Palace of Holyroodhouse entrance with self-guided tour
Excursions & day trips

Palace of Holyroodhouse entrance with self-guided tour

Language: English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Chinese
Printed ticket only
Validity: Flexible
Do this because
  • Visit the impressive Palace of Holyroodhouse
  • Stand in the most famous room in Scotland
  • Admire the impressive collection of Brussels tapestries
  • See the ruins of Holyrood Abbey
  • Enjoy the fascinating multimedia tour included in the visit
What to expect

Enjoy a visit to the historic Palace of Holyroodhouse, the official home of His Majesty The King in Scotland. Follow a multimedia guide through the Palace and experience 900 years of Scottish royal history. See the bedroom of Mary Queen of Scots which some describe as the most famous room in Scotland, the impressive Great Gallery, the State Apartments, and the beautiful Palace Gardens.

Enter the Palace and follow the self-guided tour through the various chambers to learn about its rich history. Stroll through the apartments of Mary, Queen of Scots, and learn about the dramatic events that happened in these chambers, like the murder of David Rizzio. See the room where Bonnie Prince Charlie held lavish balls, admire the great ceilings of the State Apartments and the wonderful collection of Brussels tapestries.

You will also get to walk through the ruins of Holyrood Abbey and the gardens, from where you can see the spectacular Arthur's Seat. Palace Holyroodhouse is a must-visit for anyone in Edinburgh and with a self-guided multimedia tour, you have the freedom to decide your own pace.

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What's included
  • check Entry to the Palace of Holyroodhouse
  • check Multimedia guide
Where

Palace of Holyroodhouse, Canongate, Edinburgh, UK

Meeting point:
Palace of Holyroodhouse
What to remember
  • Please note you will need to print out the voucher and redeem your ticket at the front desk
  • Please visit www.rct.uk link where you can find out more information on opening times, closure dates and additional onsite instructions
  • Opening times may change at short notice as the palace is an official working palace. You can check actual opening times and closure updates at the local operator (Royal Collection Trust) website: https://www.rct.uk/travel-trade-and-groups/tour-planning
  • Multimedia guides are available in the following languages: English, Gaelic, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Chinese, Brazilian Portuguese, British Sign Language
  • You can request the language of your choice for the multimedia guide on arrival
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Provider
Royal Collection Trust
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Unfortunately, we can't offer you a refund nor can we change or cancel your booking for this particular product, due to our partner's policy.

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