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 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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Grassmarket hotel

Grassmarket hotel

3 out of 5
Old Town Edinburgh
Price was CA $3,531, price is now CA $2,597 per person
CA $2,597
per person
May 12 - May 18
found 18 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Toronto (YYZ) to Edinburgh (EDI)
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Everything was good clean room Great staff already booked for November

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026

The Scotsman Hotel

The Scotsman Hotel

4 out of 5
Old Town Edinburgh
Price was CA $5,893, price is now CA $4,052 per person
CA $4,052
per person
May 12 - May 18
found 18 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Toronto (YYZ) to Edinburgh (EDI)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
1st and best: you could not find a more helpful, professional and lovely staff. 2nd: The Scotsman is a step away from The Royal Mile: so museums, the Castle, Holyrood, restaurants, St. Giles,etc. Walking is easy. Shopping is a given. One thing to know about The Scotsman: there are stairs. The lift is in the process of repair so there are lots of stairs. But that being said: staff will help with all of it.

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

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 CA $128 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Private Royal Mile walking tour - Discover the history of our most famous s...

Private Royal Mile walking tour - Discover the history of our most famous s...

Activity duration is 2 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 7 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $156 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 CA $44 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 acclaimed art scene and shops in this family-friendly area.

Holyrood Abbey
The Royal Mile featuring 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 which includes 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 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 acclaimed theater scene and shops.

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 lively festivals 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
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

4 out of 5
231 Canongate Edinburgh Scotland
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

4 out of 5
23-27 Waterloo Place Edinburgh Scotland
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

4 out of 5
43 Jeffrey Street Edinburgh Scotland
Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

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

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

4 out of 5
61 Grassmarket Edinburgh Scotland
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
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