Private Evening Tour of the Palace of Holyroodhouse and Queen Elizabeth II's Private Apartments for groups
- Next event: 7 Jul 2026
Daily (5 Jul 2026 - 10 Sep 2026) - 17:15 - 20:00
- £104.00 per person or minimum booking value £2,600
Group size - minimum 25 / maximum 90
We offer a free access companion ticket for disabled visitors. To book please telephone +44 (0)303 123 7324 or email [email protected].
If you would like to make a booking of the minimum booking value instead of the minimum group size number, please email [email protected]. - Price includes a guided tour of the Palace of Holyroodhouse and a guided tour of the Private Apartments of Queen Elizabeth II, a complimentary guidebook and a glass of Champagne.
- Groups (15+ people)
To book this special tour please telephone +44 (0)303 123 7322 for availability.
Queen Elizabeth II Private Apartments Tour
For the first time, groups can visit the Private Apartments once used by Queen Elizabeth II when in residence at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh.
Queen Elizabeth II Private Apartment Tours will be available only in 2026 as part of celebrations marking the centenary of Queen Elizabeth II’s birth.
In the company of an expert guide, your group will discover the history of the rooms and learn how they were used by Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, during her 70-year reign.
Palace Tour
The guided tour of the Private Apartments is combined with a guided tour of the Palace of Holyroodhouse, highlighting its dramatic past and its important role today.
Led by one of our expert guides, your group will enjoy a private tour of the State Apartments once the Palace doors have closed to visitors for the day. The guided tour includes a visit to the Historic Apartments of Mary, Queen of Scots, which were home to Mary during some of the most dramatic events in her turbulent reign.
Example Itinerary
Below you will find an itinerary for this exclusive experience. Please note timings may differ slightly on the evening depending on your group and guide:
- 17:15 Arrival and Welcome
- 17:30 Queen Elizabeth II Private Apartments Tour
- 18:30 Tour of the Palace of Holyroodhouse
- 19:30 Glass of Champagne in The King’s Gallery Shop
- 20:00 Visit ends
Price includes two guided tours in English, a complimentary guidebook and a glass of Champagne.
Hospitality upgrades available at the Café at the Palace including drinks receptions and dining. Please email [email protected] for more details.
For bookings please telephone +44 (0)303 123 7322 for availability.
Group Visits & Private Tours 2026
Browse our Group Visits & Private Tours brochure for details of our full programme for groups in 2026
