Alnwick Castle, Northumberland and Borders Tour with Admission

4.8
(299 reviews)

9 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

* Entrance to Alnwick Castle included in tour price (upgrade to include Gardens can be purchased on arrival).

Explore the stunning scenery of the Scottish Borders on this full-day tour of Kelso, Alnwick Castle and Berwick. Head to the pretty border town of Kelso and soak up the atmosphere in the large market square. Visit the ruins of Kelso Abbey, then cross the border and travel on to Alnwick Castle, the setting for Hogwarts Academy in the Harry Potter movie series. Continue onward along the Northumberland coast to the walled town of Berwick-upon-Tweed.

What's Included

Top range 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach
Admission fee: Alnwick Castle - included in tour price
The stories and services of an English-speaking driver-guide
Small Group Tour (maximum 16 passengers)
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Admission Fees: unless specified.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Edinburgh Bus Station

Please meet your Rabbie's guide inside the Edinburgh Bus Station, Gate J and Gate K, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ "Check in closes 15 minutes prior to departure"

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 9 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    A ruined abbey, a stunning, cobbled town square, and beautiful boutique shops.

    40 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 2

    *Entrance to Alnwick Castle included in tour price (upgrade to Gardens ticket available on arrival). This gorgeous castle was used as a set for both Harry Potter and Downton Abbey.

    3 hours Admission ticket included
  • 3

    This captivating coastline is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Say goodbye to England as we return to Scotland, traveling through the picturesque Scottish Borders into East Lothian and the town of Dunbar. This charming place is the birthplace of John Muir, the renowned naturalist and conservationist. You'll have a brief opportunity to explore the town before we resume our journey back to Edinburgh.

    25 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Min. age 5 years old. We do not accept children under the age of 5 years.
  • Check in closes 15 minutes prior to departure
  • In order to retain the integrity of the tour and try to ensure that all our customers have the best possible experience, we do cap bookings from any one party to 8 passengers.
  • Alnwick Castle - We reserve tickets for you (included in tour price ). Upgrade to include Gardens available on arrival.
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Historical Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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