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This ticket includes admission to noteworthy royal attractions Edinburgh Castle, Royal Yacht Britannia and the Palace of Holyroodhouse as well as 48 hours on all three city tours - Edinburgh Tour, City Sightseeing Edinburgh, Regal Tour.
The idea is to use the tours to find out more about the city then hop off when you want to visit each of the included attractions.
Explore Edinburgh with a 48hour hop-on hop-off bus tour ticket, and see the city's royal sights at your own pace.
An easy and convenient way to experience the Scottish capital, this unique ticket offers unlimited travel on 3 different tour bus routes for 48 hours.
Enjoy 360-degree panoramic views from the top deck of the bus, informative Multi-lingual audio commentary or choose a live guide, and the flexibility to hop on and off at any of the well-placed stops dotted around the city.
✓ 48 Hours on 3 City Tours✓ Edinburgh Castle Admission✓ Royal Yacht Britannia Admission✓ Palace of Holyrood House Admission (note: closed Tues & Weds, Oct - 24 May))✕ Hotel pickup and drop-off✕ Palace of Holyrood house is closed Tues and Wed, Oct - 24 May.There is no alternative offered.✕ Gratuities✕ Food and drinksRoyal Edinburgh Ticket - suggested itinerary
2 j · 11 arrêts : Waterloo Place opposite the Apex Waterloo Hotel ( closed 6th September for 11 weeks), Hop off the Regal Tour to explore the free garden, discount on afternoon tea with your Royal Edinburgh Ticket, Hop off at Ocean Terminal to visit the Royal Yacht Britannia with your Royal Edinburgh Ticket, Hop off here for the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Opposite Apex Waterloo Hotel, staff on hand to assist and validate your Royal Edinburgh Ticket.( closed 6th September for 11 weeks), Hop off Edinburgh Tour or City Sightseeing Edinburgh at the Lawnmarket for Edinburgh Castle, Hop off the Edinburgh Tour here to visit the Georgian House, save £1 off entry with your Royal Edinburgh Ticket, Hop off Edinburgh Tour or City Sightseeing Edinburgh visit this fantastic attraction telling you more about the earth from the ice age to space travel to erupting volcanoes., Hop off the Edinburgh Tour or City Sightseeing Edinburgh here, grab a bite to eat or just wander round the shops, sometimes there is a craft fair too, Hop off here to visit the National Museum of Scotland - it's FREE
Tours leave Waterloo Place ( Postcode EH1 3EG) from 0900 until 1800
**From 6th September Waterloo Place closed for 11 weeks. Please validate your prepaid voucher at St Andrew Square EH2 1AF**
Mobile or paper ticket accepted. One per booking
Address: Exchange your voucher for your Royal Edinburgh ticket at Waterloo Place. Ticket sellers stand next to the tour buses and will issue your Royal Edinburgh Ticket, they will scan your mobile voucher and issue a 48 hour ticket with a portion for each attraction. They will, at that point reserve your Edinburgh Castle entry for you. This cannot be done in advance and we guarantee entry so do not worry if the Castle website has sold out.
The Palace of Holyrood house is closed during the following dates in 2023 1 7 April, 6 May 18-27 May, 29 Jun - 7 July, No part refund can be given.
Wheelchair accessible Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Service animals allowed Transportation options are wheelchair accessible Suitable for all physical fitness levels Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult 3 tours running all year Royal Edinburgh Ticket includes all three city tours – please find language details below: - Edinburgh Tour – live guided in English only - City Sightseeing Edinburgh – recorded commentary listened to through headphones in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish,Portuguese, Japanese, Russian, Mandarin Chinese and Horrible Histories children’s channel - Majestic Tour - recorded commentary listened to through headphones in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Russian, Mandarin Chinese and Scottish Gaelic Palace of Holyroodhouse closed 13-24 May and 26 Jun-4 July - entry to the King's Gallery and a Palace guidebook are offered instead. Royal Edinburgh Ticket with Hop-On Hop-Off Tours, Edinburgh Castle Admission Duration: 2 days Make sure to exchange your voucher at Waterloo Place (or St Andrew Square after September 6th) to receive your Royal Edinburgh Ticket and have your Edinburgh Castle entry reserved. Check the closing days for the Palace of Holyroodhouse (Tuesdays and Wednesdays from October to May) to plan your visit accordingly. Utilize the hop-on hop-off service to easily access all included attractions and points of interest. Take advantage of the multi-lingual audio commentary to learn about Edinburgh's history and landmarks. Consider the suggested itinerary to make the most of your 2-day ticket. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Product code: 6551ROYAL
Activity offered by Edinburgh Bus Tours via Viator.
WizardTrip Help Center History enthusiasts Families Independent travelers First-time visitors to Edinburgh Explore Edinburgh at your own pace with 48 hours of hop-on hop-off bus travel. Visit three of Scotland's most iconic royal attractions: Edinburgh Castle, Royal Yacht Britannia, and the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Enjoy panoramic views of the city from the top deck of the bus. Benefit from informative audio commentary or a live guide on board. Conveniently hop on and off at numerous stops throughout the city.
Population 488,050 (2016)
Elevation 47 m
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Power plugs G · 230 V
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How long is the Royal Edinburgh Ticket valid for? + The ticket is valid for 48 hours of unlimited travel on the three city tours.
Can I reserve my Edinburgh Castle entry in advance? + No, your Edinburgh Castle entry will be reserved for you when you exchange your voucher. This cannot be done in advance.
What happens if the Palace of Holyroodhouse is closed on my visit day? + The Palace of Holyroodhouse is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from October to May. Entry to the King's Gallery and a Palace guidebook are offered as an alternative during these times. No part refund can be given.
What languages are available for the audio commentary? + Audio commentary is available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Russian, Mandarin Chinese, and Scottish Gaelic on the City Sightseeing Edinburgh and Majestic Tours. The Edinburgh Tour is live guided in English only.
Is the tour accessible for wheelchairs? + Yes, the tour and transportation options are wheelchair accessible.
Reviews provided by Viator, written by travellers on Viator and Tripadvisor.
★★★★★ Viator review
It’s the best way to see...
Norma_Y, October 2026
It’s the best way to see the city! We saw all the places we wanted to visit and had a wonderful time. So happy that the admission tickets to the castle, Holyrood Palace and Royal Yacht Britannia were included! Well worth every penny!
★★★★★ Viator review
Polka earworm and walk a lot
Patricia_D, October 2026
We thought it would help with walking around Edinburgh. The bus could not stop close to attractions. The human tour guide was great but they used audio guides that played constant polka music and had limited information. We had to walk a mile to get the passes validated on day one. It was not as we expected.
★★★★★ Viator review
The good and not so good.
Susan_G, October 2026
It was great except we did not get to see it all because they shut it down at 2pm, due to very windy weather conditions. Did not get our money's worth. But understand the reason as the wind knocked me down on my back.
★★★★★ Viator review
Great way to see the city
Patricia_D, October 2026
It is such a great way to see the city and the sights. More than you would see if you had to walk everywhere or take public transit.
★★★★★ Viator review
Fantastic value for money
Jane_C, October 2026
Purchased a senior 48 hour ticket for £76 that includes all 3 buses, admission to castle, royal yacht and Holyrood palace. Saved us about £50. Very easy to use, fantastic value for money! Would definitely recommend!
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