Discover the regal splendor of Edinburgh’s Palace of Holyroodhouse complex with an entrance ticket to the Queen’s official Scottish residence. Explore the State Apartments, see Mary Queen of Scots' historic chambers, the Throne Room, and more.

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Mobile ticketing: Vouchers must be exchanged for tickets.
Duration 1.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Highlights

Explore the Queen's official residence in Scotland at Holyroodhouse
Learn about dramatic events from Scotland's history in Mary Queen of Scots' chambers
Wander the picturesque ruins of the 12th-century Holyrood Abbey
Enjoy a refreshing drink, snack or lunch in the Café at the Palace (own expense)
Stand in rooms still used by the Queen for official and private engagements
Discover the changing tastes of successive monarchs

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Wander the opulent state rooms and lavish gardens of the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Her Majesty The Queen’s official Scottish residence, located at the end of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile. Once inside the baroque palace, learn about its close associations with Scotland's history via a complimentary multimedia guide (available in 9 languages). Visit the State Apartments to see the changing tastes of successive monarchs. Marvel at fine plasterwork ceilings and Brussels tapestries, along with paintings and other artworks in rooms still used by the Queen and Royal Family for official ceremonies. Go to the Throne Room to see where lunch was served to the Knights and Ladies of the Order of the Thistle when a new knight was installed. Discover where the Queen holds her private audiences in the Morning Drawing Room. Continue to the Great Gallery, where Scottish residents named in the New Year’s Honours List or Queen's Birthday Honours List receive their award at an Investiture ceremony. Admire Jacob de Wet's portraits of real and legendary kings of Scotland in the Great Gallery, the largest room in the palace. Learn about dramatic events from Scotland’s history in Mary Queen of Scots' historic chambers, where she witnessed the brutal murder of her secretary, Rizzio, by her jealous husband, Lord Darnley. At the end of your multimedia tour, enjoy a refreshing drink or light lunch (own expense) at the Café at the Palace.

Includes

Entrance ticket to the Palace of Holyroodhouse
Multimedia guide (available in 9 different languages)

Transfers
Food and drinks

Covid-19 precautions

You must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

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Meeting point

Palace of Holyroodhouse, Canongate, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH8 8DX

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Important information

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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
Tickets purchased through GetYourGuide cannot be converted into a 1-year-pass
For safety and security reasons, a 1-way route operates inside the Palace of Holyroodhouse
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

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4.8 /5

based on 1035 reviews

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Absolutely amazing experience, beautiful palace and grounds. The audio head set was the perfect way to hear information about the palace and the royal family, the rooms was well Presented and signposted with all information needed for a amazing experience.’The tea room had excellent food with lots of choice and the shop was well stocked for memorabilia of the day.

3 October 2021

Enterance into Holyrood palace with our prepaid voucher was quick and easy, voucher was accepted at ticket office immediately and entrance tickets issued. The palace is very impressive and the tour with head phones is extensive, there are many rooms to explore and the history is very interesting, the gardens are lovely and unique with the backdrop of the hills, the Abby ruins are spectacular, all in all this palace tour offers a lot compared to other similar tours so I would say it’s well worth booking.

21 September 2021

Came full of hope as previously being told the Castle is the one to visit first and it did not disappoint at all, on contrary, blown away by its beauty, history and stories. Really well maintained, helpful staff along the way. The Abbey and gardens were a dream too. Spent nearly 4 hours at the Palace and did not really want to go but had another tour booked The Royal coffee shop is worth a visit as well, however I was overcharged Quirky detail, really enjoyed the 96 paintings of proeminent noses

25 August 2021

Edinburgh: Palace of Holyroodhouse Ticket

Edinburgh: Palace of Holyroodhouse Ticket

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