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The Royal Edinburgh Pass

Explore the royal splendors of Edinburgh with a single ticket, valid for 48 hours and including fast-track admission (进入权) to three wonderful attractions in Scotland's capital: Edinburgh Castle, Royal Yacht Britannia and Holyrood Palace. Your ticket allows the use of all of Edinburgh Hop-On, Hop-Off (随上随下) buses for an unlimited amount of times.

At Edinburgh Castle, enjoy fast-track entry and unlimited time within the walls to explore this historic site. On the Queen's former floating palace, Royal Yacht Britannia, you will have a tour of the ship including all of her personal rooms and learn about the history of the ship with an audio tour available in 30 languages. The Queen's official residence (住所) in Scotland, the Palace of Holyrood house, offers an audio tour in nine languages and original artworks and furniture taken from Edinburgh Castle when the royal family moved.

Departure point

Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh. EH1 1BQ

Time: 9:00 AM—6:00 PM (10:00 AM—6:30 PM on Wednesday)

Tours begin at Waverley Bridge, just off Princes Street where you can get back the tickets for the sites. You can join at any stop and hop on and off during the time when your ticket is valid.

What You Need to Know

◆ During periods when the Palace of Holyrood house is closed, entry to The Queen's Gallery and a "Palace of Holyrood house Guidebook" will be provided instead. In 2022 the Palace of Holyrood house is closed: 14-25 May, 24 June-5 July and during Royal visits.

◆ Both the Palace and the Queen's Gallery will be closed on 25-26 December.

◆ Children under five years old travel for free (at most two per paying adult).

◆ Bookings for this attraction are non-refundable.

What is said about the experience

Paul (Australia):

This was a great combination of 3 amazing features of Scottish history in Edinburgh. The 2 castles and Britannia, plus the 3 tourist bus options for hopping on and off when you need to. Great value. Remember not to go alo

1. （1） Visitors for this tour ________.

   A . can enjoy three attractions within two days B . start their visits from Royal Yacht Britannia C . are recommended to buy tickets upon arrival D . will get a free guidebook to the three attractions
3. （2） What can you do with a single ticket for this tour?

   A . Live in the rooms where the Queen used to live. B . Take the Hop-On, Hop-Off buses as many times as you like. C . Enjoy an audio tour of Holyrood Palace in 30 languages. D . See copy pieces of furniture the royal family is using.
5. （3） What's the earliest time to start a tour on Wednesday morning?

   A . Six o'clock. B . Half past six. C . Nine o'clock. D . Ten o'clock.
7. （4） Which is possible for visiting the Palace of Holyrood house?

   A . People visit it during the last week of June, 2022. B . A woman only buys one ticket with her 4-year-old twins. C . Getting your money back if you can't make the tour. D . Visiting the Palace and the Queen's Gallery on Christmas Day.
9. （5） What can we learn from Paul's comments?

   A . He has a great interest in Scottish history. B . The 2 castles and Britannia are the best Scottish attractions. C . You'd better make the tour with someone else. D . There're five tourist bus options in total.