One two-day ticket covering Edinburgh Castle, the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Royal Yacht Britannia and 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus tours
The Royal Edinburgh Ticket: Edinburgh Castle, the Palace of Holyroodhouse and Royal Yacht Britannia
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One ticket for three separate visits
One two-day pass covers three separate visits.
| Option | Our verdict |
|---|---|
| Edinburgh Castle | The Old Town anchor; book online in advance. |
| Palace of Holyroodhouse | The King's official Scottish residence, open all year. |
| Royal Yacht Britannia | A separate visit in Leith, about 2 miles from the Old Town. |
| 48-hour bus tours | Hop-on hop-off travel included between all three. |
Edinburgh Castle: book online and check the hours
Edinburgh Castle tickets often sell out far in advance, especially over the summer, and once they are sold out online there are no further tickets at the castle.
Set aside at least 2 hours for the main attractions, and note that opening times are subject to change and adverse weather can close the site.
| Opens | Last entry | Closes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr to 30 Sep | 9.30am | 5pm | 6pm |
| 1 Oct to 23 Dec | 9.30am | 4pm | 5pm |
| 24 Dec | 9.30am | 3pm | 4pm |
| 25 and 26 Dec | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| 27 to 31 Dec | 9.30am | 4pm | 5pm |
| 1 Jan | 11am | 4pm | 5pm |
| 2 Jan to 31 Mar | 9.30am | 4pm | 5pm |
Palace of Holyroodhouse: open all year, upgrade to a pass
The Palace stands at the end of the Royal Mile and is open throughout the year.
Good to know
- Location: the end of Edinburgh's Royal Mile, an easy walk from the Castle.
- Open all year round.
- Convert to a 1-Year Pass for unlimited re-admission, with a £2 transaction fee when pre-booking a return visit.
Royal Yacht Britannia: a Leith visit with its own logistics
Royal Yacht Britannia is permanently berthed at Ocean Terminal in Leith, 2 miles from Edinburgh's city centre and 20 minutes from the city.
The tour starts on the second floor of Ocean Terminal and covers the yacht's five decks; on average visitors take 2 hours.
Good to know
- Tram and local buses stop outside, and there is a free multi-storey car park.
- Groups of 15 or more must book in advance.
- Choose an audio guide, BSL/ASL tablet or Braille script for the tour.
How to use the two-day ticket
The Royal Edinburgh Ticket is valid for two days, so split the visits rather than racing between the Castle and Leith.
- Buy the Royal Edinburgh Ticket first. It is free to cancel up to 24 hours before the scheduled start.
- Book Edinburgh Castle online immediately after purchase, because summer sell-outs leave no tickets at the castle.
- Allow at least 2 hours at the Castle, and fit the Palace in on either day since it is open throughout the year.
- Use the other day for Royal Yacht Britannia in Leith; on average visitors spend 2 hours on board.
The ticket total: £85 for two days
Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Yacht Britannia already cost about £46.50 booked separately for one adult. The Royal Edinburgh Ticket adds the Palace and 48 hours of bus tours for £85.
Good to know
- Edinburgh Castle: book online in advance for guaranteed entry; allow at least 2 hours.
- Palace of Holyroodhouse: open throughout the year, with an optional upgrade to a 1-Year Pass.
- Royal Yacht Britannia: in Leith, allow about 2 hours on board.
- 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus tours: included for the duration of the ticket.
| Item | £ per adult | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh Castle, online adult admission alone | £23.50 | ≈ US$31 |
| Royal Yacht Britannia, online adult admission alone | £23 | ≈ US$30 |
| Royal Edinburgh Ticket (Castle, Palace of Holyroodhouse, Royal Yacht Britannia, 48-hour bus) | £81 | ≈ US$105 |
The bundle price is £85 for two days across all three sites and the bus.
Prices checked 23 Sep 2026 · per person, tickets and transport, excluding accommodation
Before you book
The Royal Edinburgh Ticket is free to cancel up to 24 hours before the scheduled start, but Castle entry must be booked separately.
Good to know
- Edinburgh Castle tickets often sell out far in advance, especially over summer; once sold out online, there are no further tickets at the castle.
- A Palace ticket can be converted to a 1-Year Pass for unlimited re-admission, with a £2 transaction fee when pre-booking a return visit.
- For Britannia, groups of 15 or more must book in advance, and you can choose an audio guide, BSL/ASL tablet or Braille script.
What it costs, and where to book
| Plan | Tickets and transport | Book |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Edinburgh Ticket | about £85 | Book the Royal Edinburgh Ticket |
Prices checked 23 Sep 2026 · per person, tickets and transport, excluding accommodation. Amounts over 20 are rounded up. Ticket prices are per person for the first reviewed ticket and change by date.
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Questions people ask
What does the Royal Edinburgh Ticket include?
Edinburgh Castle admission, the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Royal Yacht Britannia and 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus tours, valid for two days.
How far in advance should I book Edinburgh Castle?
Book online in advance for guaranteed entry. Tickets often sell out far in advance, especially over summer, and once sold out online there are no further tickets at the castle.
Can I cancel the Royal Edinburgh Ticket?
Yes. It is free to cancel up to 24 hours before the scheduled start.
How long do I need at each sight?
Set aside at least 2 hours at Edinburgh Castle, and on average visitors take 2 hours at Britannia. The Palace is open throughout the year, so you can fit it around the other visits.
Where is Royal Yacht Britannia?
Permanently berthed at Ocean Terminal in Leith, 2 miles from Edinburgh city centre. Tram and local buses stop outside, and there is a free multi-storey car park.
Can I upgrade the Palace ticket?
A ticket to the Palace of Holyroodhouse can be converted to a 1-Year Pass for unlimited re-admission, with a transaction fee when pre-booking a return visit.
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Sources (6)
Every figure above was checked on the dates shown.
- Mubboo reviewed ticket options for Edinburgh (the booking platform destination 739) — mubboo.flights/edinburgh/tours (checked 2026-09-23)
- Edinburgh Castle, Opening times — www.edinburghcastle.scot/plan-your-visit/opening-times/ (checked 2026-09-23)
- Royal Collection Trust, Palace of Holyroodhouse — www.rct.uk/visit/palace-of-holyroodhouse (checked 2026-09-23)
- Royal Yacht Britannia, Visit — www.royalyachtbritannia.co.uk/visit/ (checked 2026-09-23)
- Edinburgh Castle, Tickets — www.edinburghcastle.scot/plan-your-visit/tickets/ (checked 2026-09-23)
- Royal Yacht Britannia, Tickets — www.royalyachtbritannia.co.uk/visit/tickets-and-tours/ (checked 2026-09-23)