Royal Tea on Britannia

Step behind the ropes of the Royal Yacht Britannia for an enhanced guided group tour, featuring an exclusive 'Royal Brow' entrance, State Apartment tours and a delicious tea in the Royal Deck Tearoom!

About Royal Tea on Britannia

	17th March 2026 19th March 2026 24th March 2026 plus 2 more date(s), see below for more info
	1pm
	The Royal Yacht Britannia The Royal Yacht Britannia Ocean Drive, Leith EH6 6JJ
	£75
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Listed Under Tour Events / Family and Kids Events / Food and Drink Events / History Events

Brand new for 2026, experience Britannia with an enhanced guided group tour.

You'll board Britannia via the Royal Brow, an entrance previously reserved for the Royal Family, to go behind the ropes of the last British Royal Yacht.

Welcomed into the State Apartments, it’s as if the Royal Family have only just left, where you can almost hear the clink of toasting glasses and the buzz of conversation from the presidents and prime ministers entertained aboard in the State Dining Room. A family home with a comfortable, country home feel, discover why Britannia was the one place Queen Elizabeth II could truly relax with anecdotes and stories from your expert guide.

In the Royal Deck Tearoom, where the Royal Family used to relax, play games and entertain, indulge in sweet and savoury treats featuring some of Queen Elizabeth II’s favourites, including Coronation chicken, oak-smoked salmon and cream cheese sandwiches, Victoria sponge and Valrhona chocolate biscuit sandwich. Dining will be enjoyed communally, with your tour guide there to answer your questions.

After, you can explore the rest of Britannia at your leisure with an audio guide to discover more fascinating stories of life aboard.

Additional Dates: 19 March 2026, 24 March 2026, 26 March 2026, 31 March 2026

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