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Palace of Holyroodhouse Admission Ticket
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Overview
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
What's Included
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Palace of Holyroodhouse
EH8 8DX, Canongate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
End Point
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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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
- 16 - 25 May 2024 - Palace closed (The King's Gallery and the Café at the Palace are open). 27 June - 5 July 2024 - Palace closed (The King's Gallery is open, the Café at the Palace is closed). 26th December 2024.
- July to September Daily, 09:30-18:00 (last admission 16:30)
- October Thursday to Monday, 09:30-18:00 (last admission 16:30)
- November to March Thursday to Monday, 09:30-16:30 (last admission 15:15)
Operated by The Royal Collection Trust
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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