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  • Little kids and adults alike will love seeing the King's official residence in Scotland

  • If you hate set schedules, this gives you flexible entry, without a fixed itinerary

  • History buffs can boost their factual intake with an audio guide in English and 8 other languages

  • Booking online in advance is cheaper than paying on the day!

Getting Palace of Holyroodhouse tickets is easier than performing a curtsey. Book in advance and save time on your holiday. There are options to buy day tickets, and you can also combine your ticket with another sweet Edinburgh option.

Palace of Holyroodhouse tickets include:

  • Admission to the State Apartments, Mary Queen of Scots' historic chambers and the 12th-century ruins of Holyrood Abbey

  • Access to the Palace's public garden

  • The chance to learn about Mary, Queen of Scots, Bonnie Prince Charlie and more

  • Free multimedia guide for a special insight

  • Options to upgrade with an official souvenir guidebook

  • Options to combine your ticket with other Edinburgh favorites

  • Children aged 0-5 can enter for free; please bring valid proof of age

  • Opening hours vary: see up-to-date schedule

  • Holyrood Abbey is currently closed to visitors until further notice

  • No eating, drinking, or smoking is allowed inside the museum

  • No parking at any time within the grounds of The Palace

  • Discover more of Edinburgh when you buy a combo ticket that includes a City Audio Guide App

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Leonid,  France France
07 Feb 2025
Excellent
Very nice experience; interactive audio guide included; lots of interesting facts about the palace, history and royal family. Definitely recommended to visit!
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Anonymous
22 Feb 2025
Excellent
This is a great deal to go see 3 interesting sites and to have 2 days hop-on-off bus tickets. Only be aware that it takes a long time to see each site so start as early as possible.
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Don,  United States United States
16 Mar 2025
Good
Well worth the money. You get a chance to visit the three main sites in Edinburgh.
The Royal Edinburgh

About: Palace of Holyroodhouse

The Palace of Holyroodhouse, at the bottom of Edinburgh's Royal Mile, is the King's official residence when he's in Scotland. Visitors can explore the 14 state rooms in this 16th-century palace, still used during royal ceremonies!

The King’s Gallery

Thursday
09:30 - 16:30
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09:30 - 16:30
Saturday
09:30 - 16:30
Sunday
09:30 - 16:30
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09:30 - 16:30
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Palace of Holyroodhouse

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Palace of Holyroodhouse
Canongate, EH8 8DX, Edinburgh
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