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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: 2026-05-04T09:30:00
End: 2026-05-04T15:15:00
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 £61

£57.95

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 £94

£89.30

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 for insights about the palace
Small group of max. 25 guests
Entry to Palace of Holyroodhouse
Multimedia guide in 9 languages
Entry to Edinburgh Castle
Guided tour of Edinburgh Castle
Expert local English-speaking guide

4.5/5(5,284)

Nelli B

Couple

Verified booking

3 days 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.

Giorgia R

Group

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

We arrived early in the morning, around 10 a.m. Since there was no specific time listed on the ticket, you can go whenever you like. At the entrance, they helped us exchange our tickets for the reservation we’d made, and the whole process was very easy. The staff is friendly and helpful. They give you a free audio guide so you can listen to the castle’s history. You can complete the tour in an hour and a half to two hours. It’s a beautiful place steeped in history.

Aiden W

Family

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

The palace of Holyrood was beautiful. The electronically guided tour was amazing and detailed. Would recommend to anyone coming to Edinburgh. The Edinburgh zoo was more incredible than I could've imagined. The size itself puts most American zoos to shame, but they wide variety and beautiful enclosures are what really made it an experience I will never forget.

Colleen C

Group

Verified booking

Last week

Beautiful visit to Holyrood Castle 🌿🏰 The gardens were especially lovely and very well kept, creating a peaceful setting around the palace. The staff were friendly, welcoming, and helpful throughout the visit. A wonderful place to experience history while enjoying the beautiful surroundings. I liked it a lot better than Edinburgh castle

Stephanie N

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

This was my 5th visit to Edinburgh and finally got the opportunity to visit the palace! The building itself lived up to my expectations but our guide -Jorges - made it more than I expected! His knowledge of history, art, the building and the royal family was evident but his personality & delivery brought it all to life! It was t truly memorable experience!

Elaine H

Couple

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

The staff were exceptional. Polite, attentive and very helpful, as I was using a mobility scooter. The palace is beautiful, even on a cold wet day. Our Satnav instructions went rather awry and sent us on a goose chase and I was worried that we had missed our time slot but we were made welcome. Love Holyrood, love Scotland

Experience Scotland’s most iconic landmarks in one expertly curated day, with a guided tour of Edinburgh Castle followed by access to Palace of Holyroodhouse.

Step inside Edinburgh Castle and explore its essential highlights, including the Great Hall, St. Margaret's Chapel, and the Crown Jewels.

Enjoy richer context throughout, as your expert guide brings to life the stories behind every chamber, crown, and courtyard.

Continue to Palace of Holyroodhouse, where you can explore the historic State Apartments and the evocative ruins of Holyrood Abbey with a multimedia guide.

For a more intimate experience, upgrade to a small-group guided tour of the palace, complete with an English-speaking expert and a complimentary guidebook for a refined finish.

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 for insights about the palace

Small group of max. 25 guests

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
Robert M
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Well worth a visit to Holyroodhouse Palace. A seamless entry with a small group tour led by knowledgeable guides makes for an enjoyable, relaxing tour of this historical site. Personal favorites of the interior was the drawing room and the bed chamber of Mary Queen of Scots.
Beth M
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Highly recommend holyrood palace lovely experience. Using the ticket/ vouchers from headout were easy and quick. Its a lovely small palace/ house with great interesting history and excellent audio guides.
Marija D
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
We had an amazing time, audio was incredible, the gardens are perfect, romantic, everything was on top, after the tour we had great coffee and amazing Carroll cake
Nelli B
Couple
Verified booking
3 days 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.
Giorgia R
Group
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
We arrived early in the morning, around 10 a.m. Since there was no specific time listed on the ticket, you can go whenever you like. At the entrance, they helped us exchange our tickets for the reservation we’d made, and the whole process was very easy. The staff is friendly and helpful. They give you a free audio guide so you can listen to the castle’s history. You can complete the tour in an hour and a half to two hours. It’s a beautiful place steeped in history.

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

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. Enjoy a personalised experience with no more than 25 guests, follow an expert who shares stories of royal traditions, and take home a guidebook filled with insights into the Palace’s highlights.

Edinburgh Castle

Monday	9:30am - 6:00pm	last entry 5:00pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 6:00pm	last entry 5:00pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 6:00pm	last entry 5:00pm
Thursday	9:30am - 6:00pm	last entry 5:00pm
Friday	9:30am - 6:00pm	last entry 5:00pm
Saturday	9:30am - 6:00pm	last entry 5:00pm
Sunday	9:30am - 6:00pm	last entry 5:00pm

Palace of Holyroodhouse

Monday	9:30am - 6:00pm	last entry 4:30pm
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	Closed
Thursday	9:30am - 6:00pm	last entry 4:30pm
Friday	9:30am - 6:00pm	last entry 4:30pm
Saturday	9:30am - 6:00pm	last entry 4:30pm
Sunday	9:30am - 6:00pm	last entry 4:30pm

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.