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Palace of Holyroodhouse: tickets & visitor guide

Explore the royal residence at the opposite end of the Royal Mile from the castle. Choose the palace for historic rooms and a different perspective on Edinburgh’s royal story.

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Palace of Holyroodhouse frontage around its courtyard
THE QUICK ANSWER

Is Palace of Holyroodhouse right for you?

Pair Holyroodhouse with a lower Royal Mile day, or compare the royal attractions package if all three major royal sights are already on your list. The palace and the nearby King’s Gallery are separate admissions.

Best for
Royal rooms and Scottish history
Suggested planning allowance
An unhurried palace visit
Experience
Palace admission

What to check before booking Palace of Holyroodhouse

Royal use can change access and opening days. Some historic rooms have restricted accessibility. Check the current visitor route, garden access and closures before fixing your date.

How to plan your Palace of Holyroodhouse visit

Build in time for the downhill Royal Mile walk, with breaks along the way. Check the entrance instructions on your voucher and the official calendar close to your visit.

Decorated historic bedroom inside the Palace of Holyroodhouse
Decorated historic bedroom inside the Palace of Holyroodhouse

Choose the right Palace of Holyroodhouse ticket

Use the named products below to compare the actual experience. Check the date, admission or tour inclusions, meeting point and refund terms together. A package with extra activities may be useful, but only if you have time to enjoy them.

Check the selected option for the admission, activity or extras that matter to you. Similar product names can describe different access, routes or levels of participation.

Palace of Holyroodhouse prices and availability

Choose your date and guest numbers on the booking page to see the current total. This guide does not promise a fixed starting price or same-day availability. Compare the final selected option before deciding.

Practical details reviewed 2026-09-24. Planning allowances are our suggestions, not guaranteed tour durations. Check attraction or operator information ↗

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Palace admission

Entry to the palace and the named historic apartments on the available visitor route.

Before you book: Check royal closures and access restrictions. The King’s Gallery is a separate ticket.

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Palace of Holyroodhouse: booking questions

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What is the most important detail to check?

Royal use can change access and opening days. Some historic rooms have restricted accessibility. Check the current visitor route, garden access and closures before fixing your date.

How much time should I allow?

Our planning suggestion is: an unhurried palace visit. Build in time for the downhill Royal Mile walk, with breaks along the way. Check the entrance instructions on your voucher and the official calendar close to your visit. Check the booked product for its exact duration.

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