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Combo: Palace of Holyroodhouse + The King's Gallery Entry Tickets

Historic room with portraits and chandelier at Palace of Holyroodhouse, London.
Ornate bedroom with red canopy bed and tapestries at Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh.
King's Gallery entrance with ornate wooden doors and stone facade in Edinburgh.
Woman using a tablet outdoors in a city setting.

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Free cancellation up to 36 hours before the start of your experience

Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide

Experience the grandeur of Scottish royalty with this cost-saving combo. Marvel at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, followed by an art retreat at The King's Gallery.

4.5/5

(7,454)

Agnieszka Dziaduś

Agnieszka

Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Definitely a must when you're visiting Edinburgh. The palace of Holyroodhouse was an amazing experience full of beautiful views inside and outside of the castle and an interesting history aspect. The organization here was perfect and the audio guide was just on point, a lot of fascinating information packed in a reasonable amount of time. The whole experience was truly absorbing and the castle was such an incredible place. The service was very friendly. My expectation were high but the quality of the tour and the beauty the castle really suprised me in a great way. Great organization shows the amount of amazing work, effort and talented team of people behind it. Incredible experience, highly recommend!
Erica Ansley

Erica

Sep 2025
Verified booking
5/5
I thought that the audio and video tour of the Palace of Holyrood House was particularly well organised.. The tour guided you in a logical progression through the various rooms of the palce and there were visual prompts to help you locate and identify key features as well as video clips and photos to give background information. I found booking the experience quite straightforward, apart from the instruction that said tickets must be printed out. This was a bit worrying to a tourist with no access to a printer and proved quite unnessessary, as almost everyone in the entrance queue had tickets on their phone and there was no problem.
Rick Walin

Rick

Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Crowds were not huge and well managed. The audio tour was very good and simple which works well....but the system would be better if it had links to specific pieces of art and furniture. I do know to ask the wardens but they were often busy and dealing with security issues like picture taking. The grounds were well maintained and a joy to walk through but would love to see small signs on some plants or trees that I was unfamiliar with. Shop staff were great and very knowledgeable. One of the best royal castles to visit.
    • Indulge in the regal splendor of the Holyroodhouse Palace, the residence of His Majesty in Scotland, and explore the Throne Room, used for royal receptions.

    • Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the Palace Gardens, set against the backdrop of Arthur's Seat, a dormant volcano, and see if you can spot medicinal plants.

    • Step into the 18th-century world of fashion at The King’s Gallery, located within the Palace precincts, and discover centuries' worth of royal art.

    • Uncover the glitz and glam of Georgian fashion at the Style & Society: Dressing the Georgians exhibit and don't miss the King George 1V's jeweled sword.

    • Fun fact: On the day of the Annual Garden Party at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, approximately 15,000 cups of tea are consumed.

  • Palace of Holyroodhouse

    • Entry to the Palace of Holyroodhouse

    • Audio guide in English, Brazilian Portuguese, French, Gaelic, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Russian and Spanish

    King's Gallery

    • Entry to The King's Gallery in the Palace of Holyroodhouse

    • Audio guide in English

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

  • 4.5
    7,454 reviews

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    What our guests say

    Christine Gregory

    Christine

    Nov 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Absolutely LOVED the Palace tour - the audio guide is terrific, interesting and very informative! The palace is stunning, the grounds beautiful. I liked the way they wove the history with the current day happenings on the palace grounds.
    Randall White

    Randall

    Nov 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    I loved how well the palace is being preserved and the grounds maintained. It really allowed me to appreciate what life was like when the Stuarts were inhabiting it.
    Emilie Mameaux

    Emilie

    Nov 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Very nice visit, we loved it
    Agnieszka Dziaduś

    Agnieszka

    Oct 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Definitely a must when you're visiting Edinburgh. The palace of Holyroodhouse was an amazing experience full of beautiful views inside and outside of the castle and an interesting history aspect. The organization here was perfect and the audio guide was just on point, a lot of fascinating information packed in a reasonable amount of time. The whole experience was truly absorbing and the castle was such an incredible place. The service was very friendly. My expectation were high but the quality of the tour and the beauty the castle really suprised me in a great way. Great organization shows the amount of amazing work, effort and talented team of people behind it. Incredible experience, highly recommend!
    Rick Walin

    Rick

    Oct 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Crowds were not huge and well managed. The audio tour was very good and simple which works well....but the system would be better if it had links to specific pieces of art and furniture. I do know to ask the wardens but they were often busy and dealing with security issues like picture taking. The grounds were well maintained and a joy to walk through but would love to see small signs on some plants or trees that I was unfamiliar with. Shop staff were great and very knowledgeable. One of the best royal castles to visit.
  • Explore the grand Palace of Holyroodhouse, the official residence of His Majesty, the King, in Scotland, including access to the King's Gallery with this cost-effective combo.

    Palace of Holyroodhouse

    Your journey begins at the majestic Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh. Walkthrough the resplendent State Apartments, renowned for their exquisite plasterwork ceilings, art, and Brussels tapestries. Visit the Historic Apartments of Mary, Queen of Scots, and explore the ruins of Holyrood Abbey. Wander out onto the lush Palace Gardens set against the backdrop of Arthur’s Seat. The multimedia guide included in your ticket provides a deeper understanding of the Palace's association with Scotland's rich history.

    King's Gallery

    Next, enter the King's Gallery at the Palace of Holyroodhouse and immerse yourself in 18th-century fashion and Scottish history. Explore the Style & Society: Dressing the Georgians exhibition, which uses fashion as a lens to explore the social, political, and technological shifts that shaped 18th-century Britain. Admire the stunning array of clothing and accessories on display, including a resplendent Indian muslin gown and a jeweled broadsword. The multimedia guide, available in English, enhances your experience with detailed commentary.

  • Palace of Holyroodhouse

    Monday09:30am - 04:30pmlast entry 03:15pm
    TuesdayClosed
    WednesdayClosed
    Thursday09:30am - 04:30pmlast entry 03:15pm
    Friday09:30am - 04:30pmlast entry 03:15pm
    Saturday09:30am - 04:30pmlast entry 03:15pm
    Sunday09:30am - 04:30pmlast entry 03:15pm
  • What's not allowed

    Palace of Holyroodhouse

    • Keep your camera tucked away – photography is strictly not allowed inside the State Apartments.

    Palace of Holyroodhouse & King's Gallery

    • Keep in mind that bags larger than 45cm × 20cm × 30cm are not allowed in this experience. Pack wisely!

    • Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

    Accessibility

    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.

    King's Gallery

    • This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

    • Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

    Additional information

    Palace of Holyroodhouse & King's Gallery

    • As the Palace of Holyroodhouse is a working royal palace, security, and opening arrangements may be subject to change at short notice.
    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Please display the same at each ticket redemption point along with a valid photo ID.

    Ticket redemption points

    The King's Gallery at Palace of Holyroodhouse Tickets

    • Redeem your tickets at The King's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse.

    • Address: Palace of Holyroodhouse, Canongate The Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH8 8DX, United Kingdom.

    Get directions to the redemption point

    Palace of Holyroodhouse Entrance Tickets

    • Show your ticket at Palace of Holyroodhouse.

    • Address: Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8DX, United Kingdom..

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