Palace of Holyroodhouse Admission Ticket | 1 hour

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Palace of Holyroodhouse
2 Adults x $25.10
$50.20
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$50.20

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: German, Russian, Portuguese, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
  • Multimedia guide
  • Food and drinks

Overview

The Palace of Holyroodhouse is Edinburgh’s Royal Palace, it is His Majesty The King’s official residence in Scotland and is used by The King and members of the Royal Family for State ceremonies and official entertaining. With 900 years of Scottish royal history, the Palace of Holyroodhouse stands at the foot of the Royal Mile against the spectacular backdrop of Arthur’s Seat. A visit to the Palace includes the Historic Apartments of Mary, Queen of Scots, which were the setting for many dramatic episodes in her short and turbulent reign, including the brutal murder of her Italian secretary, David Rizzio, by her husband, Lord Darnley. Her Bedchamber has been described as 'the most famous room in Scotland. All images credit of Royal Collection Trust / © His Majesty King Charles III 2024

Itinerary

  • Palace of Holyroodhouse

    Standing at the end of Edinburgh's Royal Mile, the Palace of Holyroodhouse is the official home of His Majesty The King in Scotland, and is used by His Majesty for State ceremonies and official entertaining. The Palace is closely associated with Scotland's rich history. A visit to the Palace includes the Historic Apartments of Mary, Queen of Scots, which were the setting for many dramatic episodes in her short and turbulent reign, including the brutal murder of her Italian secretary, David Rizzio, by her husband, Lord Darnley. Her Bedchamber has been described as 'the most famous room in Scotland'.

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • You and your belongings may be subject to security checks.
  • Photography is not permitted inside the Palace. Read about photography, filming & mobile phones.
  • Audio Guides are available for families and an audio descriptive tour for blind or partially-sighted visitors.
  • Eating and drinking aren't allowed inside the Palace, but refreshments are available in the Café at the Palace.
  • Toilets and baby-care facilities are located in the Mews Courtyard.
  • For safety reasons, pushchairs cannot be taken into the Palace. They need to be checked in at the entrance and collected at the end of your visit. Discover more tips for visiting with children.
  • This ticket does not include a 1-Year Pass
  • Opening time from 3 April – 23 May and 8 September – 31 October Thursday to Monday, 09:30-18:00 (last admission 16:30)
  • Opening times from 24 May – 7 September Daily, 09:30-18:00 (last admission 16:30)
  • Opening times from 1 November – 31 March Thursday to Monday, 09:30-16:30 (last admission 15:15
  • The Palace of Holyroodhouse will be completely closed 15 - 24 May 2025 and 26 June - 4 July 2025.

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April 25100% refund
April 26No refund

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4.6

292 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
  • 5 stars
    220
  • 4 stars
    48
  • 3 stars
    15
  • 2 stars
    3
  • 1 star
    6

Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 220 reviews with 5 stars

Staff awesome!

Published on Mar, 2025

Lovely staff members who helped us and welcomed us! History alive in the palace. I don't understand why I have to write 100 characters!

Staff awesome!

Published on Mar, 2025

Lovely staff members who helped us and welcomed us! History alive in the palace. I don't understand why I have to write 100 characters!

A day in the life of a Royal.

Published on Mar, 2025

The audio guide and wardens were very informative and helpful. It was a lovely experience and the exhibits were amazing.

A day in the life of a Royal.

Published on Mar, 2025

The audio guide and wardens were very informative and helpful. It was a lovely experience and the exhibits were amazing.

Great Experience

Published on Mar, 2025

It was lovely to walk around the palace and learn all about the history as well as it's current use.

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