shifts into a slower rhythm, where you walk through the yacht at your own pace, noticing details that reflect how life onboard was carefully organised.

Features:

• Self paced walkthrough: Move through rooms in order, from formal reception areas to more private spaces, without being rushed or guided in a group.

• Multilingual audio guide: The audio guide explains each room as you enter, helping you understand how different areas were used during royal voyages.

• Royal living spaces and working areas: You’ll pass through state rooms, bedrooms, and crew sections, each arranged neatly, showing both formal settings and everyday functionality.

• Deck views and transitions: As you step outside onto open decks, the shift in space gives you a sense of how the yacht balanced ceremony with movement across the sea.