Harry Potter's Alnwick Castle and Scottish Borders Day Trip

Duration9h 30m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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LanguagesGerman, Portuguese, Chinese, English, Italian, French, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 16 travelers

Overview

Combine movie magic and historic wonder on this small-group trip through the Scottish Borders and Northumberland. You will visit the picturesque seaside village of Bamburgh and take in the superb views of the 5th century Bamburgh Castle. But it is Alnwick Castle that’s the true star of this show. It’s not only a key filming location for Harry Potter and Downton Abbey; it’s also a historic location of epic conquests and royal splendor. Take this trip and become enthralled by Scottish & English borders regions.

Options

Tour excl. Alnwick Castle

Tour incl. Alnwick Castle

Alnwick Castle Entrance: Alnwick Castle was built 950 years ago. Its purpose was to control the perilous borders between Scotland and England.

What's included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Local English Speaking Guide

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Entrance fees to Alnwick Castle (can be purchased at check-in)
Tips

What to expect

Bamburgh Castle
1h 15m · Admission ticket not included

Passing gentle rolling hills and dramatic coastline, we’ll cross the border with England to explore Bamburgh in the heart of Northumberland. The mighty Bamburgh Castle was the seat of the early Kings of Northumbria in the 5th century.
Alnwick Castle
2h 30m · Admission ticket not included

In the afternoon, have your broomsticks at the ready as we’re off to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry! Alnwick Castle is the second largest inhabited castle in England. A long, rich history and magnificent medieval architecture makes it a film lovers’ dream.
Coldstream
30m

After spending time in Alnwick, we make our way back over the border and in to Scotland. On our drive home we’ll regale you with tales of the turbulent past before arriving into Edinburgh early evening.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

This tour will depart at 8:15 am from 60 High Street, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 1TB. Meet 15 minutes before departure and look for the check-in staff wearing blue high-visibility vests there to greet you.

End point

This tour will depart at 8:15 am from 60 High Street, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 1TB. Meet 15 minutes before departure and look for the check-in staff wearing blue high-visibility vests there to greet you.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children under 5 years old, including infants who do not require a seat, are not permitted to travel. We are unable to accommodate any child under the age of 5.
It is recommended to book transport to the departure point in advance. Please also allow extra time to get to the departure point for check-in. We advise you arrive at least 15 minutes before the tour departure to allow time to check-in for the tour. Unfortunately, we are unable to hold the bus or refund for any late arrivals.
Return times are approximate and subject to road conditions and weather. Please ensure you allocate sufficient time for any onward travel plans, allowing at least 3 hours after the scheduled return time for connections or activities.
Due to vehicle availability, there may be instances where this tour runs on a bigger bus.
The tour may operate with our sister company, HAGGiS Adventures.
If downloading an audio guide, remember to bring your headset.
The order of the itinerary route is subject to change.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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