Rosslyn Chapel and Hadrian's Wall Tour

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Duration11h 15m
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesSpanish
Group sizeUp to 55 travelers

Overview

Discover the fascinating history of Scotland and the border with England on this 11-hour tour. Visit the iconic Rosslyn Chapel, famous for its legends that inspired 'The Da Vinci Code', and explore the Roman camp of Vindolanda, one of the best preserved of Hadrian's Wall. Admire the landscapes of the Lowlands and the medieval architecture of Melrose Abbey. An expert guide in Spanish will accompany you, ensuring you do not miss any details of this unforgettable trip.

- Duration of the tour: 11 hours, starting at 8:15 from Edinburgh.
- Transport by modern vehicle with professional guide in Spanish.
Includes stops at Rosslyn Chapel, Vindolanda and Melrose Abbey.
- Food not included, but snacks are allowed to enjoy on the bus.

What's included

  • Transportation in vehicles of 8, 16, 19, 33, 39, 53 or 55 seats
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Service of driver and professional guide in English of Viajarporescocia.com
  • Entry or admission fee
  • Foods. Stops scheduled for lunch are located in locations that offer a variety of restaurants and supermarkets.
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Admission to Rosslyn Chapel is not included in the tour price: £9.50 adults / £7.50 over 60 / free for children up to 16 years old.
  • Roman Camp Vindolanda is not included in the price of about £7.65 adults / £7.20 students and over 60s / £4.25 children 5 to 18 years / free for children - 5 years).

What to expect

  1. Rosslyn Chapel
    1h 40m · Admission ticket not included
    We will first visit the remains of Rosslyn Castle and discover the secrets of Scotland's most famous chapel. Rosslyn Chapel was built in the mid-15th century on a small hill, thus becoming a nerve center of the Catholic church.

    Today, the chapel is known for its connections with Freemasonry, the Knights Templar and the Holy Grail. The writer Dan Brown, with his novel The Da Vinci Code, made it famous for housing it. We will discover these connections through the explanations in the guide.
  2. Jedburgh
    45m
    Next it’s time to get into the pastures of the Lowlands. The depth of its deep green will bring us closer to Jedburgh, a small royal-related village located very close to the Anglo-Scottish border, where we will have time to recharge and continue on our way to English territory.
  3. Vindolanda
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    At Hadrian's Wall we will also have the opportunity to visit one of his military camps: Vindolanda. We will observe some of the excavation works and discover how it was built and how its workers lived. In short, we will be transported to one of the most important moments in human history. Vindolanda is certainly one of the best preserved Roman forts on Hadrian’s Wall, but you’ll have to travel to Cawfields to appreciate it in all its glory.
  4. Cawfields Roman Wall
    30m
    Once we cross the border, we cross Northumberland National Park. On the southern edge of this park, one of the main objectives of our excursion will await us: Hadrian's Wall, 117.5 km from east to west, which was also a dazzling example of the engineering works of the Roman Empire since, with limited means but with very bold results, those Romans built the northern border of their Empire. Apart from all this, the wall divided the island of Great Britain in two while containing the Viking and Celtic forces of Scotland.
  5. Melrose
    30m
    Returning to the city of Edinburgh, we will make a final stop at Melrose Abbey, considered one of the most magnificent examples of medieval ecclesiastical architecture in the British Isles.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Right on the Royal Mile, at the entrance to Old Fishmarket Close.

Our guides will wear the company uniform and carry white umbrellas.

Guests must show up at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour departs.

End point

We finished the tour in Edinburgh's New Town, between Hanover Street and George Street.

Additional information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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