Palace of Holyroodhouse Entry Tickets
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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.
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Wander through the hauntingly beautiful ruins of 12th-century Holyrood Abbey, steeped in almost 900 years of religious and royal history.
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Enhance your visit with complimentary multimedia guides and printed guidebooks, available with select ticket options.
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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.
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Entry to Palace of Holyroodhouse
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Multimedia guide in English, Brazilian Portuguese, French, Gaelic, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Russian and Spanish
Additional paid upgrades:
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1-hour guided tour of Queen Elizabeth II's private apartments
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2-hour exclusive guided tour of the Palace
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Expert English-speaking guide
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Complimentary guidebook
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Small group of max. 25 guests
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Transport
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Food and drink
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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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SoloVerified booking3 weeks ago5/5We 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.SSusan M
SoloVerified bookingYesterday5/5The Holywood palace visit was well organised and all the staff were very helpful. Such a beautiful place! The audio guide was excellent, informative and interesting. Magnified the history of the place for me. Would recommend people to visit. Photography is not allowed inside the palace but the guide is an reasonable price.JJanet E
SoloVerified booking3 weeks ago5/5It 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!MMara R
CoupleVerified booking2 weeks ago4/5A 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.KKim S
GroupVerified booking3 weeks ago5/5Beautiful 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
Step into royal history with entry to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, The King’s official residence in Scotland.
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.
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
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State Apartments: Tour grand rooms with elaborate plasterwork, historic furnishings, and elegant tapestries still used for official functions today.
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Holyrood Abbey: Stroll through the atmospheric ruins of this 12th-century abbey, once a major religious centre in medieval Scotland.
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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
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Guided tour: Join a 2-hour English guided tour with an expert and learn about the palace's history without the crowds.
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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.
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What's not allowed
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Bags larger than 45cm × 20cm × 30cm are not allowed in this experience.
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Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
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Photography is strictly not allowed inside the State Apartments.
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Smoking, including e-cigarettes, is not permitted in the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
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In consideration of other visitors, mobile phones must be switched off inside the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Accessibility
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This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible, except in some parts of Mary, Queen of Scots' rooms.
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Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
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Concessionary rates for disabled visitors and a complimentary companion ticket are only available to book directly with Royal Collection Trust.
Additional information
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As the Palace of Holyroodhouse is a working royal palace, security and opening arrangements may be subject to change at short notice.
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You may be subject to security checks. Some items may have to be checked in and reclaimed at the end of your visit.
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For safety and security reasons, a one-way route operates inside the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
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The palace is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
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Last admission time is 3:15pm.
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Under 5s must be booked with a paid ticket.
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- 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.
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