Rosslyn Chapel & The Scottish Borders Private Guided Tour

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10 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Stand in absolute awe, taking in the beautiful Rosslyn Chapel and all its majestic detail. Featured in the Da Vinci Code, this magnificent building dates back to 1446 and was built by Sir William St. Clair. A scenic drive into the borderlands will lead you to the beautiful Scott's Viewpoint. Find out about the legendary Scottish writer, Sir Walter Scott, and photograph his favourite landscape view. Melrose is a charming small town in the Scottish Borders. The town is famed both for Rugby and the Abbey, which is the resting place of Robert the Bruce's heart. Enjoy lunch in Melrose at one of the lovely bistros, before making way to the impressive home of Sir Walter Scott, Abbotsford House. After Abbotsford House, it is a beautiful drive north back to Edinburgh.

Relax in comfort of our Mercedes V Class or our comfortable SUV, as you hear stories about key points in Scottish history, such as Mary Queen of Scots, the Scottish Wars of Independence, the Romans, the Vikings, and more.

What's Included

Private transportation
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Driver / Guide
Coffee and/or Tea
Gratuities
Lunch
Rosslyn Chapel £9.50 Per Person
Abbotsford House £13.00 Per Person
Abbotsford
Rosslyn Chapel

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Please be ready to depart 15 minute prior to pick up time.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Edinburgh

    After our meet and great, we take a short panoramic tour of the city centre before heading south to Rosslyn Chapel. On this section you will hear about the old and new towns, a brief history of Edinburgh and see residential addresses of key historical figures.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Rosslyn Chapel

    15 minutes out of the city we arrive at our first key location. Stand in absolute awe, taking in the beautiful Rosslyn Chapel & all its majestic detail. Featured in the Davinci Code, this magnificent building dates back to 1446 built by Sir William St Clair.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 3

    A Scenic drive into the Scottish Borders will lead you to the beautiful Scott's Viewpoint. A favourite view point of Sir Walter Scott's that over looks the River Tweed and the Eildon Hills.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    The quaint border town of Melrose is the perfect stop for lunch. Melrose is famed for Rugby and the famous Melrose Abbey, which is home to the heart of Robert the Bruce King of Scots.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Located west of Melrose is Abbotsford. Upon the estate is Abbotsford House, which was home to Sir Walter Scott. Explore the house, visitor centre and gardens.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 6

    A stunning scenic drive takes us through the rolling hills of the Scottish Borders back to the city of Edinburgh.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Crosby & Bruce

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Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Additional fees
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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