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Step aboard for a great day out. Bring the family along to see one of Edinburgh’s top attractions where you’ll get to walk in the footsteps of Royalty. The Royal Yacht Britannia has been part of the Edinburgh city since 1998, and brings tourists to sample their afternoon tea and their private tours.
A Royal residence for over 40 years, The Royal Yacht Britannia sailed over 1,000,000 nautical miles on 968 state visits with the Royal Family where they entertained prime ministers and presidents. Tripadvisor’s No.1 UK Attraction 2023 – 2024, you can discover across five decks stories of life at sea for both the Royal Family and the 220 Royal Yachtsmen who served on board. Our five-star visitor attraction is located in Leith, just two miles from Edinburgh’s city centre.
What will I see?
- Britannia’s five decks with your free audio guide
- Feel like the captain of the ship in the Bridge
- Follow in the footsteps of Royalty through the State Apartments
- See Queen Elizabeth II’s favourite room
- Discover below decks in the Crew’s Quarters
- Admire a tour highlight, the gleaming Engine Room
- Take in the Royal Sailing Exhibition
- Enjoy soups, sandwiches, cakes and scones in the Royal Deck Tearoom
- Admire the stunning waterfront views from the Best UK Attraction (Tripadvisor)
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Opening Hours
Monday:
10:00 - 15:00
Tuesday:
10:00 - 15:00
Wednesday:
10:00 - 15:00
Thursday:
10:00 - 15:00
Closed
Friday:
10:00 - 15:00
Saturday:
10:00 - 15:00
Sunday:
10:00 - 15:00
Google Reviews
Ian
2 weeks agoWow! Really surprised by how good this was. Had never thought about viewing this fine ship, but it had been a part of my life years and the opportunity to walk its decks and appreciate its scale and beauty was too good to be missed. The exhibition is really well done. The route and inclusive audio guide gives you an insight into all aspects of it's operation and purpose and it's done in a very relaxed way. I thoroughly recommend this and it's an easy tram ride down from the city.
Carol Cheung
3 weeks agoI really enjoyed visiting The Royal Yacht Britannia. The whole place is very well presented and gives you a great sense of the history behind this royal yacht. Walking through the different rooms, from the elegant state apartments to the simple crew quarters, you really get to see both sides of life on board. The audio guide and displays are easy to follow, and they make the experience much more engaging. What stood out to me is how well everything has been preserved. It doesn’t feel like just a static museum but more like stepping back in time. You can imagine the royal family traveling on board, but also the crew working hard behind the scenes to keep everything running smoothly. As someone from Hong Kong, this visit was extra special. Britannia’s last official voyage was to my city in 1997, and standing here brought back that piece of shared history. It felt meaningful and a little emotional to see it in person after hearing about it for so many years. Overall, it’s definitely worth a visit. Even if you’re not a big history fan, the experience is unique and very memorable.
Bob Ingram
3 weeks agoOne of the best customer experiences. Obviously can get a bit crowded but take your time, take it all in, listen to the hand held commentary and you'll find there are some "quiet" moments where you can stand or sit and take in everything while all the "rushers" pass you by!!!! Enormous gift shop catering for all tastes. An excellent value for money attraction.
Kim MacRae
3 weeks agoWell organized. The self guided audio tour runs smoothly and each part is not too long. We were happy we did it! Nice trip from the city center to spend some time on the water of Leith. Taking the city bus was very easy. The view, food and drinks were amazing at the tea room. Worth the money.
Mini Irwin
2 weeks agoIf you’ve watched The Crown, you’ll love this tour. We thoroughly enjoyed it and the weather was perfect. I especially loved seeing the space at the front of the ship that had the bar, a record player and well-worn games in the drawer.
