Palace of Holyroodhouse Admission Ticket

Overview

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1 hour

Mobile ticket

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

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.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Multimedia guide

Food and drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting points

Palace of Holyroodhouse

Canongate Edinburgh United Kingdom

End points

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

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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