Rosslyn Chapel and Hadrian's Wall Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

4.8 (742 reviews) Edinburgh, Scotland
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Duration10h 30m
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 16 travelers

Overview

Join this very small group tour (average group size of around 12 passengers) and travel to the amazing and mysterious 15th century Rosslyn Chapel, across the historic Scotland/England border and south to Hadrian’s Wall, a World Heritage Site celebrating the power – and northern limit – of the Roman Empire. Other highlights on this tour include the mighty Abbeys of Melrose and Jedburgh as you journey at a relaxed pace through the beautiful Borderlands.

What's included

  • Driver/local guide
  • Transport by air-conditioned Mercedes mini-coach
  • Live commentary on board
  • Very small group tour - average group size of around 12 passengers
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Attraction Entrance Fees

What to expect

  1. Rosslyn Chapel
    1h 15m · Admission ticket not included
    Our first stop is Rosslyn Chapel. Scotland’s ‘best-kept secret’ has now achieved worldwide fame since the publication of ‘The Da Vinci Code’. An architectural gem, its superb stone carvings are still not fully understood. Further mystery surrounds the chapel and its association with the Knights Templar and Freemasonry. Many visitors leave with their own theory but all are amazed. The short walk through the glen to ancient Roslin Castle is also fascinating.
  2. Melrose Abbey
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Enjoy lunch in the charming town of Melrose. The stunning ruined Abbey is the final resting place of King Robert the Bruce’s heart.
  3. Carter Bar
    10m
    Cross the ancient Scotland/England border at Carter Bar, a wonderful viewpoint in the Cheviot Hills.
  4. Housesteads Roman Fort - Hadrian's Wall
    1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
    Hadrian’s Wall is the best-known frontier of the Roman Empire and a magnificent reminder of one of the world’s greatest civilisations. Built almost 2000 years ago to contain the fierce Picts in Caledonia it stretches for 73 miles and was designated a World Heritage Site in 1987. You stop at Housesteads Fort in Northumberland National Park, the best preserved Roman fort along Hadrian’s Wall. Here you’ll enjoy a nature walk along one of the most dramatic and photographed stretches of the wall.
  5. Jedburgh Abbey
    15m
    On route back to Edinburgh, you will stop in the Border market town of Jedburgh to stretch your legs and for photos of the famous Abbey.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

This tour departs from (and returns to) Bus Stand ZE, Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3BQ (opposite Howie's Restaurant).
Please arrive no later than 08.30.

End point

This tour departs from (and returns to) Bus Stand ZE, Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3BQ (opposite Howie's Restaurant).
Please arrive no later than 08.30.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Very small group tour - average group size of around 12 passengers
  • Minimum age is 5 years old
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather conditions (unless it is unsafe to do so), please dress appropriately
  • Please inform us 7 days in advance if you are bringing a service animal

Cancellation policy

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

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