Palace of Holyroodhouse Entry Tickets, Edinburgh
Palace of Holyroodhouse Entry Tickets, Edinburgh
Duration: 1.5 hours (approx.)
1.5 hours (approx.)
Free cancellation up to 36 hours before the start of your experience
Free cancellation up to 36 hours before the start of your experience
100% refund up to 24 hours if you select a refundable option for a small fee.
100% refund up to 24 hours if you select a refundable option for a small fee.
Access to multilingual audio guide
Access to multilingual audio guide
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Step into royal history with access to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, The King’s official residence in Edinburgh. Explore this working palace located at the end of the Royal Mile, uncovering centuries of Scottish monarchy through its State Apartments and the ruins of Holyrood Abbey.
Step into royal history with access to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, The King’s official residence in Edinburgh. Explore this working palace located at the end of the Royal Mile, uncovering centuries of Scottish monarchy through its State Apartments and the ruins of Holyrood Abbey.
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 digital palace guidebook, an Edinburgh city audio guide, a guided tour, or 48 hours of hop-on hop-off bus travel and entry to Edinburgh Castle and The Royal Yacht Britannia.
Entry to Palace of Holyroodhouse
Multimedia guide in English, Brazilian Portuguese, French, Gaelic, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Russian and Spanish
Digital guidebook
Edinburgh city audio guide
2-hour exclusive guided tour
Expert English-speaking guide
48-hour access to 3 City Tours Edinburgh Tour Regal Tour CitySightseeing Edinburgh Live English commentary on the Edinburgh Tour Audioguide on the CitySightseeing bus and the Regal Tour in 9 languages
Edinburgh Tour
Regal Tour
CitySightseeing Edinburgh
Live English commentary on the Edinburgh Tour
Audioguide on the CitySightseeing bus and the Regal Tour in 9 languages
Entry to Edinburgh Castle
Entry to The Royal Yacht Britannia
Transport
Food and drink
Palace of Holyroodhouse facade with central fountain, Edinburgh, Scotland.
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:
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State Apartments: Tour grand rooms with elaborate plasterwork, historic furnishings, and elegant tapestries still used for official functions today.
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Holyrood Abbey: Stroll through the atmospheric ruins of this 12th-century abbey, once a major religious centre in medieval Scotland.
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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
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Digital guidebook: Get a high-quality digital guidebook for a more immersive dive into the Royal Collection.
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Edinburgh audio guide: Get a self-guided Edinburgh city audio tour to explore the capital’s landmarks after your visit with expert city narration, perfect for those who want to discover the secrets of the Old Town on foot at their own pace.
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Guided tour: Join a 2-hour English guided tour with an expert and learn about the palace's history without the crowds.
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Royal Edinburgh Ticket: Upgrade to a 48-hour sightseeing experience including:
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Edinburgh Castle: Visit the hilltop fortress home to the Crown Jewels and the Stone of Destiny.
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Royal Yacht Britannia: Step aboard this former floating palace, now docked in Leith, and explore its State Apartments and royal quarters.
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Hop-on Hop-off bus pass: Enjoy unlimited travel for 48 hours on three major sightseeing tours—Edinburgh Tour, Regal Tour, and CitySightseeing Edinburgh—with onboard commentary and stops near major attractions.
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Historic room with portraits and chandelier at Palace of Holyroodhouse, London.
Ornate room with a canopy bed and paintings at Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh.
Palace of Holyroodhouse facade with central fountain, Edinburgh, Scotland.
Historic room with portraits and chandelier at Palace of Holyroodhouse, London.
Ornate room with a canopy bed and paintings at Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh.
Dining room inside Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh, with ornate decor and portraits.
What's not allowed
Palace of Holyroodhouse
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Bags larger than 45cm × 20cm × 30cm are not allowed in this experience.
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Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
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Photography is strictly not allowed inside the State Apartments.
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Smoking, including e-cigarettes, is not permitted in the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
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In consideration of other visitors, mobile phones must be switched off inside the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Accessibility
Palace of Holyroodhouse
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This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible, except in some parts of Mary, Queen of Scots' rooms.
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Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
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Concessionary rates for disabled visitors and a complimentary companion ticket are only available to book directly with Royal Collection Trust.
Royal Edinburgh Ticket
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Only parts of Edinburgh Castle are wheelchair accessible. The Royal Yacht Britannia experience and the Hop-on Hop-off buses are wheelchair accessible.
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Mobility scooters are allowed if they can be folded and stored as luggage.
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Your guide dogs and pet dogs are welcome aboard.
Additional information
Palace of Holyroodhouse
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As the Palace of Holyroodhouse is a working royal palace, security and opening arrangements may be subject to change at short notice.
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You may be subject to security checks. Some items may have to be checked in and reclaimed at the end of your visit.
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For safety and security reasons, a one-way route operates inside the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
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The palace is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
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Last admission time is 3:15pm.
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Under 5s must be booked with a paid ticket.
Royal Edinburgh Ticket
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This ticket guarantees entry to the Castle during the 48-hour validity of the tour; it does NOT guarantee entry on the day that the ticket is purchased. The last entry slot for the Castle is 2:30pm.
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Children aged 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult or senior citizen during their visit.
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You can board your Hop-on Hop-off bus anytime between 9am to 6pm and visit the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh Castle, and the Royal Yacht Britannia within 48 hours.
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First departure from Stop 1 at 8:45am and last departure from Stop 1 at 6pm. Please click here for detailed route maps and boarding points.
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Kids go free! Up to 3 kids can travel for free per adult ticket. Child tickets must be added to the basket when purchasing tickets.
Ornate bedroom with red canopy bed and tapestries at Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh.
Visitors viewing portraits in the gallery of the Palace of Holyroodhouse, London.
Dining room inside Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh, with ornate decor and portraits.
Ornate bedroom with red canopy bed and tapestries at Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh.
Visitors viewing portraits in the gallery of the Palace of Holyroodhouse, London.
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Operating hours
Palace of Holyroodhouse
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Edinburgh Castle
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- Closed on 13th Jan 2026, 14th Jan 2026, 15th Jan 2026, 25th Dec 2026 and 26th Dec 2026.
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