Attractions
The Edinburgh City Pass bundles the city's top royal attractions into one ticket, including hop-on/hop-off bus tours to travel between them.
from £81
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What's included in the Edinburgh City Pass
The Edinburgh City Pass combines the city's three top royal attractions with hop-on/hop-off bus tours in a single ticket. Book online once, then walk straight in without queuing at the ticket desk. You redeem your pass at the starting point on Waterloo Place, where the Edinburgh Bus Tours team issues your Royal Edinburgh Ticket.
The royal highlights
Edinburgh Castle is the iconic fortress dominating the city skyline, home to the Scottish Crown Jewels, the Stone of Destiny and sweeping views across Edinburgh. The pass gives you guaranteed entry, with your time slot reserved at the point of redemption.
The Palace of Holyroodhouse at the foot of the Royal Mile is the official Scottish residence of the Royal Family. If the Palace is closed due to a royal visit, you will receive entry to the King's Gallery instead (closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays).
The Royal Yacht Britannia in the port of Leith served the Royal Family for over four decades. You can go on board, explore the original state rooms and tour the ship at your own pace - all included in the same ticket.
Everything that's included
| Included | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Edinburgh Castle | Landmark with the Crown Jewels; guaranteed entry (time slot reserved) |
| Palace of Holyroodhouse | Royal residence on the Royal Mile (King's Gallery as alternative) |
| Royal Yacht Britannia | Former royal yacht in the port of Leith, included in ticket |
| Edinburgh Tour | Hop-on/hop-off bus tour of the city |
| Regal Tour | Hop-on/hop-off route to the royal sights |
| City Sightseeing Tour | Hop-on/hop-off city sightseeing tour |
The redemption point is Waterloo Place. Opening hours and seasonal availability may vary - check with the individual attraction for the latest information.
Questions about the attractions
A quick overview of what is included. You will find all answers on the FAQ page.
What is included in the Edinburgh City Pass?+
Guaranteed entry to Edinburgh Castle, Palace of Holyroodhouse and Royal Yacht Britannia, plus access to the hop-on/hop-off bus tours (Edinburgh Tour, Regal Tour, City Sightseeing).
Is the hop-on/hop-off bus included?+
Yes. You can use all three routes - Edinburgh Tour, Regal Tour and City Sightseeing - to get between the sights.
What happens if Holyroodhouse is closed?+
If the Palace is closed due to a royal visit, you will receive entry to the King's Gallery instead. The King's Gallery is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
All the highlights with one ticket
Get the Edinburgh City Pass and visit the Castle, Holyroodhouse and the Royal Yacht Britannia with a single ticket.