The Highlights

Explore the historic Palace of Holyroodhouse
Discover the medieval Holyrood Abbey and Palace Gardens
Visit the Historic Apartments of Mary, Queen of Scots
Multilingual multimedia guide
This voucher is valid for advanced bookings only which must be at least 72 hours from submitting the booking form.
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Edinburgh

The Main Event

The Palace has served as a royal residence for more than five centuries and is deeply intertwined with Scotland's storied past. Visitors to the Palace can explore the Historic Apartments of Mary, Queen of Scots, the site of numerous significant events during her brief and tumultuous reign.

These include the horrific assassination of her Italian secretary, David Rizzio, at the hands of her husband, Lord Darnley. Her Bedchamber, known as 'the most famous room in Scotland,' is a highlight of the tour.

Important Bits

Important to Note

Images: Royal Collection Trust / © HM King Charles III 2024

When

The Palace of Holyroodhouse is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, except during July to September when it is open 7 days a week.

April–October: 09:30–18:00 (16:30 last admission)
November–March: 09:30–16:30 (15:15 last admission)

As the Palace of Holyroodhouse is a working royal palace, sometimes closures can happen at short notice.

Suggested visit time: 1.5 hours (approx.)

Holyrood Abbey is closed to visitors until further notice.

Validity

Your voucher is valid for 12 Months from the date of issue.

Please note you must have booked and taken your experience before the expiry date.

Who Can Go

Adult: 18+
Child: 5-17 years old
Infants aged 0-4 go free.
Your ticket includes a multimedia guide available in English, Gaelic, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Mandarin and British Sign Language.
You and your belongings may be subject to security checks.
Pushchairs can be taken inside the Palace, except during busy periods.
Registered assistance dogs are welcome.
The Palace of Holyroodhouse is largely accessible, with some restrictions in Mary, Queen of Scots' rooms.
The multimedia guide is available in British Sign Language (BSL) and with subtitles, and an audio-descriptive guide is available for blind or partially-sighted visitors.
A number of Wardens are Dementia Friends, please ask staff for any assistance.

What about Insurance?

The centres contracted with us hold public liability insurance. We also hold contingency liability cover. You will not be liable for accidental damage to equipment, except where damage has been caused as a result of recklessness or wilful negligence.

A cancellation indemnity, subject to terms, is included with every voucher.

How it Works

All you have to do is pay for the experience you wish to purchase and we’ll send a voucher and booking information to you or directly to the recipient, then you just need to check the info and book your experience.

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