Edinburgh Combo Tickets

What's not allowed

Edinburgh Castle

• Luggage, large bags, and bags over 30L in volume are not permitted inside Edinburgh Castle.
• Pets are not allowed, except for registered service animals.
• Drones are strictly prohibited on the premises.
• Access to the roof is not permitted in poor weather conditions.

Palace of Holyroodhouse

• Bags larger than 45cm × 20cm × 30cm are not allowed in this experience.
• Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
• Photography is strictly not allowed inside the State Apartments.
• Smoking, including e-cigarettes, is not permitted in the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
• In consideration of other visitors, mobile phones must be switched off inside the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

Accessibility

Edinburgh Castle

• The experience is not fully wheelchair-accessible due to uneven terrain and steps within the castle grounds and surrounding areas.

Palace of Holyroodhouse

• This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible, except in some parts of Mary, Queen of Scots' rooms.
• Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
• Concessionary rates for disabled visitors and a complimentary companion ticket are only available to book directly with Royal Collection Trust.

Additional information

Edinburgh Castle

• The guided tour takes place outdoors around Edinburgh Castle. Entry to interior buildings is not included during the guided portion, but you may explore them independently after the tour.
• Specific stops during the tour are assigned by castle authorities and may vary.
• Minors must be accompanied by an adult to join the tour.
• Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 mins before your scheduled start time.

Palace of Holyroodhouse

• As the Palace of Holyroodhouse is a working royal palace, security and opening arrangements may be subject to change at short notice.
• You may be subject to security checks. Some items may have to be checked in and reclaimed at the end of your visit.
• For safety and security reasons, a one-way route operates inside the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
• The palace is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
• Last admission time is 3:15pm.
• Under 5s must be booked with a paid ticket.
• The tour is only available when the Palace is closed to other visitors.
• Please arrive at least 15 mins before your scheduled tour time.

Inclusions #

Edinburgh Castle

• Entry to Edinburgh Castle

• Guided tour of Edinburgh Castle

• Expert local English-speaking guide

Palace of Holyroodhouse

• Entry to Palace of Holyroodhouse

• Multimedia guide in 9 languages

Additional paid upgrades:

Palace of Holyroodhouse

• 2-hour guided tour of Palace of Holyroodhouse

• Expert English-speaking guide

• Complimentary guidebook for insights about the palace

• Small group of max. 25 guests

Exclusions #

• Transport

• Food and drink

What to bring Palace of Holyroodhouse + Royal Yacht Britannia

• Ensure your entry tickets and ID are on hand for a smooth experience.
• Pack earphones for your audio guide experience.

What's not allowed Palace of Holyroodhouse + Royal Yacht Britannia

• Your pets are not permitted on this experience.

Palace of Holyroodhouse

• Smoking, e-cigarettes, vaping, bags larger than 45cm × 20cm × 30cm are not permitted in this experience.
• Photography is strictly not allowed inside the State Apartments.
• In consideration of other visitors, mobile phones must be switched off inside the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

Accessibility Palace of Holyroodhouse + Royal Yacht Britannia

• This experience is accessible to wheelchair and pram/stroller users. Only some parts of Holyroodhouse, such as the Mary, Queen of Scots' rooms, are not accessible.
• For your convenience, guide dogs are welcome to join you.

Palace of Holyroodhouse

• Concessionary rates for disabled visitors and a complimentary companion ticket are only available to book directly with Royal Collection Trust.

Royal Yacht Britannia

• Britannia’s five decks are highly accessible via a central lift.
• Due to the construction work at Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre, there may be loud noises.

Additional information Palace of Holyroodhouse

• As the Palace of Holyroodhouse is a working royal palace, security and opening arrangements may be subject to change at short notice.
• You may be subject to security checks. Some items may have to be checked in and reclaimed at the end of your visit.
• For safety and security reasons, a one-way route operates inside the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
• The palace is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
• Last admission time is 3:15pm.
• Under 5s must be booked with a paid ticket.

