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Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour + Palace of Holyroodhouse Tickets

Name: Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour + Palace of Holyroodhouse Tickets
Start: 2026-03-22T13:30:00
End: 2026-03-22T15:00:00
Location: Edinburgh

Edinburgh Castle Esplanade with historic stone buildings and equestrian statue.

Visitors walking near the Ross Fountain with Edinburgh Castle in the background.

Holyrood Abbey ruins at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh, with Arthur's Seat in the background.

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

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Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour + Palace of Holyroodhouse Tickets

from £59

£56.05

5% off

Save money by bundling entry to two royal sites located at opposite ends of the Royal Mile
Entry to Palace of Holyroodhouse
Multimedia guide in 9 languages
Entry to Edinburgh Castle
Guided tour of Edinburgh Castle
Expert local English-speaking guide

Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour + Palace of Holyroodhouse Guided Tour

from £92

£87.40

5% off

Full guided tour of Edinburgh Castle and Holyroodhouse in a crowd-free setting.
2-hour guided tour of the Palace of Holyroodhouse State Apartments
Expert English-speaking guide
Complimentary guidebook
Small group of max. 25 guests
Entry to Palace of Holyroodhouse
Entry to Edinburgh Castle
Guided tour of Edinburgh Castle
Expert local English-speaking guide

4.5/5

(5,176)

Dorothy

Mar 2026

Verified booking

This was a beautiful, Beautiful palace... so fun to visit an active Royal House. I loved the self-guided, audio tours. They were very informative and allowed each one of us to go at one's own pace. Thank You! I would have lived more details about the Abbey, perhaps a printed handout. I struggle with walking....the grounds were long, lengthy and not intuitive how to exit without walking its whole distance. To add interest... naming plants, reasons they were chosen .... ? All was well maintained and beautiful... just long for my old tired and sore feet.

Jackie

Mar 2026

Verified booking

Although it was a bit blustery, we enjoyed our first visit to Holyrood Palace and Abbey. The audio tour guide was easy to use and quite informative. One of the indoor highlights of the tour was the room with the purported blood stain marking Rizzio's place of death near Mary Queen of Scots bedchamber. Ah, intrigue! The grounds next the Palace and the Abbey ruins were a delight to walk through with the presence of early spring flowers. Overall, the Holyrood Palace self-guided tour was an informative and pleasing way to spend part of our day visiting Edinburgh.

Luis

Jan 2026

Verified booking

At first, I was surprised that the email didn't contain a QR code or barcode ticket like other apps, but when I arrived at the entrance, I went to the ticket counter and showed them my reservation number and company name, and they gave me the tickets. As a suggestion, it would be nice if they enabled virtual tickets so you don't have to queue to get your ticket, but other than that, it's great. I recommend it.

Jonathan

Feb 2026

Verified booking

The audio guide for children was great - specifically (and in contrast to similar audio guides elsewhere, in world) the audio guide was EASY to follow (pictures / order of rooms on guide made this intuitive for children) and each audio clip was SUCCINCT - ie detailed enough to teach them something / enhance their experience, yet short enough to maintain their attention.

Richard

Jan 2026

Verified booking

Fabulous and well curated experience. Audio guide was very good and staff super helpful. I would highly recommend this attraction. You can race through it in around about an hour which i had intended to do but as it was so good I ended up staying there well over two hours and if it had been a little warmer would have spend more time visiting the grounds.

Kirsty

Jan 2026

Verified booking

A must-do attraction in Edinburgh that is great for kids too!! The audio guide is very helpful and I love that it has a child version as this kept my daughter entertained for the whole visit- she loved learning about the history of this place!! Thank you to the polite helpful staff here, you make this a wonderful attraction!

Visit Scotland's two most important royal residences in a single day: go on a guided tour of Edinburgh Castle, followed by access to the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

Save money by bundling your tickets. Located at opposite ends of the Royal Mile, this combo allows you to stroll the historic path in one logical, time-saving itinerary.

Step inside Edinburgh Castle on your guided experience and see the essential highlights, including the Great Hall, St. Margaret's Chapel, and the Crown Jewels.

Enter the Palace of Holyroodhouse, where you can discover the historic State Apartments and the ruins of Holyrood Abbey, with a multimedia guide.

Elevate your Palace of Holyroodhouse exploration with a guided tour in a small-group setting, an English-speaking guide, and a complimentary guidebook.

