Tickets for The Palace of Holyroodhouse.
What’s Included
- 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
The Palace of Holyroodhouse, the official residence of the British royal family in Scotland, one of the most famous landmarks in the country and a very popular tourist attraction.
With these tickets you get access to the State Apartments, Mary Queen of Scots historic chambers and the 12th-century ruins of Holyrood Abbey.
You will learn about how the Palace (which dates back to 1126 when it was called Augustinian Abbey) played a role in the Royal Scottish history with Mary Queen of Scots and Bonnie Prince Charlie.
King David I of Scotland originally founded it as a monastery in the 12th century but converted to a royal residence in the 16th century. The palace of the location of the murder of David Rizzio, who was the private secretary of Mary, Queen of Scots, in 1566.
Home to an amazing collection of art and artifacts including works by Leonardo da Vinci, Rubens, Canaletto and Gonzales Coques, amongst many others.
The Palace of Holyroodhouse starts at the end of the Royal Mile and is the official home to His Majesty the King in Scotland and has been a royal residence for over 500 years now.
Enjoy a walk around the grounds and the ruins of the Abbey Church was dates back to the 12th century and then a spot of afternoon tea!
Why not upgrade to one of our great combination tickets. For Palace of Holyroodhouse we offer:
Palace of Holyroodhouse Opening Hours
Monday: 09:30 – 16:30
Tuesday & Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 09:30 – 16:30
Friday: 09:30 – 16:30
Saturday: 09:30 – 16:30
Sunday: Closed
Interesting Facts about The Palace of Holyroodhouse
- The Palace of Holyroodhouse is located at the end of The Royal Mile at the opposite end of Edinburgh Castle
- There are several famous landmarks located on The Royal Mile including the Scottish Parliament Building and St Giles’ Cathedral
- Its been the official residence of the British Monarch since the 16th century
- Its open to the public for 51 weeks of the year, with the other week being when the Royal Family stays for official ceremonial reasons
- Mary Queen of Scots lived at the palace!
- The palace is a quadrangle layout, so its actually a lot bigger than you think!
- The Queens Gallery is located opposite the Scottish Parliament
Useful Information About The Palace of Holyroodhouse
The Palace of Holyroodhouse Address: Canongate, Edinburgh, EH8 8DX
How to get to The Palace of Holyroodhouse
By car: There is a car park adjacent to The Palace of Holyrood House at Broad Pavement. Simply use the postcode (EH8 8DX) to locate via Satnav.
By train: Edinburgh Waverley Station. Holyrood Palace is about a 15-minute walk.
By tram: York Place is the nearest tram stop. The Palace is a 20 minute walk.
By bus: Bus route 35 stops near the palace. The local tourist buses (Open Top buses) also stop nearby.
The Palace of Holyroodhouse Opening Hours
Sunday: Closed | Monday: 09:30 – 18:00 | Tuesday: Closed | Wednesday: Closed | Thursday: 09:30 – 18:00 | Friday: 09:30 – 18:00 | Saturday: 09:30 – 18:00
Frequently Asked Questions about The Palace of Holyroodhouse
Q: What is the Palace of Holyroodhouse?
A: The Palace of Holyroodhouse is the royal residence in Scotland.
Q: Can you visit the Palace of Holyroodhouse?
A: Yes, we sell tickets to the Palace of Holyroodhouse. See above for ticket details.
Q: What can you see at the Palace of Holyroodhouse?
A: You can see the palace, the state apartments, the great gallery, the royal dining room and Mary Queen of Scots historic chambers. You can also visit Holyrood Abbey and the Palace’s public garden.
Q: How much does it cost to visit the Palace of Holyroodhouse?
A: Our tickets for the Palace of Holyroodhouse start from £18.00