Royal Yacht Britannia

• Available facilities: audio guide, parking, baby changing facilities

Inclusions #

Palace of Holyroodhouse

• Entry to Palace of Holyroodhouse

• Multimedia guide in English, Brazilian Portuguese, French, Gaelic, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Russian and Spanish

The Royal Yacht Britannia

• Entry to the Royal Yacht Britannia

• Audio guide in English, Arabic, Bulgarian, Brazilian Portuguese, Cantonese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, Gaelic, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, and Welsh

Exclusions #

The Royal Yacht Britannia Tickets

• Guide

• Food and drinks

What to bring Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + Royal Yacht Britannia

• Ensure your entry tickets and ID are on hand for a smooth experience.

Royal Yacht Britannia

• Pack earphones for your audio guide experience.

Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

• Small, well-behaved dogs in carriers are allowed on the bus.

What's not allowed Royal Yacht Britannia

• Your pets are not permitted on this experience.

Accessibility Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + Royal Yacht Britannia

• This experience is accessible to wheelchair and pram/stroller users.

Royal Yacht Britannia

• Britannia’s five decks are highly accessible via a central lift.
• For your convenience, guide dogs are welcome to join you.
• Due to the construction work at Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre, there may be loud noises.

Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

• Wheelchairs must not exceed 70 cm in width, 120 cm in length, and 135 cm in height to board the bus.
• Each bus can accommodate only one wheelchair at a time.

Additional information Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

• Your ticket is valid for 12 months.
• Children aged 5 and under travel for free.
• Child tickets must be added at the final stage of booking.
• Buses run daily from 8:55 am to 3:55 pm. The Red Route operates on a loop that takes around 70 minutes to complete, with departures every 10 minutes, giving you ample time to explore Edinburgh at your own pace while benefiting from frequent service throughout the day.

Royal Yacht Britannia

• Available facilities: audio guide, parking, baby changing facilities

Inclusions #

City Sightseeing: Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

• 24-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off pass

• Access to Red Route

• Audio guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese, and Russian

• Horrible Histories' kid's commentary

• Headphones

• Free kids' tickets

• Flexible validity for up to 12 months from your selected date

The Royal Yacht Britannia Tickets

• Entry to the Royal Yacht Britannia

• Audio guide in English, Arabic, Bulgarian, Brazilian Portuguese, Cantonese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, Gaelic, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, and Welsh

Exclusions #

The Royal Yacht Britannia Tickets

• Guide

• Food and drinks

Edinburgh Dungeon + Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

• Ensure your entry tickets and ID are on hand for a smooth experience.
• This experience is accessible to wheelchair users.

Edinburgh Dungeon

• Sharp metallic tools or objects, drones, alcohol, smoke bombs, fireworks, glass bottles, illegal substances, rollerblades, skateboards, scooters, and large bags are not permitted on this experience.
• Your pets are not permitted on this experience.
• Photography is strictly prohibited at the venue.
• For safety reasons, guests under the age of 4 years are not allowed on this experience.
• Note that children under 15 must be accompanied by a guardian.
• Guests aged 16 or 17 are required to present ID or a parent/guardian’s written permission.
• The recommended age for the dungeon is 8 and above.
• For your convenience, elevators are available throughout the venue.
• Safety first! Some shows of this experience are restricted for people with back issues and pregnant people.
• For your convenience, guide dogs are welcome to join you.
• Available facilities: restroom.

Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

• Wheelchairs must be no larger than 70cm wide, 120cm long, and 135cm high to board the bus. If unsure, contact the service provider.
• Just a heads up, each bus can only accommodate 1 wheelchair at a time. If there is already a passenger in a wheelchair, please wait for the next one.
• Children aged 3 and under travel for free. Child tickets must be added to the cart at the final stage of booking.
• Small and well-behaved dogs allowed onboard.

Inclusions #

Edinburgh Dungeon

• Entry to the Edinburgh Dungeon

• 80-mins show

Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

• 24-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off pass

• Access to Red Route

• Audio guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese, and Russian

• Horrible Histories' kid's commentary

• Headphones

• Free kids' tickets

• Flexible validity for up to 12 months from your selected date

Exclusions #

Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

• Entry tickets to attractions

Please click here for the detailed route map and boarding points. You can join a tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket. Red route

• First bus: 8:45am from stop #1 Waterloo Place
• Last bus: 6pm from stop #1 Waterloo Place
• Frequency: Every 10 minutes
• Popular stops: Waterloo Place, St. Andrew Square, Holyrood, Our Dynamic Earth

