HMS Unicorn Admission Ticket
- 0.8–2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Explore four full decks of a remarkably preserved 1824 warship, where original cabins, gun decks and crew spaces reveal the real lives of sailors. See how over 300 men lived and worked aboard, from sleeping in hammocks to operating heavy guns, bringing the human stories of naval life to life. Unlike most historic ships, HMS Unicorn remains largely unchanged, thanks to its sheltered early history, making it one of the most authentic vessels in the world. Its unique design also captures a turning point in naval history, combining traditional wooden shipbuilding with early industrial innovation.
Inclusions
What's included
- Admission fee
Itinerary
At 200 years old, HMS Unicorn is one of the world’s most remarkable historic ships, preserved as a museum and visitor attraction in Dundee. Step aboard the historic HMS Unicorn, a hidden gem nestled in Dundee, and experience nearly 200 years of naval history brought to life! This magnificent warship, one of the oldest in the world, offers a unique adventure for visitors of all ages. With affordable ticket prices, it’s the perfect day out for families, history buffs, and curious explorers alike. Launched in 1824, HMS Unicorn is the most original old ship in the world. Originally constructed as a 46-gun frigate at Chatham Royal Dockyard, Unicorn arrived in Dundee in 1873 as a training ship for the Royal Naval Reserves – a role she carried out until the 1960s. HMS Unicorn is still moored on the city’s waterfront and is now the oldest ship left in Scotland, as well as one of the six oldest ships in the world. From her origins in the Georgian Navy to her use in the Second World War.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.9
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Ratings come from 38 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- HMS Unicorn
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Dundee
- Its from-price is 97% below the median of the 17 experiences we list in Dundee.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 2 of 17.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Dundee
Dundee is a Firth of Tay city in eastern Scotland, with a design museum, Captain Scott's polar ship and a history of jute, jam and comics.
Dundee sits on the north shore of the Firth of Tay, below the green hill of Dundee Law. The waterfront has been rebuilt around V&A Dundee, a museum of design whose angled walls recall a ship's hull, and beside it is RRS Discovery, the research ship built in the city for Captain Scott's Antarctic expedition. Verdant Works, a former jute mill, recalls the industry that employed much of the city.
Top-ranked sights in Dundee: St. Andrews Castle, V&A Dundee.
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