The Royal Yacht Britannia Tickets with Audio Guide Tickets at The Royal Yacht Britannia

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The Royal Yacht Britannia is a historic landmark permanently berthed at Leith, Edinburgh, and served as the floating residence of the British Royal Family for 44 years before decommissioning in 1997. During that time, the vessel covered over one million nautical miles and hosted heads of state, dignitaries, and celebrities in its State Apartments. Tickets include a self-guided audio guide, allowing visitors to move through the ship at their own pace, with most spending around one and a half to two hours on board. Britannia consistently ranks among the top Edinburgh attractions and draws visitors from across the world.

The audio guide leads through five main decks, taking in the State Dining Room, the Sun Lounge, and the Royal Bedrooms, all preserved as they were during active service. Personal items belonging to the Royal Family remain in place throughout, giving the interiors a lived-in quality rarely found in heritage ships. Below decks, the Crew's Quarters show the working conditions of the 220 Royal Yachtsmen who kept the vessel running. Entry covers full access to all open decks and the dockside exhibition, with timed entry slots available across the day.

Why you'll love it

Get on board Tripadvisor's No. 1 Attraction in the World with timed entry to the Royal Yacht Britannia, Edinburgh's celebrated maritime landmark.
Explore five accessible decks aboard the last British Royal Yacht, which served as Queen Elizabeth II's floating residence for 44 years.
Enhance your visit with an included audio guide available in 38 languages, Braille script, and British or American Sign Language.
Tour the elegant State Apartments and learn how the yacht's 220 Royal Yachtsmen lived and worked in the Crew's Quarters.
See the gleaming Engine Room, enjoy waterfront views from the Royal Deck Tearoom, and admire the historic Rolls-Royce Phantom IV.

What's included

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

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Arrival and timing

Present your ticket at your selected entry time to begin your self-guided tour. Once on board, you are welcome to stay as long as you wish, and most visitors spend around one and a half to two hours exploring the ship. Arriving promptly at your chosen time slot helps keep the flow of visitors moving smoothly through the decks.

Getting around the vessel

The tour takes you across multiple decks, from the State Apartments at the upper levels down to the Crew's Quarters and engine spaces below. The audio guide accompanies you at your own pace, so there is no set route you must follow within a fixed time. Wear comfortable, flat-soled shoes, as the decks and companionways are original to the ship and include steps and narrow passages.

During your visit

Keep your audio guide at a considerate volume out of respect for other visitors.
Photography for personal use is generally permitted in most areas, though follow any signage that restricts it in specific rooms.
Food and drink are not permitted throughout the tour decks; a tearoom is available on board if you wish to take a break.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time.

Frequently asked

What is the Royal Yacht Britannia experience?

The Royal Yacht Britannia Tickets with Audio Guide gives you access to a self-guided tour of the former floating residence of Queen Elizabeth II and the British Royal Family, where the ship served for 44 years and covered over one million nautical miles. You explore areas including the State Dining Room, the Sun Lounge, the Royal Bedrooms, and the Crew's Quarters, with the interiors preserved exactly as they were when the yacht was in service. Britannia holds the title of Tripadvisor's No. 1 Attraction in the World.

How long does a visit to the Royal Yacht Britannia take?

Once on board, you are welcome to stay as long as you wish. Most visitors spend around one and a half to two hours exploring the ship's highlights.

What areas can I explore on board?

The self-guided tour takes you through the State Apartments, including the Sun Lounge, the Royal Bedrooms, and the State Dining Room, as well as the Crew's Quarters below decks, where 220 Royal Yachtsmen lived and worked. You can also visit the Sick Bay, the laundry, and the NAAFI canteen to understand the daily operation of the yacht.

Where is the Royal Yacht Britannia and how do I get there?

The Royal Yacht Britannia is permanently berthed at Ocean Terminal in Leith, Edinburgh. It is accessible by public transport from Edinburgh city centre.

Is the tour self-guided or led by a guide?

The experience is fully self-guided and includes an audio guide. You begin at your selected entry time and are free to explore the ship at your own pace for as long as you wish.