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Rosslyn Chapel and Hadrian's Wall Small Group Tour from Edinburgh
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601 Ratings
Edinburgh
Embark on a very small group tour from Edinburgh to explore the enchanting Rosslyn Chapel, the historic Hadrian’s Wall, and the majestic Abbeys of Melrose and Jedburgh. Discover the mysteries of the past and immerse yourself in the beauty of the Scottish Borderlands.
Duration:
10 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Rosslyn Chapel - 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.
- Melrose Abbey - Enjoy lunch in the charming town of Melrose. The stunning ruined Abbey is the final resting place of King Robert the Bruce’s heart.
- Carter Bar - Cross the ancient Scotland/England border at Carter Bar, a wonderful viewpoint in the Cheviot Hills.
- Housesteads Roman Fort - Hadrian’s Wall - 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.
- Jedburgh Abbey - 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.
What's Included
- Local guide
- Driver/guide
- Transport by air-conditioned Mercedes mini-coach
- Live commentary on board
- Very small group tour - average group size of around 12 passengers
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Attraction Entrance Fees
Additional Information
Join this intimate tour group (typically averaging 12 participants) as you venture to the incredible and enigmatic Rosslyn Chapel from the 15th century, traverse the significant border between Scotland and England, and journey south to Hadrian’s Wall, a World Heritage Site marking both the strength and the northern boundary of the Roman Empire. The tour also features the grand Abbeys of Melrose and Jedburgh, all while you comfortably travel through the picturesque Borderlands.
- 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
Location
Waterloo Place
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
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Rebecca_n
Aug 24, 2024
Great tour - Wonderful tour. Angela was very knowledgable and kept us entertained. The chaple was gorgeous inside and Hadrians wall and the Roman fort were very cool.
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Dell_c
Aug 17, 2024
Awesome Trip! - Euan was wonderful - funny and he gave us lots of info. Rosslyn Chapel is beautiful and quirky. Hadrian’s Wall was a bit too steep for us to get to (we are old farts with joint issues), but the area was beautiful. The music during the drive was great too!
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Beth_s
Aug 11, 2024
Highlight of my holiday! - Tour guide Angela was awesome. Her narrative during the 11 hour tour was entertaining as well as informative. I hahd just come off a 14 day tour of Ireland and Scotland, but this 1 day tour is definitely a highlight of my entire trip.
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Anaemilia_j
Jul 31, 2024
Interesting - The wonderful landscape and Angela, our “tutor” who told stories about each place we visited. She is very clever and enjoy her work and made me/us enjoy the time and the places we visited.
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Jim_kc
Jul 23, 2024
True Scottish Perspective - Euan was so knowledgeable and entertaining. I felt we got a true Scottish view of the history behind the locations we visited.
He was also a very good driver.
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Davidfromarkansas
Jul 16, 2024
Excellent Tour - Euan Alexander gave us an excellent tour. Rosslyn Capel, Hadrian’s Wall, and the Borderland in between. There were plenty of photo opportunities and breaks along the way.
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Shari_v
Jul 15, 2024
Long but worth it - Angela was great. She was interesting and fun. The tour was long because we had to go so far south, but it was worth the trip. Our van's clutch was going out and Angela handled that worry like a pro. She even dropped us all off at our hotels.
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Richard_w
Jul 9, 2024
Well worth the time!! - Our tour guide shared a ton of great information which made us very prepared for each stop. She was a plethora of information and music!! Never a dull moment.
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Marlo_r
Aug 2, 2024
Don't use Heart of Scotland Tour Company - Rosslyn Chapel was amazing and Hadrian's Wall was interesting. The tour company was Heart of Scotland and the guide's name was Euan Alexander. I would not recommend this particular company. The bus was dated and not comfortable. The tour guide was not friendly nor informative.
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Anne_a
Jul 28, 2024
Rosslyn Chapel and Hadrian’s Wall - Rosslyn Chapel was fabulous! So beautiful. Melrose Abby and Hadrian’s Wall were terrific. For Hadrian’s Wall you do need to be able to walk up steep inclines, so keep this in mind. Our guide was very informative.
On the negative side, the guide drove incredibly fast and in my experience took unnecessary chances passing other vehicles on the road.
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