5/5 - Excellent
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If they offer the exhibition (they change often) in the initial entry fee, take it.
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Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour
Activity duration is 12 hours and 30 minutes
9.4 out of 10 with 83 reviews
Free cancellation available
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Edinburgh Royal Mile Self-Guided Walk with App
Activity duration is 2 hours
Free cancellation available
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Stunning Edinburgh E-bike Tour max 10 people small group
Activity duration is 3 hours
Free cancellation available
Reviews of Palace of Holyroodhouse
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5/5 - Excellent
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Afternoon visit and we missed tour buses. September visit.
5/5 - Excellent
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Take the audio tour. It is very interesting to have all the background info as you walk through the Palace.
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The palace has a wonderful self guided tour and the gardens and monastery are a great resting point.
5/5 - Excellent
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Lots of up hill walking! Be prepared!
4/5 - Good
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must use steep narrow stairs
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