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Combo (Save 5%): Palace of Holyroodhouse Tickets + Scotch Whisky Experience Silver Tour

Name: Combo (Save 5%): Palace of Holyroodhouse Tickets + Scotch Whisky Experience Silver Tour
Start: 2025-11-01T13:12:00
End: 2025-11-01T14:02:00
Location: Edinburgh

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.

Visitors watching a video of the Forth Bridge in Scotland.

Scotch Whisky Experience building exterior on Edinburgh's Royal Mile.

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

(4,805)

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 one flexible combo ticket for entry to the historic Palace of Holyroodhouse, The King's Scottish residence, and the Silver Tour at The Scotch Whisky Experience.

Save significantly compared to purchasing two separate attraction tickets, ensuring you maximise your budget on two of Edinburgh's cultural experiences.

Enjoy maximum flexibility by visiting both sites on the same day or on separate days, based on your itinerary.

Explore the Palace's dramatic locations, including the historic chambers of Mary, Queen of Scots, a site of murder and intrigue, with context from your multilingual audioguide.

At the Whisky Experience, admire the world's largest Scotch collection with a multilingual audioguide, and finish with a guided tasting and a crystal glass to take home.

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 Scotch Whisky Experience

Entry tickets to The Silver Tour - Scotch Whisky Experience

50-min guided tour

Tasting of a single malt, blended Scotch Whisky, or Irn-Bru as per your choice

Crystal tasting glass as a souvenir

Audio guide in American Sign Language, International Sign Language, British Sign Language, Brazilian Portuguese, Cantonese, Czech, Dutch, English, French, Gaelic, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin Chinese, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Swedish

Palace of Holyroodhouse + The Scotch Whisky Experience

Transfers

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.

Welcome to the definitive Edinburgh heritage experience! This unique combo ticket unites two pillars of Scottish culture: the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the official royal residence, and The Scotch Whisky Experience, where you’ll learn about the nation’s whisky heritage.

Getting started

This flexible pass allows you to visit the two world-class attractions on separate days or combine them into a single, comprehensive itinerary. The Palace is located at the foot of the Royal Mile, while The Scotch Whisky Experience is near the top, making it easy to walk between them.

What to expect

Palace of Holyroodhouse

Step directly into the tumultuous world of Scottish monarchs. The Palace is not only a working royal palace used by King Charles III for State ceremonies, but it is also eternally linked to the 16th-century drama of Mary, Queen of Scots.

Features:

Historic royal chambers: Explore the oldest section of the palace, including the private chambers of Mary, Queen of Scots. See the very location where her private secretary, David Rizzio, was brutally murdered, central to the palace's dramatic history.

State Apartments & Royal Collection: Walk through the grand State Apartments, furnished with exquisite items and tapestries from the Royal Collection. These rooms are still used by The King and other members of the Royal Family for official duties today.

Multilingual audioguide: Your ticket includes a complimentary multilingual audioguide providing detailed historical context and stories, ensuring you don't miss any of the palace's past.

Holyrood Abbey ruins: Conclude your tour by wandering through the impressive, atmospheric ruins of the 12th-century Holyrood Abbey, the former church of the Scottish monarchs, and stroll through the tranquil palace gardens.

The Scotch Whisky Experience

Get ready for an immersive introduction to Scotland's national drink. Located next to Edinburgh Castle, the Silver Tour uses engaging technology and sensory elements to demystify the whisky-making process.

Features:

Barrel ride: Begin with a fun and engaging barrel ride that takes you through a recreation of the entire whisky production process, from the barley field to the bottling line.

World's largest whisky collection: Admire the sight of the Diageo Claive Vidiz Collection, the world’s largest private collection of Scotch whisky, featuring nearly 3,400 bottles showcased in a gold-plated vault.

Guided nosing and tasting: Your tour concludes with a guided introduction to the aromas (nosing) and the taste of premium blends, with expert guidance on how to appreciate their unique characteristics.

Multilingual support: The popular barrel ride narration and exhibit information are accessible via a multilingual audioguide, ensuring you can fully engage with the history and production story.

Souvenir crystal glass: As a special, lasting memory of your tour, you will receive a beautiful crystal whisky glass to take home with you.

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 - 04:30pm	last entry 03:15pm
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	Closed
Thursday	09:30am - 04:30pm	last entry 03:15pm
Friday	09:30am - 04:30pm	last entry 03:15pm
Saturday	09:30am - 04:30pm	last entry 03:15pm
Sunday	09:30am - 04:30pm	last entry 03:15pm

What’s not allowed

Palace of Holyroodhouse

Photography is strictly not allowed inside the State Apartments.

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

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

The Scotch Whisky Experience

Sharp metallic tools or objects and weapons are not allowed in this experience.

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

Smoking is 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 Scotch Whisky Experience

This experience is wheelchair accessible.

Elevators are available at the venue for easy access.

Hearing loop technology, audio-visual guide, BSL, ASL, and ISL are available for this experience.

Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Additional information

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.

The palace is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

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

The Scotch Whisky Experience

This experience may include alcoholic beverages. Availability is subject to age restrictions and local laws. Please carry a valid ID. Drink responsibly.

This is a family-friendly tour—while adults sample local pours, kids get Irn-Bru!

Children under 16 must always be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over.

Please arrive at least 10 mins early, or you may not be allowed in.

Facilities: restroom.

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.