Palace of Holyroodhouse Small-Group Exclusive Guided Tour

Name: Palace of Holyroodhouse Small-Group Exclusive Guided Tour
Brand: Headout
Price: 75.06 USD
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4.7(32)1 hr 30 minEnglish, Spanish, French, Italian +12Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Your experience

Step inside the Palace of Holyroodhouse for an exclusive 2–hour guided tour of the royal State Apartments and experience centuries of royal tradition.

Getting started

Arrive at the main entrance, where your expert guide will greet you with a warm welcome and validate your ticket. After a brief introduction, you’ll join a small group of fellow guests and begin your private tour, free from crowds.

What to expect

Palace of Holyroodhouse

Nestled at the end of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, the Palace of Holyroodhouse serves as the official royal residence in Scotland. Discover the rich traditions of royal past while your guide shares stories of generations of monarchs and the palace's history.

Features

• State Apartments access: Take in the grandeur of the Palace’s lavish rooms and ceremonial halls. Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and unique photo opportunities in this rare, crowd-free experience.

• Insights from your expert guide: Experience the Palace in near-silence with an expert guide, who provides deep historical insights and a unique perspective on the State Apartments, plus the chance to get your questions answered in real time.

• Small-group experience: With a maximum of 25 guests per tour, savour the intimacy of a quieter, more immersive visit. Ask questions, linger in your favourite rooms, and enjoy a relaxed pace through this royal historic building.

• Complimentary guidebook: Take home a guidebook filled with historical details, highlights, and illustrations to remember your visit and continue exploring long after the tour ends.

Enjoy exclusive access to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, The King’s official residence in Scotland, during a guided small-group tour.
Step inside the exquisite West Drawing Room, usually closed to the public, for a rare glimpse into one of the Royal Family’s private sitting rooms.
Experience the grandeur of this historic site in a serene, crowd-free setting, as your expert guide shares stories and royal traditions from centuries past.
Take home a complimentary Palace guidebook, an ideal keepsake to remember your visit and deepen your understanding of the Palace’s royal heritage.

Entry to Palace of Holyroodhouse
2-hour guided tour of the State Apartments
Expert English-speaking guide
Complimentary guidebook
Small group of max. 25 guests

Meeting and pickup

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• Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

• Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

• Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

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Meeting
Palace of Holyroodhouse, Canongate, Edinburgh
Palace of Holyroodhouse, Canongate, Edinburgh, EDINBURGH, EH8 8DX, United Kingdom
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End point

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Good to know

Bags larger than 45cm × 20cm × 30cm are not allowed in this experience.
Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
Photography is strictly not allowed inside the State Apartments.
Smoking, including e-cigarettes, is not permitted in the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
In consideration of other visitors, mobile phones must be switched off inside the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible, except in some parts of Mary, Queen of Scots' rooms.