Full description
Step inside the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the official royal residence in Scotland, and explore the State Apartments and the chambers of Mary, Queen of Scots.
The Palace of Holyroodhouse is the official royal residence in Scotland, located at the end of the Royal Mile in the centre of Edinburgh, with the imposing Arthur's Seat as a backdrop. As well as hosting official Crown events and ceremonies, the palace holds an interior of great historical and artistic value that visitors explore at their own pace.
The visit takes in the State Apartments, renowned for their plasterwork ceilings, works of art and an outstanding collection of tapestries that reflect the tastes of different monarchs through the centuries. Among the most important rooms are the Throne Room, where the special luncheon for the Knights and Ladies of the Order of the Thistle is held, and the Great Gallery, the largest room in the palace, decorated with portraits of the legendary Kings of Scotland painted by Jacob de Wet.
The visit also includes the Chambers of Mary, Queen of Scots, the historic apartments where the monarch lived during her short and turbulent reign, and the setting for events such as the murder of her Italian secretary. Visitors can walk through her Bedchamber, the Outer Chamber and her personal oratory.
As a working royal palace, it can occasionally be closed for official engagements of the Royal Family, sometimes at short notice.
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Additional information
● It's essential to double-check that the email address entered at the time of booking is correct, as the Golden Tours voucher will be sent to that address and must be printed and presented at the ticket office
● The voucher must be printed; digital versions are not accepted
● Arrive with enough time to exchange the printed voucher for the physical ticket at the ticket office before entering
● Children under 5 enter free
● As this is a working royal palace, access may be closed or restricted at short notice due to official events
● The activity may be affected by external causes beyond the provider's control
● The provider is not responsible for any physical injury or loss or damage of personal belongings during the experience
Inclusions
✔ Entrance to the Palace of Holyroodhouse
Exclusions
✖ Hotel pickup or drop-off
✖ Transport to the meeting point
✖ Admission tickets, meals and drinks unless expressly stated in the tour inclusions
✖ Other services not specified
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the start of the activity.
Cancellations made less than 48 hours in advance and no-shows are not eligible for a refund.
Meeting point
Palace of Holyroodhouse, Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8DX (nearest train station: Edinburgh Waverley). Travelers should go directly to the palace's ticket office and exchange the printed voucher for the physical ticket before entering.