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Royal Yacht Britannia


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 250 attractions in Edinburgh
Traveler Description:
“Scotland’s best visitor attraction”. Experience what life was like on board The Royal Yacht Britannia with a fascinating audio tour of five decks....... more » “Scotland’s best visitor attraction”. Experience what life was like on board The Royal Yacht Britannia with a fascinating audio tour of five decks. Discover this floating palace that served the British Royal Family for over forty years. Highlights of the tour include the elegant State Apartments, the Crew’s Quarters and the Engine Room. Complimentary audio guide in 21 languages. Open year round with free parking at Ocean Terminal. Only 15 minutes from Edinburgh city centre. « less
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Attraction type: Ship, Historic site, Tourist/visitor center, Tour
Address: Ocean Terminal
Leith Edinburgh EH6 6JJ
Scotland
Tel: 0131-555-5566

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4 of 5 stars
STOCKTONMAN 1 contribution
TEESSIDE
Jul 10, 2009

not a bad attraction , however i would have paid a bit more to have a guided tour by a person , not a mobile recorded info service. would have liked to have dined in the state dining room , very grand. more

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5 of 5 stars
Adge01 8 contributions
Southampton
Jul 4, 2009

I wasn't sure whether it would be worth the bus ride through Leith in order to look around Britannia, but it definitely was. The Adult entrance fee is £10, but if you send off a form, apparently you can go again for free. Included in the price is an audio guide - one of those things like an mp3 player... more

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5 of 5 stars
soton33 4 contributions
southampton
Jun 26, 2009

We caught the No 22 bus from Edinburgh to Leith £3 return. Admision was 10 including audio tour so good value. The experience was interesting and the ship has been restored and kept in good condition. We ate in Porters which has an excellent view of the ship and provides a good opportunity to get a picture of her. more

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3 of 5 stars
Fifelady 10 contributions
Fife
Jun 17, 2009

We visited The Royal Yacht last week whilst in Edinburgh. Not as impressed as I thought I was going to be. The Yacht itself is stunning, but I wasn't keen on the handset we were given to guide us round the ship - mainly because the narrator's voice was so boring and monotone, I tended to switch off before he'd... more

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5 of 5 stars
Waifa 5 contributions
Aspatria,Cumbria
Jun 15, 2009

Brilliant insight into how the Queen and her family lived on board. Staff very helpful and made you feel welcome nothing was to much trouble, what more can you say, a visit not to be missed. more

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5 of 5 stars
BizzyLizzy1 65 contributions
Devon
Jun 12, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Arrived via one of the sightseeing buses caught from Waverley Station (gives you a pound off the £10 entry fee for an adult) . Loved the whole thing! Well laid out and clearly marked. Beautifully preserved. Furniture not as modern as I had expected but is in keeping with the age of the yacht. -1950s. Found the luandry room intriguing!... more

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5 of 5 stars
WandererManchester 7 contributions
Manchester
May 14, 2009

The audio tour of the ship allows you to set your own pace. It gives a wonderful insight to the life of the Royal family and how they travel. It also gives a fascinating insight into how the ships company lived and the divides between the ranks. If your a Royal buff its a must. more

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5 of 5 stars
JohnnyHarpenden 4 contributions
Harpenden
Apr 8, 2009

Really fantastic value for money tour which gives you a great insight to how the Royal Family and the Crew lived on board this wonderful ship. Excellently managed throughout allowing as much 'hands on' as possible without damaging the furniture and fittings. I would highly recommend this professional tour to anyone visiting Edinburgh. more

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5 of 5 stars
boatgirl1 7 contributions
uk
Jan 29, 2009

Well worth a look if you are in Edinburgh. Ship been well perserved, though perhaps there could be more 'interactive' features. Definitely an interesting attraction and good value at 10pounds. more

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5 of 5 stars
Jonners76 10 contributions
Shropshire
Nov 3, 2008

We really enjoyed our recent trip to The Royal Yacht Britannia. It was very interesting, even if you aren't a royalist, and was facinating to see. We particularly liked the fact that the price included an audio guide which added to our enjoyment. Highly recommend a visit! Top tip, look out for a leaflet in cafe's and/or tourist info sites... more

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Royal Yacht Britannia Address

Ocean Terminal | Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6JJ, Scotland
Tel: 0131-555-5566