Landmarks

Palace of Holyroodhouse Entry Tickets

Name: Palace of Holyroodhouse Entry Tickets
Start: 2026-07-05T18:00:00
End: 2026-07-05T19:15:00
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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4.6/5(5,219)

Irene M

Solo

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

We went early in the morning. Admission was very quick; the staff organized the lines so that those of us who had already made reservations and paid could exchange our tickets right away, while others had to go through the entire process. The audio guide was very helpful. It synchronized with what you were seeing and provided additional information. An enjoyable visit. You’re not allowed to take photos inside.

Janet E

Solo

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

It was an honor to view Queen Elizabeth's private residence. The private tour was wonderful and, as I've been told, is only available for 100 days under the order of King Charles. The remainder of the tour was audio and well-directed. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of this tour. The Abbey was fantastic too!

Kim S

Group

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

Beautiful grounds, audio tour was very informative and easy to follow. Each passage was not too wordy, easy listening. We stayed for longer than expected, so much to see and the walk of the gardens was very inspirational. Stopped for lunch , food was reasonably priced with good choices

Linda S

Couple

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

Highlight of my visit to Edinburgh! I enjoyed the audio, I learned so much and really enjoyed touring through the palace with all the furnishings and history. The gardens and stroll through the Abby was so beautiful with the proximity to the park, I could have spent days there.

Mairead K

Group

Verified booking

Last week

Really enjoyed our visit here, the audio system was well run and easy to work, it was lovely to see all the rooms and some of which are still used by the Royal family when they come to Scotland, also the gardens are beautiful too.

Andrea A

Family

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

Queue was fast , the staff at the palace was wonderful, informative and friendly. The palace has audio guides included with the price of the ticket. The grounds are lovely and it was a fun bit of history. Would highly recommend.

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
Irene M
Solo
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
We went early in the morning. Admission was very quick; the staff organized the lines so that those of us who had already made reservations and paid could exchange our tickets right away, while others had to go through the entire process. The audio guide was very helpful. It synchronized with what you were seeing and provided additional information. An enjoyable visit. You’re not allowed to take photos inside.
Janet E
Solo
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
It was an honor to view Queen Elizabeth's private residence. The private tour was wonderful and, as I've been told, is only available for 100 days under the order of King Charles. The remainder of the tour was audio and well-directed. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of this tour. The Abbey was fantastic too!
Mara R
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
A wonderful tour with an audio guide, where you can see historic rooms of great significance! We were hoping to see the royal apartments where they usually live, but that wasn’t included in the ticket. Unfortunately, I can’t attach any photos because photography is prohibited during the tour inside the palace.
Kim S
Group
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Beautiful grounds, audio tour was very informative and easy to follow. Each passage was not too wordy, easy listening. We stayed for longer than expected, so much to see and the walk of the gardens was very inspirational. Stopped for lunch , food was reasonably priced with good choices
Susan R
Group
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
The tour was excellent but it was very confusing to find the meeting point. We wasted 15 minutes and missed the start of the tour. The staff was very friendly but they didn't know where to direct us - I know these extra rooms are new to the tours so need a bit more training perhaps?

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.