Landmarks

Palace of Holyroodhouse Entry Tickets

Name: Palace of Holyroodhouse Entry Tickets
Start: 2026-05-22T14:30:00
End: 2026-05-22T16:30:00
Location: Palace of Holyroodhouse

Visitors entering Mary Queen of Scots Bedchamber at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

Kings Bedchamber with ornate canopy bed and tapestries at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

Mary Queen of Scots Bedchamber with ornate canopy bed and paintings at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

Palace of Holyroodhouse exterior with stone towers and courtyard in Edinburgh, Scotland.

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4.5/5(5,159)

Celia P

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Last week

Excellent location Lots of historical stories Brilliant audio guide with room info and extra details Informative guides v helpful and friendly Excellent restaurant , very pleasant atmosphere and reasonable prices. Thoroughly worth a trip.

Karen C

Couple

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Last week

Loved visiting Holyrood Palace, so much history. The audio headsets were very helpful. Loved seeing all of the tapestries and how they lived and learned about how current royalty use the palace.

Fengqi L

Couple

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2 weeks ago

Easily order online with convenient mobile access to your tickets. Simple and hassle-free to use at the attraction. I’ve used Headout several times without any issues.

Lourdes Z

Couple

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Last week

Interesting facts about Queen Elizabeth's bedroom: she covered a painting of a nude woman because she found it a bit indecent and hung a mirror in its place

Margaret B

Couple

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Last week

Palace was beautiful. Gardens excellent and Abbey was interesting. Lots of information available, unfortunately my headphone wasn't working so well, so I had difficulty following the commentary.

Nelli B

Couple

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3 weeks ago

We drove all the way back to Scotland from Belgium specifically to visit, after having been there last year but not being able to go inside due to lack of time. This time, I booked our tour of the Palace of Holyroodhouse right away. It was an extraordinary experience. As a huge fan of Mary, Queen of Scots, seeing this place so steeped in history was truly moving. The palace is magnificent, both inside and out, and still serves as a royal residence on certain occasions. The spring gardens are unforgettable: full of colorful flowers, intense scents, and a truly enchanting atmosphere. The only downside of the day was a £50 parking ticket for having one wheel on a faded, barely visible yellow line. Despite this, it’s an experience I highly recommend: it’s worth every minute of the visit.

Enjoy full access to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the official Scottish home of the British monarch, located at the end of Edinburgh’s famous Royal Mile.

Wander through the hauntingly beautiful ruins of 12th-century Holyrood Abbey, steeped in almost 900 years of religious and royal history.

Enhance your visit with complimentary multimedia guides and printed guidebooks, available with select ticket options.

Opt for a 2-hour guided tour of the palace interiors, or a 1-hour guided tour of Queen Elizabeth II's private apartments, both led by an English-speaking expert guide.

Entry to Palace of Holyroodhouse

Multimedia guide in English, Brazilian Portuguese, French, Gaelic, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Russian and Spanish

Additional paid upgrades:

1-hour guided tour of Queen Elizabeth II's private apartments

2-hour exclusive guided tour of the Palace

Expert English-speaking guide

Complimentary guidebook

Small group of max. 25 guests

Transport

Food and drink

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Celia P
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
Excellent location Lots of historical stories Brilliant audio guide with room info and extra details Informative guides v helpful and friendly Excellent restaurant , very pleasant atmosphere and reasonable prices. Thoroughly worth a trip.
Margaret B
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
Palace was beautiful. Gardens excellent and Abbey was interesting. Lots of information available, unfortunately my headphone wasn't working so well, so I had difficulty following the commentary.
Karen C
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
Loved visiting Holyrood Palace, so much history. The audio headsets were very helpful. Loved seeing all of the tapestries and how they lived and learned about how current royalty use the palace.
Fengqi L
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Easily order online with convenient mobile access to your tickets. Simple and hassle-free to use at the attraction. I’ve used Headout several times without any issues.
Lourdes Z
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
Interesting facts about Queen Elizabeth's bedroom: she covered a painting of a nude woman because she found it a bit indecent and hung a mirror in its place

Step into royal history with entry to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, The King’s official residence in Scotland.

Getting started

Begin with your entry ticket to the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Just present your voucher at the entrance and enjoy direct access to centuries of royal history.

What to expect

Palace of Holyroodhouse

Discover this working royal palace nestled at the end of Edinburgh’s historic Royal Mile. From State Apartments to the haunting ruins of Holyrood Abbey, explore the historic site that played a central role in Scotland’s monarchy, once home to Mary, Queen of Scots and still used by the royal family today.

Features:

State Apartments: Tour grand rooms with elaborate plasterwork, historic furnishings, and elegant tapestries still used for official functions today.

Holyrood Abbey: Stroll through the atmospheric ruins of this 12th-century abbey, once a major religious centre in medieval Scotland.

Multimedia guide: Enjoy an included multimedia guide that brings the Palace’s rich history and royal stories to life through engaging audio and visuals.

Extras

Guided tour: Join a 2-hour English guided tour with an expert and learn about the palace's history without the crowds.

Queen Elizabeth II's private apartments: Exclusive to 2026, get exclusive, never-before access to Queen Elizabeth II's private apartments on a 1-hour English-guided small-group tour.

What's not allowed

Bags larger than 45cm × 20cm × 30cm are not allowed in this experience.

Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

Photography is strictly not allowed inside the State Apartments.

Smoking, including e-cigarettes, is not permitted in the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

In consideration of other visitors, mobile phones must be switched off inside the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

Accessibility

This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible, except in some parts of Mary, Queen of Scots' rooms.

Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Concessionary rates for disabled visitors and a complimentary companion ticket are only available to book directly with Royal Collection Trust.

Additional information

As the Palace of Holyroodhouse is a working royal palace, security and opening arrangements may be subject to change at short notice.

You may be subject to security checks. Some items may have to be checked in and reclaimed at the end of your visit.

For safety and security reasons, a one-way route operates inside the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

The palace is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Last admission time is 3:15pm.

Under 5s must be booked with a paid ticket.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.