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March 13, 2026
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The Royal Edinburgh Ticket Perfect for visitors wanting both tours + top attractions |
GRAND 48 Best for relaxed pacing or 2‑day breaks |
GRAND 24 Ideal for short stays or day‑trippers |
INDIVIDUAL TICKETS Visitors who know exactly which tour they want |
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24 hour access to all 3 hop‑on hop‑off city tours (CitySightseeing, Edinburgh Tour, Regal Tour) |
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48 hour access to all 3 hop‑on hop‑off city tours (CitySightseeing, Edinburgh Tour, Regal Tour) |
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Entry included to Edinburgh Castle |
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Entry included to Palace of Holyroodhouse |
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Entry included to The Royal Yacht Britannia |
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Kids Go Free |
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Adult |
£81.00 |
£29.00 £23.20 |
£25.00 £20.00 |
£18.00 |
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Child |
£43.00 |
£14.50 £11.60 |
£13.00 FREE |
£10.00 FREE |
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Senior / Student |
£76.00 |
£28.00 £22.40 |
£23.00 £18.40 |
£16.00 |
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Family (2 adults and 3 children) |
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£71.00 £56.80 |
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Your ticket covers |
The Royal Edinburgh Ticket Perfect for visitors wanting both tours + top attractions |
GRAND 48 Best for relaxed pacing or 2‑day breaks |
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Validity |
48 hours |
48 hours |
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Unlock exclusive discounts |
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24 hour access to all 3 hop‑on hop‑off city tours (CitySightseeing, Edinburgh Tour, Regal Tour) |
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48 hour access to all 3 hop‑on hop‑off city tours (CitySightseeing, Edinburgh Tour, Regal Tour) |
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Entry included to Edinburgh Castle |
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Entry included to Palace of Holyroodhouse |
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Entry included to The Royal Yacht Britannia |
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Kids Go Free |
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| More Info | More Info | |
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Adult |
£81.00 |
£29.00 £23.20 |
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Child |
£43.00 |
£14.50 £11.60 |
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Senior / Student |
£76.00 |
£28.00 £22.40 |
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Family (2 adults and 3 children) |
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£71.00 £56.80 |
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Swipe to compare tickets
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Your ticket covers |
The Royal Edinburgh Ticket Perfect for visitors wanting both tours + top attractions |
GRAND 48 Best for relaxed pacing or 2‑day breaks |
GRAND 24 Ideal for short stays or day‑trippers |
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Validity |
48 hours |
48 hours |
24 hours |
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Unlock exclusive discounts |
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24 hour access to all 3 hop‑on hop‑off city tours (CitySightseeing, Edinburgh Tour, Regal Tour) |
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48 hour access to all 3 hop‑on hop‑off city tours (CitySightseeing, Edinburgh Tour, Regal Tour) |
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Entry included to Edinburgh Castle |
— | — | |
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Entry included to Palace of Holyroodhouse |
— | — | |
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Entry included to The Royal Yacht Britannia |
— | — | |
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Kids Go Free |
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| More Info | More Info | More Info | |
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Adult |
£81.00 |
£29.00 £23.20 |
£25.00 £20.00 |
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Child |
£43.00 |
£14.50 £11.60 |
£13.00 FREE |
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Senior / Student |
£76.00 |
£28.00 £22.40 |
£23.00 £18.40 |
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Family (2 adults and 3 children) |
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£71.00 £56.80 |
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Family‑focused with Horrible Histories audio for kids
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For visitors who prefer live storytelling
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For scenic explorers and those wanting to visit the shoreline
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Audio & Commentary |
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Live Commentary |
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Validity |
24 hours |
24 hours |
24 hours |
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Kids Go Free |
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Flexible start date (within 6 months of purchase) |
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City Centre Loop |
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Shoreline Views to Leith / Newhaven |
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Old Town & New Town Highlights |
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Royal Mile Coverage |
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Multi-language Audio Commentary |
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On Board Live Guide Commentary |
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Horrible Histories Kids’ Commentary |
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Free Headphones Provided |
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Adult |
£18.00 |
£18.00 |
£18.00 |
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Child |
£10.00 FREE |
£10.00 FREE |
£10.00 FREE |
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Senior / Student |
£16.00 |
£16.00 |
£16.00 |
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FAQs
How long is my ticket valid?
Individual tour tickets are valid for 24 hours from time of purchase.
Grand 48 tickets offer access to all city tours for 48 hours.
The Royal Edinburgh Ticket gives access to all city tours for 48 hours from the time of purchase, plus entry to Edinburgh Castle, the Palace of Holyroodhouse and Royal Yacht Britannia.
Online tickets from our website are valid for 6 months from the date of purchase, with their 24 or 48 hour validity activated when your confirmation is scanned by a member of staff. See the Terms and Conditions page for details about voucher validity and usage.
How do I book a group visit?​
Please contact our sales team at [email protected] or call 0131 556 2244 to arrange a group visit.
Pre-booking is necessary to receive a group discount. The discount applies to groups of 10 or more (or groups of 15 or more for the Royal Edinburgh Ticket and Airlink).
We can also offer private hires.
Is Edinburgh Bus Tours accessible to disabled users?​
All tour buses are full accessible with low floor ramped access and two wheelchair spaces.
All dogs are welcome on board our buses.
For deaf and hearing impaired persons, screens are available on the lower decks of City Sightseeing and Regal Tour buses so that information available via the commentaries can also be read.
