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Edinburgh: Royal Attractions Tickets + 48-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
·Edinburgh, UK
Free Cancellation
- Experiences
Tickets can be cancelled up to 72 hours before the booking date. Rescheduling is available.
Exploring Edinburgh? This comprehensive ticket package is the perfect choice for you. Offering three distinct routes and entry to must-see attractions like Edinburgh Castle, Royal Yacht Britannia, and the Palace of Holyroodhouse, you'll get a full taste of the city's charm.
Commence your journey at Edinburgh Castle, where Scotland's Crown Jewels and the famous One o'Clock Gun await. Step on board The Royal Yacht Britannia to experience royal life at sea. Conclude your day at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the official Scottish residence of His Majesty, where you can explore the lavish State Apartments and the chambers of Mary, Queen of Scots. A majestic voyage through history!
Effortlessly navigate the city on stylish double-decker buses, allowing you to hop on and off at your leisure! Covering over 50 stops across three routes, you'll visit all the major attractions. Enjoy informative multilingual audio guides or opt for the lively English guide available exclusively on the green route.
Red Route
First bus: 8:45am from Waterloo Place
Last bus: 6:00pm from Waterloo Place
Frequency: Every 30 mins
Popular stops: Edinburgh Castle, Old Town, Royal Mile
Green Route
First bus: 8:50am from Waterloo Place
Last bus: 5:50pm from Waterloo Place
Frequency: Every 30 mins
Popular stops: Georgian New Town, Edinburgh Castle, Palace of Holyroodhouse
Blue Route
First bus: 8:40am from Waterloo Place
Last bus: 5:25pm from Waterloo Place
Frequency: Every 30 mins
Popular stops: Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, Royal Yacht Britannia, Palace of Holyroodhouse
You can start the tour at any designated stop and freely hop on and off throughout the validity of your ticket.
Royal Attractions
Royal Attractions
Selected areas of Edinburgh Castle and Palace of Holyroodhouse are accessible to wheelchair users.
Wheelchair users can also enjoy the Royal Yacht Britannia experience.
Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off (HOHO)
The Edinburgh HOHO experience accommodates wheelchair users.
Mobility scooters are permitted if folded and treated as luggage.
Guide dogs and pet dogs are welcome on board.
Royal Attractions
On Tuesdays and Wednesdays, the Palace of Holyroodhouse is typically closed. However, from May 25 to September 8, 2025, it remains open daily.
Between June 26 and July 4, 2025, Holyrood Palace will be closed. Customers with a Royal Edinburgh Ticket will receive entry to The King's Gallery and a Palace Guidebook as an alternative.
Entry to Edinburgh Castle is assured upon voucher validation, with entry slots offered on-site. Tickets are reserved for Royal Edinburgh Ticket holders, even if the Castle's website shows sold-out status.
The Royal Edinburgh Ticket allows visits to Edinburgh Castle and Royal Yacht Britannia within 48 hours. If a visit to Palace of Holyroodhouse is needed beyond this timeframe, the ticket remains valid.
The 48-hour validity period begins upon voucher validation. Visitors receive a Royal Edinburgh Ticket, a tear-off section for Britannia and the Palace, and a tour ticket for easy access. Castle entry is secured at this point.
Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult or senior citizen during their tour.
By Bus
By Train
