Cross the Scottish border into England on this full-day excursion that departs from Edinburgh. Admire the beautiful scenery of the Borders and explore magnificent Alnwick Castle and its gardens.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 10 hours
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- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
Experience
Highlights
- Cross the Scottish border to reach England
- See Melrose Abbey, one of the most beautiful ruins in Europe
- Explore Alnwick Castle, the 2nd-largest inhabited castle in England
Full description
Your full-day tour begins in Edinburgh and continues further south through the Scottish Borders, where you’ll stop at Melrose Abbey. This is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful ruins in Europe. The heart of Robert the Bruce is said to be buried at the Abbey, which is also the final resting place of a number of other Scottish Kings.
From here it's on to England, where you'll have lots of time to explore the tour’s main attraction, Alnwick Castle. Alnwick is the 2nd-largest inhabited castle in England, having been lived in for over 700 years. It’s filled with fascinating things to see and mysteries to uncover. You may recognize it as a location from some of the Harry Potter films.
Includes
- Transportation
- English-speaking guide
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
Covid-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- You must keep social distance while in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- You are required to bring and wear a mask
- You must present a negative rapid test taken on the same day of the activity
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Meeting point
1 Parliament Square, Edinburgh EH1 1RE Caffe Nero, Royal Mile
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Know before you go
- Children under 3 years old are not allowed on the tour.
