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April 30, 2026
The Royal Edinburgh Ticket
Save Up To 25% (£27) Per Adult*
- 3 Major Royal Attractions Included
- Unlimited hop-on, hop-off on our 3 bus tours
- 48-hour ticket validity
Your Royal Edinburgh Ticket Guarantees You Entry To:
EDINBURGH CASTLE
- Home to the nation's Crown Jewels, The One o' Clock Gun, and spectacular views across the capital
- Edinburgh Bus Tours ticket sellers will reserve your time slot
- This cannot be arranged in advance of your visit. We guarantee entry for Royal Edinburgh Ticket customers even when Edinburgh Castle's own website is sold out.
WHICH TOURS GO HERE?
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PALACE OF HOLYROODHOUSE
- His Majesty The King's official residence in Scotland, Magnificent State Apartments used by the Royal Family, and Historic chambers of Mary, Queen of Scots
- Audio tour in 9 languages
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The Palace of Holyroodhouse is closed on the following dates - click to view
- Tuesday 12 May – Wednesday 20 May 2026 – entry to The King's Gallery and a Palace Guidebook are offered as an alternative to Royal Edinburgh Ticket customers.
- Friday 26 June – Friday 3 July 2026 – entry to The King's Gallery and a Palace Guidebook are offered as an alternative to Royal Edinburgh Ticket customers.
- Palace is CLOSED TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY each week and no alternative is offered (open 7 days 21 May – 14 Sep only).
WHICH TOURS GO HERE?
ROYAL YACHT BRITANNIA
- Follow in the footsteps of Royalty and discover their former floating palace.
- Tripadvisor's No.1 UK attraction 25/26
- Relax and enjoy waiter service in the Royal Deck Tea Room.
- The Royal Yacht Britannia is open 7 days a week
WHICH TOURS GO HERE?
Unlimited Travel On All 3 City Tours
Hop-on, Hop-off our tour buses to visit the Royal attractions

Valid for 48 hours
Discover Edinburgh at your own pace with our hop-on hop-off CitySightseeing tour. Enjoy fascinating commentary and exclusive Horrible Histories audio for kids, making it perfect for families.
Experience the city like a local with our live guide on board. Hear fascinating stories, insider tips, and hidden gems as you explore Edinburgh’s iconic landmarks.
Take the scenic route to Edinburgh’s historic shoreline. The Regal Tour combines stunning city views with a relaxing journey down to the Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh & The Shore for a truly unique perspective.
All city tours are wheelchair and Class 2 mobility scooter accessible
Prices
Adult
£81.00
Senior
(60+)
£76.00
Child
(aged 5 - 15)
£43.00
- Children under 5 years travel FREE (maximum 2 per paying adult).
- Group discounts available in advance, please call 0131 475 0618Â for details (minimum 10 people or minimum 15 people for The Royal Edinburgh Ticket).
Royal Edinburgh Ticket FAQs
The Royal Edinburgh Ticket is valid for 48 consecutive hours on board all of our city tours, while the ticket portion for the Palace of Holyroodhouse will be accepted outwith this period if required.
Our Edinburgh Bus Tours ticket sellers will book your Edinburgh Castle timed entry slot, and at Royal Yacht Britannia and The Palace of Holyroodhouse you can join the next available tour.
Sorry this is not possible, however when the Palace is closed Royal Edinburgh Ticket holders are offered entry to the King’s Gallery plus a Palace guidebook.
This does not apply Tuesdays and Wednesdays (15 Sep – 20 May) when the Palace and Gallery are both closed.
The Palace* and Gallery are open 7 days 21 May to 14 September.
*In 2026 the Palace is closed on the following dates:
12-20 May & 26 June- 3rd July.
Yes - take a look at the two day options on our Itineraries page for some great ideas.
It is possible to start from any tour bus stop – please signal clearly to the driver that you wish to board. If you have purchased the Royal Edinburgh Ticket, you need to exchange your voucher at Waterloo Place and you can board at any stop on our routes to get you there.
