Edinburgh: Royal Attractions Tickets + 48-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

About this experience

Edinburgh Royal Attractions Tickets + Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour This Edinburgh package brings together admission to three of Scotland's most significant royal sites and convenient city transport in a single ticket. The package covers entry to Edinburgh Castle, the Palace of Holyroodhouse, and Royal Yacht Britannia, alongside 48 hours of hop-on hop-off bus travel across the city. Edinburgh Castle towers over the city from Castle Rock, housing Scotland's Crown Jewels and the famous One o'Clock Gun, which fires daily at 1pm. Walk through ancient halls, explore military museums, and see the Stone of Destiny while taking in panoramic views across Edinburgh's Old and New Towns. The Palace of Holyroodhouse serves as the official Scottish residence of the monarchy, where visitors can tour State Apartments filled with fine paintings and explore the historic chambers of Mary, Queen of Scots. Royal Yacht Britannia at Leith offers a rare glimpse into royal life at sea. Tour the State Dining Room, Royal Bedrooms, and crew quarters of this floating palace that served the royal family for over four decades. The hop-on hop-off bus tickets provide 48 hours of travel across three routes covering more than 50 stops, connecting all major Edinburgh attractions with multilingual audio commentary. Highlights Scotland's Crown Jewels and Stone of Destiny at Edinburgh Castle Mary, Queen of Scots' chambers at Palace of Holyroodhouse Royal Yacht Britannia's State Dining Room and Royal Bedrooms One o'Clock Gun firing daily from Edinburgh Castle 48 hours of hop-on hop-off bus access across three routes Multilingual audio guides at all royal attractions and on buses Plan Your Visit to Edinburgh Royal Attractions Your hop-on hop-off bus access is valid for 48 hours from first use, whilst individual attraction tickets do not expire. Edinburgh Castle requires a time slot booking, which is assigned when you validate your voucher at the first attraction or bus stop. Arriving early gives better time slot availability. You can board and exit at any of the 50+ bus stops across the three routes during your 48-hour validity period. All three royal attractions and the hop-on hop-off buses provide wheelchair access and accessible facilities. The package suits exploring Edinburgh at your own pace, and you may also wish to consider an Edinburgh ghost walking tour to discover the city's darker history after visiting the royal sites. For a fuller Edinburgh experience, this royal attractions package pairs well with an Edinburgh whisky tasting experience, where a guide leads visitors through Scotland's distilling traditions with a tasting of local whiskies served during the session. Alcohol is not sold through this listing. Any tasting is served on site by the operator to guests of legal drinking age.

Highlights

• Unlock Edinburgh’s royal heritage with entry to three iconic landmarks and 48-hour hop-on hop-off access to 50+ well-placed stops across the city
• Travel across 3 routes covering the Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle and the Scottish Parliament, with the freedom to hop on and off as you explore
• Buses run approximately every 30 minutes and include multilingual audio guides on Red and Blue routes, live English commentary on the Green route, Horrible Histories children’s narration, and a mobile app with live tracking
• Visit Edinburgh Castle to see the Crown Jewels, explore the royal apartments at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, and tour the State Apartments aboard the Royal Yacht Britannia
• With dedicated stops near each attraction, this combo ensures seamless travel between castle, palace, and royal yacht, keeping your sightseeing efficient.

What is included

• Entry to Edinburgh Castle
• Entry to Palace of Holyroodhouse
• Entry to Royal Yacht Britannia
• 48-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off bus travel

Before you go

Ticket Validation: Validate your voucher to activate 48-hour access to all attractions and bus services. Castle Entry: Edinburgh Castle time slots are assigned at validation - early arrival recommended to secure preferred times. Operating Hours: Attractions may have modified hours or temporary closures - alternative arrangements provided when needed. Accessibility: All three royal attractions and hop-on hop-off buses offer wheelchair access and facilities. Age Requirements: Children 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all attractions. Audio Guides: Headphones provided on Red and Blue bus routes, multilingual audio available at all attractions.

Cancellation terms

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience. Within 24 hours of the start, the booking cannot be cancelled.