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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: 2025-11-06T09:30:00
End: 2025-11-06T16:30:00
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.

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

(7,438)

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

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

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.

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, Drawing the Italian Renaissance, featuring 80 works by masters like Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael.

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 Drawing the Italian Renaissance exhibition (from Oct 17, 2025 to Mar 1, 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
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
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.
Rachelle
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Touring Holyrood Palace was wonderful! From the time we got in line to get our tickets, until we exited, we had a wonderful time. The lines went fast, the audio tour was very easy to understand and very informative. I learned a lot about it's history! This was my first time in Scotland, and Holyrood was at the top of our list of places to visit. It was even better than I imagined. I would highly recommend this place! I would love to come back with more friends and family to show them the rich history here!
Hannah
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Everything about the palace was wonderful! Appreciated the free listening experience provided to understand the history as well as present day at the palace. Absolutely stunning building! Gift shops had unique and fun items - so many beautiful pieces. Also visited the cafe which had some of the best food on our trip. We had a sandwich, a scone, tea and loved it all. Pricing was reasonable for everything - entrance tickets, gift shops and cafe! Recommend this to everyone!!
Ramit
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Visiting the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh was an incredible experience that really brought Scottish history to life. Situated at the end of the Royal Mile, the palace is not only beautiful from the outside but also steeped in stories of royalty, politics, and intrigue. It’s still an official residence of the King when he’s in Scotland, but it’s also very accessible to visitors, which makes it unique compared to other royal sites.

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:

Current exhibition: The Drawing the Italian Renaissance exhibition showcases around 80 revolutionary works by over 50 Italian masters (1450–1600). You'll see original drawings by giants like Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael, including 45 pieces never before seen in Scotland.

Stunning selection: Enjoy a five-star art experience, making it an unmissable add-on to your Palace visit. (Note: The exhibition runs from Oct 17, 2025 to Mar 1, 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	09:30am - 05:00pm	last entry 04:00pm
Tuesday	09:30am - 05:00pm	last entry 04:00pm
Wednesday	09:30am - 05:00pm	last entry 04:00pm
Thursday	09:30am - 05:00pm	last entry 04:00pm
Friday	09:30am - 05:00pm	last entry 04:00pm
Saturday	09:30am - 05:00pm	last entry 04:00pm
Sunday	09:30am - 05:00pm	last entry 04:00pm

Palace of Holyroodhouse

Monday	09:30am - 06:00pm	last entry 04:30pm
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	Closed
Thursday	09:30am - 06:00pm	last entry 04:30pm
Friday	09:30am - 06:00pm	last entry 04:30pm
Saturday	09:30am - 06:00pm	last entry 04:30pm
Sunday	09:30am - 06:00pm	last entry 04:30pm

The King's Gallery at Palace of Holyroodhouse

Monday	09:30am - 06:00pm	last entry 05:00pm
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	Closed
Thursday	09:30am - 06:00pm	last entry 05:00pm
Friday	09:30am - 06:00pm	last entry 05:00pm
Saturday	09:30am - 06:00pm	last entry 05:00pm
Sunday	09:30am - 06:00pm	last entry 05:00pm

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

Catch the Drawing the Italian Renaissance exhibition at The King’s Gallery from October 17, 2025 to March 1, 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.