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

4.7
(925 verified reviews)•Operated by Lothian Buses•
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Last Admission2 h
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The Royal Edinburgh ticket gets you 48 hours of unlimited travel on the City Sightseeing, Edinburgh Tour, and the Regal Tour buses.

Additionally, this package includes guaranteed tickets to three must-see locales: the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the Royal Yacht Britannia, and Edinburgh Castle. Go to what interests you, get right into the busiest attractions, and stay as long as you want.

What's Included

  • Guaranteed entry to Edinburgh Castle
  • Guaranteed entry to Palace of Holyroodhouse
  • Guaranteed entry to Royal Yacht Britannia
  • Access to the Edinburgh Tour
  • Access to the Regal Tour
  • Access to the City Sightseeing Tour
  • Hop-on hop-off bus tour

Must Know

  • Palace of Holyroodhouse is open 7 days from Jul to Sept, all other times it is closed on Tues and Weds with more closures on May 16-25, and June 27 - 5 July.
  • Ticket valid for 48-hrs once scanned

Good to Know

On the opposite side of the starting point bus stop, at 19 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh EH1 3EG, you can find the TourHub – an information centre where staff will be happy to assist and validate customer vouchers.

Operating hours:

  • Summer (April - October): 08:45 - 18:00
  • Winter (November - March): 08:50 - 16:20

Instructions

1

Before you buy

  • Up to 2 kids under 5 per adult can join for free
  • Customers should check opening times and dates at The Palace of Holyroodhouse before selecting their desired date
2

On-site usage

  • Show your Tiqets voucher at the starting point: Waterloo Place
  • Edinburgh Bus Tour staff will issue an actual Royal Edinburgh Ticket and will reserve an Edinburgh Castle entry slot for you
  • You will visit the Palace of Holyroodhouse and Royal Britannia when you choose, using the same ticket issued by the Edinburgh Bus Tour staff
  • When the Palace of Holyroodhouse is closed for royal visits, entry to The King’s Gallery will be offered instead
  • Entry to King’s Gallery is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
3

After your visit

  • Ticket is valid for 48-hrs once scanned
  • Palace of Holyroodhouse is open 7 days from July to September, all other times it is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. There are also closures on May 16-25, and June 27 – July 5.
  • When The Palace of Holyroodhouse is closed for royal visits, entry to The King’s Gallery will be offered instead, as well as a guidebook for The Palace
  • Check opening times and dates at The Palace of Holyroodhouse before selecting the desired date

Some of the Landmarks Included

Meeting Point

George Street STOP GG, Edinburgh

GPS:55.95343, -3.19858

Get There

Castlehill, Edinburgh

EH1 2NG

Reschedule and cancellation policy

These tickets are non-refundable. Cancellation and rescheduling are not possible for this experience.

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