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Holyroodhouse Palace

Holyrood Road, Edinburgh EH8 8AE, Scotland
44-131-556-1096
As featured in 3 days in Edinburgh
Ranked #13 of 163 attractions in Edinburgh
4.5 of 5 stars 426 Reviews
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Type: Historic Sites, Castles
Fee: Yes
Description: This is an official residence of the Queen and the Royal Family.
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New York City, New York
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

We took the garden tour and learned all kinds of neat things about Holyrood's history, the royal family and the grounds. The guide was excellent and the tour was only 30-40 minutes, just enough. More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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39 reviews 39 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

Well worth a trip, your ticket lets you revisit for a year. A must for anyone visiting Edinburgh from outside of town. More

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Casteau, Belgium
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

This was a last-minute decision to visit Holyroodhouse Palace and are we ever glad we did! There were other visitors as well but it wasn't crowded and you could really take your time wandering through the palace. If you are in the military and have ID, you will get in for free! Admission includes a audio set with descriptions of... More

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Accrington
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

We paid extra for our 48hours bus pass to get entry into the palace, but due to someone important visiting in a week or so, entry was reduce to learing through the railings. No refund or reduction on our £43 tickets let it down. It would have been an extra added wow for out trip. More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

have been 5 or 6 times and I like the atmosphere, the presentation and feeling of real history. Grounds are great. Some good guides as well. More

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Folkestone, England
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

The palace looks a little forbidding on the outside but is magnificent inside. It was great to see the private chambers of Mary, Queen of Scots, the numerous works of art and the sumptuous Georgian and Regency interiors. This is a real must-see when visiting Scotland. The abbey ruins are also beautiful and very evocative of the medieval past. More

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lmerseyside
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

Holyrood palace is well worth a visit, steeped in history and still used by the Royal family ( Prince Charles and Camila were here yesterday ) the audio guide is free and in all languages and is a comprehensive and very interesting guide as you go from room to room plus lots of very helpfull staff for any other questions... More

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Henfield, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 NEW
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Holyrood Palace was interesting but we did not enjoy the Queen's Gallery. More

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Lincoln, United Kingdom
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

Although the palace was closed due to an impending visit, we did visit the queens exhibition which was a display of many of the Royal treasures. The Fabergé egg brought tears to the eyes it was so beautiful and the story behind it so moving. More

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Maui
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

What a treat for your eyes. Lots to see and displays were well presented. It's the real thing when they say the Royalty of the UK stay here. We were there when Prince Charles and Camille entered the gates....of course the Palace was closed when they stayed there....but opened 2 days later when they left. Recommended. More

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