Palace of Holyroodhouse Offer

Palace of Holyroodhouse and Queen Elizabeth II Private Apartments Tour Offer

The Palace of Holyroodhouse stands at the end of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile against the spectacular backdrop of Arthur’s Seat. It offers fascinating tours as The King’s official residence in Edinburgh and the home of Scottish royal history.

For 2026 only, the Palace is opening the Private Apartments of Queen Elizabeth II for exclusive tours in small groups led by expert guides. Running until 10 September to celebrate the centenary of her birth, don’t miss this intimate glimpse into the rooms where Her late Majesty worked and relaxed.

Your ticket also includes entry to the Palace and its self-led multimedia guide. Explore the Palace’s close associations with some of Scotland’s best known historical figures, such as Mary, Queen of Scots and Bonnie Prince Charlie. From the Medieval Abbey to art, history and beautiful gardens, there is something for everyone on this tour. And a stop at the Café is a must on any visit for a coffee, lunch or sweet treat.

You can enjoy unlimited re-admission to the Palace for a year by converting your ticket to a 1-Year Pass. Your Pass is only valid for standard admission to the Palace, not for a repeat exclusive guided tour.

The Palace of Holyroodhouse is largely accessible, with some restrictions in Mary, Queen of Scots’ rooms. Please visit our website for full details.

Exclusive offer

Residents with an EH postcode can receive a 25% discount on advance and on-the-day tickets for a visit to the Palace of Holyroodhouse combined with the Queen Elizabeth II Private Apartments Tour.

Bookings can be made by telephone on +44 (0) 303 123 7324 with code 25EHRES1 and on the day at the ticket desk at Palace of Holyroodhouse.  Please bring proof of address (photo ID or utility bill with an EH postcode). At present this offer cannot be booked online. It is recommended to book in advance by telephone to secure your chosen timeslot. If booking in person at the ticket desk, please note the Admission Centre is busiest from opening and throughout the morning. For the best experience please book your tickets in advance by telephone or for in-person bookings, it is advised to visit in the afternoon.

Terms and conditions

• This reward is only valid for residents with an EH postcode. Contact and address details are required when booking and on arrival (photo ID or utility bill with an EH postcode).
• Residents with an EH postcode can receive a 25% discount on advance and on-the-day tickets for a visit to the Palace of Holyroodhouse combined with the Queen Elizabeth II Private Apartments Tour.
• Bookings can be made by telephone on +44 (0) 303 123 7324 with code 25EHRES1 and on the day at the ticket desk at Palace of Holyroodhouse.  Please bring proof of address (photo ID or utility bill with an EH postcode). At present this offer cannot be booked online. It is recommended to book in advance by telephone to secure your chosen timeslot. If booking in person at the ticket desk, please note the Admission Centre is busiest from opening and throughout the morning.
• For the best experience please book your tickets in advance by telephone or for in-person bookings, it is advised to visit in the afternoon.
• Offer is only valid for the combined Palace of Holyroodhouse & Queen Elizabeth II Private Apartments Tour ticket. It is not valid for The King’s Gallery, Edinburgh or any other events.
• The reward is not valid in the Café or the Gift Shop.
• This reward is valid until 10 September 2026.
• All bookings are subject to availability. As the Palace is a working royal residence, closures may occur at short notice. Please check the website before visiting.
• This reward is not valid in conjunction with any other offer.
• This offer is available for a maximum of 5 discounted tickets per booking.

This project is funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund