All-inclusive sightseeing pass providing free entry to 50+ attractions including Edinburgh Castle, Palace of Holyroodhouse, Royal Yacht Britannia, Edinburgh Zoo, and more. Includes hop-on-hop-off bus tour and guidebook. Available in 1, 2, 3, or 5-day versions. Prices: 1-day £69 adult, £44 child; 3-day £129 adult, £77 child. Best value if visiting expensive attractions (castle, palace, Britannia together worth £55+). Digital pass delivered instantly. Skip-the-line benefits at some attractions. Consider your itinerary – only worthwhile if visiting multiple paid attractions daily. Does not include transport.
edinburghpass.comCombined ticket for three royal attractions: Edinburgh Castle, Palace of Holyroodhouse, and Royal Yacht Britannia. Saves approximately £8 compared to individual tickets. Valid for 48 hours from first attraction visit. Price: £64 adult, £32 child (under 17). Includes audio guides at all three sites. Excellent value if planning to visit all three landmarks – which most first-time visitors do. Available online or at any of the three attractions. Skip queues when bought online. Spread visits over two days to appreciate fully. These are Edinburgh's 'must-see' attractions, making this ticket sensible for most tourists.
www.rct.ukGrants access to over 75 Historic Environment Scotland sites across Scotland, including Edinburgh Castle, Stirling Castle, Urquhart Castle (Loch Ness), and many abbeys and historic buildings. The Explorer Pass is valid for 14 consecutive days. Prices: 3-day £48 adult, £29 child; For 1 April–31 October 2026, the 14-day pass is £48 adult and £29 child; winter prices differ. Edinburgh Castle online adult admission is £23.50, so pass pays for itself quickly. Ideal for visitors exploring beyond Edinburgh or interested in castles and historic sites. Digital pass available. Worthwhile if visiting 3+ HES sites. Scottish residents and UK under-5s free at HES sites without pass.
www.historicenvironment.scotDay Ticket: The City DAY ticket is £6 adult and £3 child. Purchase on Lothian Buses app or with exact change on bus (no change given). Cheaper than 3+ single journeys (£2 each). Ridacard: Adult Ridacard costs £26.50 for one week or £80 for four weeks, or annual passes for extended stays. Covers city buses but NOT airport bus or trams. Combine with separate tram ticket if needed. Lothian Buses cover all city areas except far suburbs. The City DAY family ticket is £13 for up to two adults and three children. Consider if making multiple bus trips daily or staying outside city center. Otherwise walk and use occasional buses/trams.
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