Royal Edinburgh Ticket
Royal Edinburgh Ticket Details
The attractions included in the Royal Edinburgh ticket are the following:
- Edinburgh Castle
- Royal Yacht Britannia
- Holyroodhouse Palace
- Unlimited journeys on the 3 Edinburgh sightseeing bus routes
You can view the sightseeing bus route map at this link: Edinburgh sightseeing bus routes and stops.
How it Works
The duration of the card's validity begins on the day it's first used. From that moment on, you can use it for the next 48 hours. For example, if you activate the Royal Edinburgh Ticket on a Monday at 12 pm, it'll be valid until 11:59 am on Wednesday.
Ticket Collection
To enjoy the benefits of the Royal Edinburgh Ticket, you'll have to redeem the voucher at the Waterloo Place sightseeing bus stop.
Royal Edinburgh Ticket Schedule
Edinburgh Castle
Open daily at the following times:
- April 1 - September 30: from 9:30 am to 6 pm (final admission is at 5 pm)
- October 1 - March 31: from 9:30 am to 5 pm (final admission is at 4 pm)
Royal Yacht Britannia
Open daily at the following times:
- January - March: from 10 am to 5 pm (final admission is at 3 pm)
- April - August: from 9:30 am to 6 pm (final admission is at 4 pm)
- September: from 10 am to 6 pm (final admission is at 4 pm)
- October: from 10 am to 5:30 pm (final admission is at 3:30 pm)
- November - December: from 10 am to 5 pm (final admission is at 3 pm)
Holyroodhouse Palace
- November 1 - March 31: from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm (final admission is at 3:15 pm)
- April 1 - October 31: from 9:30 am to 6 pm (final access is at 4:30 pm)
The palace is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays except from May 25 to September 8, when it opens daily.
Additionally, the palace closes from May 15-24 and from June 26 - July 4. During these times, instead of the palace, you'll have access to The King's Gallery and its temporary exhibition. We'll also have a printed guide to the Holyroodhouse Palace.
Edinburgh Tour Schedule
The bus runs every day, from April 2 - October 28 from 9:06 am to 5:54 pm, with departures every 12 minutes.
Regal Tour Schedule
The bus runs every day, from April 2 - October 28 from 9 am to 5:30 pm, with departures every 15 minutes.
City Sightseeing Edinburgh Schedule
The bus runs every day, from April 2 - October 28 from 9 am to 6 pm, with departures every 10-12 minutes.
Please note that all these schedules are subject to change.
More Information
Duration
2 days.
Included
Admission ticket to Edinburgh Castle
Admission ticket to Holyroodhouse Palace
Admission ticket to Royal Yacht Britannia
48–hour ticket for the 3 Edinburgh sightseeing bus routes
When to book?
You can book up to the tour start time subject to availability. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Varies according to the attraction included.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Provider
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Edinburgh Bus Tours
Corporate name: Lothian Buses Limited
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis, we offer tickets at official prices, with full transparency and exclusive benefits for our users. In a few exceptional cases (less than 5%%), these rates may be slightly higher than the ticket office price as they include booking fees and/or audioguides. The advantage is that your spot is guaranteed, and you won’t have to wait in line at the ticket office.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
Free cancellation
Waterloo Place
