Palace of Holyroodhouse Tours

Holyrood Palace was built in 1671, is located at the bottom of Royal Mile in Old Town Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. Old town Edinburgh is a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1995.
Holyrood Palace was built in 1671, is located at the bottom of Royal Mile in Old Town Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. Old town Edinburgh is a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1995.
Holyrood Palace and Abbey in Edinburgh, Scotland
Ruin of the roofless gothic Holyrood Abbey near the Holyrood Palace, the official Scottish royal residence in cloudy weather
The ruins of Holyrood Abbey still stand tall silhouetted by blue sky and fluffy clouds behind the Queen's Gallery Palace in Edinburgh Scotland, UK

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Loch Ness, Glen Coe & the Highlands from Edinburgh

Loch Ness, Glen Coe & the Highlands from Edinburgh

Activity duration is 12 hours and 15 minutes
9.4 out of 10 with 209 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NT$4,279 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Edinburgh Self Guided Audio Experience

Edinburgh Self Guided Audio Experience

Activity duration is 9 hours
Price is NT$189 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky

Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky

Activity duration is 2 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 33 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NT$1,249 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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From Edinburgh: 6-Day Shetland & Nothernmost Explorer

From Edinburgh: 6-Day Shetland & Nothernmost Explorer

Activity duration is 10 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is NT$2,585 per adult*
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Holiday & seasonal tours

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The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes
9.0 out of 10 with 32 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NT$775 per adult
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Reviews of Palace of Holyroodhouse

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If they offer the exhibition (they change often) in the initial entry fee, take it.

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.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

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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Holyrood Abbey :) I found the Abbey quite peaceful after a day walking up and down the Royal Mile. At one end sits Edinburgh Castle and the other end is Holyrood Palace. The Palace itself is pretty and fun on the inside. The Abbey on the outside is where all the history seems to come alive. We ended up being there on a drizzly morning and the rain made everything seem crisp and fresh. There’s a fee to get in and see Holyrood but it’s worth visiting at least once to see the Abbey and the gardens. #history

Holyrood Abbey

You can learn about the history of Edinburgh with a visit to Holyrood Abbey. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this romantic area.

Holyrood Abbey
The Royal Mile which includes heritage architecture, a house and street scenes

Royal Mile

Explore this area in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town to find ancient buildings, historic relics, shops, museums and range of dining options.

Royal Mile
Scottish Parliament showing street scenes

Scottish Parliament

As Scotland’s political center, this striking modern building hosts the nation's government and welcomes visitors to its events and exhibitions.

Scottish Parliament
Our Dynamic Earth aerial view in Old Town Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. Old town Edinburgh is a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1995.

Dynamic Earth

You can study the exhibits at Dynamic Earth, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Edinburgh. Discover the area's lively festivals and notable monuments.

Dynamic Earth
Calton Hill Observatory, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

Burns Monument

You can learn about the history of Edinburgh with a stop at Burns Monument. Discover the area's acclaimed theater scene and notable monuments.

Burns Monument
Bakehouse Close © Paul Cunningham-Edinburgh Photo Guy Bakehouse Close, Canongate on Edinburgh's Royal Mile is one of my favourite closes, because it's so well preserved. Edinburgh Heritage have documents from the 1700's with all the names of the people that lived in the historic close, including Lord Adam Gordon; David Doig, merchant; William Dunbar, weaver and Ewen. Visiting here gives a good impression of what living in the old city must have been like.

Museum of Edinburgh

You can study the exhibits at Museum of Edinburgh, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Edinburgh. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theater scene.

Museum of Edinburgh

Best Lodging Options Near Palace of Holyroodhouse

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket Edinburgh Scotland
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

4 out of 5
23-27 Waterloo Place Edinburgh Scotland
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

2 out of 5
1 a Parliament Square Edinburgh Scotland
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

4 out of 5
231 Canongate Edinburgh Scotland
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

4 out of 5
43 Jeffrey Street Edinburgh Scotland
Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh
Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG

3 out of 5
Picardy Place Top Of Leith Street Edinburgh Scotland
Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG
Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood

Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood

5 out of 5
Abbey Strand Edinburgh Scotland
Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood
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