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Historic stone castle with cylindrical towers, symmetrical structure, and a central courtyard featuring an ornate fountain.

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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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Dave,  United Kingdom United Kingdom
01 Nov 2025
Excellent
Great value for money and it took the whole 48hrs to see the three attractions fully and enjoy the bus tours. Don’t rush this it’s worth the time, energy and effort
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Heather,  New Zealand New Zealand
06 Sep 2025
Excellent
Friendly staff at office great that you can book at time at Edinburgh Castle and advice on ehat ti visit in our time frame. Excellent bus drivers very friendly and knowledgeable
The Royal Edinburgh
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Manjit,  United Kingdom United Kingdom
29 Aug 2025
Good
Visit to the palace was good, we didn't take the option of a fully guided tour. The self guided tour with headsets was more than good enough. Plenty to see at the palace and worth the visit.
Palace of Holyroodhouse

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!

Palace of Holyroodhouse

Friday
09:30:00 - 16:30:00
Saturday
09:30:00 - 16:30:00
Sunday
09:30:00 - 16:30:00
Monday
09:30:00 - 16:30:00
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
09:30:00 - 16:30:00
Palace of Holyroodhouse
Canongate, EH8 8DX, Edinburgh
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