Holyrood Palace
Step into Holyrood Palace, the official Scottish residence of the British monarch. Delve into history exploring the state apartments and the ruins of Holyrood Abbey.
Palace of Holyroodhouse Entrance Tickets
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Step into the royal world of the Palace of Holyroodhouse. See where His Majesty The King stays when in Scotland, and learn about its rich history.
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Discover the eclectic State Apartments, a royal masterpiece showcasing the blend of grand and contrasting tastes of successive monarchs.
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Walk in Mary, Queen of Scots footsteps as you visit her Historic Apartments and find out the chilling stories about murder that haunt the walls.
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Seek solace in a peaceful oasis amidst the crumbling ruins of Holyrood Abbey which once used to be one of the grandest abbeys in Scotland.
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Opt for a ticket upgrade to enjoy a 48-hour hop-on-hop-off pass which gives you entry into Edinburgh Castle and The Royal Yacht Britannia.
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Did you know? The name 'Holyrood' comes from 'holy rood' or 'holy cross', which is a Christian relic alleged to be part of the True Cross on which Jesus died.
More details
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Step into the royal world of the Palace of Holyroodhouse. See where His Majesty The King stays when in Scotland, and learn about its rich history.
-
Discover the eclectic State Apartments, a royal masterpiece showcasing the blend of grand and contrasting tastes of successive monarchs.
-
Walk in Mary, Queen of Scots footsteps as you visit her Historic Apartments and find out the chilling stories about murder that haunt the walls.
-
Seek solace in a peaceful oasis amidst the crumbling ruins of Holyrood Abbey which once used to be one of the grandest abbeys in Scotland.
-
Opt for a ticket upgrade to enjoy a 48-hour hop-on-hop-off pass which gives you entry into Edinburgh Castle and The Royal Yacht Britannia.
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Did you know? The name 'Holyrood' comes from 'holy rood' or 'holy cross', which is a Christian relic alleged to be part of the True Cross on which Jesus died.
Edinburgh: Royal Attractions Tickets + 48-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
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Step back in time at Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Board the Royal Yacht Britannia for a royal sea adventure – along your HOHO route.
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Explore the royal rooms, and wander through Mary, Queen of Scots apartments and see how tea areas and intriguing crew quarters were decorated.
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Hop on and off at your leisure with three routes and 50+ key stops. Visit the Scottish Parliament, Old Town, and Royal Mile with your HOHO pass.
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Enjoy frequent double-decker buses every 10-15 mins and listen to the multilingual audio guides or immersive English narration on the green route.
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Did you know? In 1566 David Rizzio, the private secretary to Mary, Queen of Scots was murdered brutally inside the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
More details
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Step back in time at Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Board the Royal Yacht Britannia for a royal sea adventure – along your HOHO route.
-
Explore the royal rooms, and wander through Mary, Queen of Scots apartments and see how tea areas and intriguing crew quarters were decorated.
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Hop on and off at your leisure with three routes and 50+ key stops. Visit the Scottish Parliament, Old Town, and Royal Mile with your HOHO pass.
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Enjoy frequent double-decker buses every 10-15 mins and listen to the multilingual audio guides or immersive English narration on the green route.
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Did you know? In 1566 David Rizzio, the private secretary to Mary, Queen of Scots was murdered brutally inside the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Walking Tour of Royal Mile with Optional Edinburgh Castle Tickets
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Enjoy a guided walking tour of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile and Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Learn about royalty, writers, philosophers, and everyday Edinburgh folk through the centuries from your expert English-speaking guide.
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See the Camera Obscura, the Scotch Whisky Experience, and the Storytelling Centre along the way.
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Include skip-the-line access to Edinburgh Castle with its 16th-century Great Hall where parties and feasts took place.
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Did you know? Victoria Street in Old Town is said to be the inspiration behind Diagon Alley in the Harry Potter books.
More details
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Enjoy a guided walking tour of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile and Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
-
Learn about royalty, writers, philosophers, and everyday Edinburgh folk through the centuries from your expert English-speaking guide.
-
See the Camera Obscura, the Scotch Whisky Experience, and the Storytelling Centre along the way.
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Include skip-the-line access to Edinburgh Castle with its 16th-century Great Hall where parties and feasts took place.
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Did you know? Victoria Street in Old Town is said to be the inspiration behind Diagon Alley in the Harry Potter books.
Plan your visit
- Last entry: 3:15pm (winter) or 4:30pm (summer)
- Closed: Christmas Day and Good Friday
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