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Combo (Save 5%): Palace of Holyroodhouse + The King's Gallery at the Palace of Holyroodhouse Tickets

Name: Combo (Save 5%): Palace of Holyroodhouse + The King's Gallery at the Palace of Holyroodhouse Tickets
Start: 2026-03-23T09:30:00
End: 2026-03-23T15:15:00
Location: Edinburgh

Throne Room at the Palace of Holyroodhouse with portraits and ornate chandelier.

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

Floral arrangement on pedestal between two historical paintings in a blue-walled gallery.

King's Gallery entrance with ornate wooden doors and stone facade in Edinburgh.

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Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Free cancellation

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

Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide

4.5/5

(7,662)

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.

Gary

Feb 2026

Verified booking

Fantastic experience at the King's Gallery yesterday. From the entry staff to the cafe workers and all the art in between, this was a superb visit. The exhibition itself was incredible and the sense of time you get from viewing drawings from 600 years ago is outstanding. I was certainly inspired to try and improve my beginner level drawing.

Book this combo ticket to get access to both the Palace of Holyroodhouse, The King's official Scottish residence, and the rotating, world-class exhibitions at The King's Gallery.

Save money getting entry to two major attractions: a historic royal site and a fine art gallery, for a discounted price with audioguides at both attractions.

Explore Mary, Queen of Scots' historic chambers, the site of tragedy and murder, and admire the Royal Collection art in the grand State Apartments.

See The King's Gallery's exhibit, The Edwardians: Age of Elegance, featuring jewellery, silverware, and more from the Edwardian era.

Maximise your day in Edinburgh by seamlessly combining 500 years of royal history with exclusive access to masterpieces from the Royal Collection in one location.

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

The King’s Gallery

Entry to The King's Gallery at the Palace of Holyroodhouse

Access to The Edwardians: Age of Elegance exhibition (from Apr 24 to Dec 6, 2026)

Multimedia guide in English

Palace of Holyroodhouse & The King’s Gallery

Guided tour

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

Unlock the full royal experience in Edinburgh with one ticket! This combo pass gives you access to the dramatic history of Scotland’s official royal residence and the exclusive, rotating masterpieces held within The King's Gallery.

Getting started

Your visit begins at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, located at the end of the Royal Mile. Upon arrival, you will receive your complimentary audio guide, which is essential for navigating the State Apartments and understanding the powerful history held within the walls. Budget at least 2.5 to 3 hours to fully explore both the Palace and The King's Gallery at your leisure.

What to expect

Palace of Holyroodhouse

Step directly into the working royal world of King Charles III. This is the official residence of The Monarch in Scotland and is still used today for State ceremonies and formal events. Explore the grand State Apartments, where the decor reflects the exquisite tastes of successive monarchs, all while learning facts from your comprehensive multilingual audio guide.

Features:

Mary, Queen of Scots' Chambers: Walk through the authentic, historic rooms where Queen Mary lived, including the Bedchamber, Supper Room, and Outer Chambers, which tragically witnessed murder and intrigue during her turbulent reign.

State Apartments: Admire spectacular works of art and luxurious furnishings drawn from the Royal Collection.

The Gardens and Abbey ruins: Explore the tranquil Palace grounds and the beautiful, ruined Holyrood Abbey, adding another layer of historical depth to your royal visit.

Palace audioguide: Get a comprehensive multilingual audio guide, ensuring a deep understanding of the historic site.

The King's Gallery

After soaking up the history in the Palace, head to The King's Gallery for your exclusive chance to see masterpieces from the Royal Collection that are rarely exhibited elsewhere. The Gallery hosts temporary exhibitions, ensuring that every visit offers something new and exciting.

Features:

Upcoming exhibition: The Edwardians: Age of Elegance exhibition showcases the opulence and glamour of the Edwardian age through the lives and tastes of two of Britain’s most fashionable royal couples – King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, and King George V and Queen Mary.

Stunning selection: Enjoy a five-star art experience, making it an unmissable add-on to your Palace visit. (Note: The exhibition runs from Apr 24 to Dec 6, 2026).

Multimedia guidance: Your ticket includes a dedicated multimedia guide in English, providing context and expert commentary on the pieces as you walk through the exhibition space.

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

The King's Gallery at Palace of Holyroodhouse

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

What to bring

Palace of Holyroodhouse + The King’s Gallery

Have your entry tickets and ID ready for a seamless experience.

Don’t forget your trusty earphones for an immersive multimedia guide experience.

What’s not allowed

Palace of Holyroodhouse + The King’s Gallery

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

Photography is strictly prohibited at the venue.

Palace of Holyroodhouse

Large bags, rucksacks and suitcases (30L or over) are not allowed inside for security reasons.

The King’s Gallery

Alcohol, food & beverages, drones, sharp metallic tools or objects, knives, pepper spray, scissors, kirpans with blades exceeding 3 inches, aerosol sprays, paint, bicycles, skateboards, roller skates, and folding bikes are not allowed on 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.

The King’s Gallery

This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

A free companion ticket is available.

Elevators are available at the venue for easy access.

Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Additional information

Palace of Holyroodhouse

The Palace of Holyroodhouse is open to the public on December 23. It is, however, closed on Christmas.

As the Palace of Holyroodhouse is a working royal palace, security and opening arrangements may be subject to change at short notice.

The palace is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

The King’s Gallery

The King's Gallery is currently closed and will reopen for The Edwardians: Age of Elegance exhibit on April 24, 2026

As the Palace of Holyroodhouse is a working royal palace, security and opening arrangements may be subject to change at short notice.

Pushchairs are permitted during off-peak hours, but if the gallery gets busy, you’ll need to leave them at the designated drop-off area.

Facilities: parking, cloakroom, restroom, multimedia guides, cafe, baby-care facilities.

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.