Palace of Holyroodhouse Tours and Activities

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
Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh

Tours & day trips

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Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour

Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour

Activity duration is 12 hours and 30 minutes
9.6 out of 10 with 1993 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$154 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Experience Edinburgh with a Self Guided Walking Tour

Experience Edinburgh with a Self Guided Walking Tour

Activity duration is 2 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$30 per traveller*
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Adventure & outdoor

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Edinburgh: Guided Hike to Arthur's Seat and Holyrood Park

Edinburgh: Guided Hike to Arthur's Seat and Holyrood Park

Activity duration is 2 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 31 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$55 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Hairy Coos & Highland Views: A Short Escape from Edinburgh

Hairy Coos & Highland Views: A Short Escape from Edinburgh

Activity duration is 6 hours and 30 minutes
9.6 out of 10 with 5 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$88 per adult
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Popular places to visit

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
Royal Mile featuring street scenes, heritage architecture and a house

Royal Mile

4.5/5(64 reviews)

Stretching through the middle of the Old Town, this ancient thoroughfare brings you on a walk through the heart of Edinburgh history and tradition.

Royal Mile
Scottish Parliament showing street scenes

Scottish Parliament

4/5(25 reviews)

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

4/5(2 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Dynamic Earth, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Edinburgh. Discover the area's entertainment choices and shops.

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 fascinating museums 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 holiday in Edinburgh. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices.

Museum of Edinburgh

Top Palace of Holyroodhouse Hotel & Accommodation Deals

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

4 out of 5
23-27 Waterloo Place Edinburgh Scotland
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

4 out of 5
231 Canongate Edinburgh Scotland
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

2 out of 5
1 a Parliament Square Edinburgh Scotland
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

4 out of 5
43 Jeffrey Street Edinburgh Scotland
Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh
Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

4 out of 5
53 Princes Street Edinburgh Scotland
Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection
ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile

ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile

3 out of 5
77 South Bridge Edinburgh Scotland
ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

5 out of 5
1 India Buildings Edinburgh Scotland
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
W Edinburgh

W Edinburgh

5 out of 5
1 St. James Square Edinburgh Scotland
W Edinburgh
voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG

voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG

4 out of 5
18 Royal Terrace Edinburgh Scotland
voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG
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