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Tickets Overview

  • 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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Katherine ,  France France
28 Sep 2024
Excellent
Excellente manière de découvrir la ville et l'histoire de celle-ci. Les 3 visites sont vraiment intéressantes et d'avoir accès aux 3 bus verts, rouges et bleus durant 48h donne le temps d'apprécier.
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Natacha,  Belgium Belgium
11 Sep 2024
Excellent
Super visite, super guide, Katherine nous a fait revivre l'histoire au travers de multipless anecdotes, en faisant participer chacun dans le groupe, très belle matinée en sa compagnie !
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Myriam ,  France France
02 Oct 2024
Good
Pratique pour visiter les centres d'intérêt d'Edimbourg. Attention sur la ligne verte pas d'audioguide, un guide parlant l'écossais commente la visite
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About: Palace of Holyroodhouse

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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

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09:30 - 16:30

Palace of Holyroodhouse

Friday
09:30 - 16:30
Saturday
09:30 - 16:30
Sunday
09:30 - 16:30
Monday
09:30 - 16:30
Tuesday
09:30 - 16:30
Wednesday
09:30 - 16:30
Thursday
09:30 - 16:30
Palace of Holyroodhouse
Canongate, EH8 8DX, Edinburgh
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