Scottish Borders and Northumberland: Alnwick Castle Tour

Immerse yourself in movie magic and historical grandeur on a day trip from Edinburgh to Alnwick Castle. Explore the Scottish Borders and visit iconic filming locations from Harry Potter and Downton Abbey.

Duration: 9 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Bamburgh Castle - 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 - In the afternoon, have your broomsticks at the ready as we’re off to…
What's Included
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Local English Speaking Guide
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Entrance fees to Alnwick Castle (can be purchased at check-in)
Additional Information

Experience the enchantment of cinema and the allure of history on this small-group tour through the Scottish Borders and Northumberland. Explore the charming coastal village of Bamburgh and enjoy the stunning views of the 5th-century Bamburgh Castle. However, the highlight of this journey is Alnwick Castle, a prominent filming site for Harry Potter and…

Location
Highland Explorer Tours
High Street
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.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Paolobj9104uv
May 17, 2025
On Harry Potter's trails - Amazing Castle Tour! Connor was friendly (loved his irony!) and very talented. Had a great time and the weather was nice and sunny.
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Christinefg9148yf
May 16, 2025
Get Charlie as your guide!! - Charlie was an awesome tour guide! Castles were great to visit especially since we were both fans of The Last Kingdom and Harry Potter! Very knowledgeable and funny.
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Danielle_m
May 16, 2025
Great time - Our tour guide, Tom, was knowledgeable and funny. The sites were beautiful and we enjoyed walking through both castles. Highly recommend paying the extra bit to get inside the castles.
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Lawrencebk8348fy
May 16, 2025
Must do day trip - Charlie was an excellent, knowledgeable and entertaining tour guide on this day trip. Would highly recommend her and thanks for such a memorable day.
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749riyar
May 16, 2025
Fun, scenic, engaging - Charlie was an excellent guide. She was extremely funny n helpful. We had a great time! I highly suggest to take her help if ever in Scotland.
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Elizabethdj2444pm
May 13, 2025
Amazing experience - I had an amazing time on this trip. The views were breathtaking and the beautiful castles were worth visiting. Our guide Alistair was entertaining with interesting historical facts that made the trip even better.
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476gerriek
May 11, 2025
Recommended! - What a great trip. Heidi is a fantastic guide. Fascinating information, anecdotes and stories, with a lot of humor and pride.. She took good care of us and drove well. Thank you Heidi for this lovely day!
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Lauryl904
May 11, 2025
Fun day away - Today I went to Alnwick with Heidi and my mother and sister. What a great day we had! Heidi explains in a fun and humorous way what we all encounter along the way. We had a good time and would definitely recommend this tour! Thank you so much!
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223quintyk
May 11, 2025
Great experience - Heidi was a very good guide. She was very nice, gave us all the information that we needed. Gave us interesting facts with a lot of humor.
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810kanep
May 11, 2025
Great tour - Heidi was a great tour guide and very knowledgeable. Kept us entertain and happy throughout, very clear instructions and very hospitable.
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From $85
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).