The 15 Best Tickets & Entry Passes in Scotland

1.Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 11,699 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $49Our pick

Tour Edinburgh Castle with a lively guide, then explore its palaces, museums, prisons, views, and grounds at your own pace.

“Sonia is a great guide, extremely knowledgeable of Edinburgh history and clearly very passionate about it. She had a good sense of humour, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable. You get the tickets to enter the castle as part of the tour and then can spend as long as you want roaming around. Great value for money!”

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2.Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 7,747 reviews · from $50

Explore Edinburgh Castle with entry included, panoramic views, royal stories, military history, and an entertaining English-speaking guide.

“Our guide Angus was cheerful, easy to hear and very informative. But best of all, he was absolutely hilarious. I guffawed my way through the tour. Thank you so much for the lighthearted presentation.”

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3.Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,540 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $51Top rated

Review of Edinburgh Castle’s 90-minute guided walk, with entry, royal stories, city views, practical tips, price advice, and booking details.

“This was my first time using a tour guide for anything and I must say that Sonia was phenomenal!! I didn’t think I would make it to the end of the tour because it was freezing, but Sonia made it well worth it! She was knowledgeable, funny and full of enthusiasm and I would honestly highly recommend her as a tour guide!!”

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4.Palace of Holyroodhouse Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5,153 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $29

Tour Holyroodhouse Palace, Mary Queen of Scots’ chambers, Holyrood Abbey ruins, royal rooms, gardens, and an excellent audio guide.

“Really enjoyed seeing the rooms and hearing about the history.”

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5.Edinburgh Castle: Guided Tour with Tickets Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,615 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $49

Explore Edinburgh Castle with an English-speaking guide, hear stories of royals and rebels, then enjoy free time inside this historic fortress.

“Our guide was extremely knowledgeable about the historical battles that took place at the castle territory. The tour was super interesting.”

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6.The Edinburgh Dungeon Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,536 reviews · 1h 20m · from $20

Explore Edinburgh’s dark past with live actors, eerie sets, witch trials, Sawney Bean, and a thrilling drop ride in 80 minutes.

“Amazing, funny and scary Been before, but each time it seems like the first time. The actors are Fantastic. Great experience The duration of Tywardreath tour was perfect.”

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7.Edinburgh Zoo Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,504 reviews · 1 day · from $36

Review Edinburgh Zoo, home to koalas, sloths, penguins, giraffes and 2,500 animals across hilly 82-acre grounds.

“We had a wonderful time at the zoo! Having the tickets in advance was so easy. We walked a lot of steps that day and enjoyed the animals and the scenery. Worth every penny!”

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8.Edinburgh Skip-the-Ticket-Line Castle Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,283 reviews · from $51

Save time at Edinburgh Castle with priority entry, local stories, Crown Jewels, St Margaret’s Chapel, and time to explore alone.

“Wonderful 90 minute guided tour of the castle and immediate area. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable.”

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9.Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour – Tickets Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,211 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $51

See Edinburgh Castle with a guide, included entry, and time to explore the Crown Jewels, chapel, Great Hall, and military displays.

“It’s been very interesting well organized the guide was on time very entertaining and prepared I would recommend this experience and I will use again this service”

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10.Royal Edinburgh Ticket – Hop-On Hop-Off and Attraction Admissions

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,023 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $105

Explore Edinburgh by bus for 48 hours with entry to Edinburgh Castle, Holyroodhouse, and the Royal Yacht Britannia.

“Totally worth it! Hop on and hop off was helpful for transportation as well very an informative and easy access to the Royal Collection! Love how you can choose the buses easily to each routes.”

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11.Edinburgh Castle & Royal Mile Walking Tour – Ticket Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 894 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $65

Walk Edinburgh’s Royal Mile to Edinburgh Castle with a guide, hear Scotland’s stories, see the One O’Clock Gun, and explore the castle at your own pace.

“Small amount of walking... I guess any guide could guide you through this tour however, my guide James (the Englishman) made it memorable. Very engaging, informative, good sense of humor...was also personable. He was happy to answer questions and he interacted well with the group. The tour itself was amazing..Edinburgh has so much history to learn out.”

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12.The Edinburgh Dungeon Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 683 reviews · 1 minute to 2 hours (approx.) · from $20

Explore Edinburgh’s grim past with live actors, dark humor, jump scares, audience participation, and a surprise drop ride.

“Very entertaining all round, excellent staff and performers. Very good value for money.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻”

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13.Peterhead Prison Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 679 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $20

Explore Scotland’s toughest jail with an award-winning audio guide, preserved cells, SAS siege history, and a relaxed visit at your own pace.

“Very interesting ...Great listening to the audio guide go round the building . Gives a good idea how it was there.”

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14.SEA LIFE Loch Lomond General Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 564 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $19

Review of SEA LIFE Loch Lomond, with sharks, rays, reef predators, rock pools, practical tips, value advice, and cancellation details.

“Unfortunately we were unable to go due to having to self isolate but was unable to get a refund which is not good as every thing else we were due to attend made a full refund!!”

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15.Edinburgh Castle & Royal Mile Walking Tour – Ticket Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 525 reviews · 2h 15m · from $68

Walk Edinburgh’s Royal Mile with a lively English-speaking guide, then enter Edinburgh Castle for crown jewels, views, and Scottish history.

“Zenon was amazing everything went smoothly he explained everything clearly and he was Canadian which is good because it was easy to understand thank you Zenon🙃”

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