Edinburgh Palace of Holyroodhouse Tickets
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Experience Highlights
Visit the former official residence of the King of Scotland with these tickets to the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh. Admission includes an audio guide, access to the 12th century ruins of Holyrood Abbey, as well as the official chambers and outbuildings inside. In this way, you'll learn about Scottish royalty as you walk through the sites that marked its evolution.
- Don't miss out on one of Edinburgh' s most important buildings with these tickets to the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
- Walk through the ruins of the 12th century Holyrood Abbey, as well as the royal apartments and outdoor garden.
- Learn interesting facts about what happened in each room of the palace with the audio guide included with your ticket.
What’s included
- Tickets for the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh
- Audio guide
- Access to the ruins of Holyrood Abbey
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Step by Step
Learn all about the Palace of Holyroodhouse with these tickets, which include an audio guide to help you discover its secrets and details. When you make this booking you will have to select a day to make your visit, however, the time will not be fixed. This means that you can go whenever you want, always within the opening hours and 1 hour and a half before closing time.
As well as the personal audio guide who will tell you about the history of Scottish royalty, you will also gain access to more hidden areas of the palace. These include the 12th century ruins of Holyrood Abbey.
Inside the palace you'll also enter the royal chambers, where the Historic Apartments of Mary, Queen of Scots, are notable for having been the scene of important historical events. One example is the brutal murder of David Rizzio, the Queen's secretary, by her husband Lord Darnley.
During your visit you can also go outside and explore the unique gardens on your own. Here you will find a wide variety of medicinal and culinary plants, which are used to make the meals in the Palace Café, which you can visit.