HMS Unicorn Admission Ticket

4.9 (38 reviews) 45 min – 2 hours Free cancellation

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About this activity

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.

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Duration: 45 min – 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Written guide: English
Operated by: HMS Unicorn

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–17 years) · Adults (18–60 years) · Seniors (61–100 years)

What is included

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Included: Admission fees: Admission fee

Itinerary

HMS Unicorn

Admission included

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.