Inclusions #

• 24-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off pass by City Sightseeing

• Access to Red Route

• Audio guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese, and Russian

• Kids' commentary on Horrible Histories'

• Headphones

• Free kids' tickets

• Entry to the Palace of Holyroodhouse (near Stop #7 Holyrood on Red route)

• Audio guide in English, Brazilian Portuguese, French, Gaelic, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Russian, and Spanish

What's not allowed

Palace of Holyroodhouse

• Large bags, rucksacks, and suitcases (30L or over) are not allowed inside for security reasons.
• Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
• Keep your camera tucked away – photography is strictly not allowed inside the State Apartments.

Accessibility

Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

• This experience is wheelchair accessible.
• Wheelchairs must be no larger than 70cm wide, 120cm long, and 135cm high to board the bus. If unsure, contact the service provider.
• Just a heads up, each bus can only accommodate 1 wheelchair at a time. If there is already a passenger in a wheelchair, please wait for the next one.

Palace of Holyroodhouse

• This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible, except in some parts of Mary, Queen of Scots' rooms.
• Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Additional information

Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

• Children aged 3 and under travel for free. Child tickets must be added to the cart at the final stage of booking.
• Small and well-behaved dogs are allowed on board.

Palace of Holyroodhouse

• The Palace of Holyroodhouse will be open on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. However, it will be closed on Christmas Day.
• As the Palace of Holyroodhouse is a working royal palace, security and opening arrangements may be subject to change at short notice.
• The palace is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

What to bring

Palace of Holyroodhouse + The King’s Gallery

• Have your entry tickets and ID ready for a seamless experience.
• Don’t forget your trusty earphones for an immersive multimedia guide experience.

What’s not allowed

Palace of Holyroodhouse + The King’s Gallery

• Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
• Photography is strictly prohibited at the venue.

Palace of Holyroodhouse

• Large bags, rucksacks and suitcases (30L or over) are not allowed inside for security reasons.

The King’s Gallery

• Alcohol, food & beverages, drones, sharp metallic tools or objects, knives, pepper spray, scissors, kirpans with blades exceeding 3 inches, aerosol sprays, paint, bicycles, skateboards, roller skates, and folding bikes are not allowed on this experience.

Accessibility

Palace of Holyroodhouse

• This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible, except in some parts of Mary, Queen of Scots' rooms.
• Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

The King’s Gallery

• This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
• A free companion ticket is available.
• The lift at the King's Gallery is currently out of order, so you can only access it via staircase.
• Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Additional information

Palace of Holyroodhouse

• The Palace of Holyroodhouse is open to the public on December 23. It is, however, closed on Christmas.
• As the Palace of Holyroodhouse is a working royal palace, security and opening arrangements may be subject to change at short notice.
• The palace is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

The King’s Gallery

• As the Palace of Holyroodhouse is a working royal palace, security and opening arrangements may be subject to change at short notice.
• Pushchairs are permitted during off-peak hours, but if the gallery gets busy, you’ll need to leave them at the designated drop-off area.
• Facilities: parking, cloakroom, restroom, multimedia guides, cafe, baby-care facilities.

Inclusions #

Palace of Holyroodhouse

• Entry to the Palace of Holyroodhouse

• Audio guide in English, Brazilian Portuguese, French, Gaelic, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Russian, and Spanish

The King’s Gallery

• Entry to The King's Gallery at the Palace of Holyroodhouse

• Access to The Edwardians: Age of Elegance exhibition (from Apr 24 to Dec 6, 2026)

• Multimedia guide in English

Exclusions #

Palace of Holyroodhouse & The King’s Gallery

• Guided tour

Edinburgh Zoo + Edinburgh Dungeon

• Ensure your entry tickets and ID is on hand for a smooth experience.
• Sharp metallic tools or objects, drones, alcohol, smoke bombs, fireworks, glass bottles, illegal substances, rollerblades, skateboards, scooters, and large bags are not permitted on this experience.
• Your pets are not permitted on this experience.
• Note that children under 15 must be accompanied by a guardian.
• This experience is accessible to wheelchair users.
• For your convenience, guide dogs are welcome to join you.

Edinburgh Zoo

• Radios, bikes, roller skates, hoverboards, barbecues, balloons, balls, ice-cream sticks and glass items are not permitted on this experience.
• Smoking is prohibited, including e-cigarettes.
• This experience is accessible to pram/stroller users.
• Available facilities: parking.
• Visitors wearing costumes may be asked to remove them for safety reasons.
• Re-entry after admission is not permitted without prior approval from park authorities.
• In case of extreme weather, the park may close; tickets will be transferred to a convenient revisit date.

Edinburgh Dungeon

• Photography is strictly prohibited at the venue.
• For safety reasons, guests under the age of 4 years are not allowed on this experience.
• Guests aged 16 or 17 are required to present ID or a parent/guardian’s written permission.
• The recommended age to visit the dungeon is 8 and above.
• For your convenience, elevators are available throughout the venue.
• Safety first! Some shows of this experience are restricted for people with back issues and pregnant people.

Available facilities: restroom.

Inclusions #

Edinburgh Zoo

• Standard entry tickets to Edinburgh Zoo

Edinburgh Dungeon

• Entry to the Edinburgh Dungeon

• 80-mins show

Pair a guided tour of Edinburgh Castle with a 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus pass for a convenient and cost-effective combo.

• What you get at Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour: Entry to Edinburgh Castle with a 45-minute outdoor guided walk led by an expert, followed by free time to explore the castle interiors independently, with the Edinburgh city audio tour included on a digital app.
• What you get with the Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour: A 24-hour Red Route pass with a multilingual audio guide, free child tickets, access to the Horrible Histories kids’ channel with headphones, and flexible validity for up to 12 months from your selected date.
• Why choose this combo: Enjoy a focused 45-minute guided exploration of Edinburgh Castle, then use the hop-on hop-off bus to reach key city sights at your own pace, without juggling separate transport or bookings. Lock in your castle tour start time and fill the rest of the day with ease.

Inclusions #

Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour

• Entry to Edinburgh Castle

• 45-min express guided tour of Edinburgh Castle (outside the castle)

• Free time for independent exploration of Edinburgh Castle

• Expert local English-speaking guide

• Edinburgh city audio tour (digital app)

Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

• 24-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off pass

• Access to Red Route

• Audio guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese, and Russian

• Horrible Histories' kid's commentary

• Headphones

• Free kids' tickets

• Flexible validity for up to 12 months from your selected date

Exclusions #

Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour

• Headset and mobile device

• Edinburgh Castle internal audio guide (£3.50)

• Transportation

• Gratuities

What to bring Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour

• Carry a valid photo ID, as it may be requested at the entrance.
• Download the audio app before arriving to avoid connectivity issues. Scan the QR code on your voucher to get the Vox City app and city map in your preferred language.
• Bring earphones for the best immersive audio experience.

What’s not allowed Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour

• Large luggage, bags over 30L, and suitcases are not permitted inside the castle.
• Pets are not allowed.
• Drones are strictly prohibited.
• Roof access may be restricted in poor weather.

Accessibility Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour

• The castle is not fully wheelchair-accessible due to uneven terrain and steps across the grounds.

Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Tour

• Edinburgh buses are wheelchair accessible.
• Wheelchairs must measure no larger than 70cm wide, 120cm long, and 135cm high. Contact the provider if unsure.
• Only one wheelchair can be accommodated per bus; if occupied, please wait for the next bus.

Additional information Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour

• The guided tour takes place outdoors; interior buildings are not included.
• Stops are assigned by castle authorities and may vary.
• Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
• Arrive 10–15 minutes before the scheduled start time.
• If the castle is unexpectedly closed, Holyrood Palace tickets may be provided if available.
• Meeting points may differ; confirm details in your booking.
• The Honours of Scotland (Crown Jewels) will be closed from January 12 to Easter 2026.

Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Tour

• Children aged 3 and under travel for free, but child tickets must be added at checkout.
• Well-behaved dogs are allowed onboard.

Edinburgh Zoo + Edinburgh bus tour

• Ensure your entry tickets and ID is on hand for a smooth experience.
• This experience is accessible to wheelchair users.
• For your convenience, guide dogs are welcome to join you.

