Edinburgh Castle
The iconic fortress housing the Scottish Crown Jewels. Guaranteed entry - your slot is reserved when you redeem your voucher.
Edinburgh City Pass
Castle, Holyroodhouse & Royal Yacht Britannia plus hop-on hop-off bus - all in one ticket
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The Edinburgh City Pass bundles the city's top royal attractions: guaranteed entry to Edinburgh Castle, the Palace of Holyroodhouse and the Royal Yacht Britannia, plus hop-on hop-off bus tours. Book online and collect your ticket at the starting point.
from £81 / person
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- Guaranteed entry to Edinburgh Castle
- Hop-on hop-off bus included
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from £81
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With the Edinburgh City Pass you see the city's royal highlights on a single ticket and skip the hassle of buying entry to each attraction separately.
Top royal attractions
Guaranteed entry to Edinburgh Castle, the Palace of Holyroodhouse and the Royal Yacht Britannia.
Hop-on hop-off bus included
Access to the Edinburgh Tour, Regal Tour and City Sightseeing routes to travel between attractions with ease.
Easy online booking
Your voucher arrives by email instantly. Exchange it at the starting point for your Royal Edinburgh Ticket.
Get your Edinburgh City Pass in 3 steps
From purchase to your first visit: book online, redeem your voucher at the starting point, and you're ready to explore.
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Book online
Choose your ticket and book securely online. Your voucher arrives by email straight away. - 2
Redeem your voucher
Present your voucher at the starting point, Stop GG on George Street. Staff will issue your Royal Edinburgh Ticket and reserve your Castle slot. - 3
Explore Edinburgh
Visit the Castle, Holyroodhouse and the Royal Yacht Britannia, and hop on the bus between highlights.
Until 30 November 2026 the tours do not serve Waterloo Place because of roadworks: the starting point is Stop GG on George Street, opposite the Assembly Rooms.
What's included in the Edinburgh City Pass
The city's royal highlights on one ticket. A selection:
Palace of Holyroodhouse
The King's official Scottish residence. Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays until 31 May 2027; King's Gallery on royal days.
Royal Yacht Britannia
The former royal yacht berthed in the port of Leith, accessible free of charge with your ticket.
Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tours
The Edinburgh Tour, Regal Tour and City Sightseeing routes make getting between the sights quick and convenient.
Frequently asked questions about the Edinburgh City Pass
The most important questions before you buy. Find all answers on the FAQ page. Please note: when you buy you receive a voucher, which you exchange for your ticket at the starting point.
What's included in the Edinburgh City Pass? +
The Edinburgh City Pass includes guaranteed entry to Edinburgh Castle, the Palace of Holyroodhouse and the Royal Yacht Britannia, plus access to the hop-on hop-off bus tours (Edinburgh Tour, Regal Tour, City Sightseeing).
How do I receive my ticket after purchase? +
You receive a voucher by email. Present it at the starting point, Stop GG on George Street (opposite the Assembly Rooms), where Edinburgh Bus Tours staff will issue your Royal Edinburgh Ticket and reserve your Castle slot. Until 30 November 2026 the tours do not serve Waterloo Place.
How much does the Edinburgh City Pass cost? +
The Edinburgh City Pass is available for adults, children aged 5 to 15, and concessions. Current prices are shown live in the booking widget; whether the bundle beats single tickets is worked out on the page Is it worth it?.
Is the hop-on hop-off bus included? +
Yes. You can use the three routes - Edinburgh Tour, Regal Tour and City Sightseeing - to travel between attractions. The bus is part of the Royal Edinburgh Ticket.
Can I cancel my voucher? +
The ticket offered here is non-refundable. Check your dates and the number of guests before purchasing. The cancellation terms on your voucher are definitive.
Ready for Edinburgh?
Get the Edinburgh City Pass and see the Castle, Holyroodhouse and the Royal Yacht Britannia on one ticket.