Landmarks

Palace of Holyroodhouse Entry Tickets

Name: Palace of Holyroodhouse Entry Tickets
Start: 2026-09-16T10:00:00
End: 2026-09-16T11:15:00
Location: Palace of Holyroodhouse

4.6/5(5,474)

Jim F

Couple

Verified booking

4 days ago

Despite living in Edinburgh for 30 years from birth, I had never visited inside of Palace of Holyroodhouse. Some of the Roual household were in residence at that time. An opportunity arose when living in the south of England to take my partner to Edinburgh to visit both the tattoo and Hollywood Palace. I thoroughly enjoyed the occasion, knowing much of the Scottish heritage, and my partner also enjoyed the experience so much that she would like to visit again, which we will do. Guides on every level were knowledgeable and helpful together with the handheld description of every room. A great experience, not to be missed.

Nicole B

Family

Verified booking

Yesterday

Our guide put so much heart and soul into leading us through the private rooms; it was sensational. And the audio guide for the subsequent 'standard tour' of Holyroodhouse was also the best I have ever experienced. Not too long and not too short, interestingly narrated, and it even had interactive parts. Huge compliments to the creators! Both tours are highly recommended!!! And the service from the staff on-site is impressive! Friendly, helpful, professional, competent, committed...

Diane T

Group

Verified booking

Last week

Self guided tour was excellent. We had our tickets and were ready to go when we arrived. The listening devices were great very easy to follow. You could take your time. See the things you want. Skip the things you don't it made for a delightful tour. Having a window in which to arrive was also great because if our day got a little out of control, we had room nine till four to make it one of our other tours. We had to miss because we couldn't be there.

Fozia K

Solo

Verified booking

5 days ago

Book g woz esey with no que the headphone and journey though each and every room woz both interesting with so much to see and learn beutiful portraits in every room esp enjoyed the little gift shop inside managed to find small gifts for the grandchilden the abbey woz very beutiful and gardens with a reward of cake and coffie in the palace cake highly recommended

Terence W

Group

Verified booking

4 days ago

Fabulous house & gardens. Loved listening to the audio with all the history of each room. It was fun looking for the footprint in the picture, learning about how he used prisoners' faces used in his portraits. Staff really helpful and friendly. Good value for tickets. Would definitely visit again when I visit Edinburgh.

Charles G

Couple

Verified booking

3 days ago

It was an extremely interesting tour and being able to see parts of the private apartments was a special privilege. Our tour guide (Jorge) was very knowledgeable and made the tour informative as well as fun. All of the staff were friendly and helpful and the tour was very well organized.

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

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
Marco G
Family
Verified booking
Aug 2026
Good evening; I am absolutely certain that this was the most exciting experience of our family vacation (myself, my wife, and our 7-year-old daughter). Unfortunately, we spent only five days in Edinburgh, but the Royals' summer residence is truly unforgettable. The rooms—intimate in size yet exquisitely furnished down to the last detail—create a genuinely welcoming, home-like atmosphere. It is easy to imagine oneself as a lucky guest at the parties held there, or to relive the tragic moments in the Princess's chambers with a genuine sense of distress—especially upon seeing the bloodstain left by Rizzio, still visible on the beautiful wooden floor of the meeting room. Creaking floors and oak-paneled walls that carry the scent of history—unforgettable! The grandeur of the gardens shown in the photos and the splendid Rolls-Royce—royal in the true sense of the word.
Natalja M
Solo
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Tour guide was very knowledgeable. Very nice tour in a small group for the private rooms of Queen Elizabeth ll. Everyone was able to ask questions and receive answers. Once in a life Time opportunity, would recommend not to miss this tour. The Grounds of Holybroodhouse are amazing! I was very impressed and now have fantastic memories of this incredible place.
Mrs Sharon T
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
I have been to Holyrood Palace many times in my life. This time I had a Japanese visitor with me. We both enjoyed the visit immensely and she really appreciated the audio guide. The way the tour is organised now makes it very easy to get a picture of the history and the current use by The Royal Family.
Sharon S
Family
Verified booking
Aug 2026
It was an epic visit!! To see the Queen's private rooms was a special treat for my daughter and I who were on a trip to my mom's homeland of Scotland. My mom saw the coronation of the queen. So it was extra special. They guides were outstanding ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Fertons M
Couple
Verified booking
Aug 2026
Friendly staff. An extremely well-done, detailed audio guide with very interesting videos. Very informative commentary on the royal family. A magnificent palace steeped in 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

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 is at 3:15pm from November to March and at 4:30pm from April to October.

Under 5s must be booked with a paid ticket.

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