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Highlights

  • Enjoy full access to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the official Scottish home of the British monarch, located at the end of Edinburgh’s famous Royal Mile.
  • Wander through the hauntingly beautiful ruins of 12th-century Holyrood Abbey, steeped in almost 900 years of religious and royal history.
  • Enhance your visit with complimentary multimedia guides and printed guidebooks, available with select ticket options.
  • Opt for a 1.5-hour guided tour of the palace interiors, or a 1-hour guided tour of Queen Elizabeth II's private apartments, both led by an English-speaking expert guide.

Your Experience

Step into royal history with entry to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, The King’s official residence in Scotland.

Getting started

Begin with your entry ticket to the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Just present your voucher at the entrance and enjoy direct access to centuries of royal history.

What to expect

Palace of Holyroodhouse

Discover this working royal palace nestled at the end of Edinburgh’s historic Royal Mile. From State Apartments to the haunting ruins of Holyrood Abbey, explore the historic site that played a central role in Scotland’s monarchy, once home to Mary, Queen of Scots and still used by the royal family today.

Features:

  • State Apartments: Tour grand rooms with elaborate plasterwork, historic furnishings, and elegant tapestries still used for official functions today.

  • Holyrood Abbey: Stroll through the atmospheric ruins of this 12th-century abbey, once a major religious centre in medieval Scotland.

  • Multimedia guide: Enjoy an included multimedia guide that brings the Palace’s rich history and royal stories to life through engaging audio and visuals.

Extras

  • Guided tour: Join a 1.5-hour English guided tour with an expert and learn about the palace's history without the crowds.

  • Queen Elizabeth II's private apartments: Exclusive to 2026, get exclusive, never-before access to Queen Elizabeth II's private apartments on a 1-hour English-guided small-group tour.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • Entry to Palace of Holyroodhouse
  • Multimedia guide in English, Brazilian Portuguese, French, Gaelic, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Russian and Spanish
  • **Additional paid upgrades:**
  • 1-hour guided tour of Queen Elizabeth II's private apartments
  • 1.5-hour exclusive guided tour of the Palace
  • Expert English-speaking guide
  • Complimentary guidebook
  • Small group of max. 25 guests
  • Transport
  • Food and drink

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Ticket Delivery

  • 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.

Cancellation Policy

These tickets can't be rescheduled or cancelled.

Frequently asked questions

Clear answers to the most common questions travelers ask before booking this experience.

Booking FAQs

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.

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.

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. Last admission time is 3:15pm. Under 5s must be booked with a paid ticket.

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