Edinburgh Zoo

• Sharp metallic tools or objects, alcohol, drugs, drones, radios, scooters, bikes, rollerblades, roller skates, hoverboards, barbecues, balloons, balls, ice-cream sticks and glass items are not permitted on this experience.
• Your pets are not permitted on this experience.
• For safety, guests under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
• Smoking is prohibited, including e-cigarettes.
• This experience is accessible to pram/stroller users.
• Available facilities: parking.
• Visitors wearing costumes may be asked to remove them for safety reasons.
• Re-entry after admission is not permitted without prior approval from park authorities.
• In case of extreme weather, the park may close; tickets will be transferred to a convenient revisit date.

Edinburgh bus tour

• Pets are allowed on the bus.
• Mobility scooters are allowed if folded and stored as luggage.
• Low-floor ramps are available for easy access.
• Screens are conveniently available on the lower decks of City Sightseeing and Regal route buses.
• Great news! If you're traveling with children aged 15 and under, they can hop on board for free with the 24-hour ticket.

Inclusions #

Edinburgh Zoo

• Standard entry tickets to Edinburgh Zoo

Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

• 24-hour hop-on hop-off tour of Edinburgh

• Access to 3 routes: City sightseeing tour, Edinburgh tour, Regal tour

• Audio commentary in English, French, Italian, Russian, Japanese, Scottish, German, Portuguese, Spanish & Chinese (City Sightseeing & Edinburgh tours)

• English-speaking guide (Edinburgh tour)

• Discounts at the Royal Botanic Garden, Royal Yacht Britannia, Palace of Holyroodhouse & more (full list here)

• Headphones (Regal tour)

Unlock Edinburgh’s secrets—Scotch whisky mastery and spine-tingling ghost tales in one combo.

• Everything you get on the Edinburgh Underground Ghost Tour: Join an English-speaking guide for a thrilling underground adventure, exploring Edinburgh’s haunted vaults and hearing chilling tales that bring the city’s dark history to life.
• Everything you get at The Scotch Whisky Experience: Enjoy a 50-min guided tour, discover the world’s largest whisky collection, sample a dram or Irn-Bru, take home a crystal tasting glass, and access expert guides and multilingual audio.
• Why choose this combo: Save 5% with this combo to sip Scotch whisky and explore Edinburgh’s haunted vaults—two unforgettable experiences for less!

Inclusions #

Edinburgh Underground Ghost Tour

• Edinburgh Underground Ghost Tour
• English-speaking guide

The Scotch Whisky Experience

• Entry tickets to The Silver Tour - Scotch Whisky Experience
• 50-min guided tour
• Access to the Origins, The Art of Whisky Making, Maturation immersive journey
• Tasting of a single malt, blended Scotch Whisky, or Irn-Bru as per your choice
• Crystal tasting glass
• Audio guide in American Sign Language, International Sign Language, British Sign Language, Brazilian Portuguese, Cantonese, Czech, Dutch, English, French, Gaelic, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin Chinese, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Swedish

Exclusions #

The Scotch Whisky Experience

• Transport to and from the venue
• Additional drinks or food
• Personal expenses and souvenirs
• Gratuities

What to bring

Edinburgh Underground Ghost Tour

• Carry warm clothing as nights can get chilly.
• It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes as this tour involves a moderate amount of walking.

The Scotch Whisky Experience

• Have your entry tickets and ID ready for a seamless experience.

What's not allowed

Edinburgh Underground Ghost Tour

• Children below the age of 5 are not allowed on this tour.

The Scotch Whisky Experience

• Sharp metallic tools or objects and weapons are not allowed in this experience.
• Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
• Due to venue restrictions, smoking is not allowed on this experience.

Accessibility

The Scotch Whisky Experience

• This experience is wheelchair accessible.
• Elevators are available at the venue for easy access.
• Hearing loop technology, audio-visual guide, BSL, ASL, and ISL are available for this experience.
• Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Additional information

The Scotch Whisky Experience

• This experience may include alcoholic beverages. Availability is subject to age restrictions and local laws. Please carry a valid ID. Drink responsibly.
• This is a family-friendly tour—while adults sample local pours, kids get Irn-Bru!
• Please arrive at least 10 mins early, or you may not be allowed in.
• Children under 16 must always be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over.
• Facilities: restroom.