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Palace of Holyroodhouse Admission Ticket, Edinburgh

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Activity Schedule

  • When does it run?

    Daily

  • Duration

    The visit typically takes 60-90 minutes.

  • Start time

    9.30am to 6pm

    Last admission is 1.5 hours before the attraction closes.

  • Meeting Point

    Palace of Holyroodhouse. Canongate, EH8 8DX, Edinburgh.

Key Highlights

  • Discover the Palace of Holyroodhouse, to the Queen’s official residence in Scotland
  • Explore the Palace, the State Apartments, and Mary, Queen of Scots' historic chambers
  • Enjoy admission to the ruins of Holyrood Abbey
  • Free multimedia guide, available in multiple languages
  • Learn about the role the Palace and its former residents in Royal Scottish history
  • Both printed or smartphone vouchers are accepted!

Overview

Don’t have a royal invitation to the King’s official residence in Scotland? These Palace of Holyroodhouse tickets will do the trick!

Dating as far back as 1128, The Palace of Holyroodhouse used to be an Augustinian abbey. These days it's the official Scottish residence of His Majesty The King, who welcomes around 8,000 specially invited guests from the end of June to early July, during 'Royal Week'.

Discover the majestic palace and see the State Apartments with a complimentary multimedia guide, learn about the Palace's former residents such as Bonnie Prince Charlie, and explore Mary Queen of Scots' storied chambers.

Stroll amongst the atmospheric ruins of the 12th-century Abbey Church and gardens, and round off your visit at the Café at the Palace, where you can enjoy light refreshments and afternoon tea.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions

  • Admission to the Palace, the State Apartments, and Mary, Queen of Scots' historic chambers
  • Admission to the ruins of Holyrood Abbey
  • Free multimedia guide, available in multiple languages
  • Access to the Palace's public garden

Exclusions

  • Admission to the King's Gallery

Please note

Voucher information: No need to print! You can show your voucher on your smartphone or other devices. (But if you’d rather print a copy – that’s fine too!)

Please note that your smartphone voucher must be exchanged for paper tickets upon arrival.

In order to speed this process up and reduce queuing times, please carry as few bags and items with you as possible.

Wheelchair accessible: A lift (108x107cm) is available. Mobility scooters are allowed. Manual wheelchairs and rollators can be borrowed free of charge on a first come, first served basis.

Audio guide is available in English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish.

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