Summer Exclusive Evening Tour, Palace of Holyroodhouse
Map & directions
By car
There is a public car park adjacent to the Palace at Broad Pavement. Please visit the Historic Environment Scotland website for more details.
Accessible parking spaces are located on Horse Wynd, just outside the Palace, on a first-come first-serve basis.
By train
Edinburgh Waverley. The Palace is a 15 minute walk from the station. Visit National Rail Enquiries for times and fares.
By tram
The nearest tram stop is York Place. The Palace is a 20 minute walk from the station. Visit Edinburgh Trams for times and fares.
By coach / bus
Bus number 35 stops near the Palace. Open-top tour buses stop nearby.
Limited free coach parking is available adjacent to the Palace. Alternative pay-and-display coach parking is available on nearby Regent Road.
By bike
A free-to-use public bicycle rack is located opposite the Scottish Parliament. Cycle hire stations are available nearby on both Holyrood Road and Abbeyhill, within a 5 minute walk of the Palace and The Queen’s Gallery. Visit Edinburgh Cycle Hire for details.
This special tour of The Queen's official residence in Scotland highlights both the Palace's dramatic past as well as its important role today in celebrating The Queen's historic Platinum Jubilee.
In the company of an expert guide, you will enjoy a private tour of the State Apartments once the Palace doors have closed to visitors for the day.
An Exclusive Evening Tour offers a unique opportunity to go 'behind the ropes' in selected rooms and includes the West Drawing Room, used by members of the Royal Family as a private sitting room and not normally open to the public. It is among the most beautiful rooms in the Palace and boasts one of the finest 17th-century plasterwork ceilings.
You will also see the special display looking back at Her Majesty's previous Jubilees, featuring outfits worn by The Queen on occasions to celebrate the Silver, Golden and Diamond Jubilees.
Your ticket also includes a glass of champagne and a copy of the official souvenir guide.
Tickets must be pre-booked. There is limited availability, with a maximum number of 25 places on each tour.
Your ticket is eligible to be converted into a 1-Year Pass.
Platinum Jubilee Display
A display at the Palace of Holyroodhouse celebrating The Queen's previous Jubilees
