Guided Tours

Palace of Holyroodhouse Small-Group Exclusive Guided Tour

Name: Palace of Holyroodhouse Small-Group Exclusive Guided Tour
Start: 2026-03-10T11:30:00
End: 2026-03-10T12:45:00
Location: Palace of Holyroodhouse

Tour group gathered outside the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh.

Palace of Holyroodhouse dining room decorated with Christmas garlands and festive table settings.

Palace of Holyroodhouse grand room with Christmas trees and portraits.

Ornate room with a canopy bed and paintings at Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh.

持续时间

1 hr 15 分钟

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Veera

Oct 2025

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The guide Nina was superb, we got a full 1.5 hours experience and more at the castle, she did not cut corners and explained and answered all our questions. It has been the first time I have thoroughly enjoyed touring a castle, the abbey and the gardens with Nina. It was cold outside but the cold did not bother us as Nina made her way to explaimed the grounds until she saw us off at the gates.

Amanda

Nov 2025

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Jordan was an amazing guide and a great storyteller. He took time to explain what we were seeing and answered all questions we had along the way.

Emma

Sep 2025

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Really nice to be able to see the palace with such a small group! Our guide was great, and it was also nice to be able to see a little bit of the palace not open to regular visitors.

Enjoy exclusive access to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, The King’s official residence in Scotland, during a guided small-group tour.

Step inside the exquisite West Drawing Room, usually closed to the public, for a rare glimpse into one of the Royal Family’s private sitting rooms.

Experience the grandeur of this historic site in a serene, crowd-free setting, as your expert guide shares stories and royal traditions from centuries past.

Take home a complimentary Palace guidebook, an ideal keepsake to remember your visit and deepen your understanding of the Palace’s royal heritage.

Entry to Palace of Holyroodhouse

2-hour guided tour of the State Apartments

Expert English-speaking guide

Complimentary guidebook

Small group of max. 25 guests

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Amanda
Nov 2025
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Jordan was an amazing guide and a great storyteller. He took time to explain what we were seeing and answered all questions we had along the way.
Ana
Nov 2025
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La guía nos explicó todo muy bien y muy amablemente. Muy bonito el Palacio
Ward
Nov 2025
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The man that led the tour was excellent. Clear and well informed.
Veera
Oct 2025
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The guide Nina was superb, we got a full 1.5 hours experience and more at the castle, she did not cut corners and explained and answered all our questions. It has been the first time I have thoroughly enjoyed touring a castle, the abbey and the gardens with Nina. It was cold outside but the cold did not bother us as Nina made her way to explaimed the grounds until she saw us off at the gates.
Claire
Oct 2025
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I did not get to the place in time. So unfortunately, I missed the tour completely. The day I came back to Edinburg Holyrood was closed. So I never got to see that.

Step inside the Palace of Holyroodhouse for an exclusive 2–hour guided tour of the royal State Apartments and experience centuries of royal tradition.

Getting started

Arrive at the main entrance, where your expert guide will greet you with a warm welcome and validate your ticket. After a brief introduction, you’ll join a small group of fellow guests and begin your private tour, free from crowds.

What to expect

Palace of Holyroodhouse

Nestled at the end of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, the Palace of Holyroodhouse serves as the official royal residence in Scotland. Discover the rich traditions of royal past while your guide shares stories of generations of monarchs and the palace's history.

Features:

State Apartments access: Take in the grandeur of the Palace’s lavish rooms and ceremonial halls. Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and unique photo opportunities in this rare, crowd-free experience.

Insights from your expert guide: Experience the Palace in near-silence with an expert guide, who provides deep historical insights and a unique perspective on the State Apartments, plus the chance to get your questions answered in real time.

Small-group experience: With a maximum of 25 guests per tour, savour the intimacy of a quieter, more immersive visit. Ask questions, linger in your favourite rooms, and enjoy a relaxed pace through this royal historic building.

Complimentary guidebook: Take home a guidebook filled with historical details, highlights, and illustrations to remember your visit and continue exploring long after the tour ends.

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.

The tour is only available when the Palace is closed to other visitors.

Please arrive at least 15 mins before your scheduled tour time.

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.