Prices & times
Book your tickets online for the best price and to guarantee entry.
Admission prices
| Ticket type | Online price | Walk-up price |
| Adult (16-64yrs) | £10.00 | £11.00 |
| Concession (65yrs+ and unemployed) | £8.00 | £9.00 |
| Child (7-15yrs) | £6.00 | £6.50 |
| Family (1 adult, 2 children) | £20.00 | £21.50 |
| Family (2 adults, 2 children) | £29.00 | £31.50 |
| Family (2 adults, 3 children) | £34.00 | £37.50 |
Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Concession price: this applies if you can show proof that you’re aged 65+ or unemployed. Please note this does not apply to students.
Download our audio guide featuring the royal history of the Palace and stories from the site (included in admission price).
Free and discounted admission
- Historic Scotland members get free entry to our sites. You must show your valid membership on arrival.
- Not a Member? Join now to start enjoying the benefits.
- English Heritage, Manx and Cadw members get half price entry in your first year and free entry for renewal and life members.
- Carers who accompany visitors with disabilities receive free entry. Please make an online booking to guarantee entry. Tickets are limited to two carers per transaction.
- Have a Young Scot card? Pay just £1 to visit the site. You must show your valid Young Scot card on arrival (children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult).
- 25% off the standard Adult, Child, or Concession admission price when you book online and arrive car-free by train, bus or bike. Book with code GOOD25 and show your bus/train ticket or bike on arrival.
Opening times
| Dates | Days | Opens | Last entry | Closes |
| 1 April to 30 September | Daily | 9.30am | 4.15pm | 5pm |
| 1 October to 23 December | Daily | 10am | 3.15pm | 4pm |
| 24 December | 10am | 1pm | 2pm | |
| 25 and 26 December | CLOSED | |||
| 27 to 31 December | Daily | 10am | 3.15pm | 4pm |
| 1 and 2 January | CLOSED | |||
| 3 January to 31 March | Daily | 10am | 3.15pm | 4pm |
Closures
The King’s Bed Chamber and the Court Kitchen are currently closed.
Adverse weather or other reasons beyond our control may cause a site to close. We advise checking ahead if the forecast is poor or you are making a long journey. Current unexpected and short term closures.
Opening times and admission prices are subject to change.