Edinburgh Castle

Entry to Edinburgh Castle

Guided tour of Edinburgh Castle

Expert local English-speaking guide

Palace of Holyroodhouse

Entry to Palace of Holyroodhouse

Multimedia guide in 9 languages

Additional paid upgrades:

Palace of Holyroodhouse

2-hour guided tour of Palace of Holyroodhouse

Expert English-speaking guide

Complimentary guidebook

Small group of max. 25 guests

Edinburgh Castle + Palace of Holyroodhouse

Transport

Food and drink

You can cancel these tickets up to 36 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Dorothy
Mar 2026
Verified booking
This was a beautiful, Beautiful palace... so fun to visit an active Royal House. I loved the self-guided, audio tours. They were very informative and allowed each one of us to go at one's own pace. Thank You! I would have lived more details about the Abbey, perhaps a printed handout. I struggle with walking....the grounds were long, lengthy and not intuitive how to exit without walking its whole distance. To add interest... naming plants, reasons they were chosen .... ? All was well maintained and beautiful... just long for my old tired and sore feet.
Jackie
Mar 2026
Verified booking
Although it was a bit blustery, we enjoyed our first visit to Holyrood Palace and Abbey. The audio tour guide was easy to use and quite informative. One of the indoor highlights of the tour was the room with the purported blood stain marking Rizzio's place of death near Mary Queen of Scots bedchamber. Ah, intrigue! The grounds next the Palace and the Abbey ruins were a delight to walk through with the presence of early spring flowers. Overall, the Holyrood Palace self-guided tour was an informative and pleasing way to spend part of our day visiting Edinburgh.
Maria
Mar 2026
Verified booking
The audio guide is very good and the place is worth visiting. The worst part was the lady at the entrance who checked bags and had little patience despite seeing that we didn't understand what she was saying.
Vanessa
Mar 2026
Verified booking
The palace is very beautiful as well as historically significant. The gardens are gorgeous. Too bad that you are not allowed to take pictures inside.
Neil
Mar 2026
Verified booking
Was a little uncertain how the voucher worked however the entry staff sorted us out quickly and we enjoyed our tour of the palace

Explore Edinburgh's royal and historic landmarks with this cost-saving combo, including a guided tour of Edinburgh Castle and access to the Palace of Holyroodhouse—Edinburgh’s official royal residence.

Getting started

Start your experience at either Edinburgh Castle or the Palace of Holyroodhouse on this flexible combo tour. Wander a stretch of the famous street that connects Scotland’s two royal powerhouses—Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace after exploring the first royal residence.

What to expect

Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh Castle stands atop Castle Rock, a symbol of Scottish heritage and royal power for centuries. Your guided tour reveals the fortress’s pivotal role in Scotland’s history and its enduring legacy.

Features:

The Great Hall: Step into the grand space once adorned for royal banquets and historic ceremonies.

The Royal Palace: Explore the former royal residence and discover its significance in the lives of Scotland’s kings and queens

St. Margaret’s Chapel: Visit Edinburgh’s oldest surviving structure, an intimate and historic place of worship from the 12th century.

Guided tour: Be led by a knowledgeable guide who brings the castle’s dramatic history and architecture to life.

Palace of Holyroodhouse

The Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh’s official royal residence, sits at the opposite end of the Royal Mile and has hosted monarchs and state occasions for centuries.

Features:

Self-guided access: Enjoy entry to the State Apartments, Throne Room, and Abbey ruins at your own pace. Walk through grand corridors and discover the monarchy’s history in Scotland.

Audioguide: Explore the palace on your own with insights from a complimentary multimedia guide.

Extras

Palace of Holyroodhouse Christmas tour: Enjoy all of the above, plus a 2-hour guided tour of the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Admire a personalised experience with no more than 25 guests, follow a Palace expert who shares stories of royal traditions, and take home a keepsake guide filled with insights into the Palace’s festive highlights.

Edinburgh Castle

Monday	9:30am - 5:00pm	last entry 4:00pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 5:00pm	last entry 4:00pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 5:00pm	last entry 4:00pm
Thursday	9:30am - 5:00pm	last entry 4:00pm
Friday	9:30am - 5:00pm	last entry 4:00pm
Saturday	9:30am - 5:00pm	last entry 4:00pm
Sunday	9:30am - 5:00pm	last entry 4:00pm

Palace of Holyroodhouse

Monday	9:30am - 4:30pm	last entry 3:15pm
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	Closed
Thursday	9:30am - 4:30pm	last entry 3:15pm
Friday	9:30am - 4:30pm	last entry 3:15pm
Saturday	9:30am - 4:30pm	last entry 3:15pm
Sunday	9:30am - 4:30pm	last entry 3:15pm

What's not allowed

Edinburgh Castle

Luggage, large bags, and bags over 30L in volume are not permitted inside Edinburgh Castle.

Pets are not allowed, except for registered service animals.

Drones are strictly prohibited on the premises.

Access to the roof is not permitted in poor weather conditions.

Palace of Holyroodhouse

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

Edinburgh Castle

The experience is not fully wheelchair-accessible due to uneven terrain and steps within the castle grounds and surrounding areas.

Palace of Holyroodhouse

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

Edinburgh Castle

The guided tour takes place outdoors around Edinburgh Castle. Entry to interior buildings is not included during the guided portion, but you may explore them independently after the tour.

Specific stops during the tour are assigned by castle authorities and may vary.

Minors must be accompanied by an adult to join the tour.

Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 mins before your scheduled start time.

Palace of Holyroodhouse

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.

The tour is only available when the Palace is closed to other visitors.

Please arrive at least 15 mins before your scheduled tour time.

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.