Alnwick Castle & The Borders Tour
Discover the historic wonder of the Scottish Border and explore the grounds of two iconic castles on this tour from Edinburgh
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This tour provider was awarded a TripAdvisor Traveller's Choice Award in 2024.
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Highlights
- Take a trip full of historic wonder and movie magic through the beautiful Scottish Borders and picturesque landscapes of Northumberland
- Visit the grounds of Alnwick Castle, a key filming location for Harry Potter and Downton Abbey (entry to the castle itself incurs an additional fee)
- Visit the idyllic beachside village of Bamburgh and take in the beautiful views of the 5th century Bamburgh Castle and its seaside surroundings
- Lose yourself in tales of the past, accompanied by a passionate local tour guide
- Includes coach travel departing from and returning to the heart of Edinburgh
What's included
- A passionate local tour guide
Return coach travel from Edinburgh
- Foreign Language audio guides available
What's not included
- Alnwick Castle admission
- Bamburgh Castle admission
- Lunch, drinks and snacks
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Prepare for the experience
Children information
- The minimum age for children on the tour is 5 years old
- Those aged 17 and under must be accompanied by a paying adult
Accessibility information
- Only light, foldable wheelchairs are allowed in the coaches
- Passengers must be able to board and disembark the coach independently or with the help of a travelling companion, as tour guides are unable to assist with wheelchairs or provide physical assistance
- Please note that some stops on this tour may involve rough terrain or are only be accessible by steps
- Please contact our team before booking should you require further accessibility information regarding the experience
The Alnwick Castle and The Borders tour dates and timeslot availability can be seen upon booking.
Regular operating times are the following:
- This tour runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays
- Please check in before 8.00 am for tour departure at 8.15 am
- Return time: 5.30 pm
Departure point
- Departure point: 60 High Street (The Royal Mile), Edinburgh, Scotland EH1 1TB
Supplier information
This product is sold by VisitBritain Shop and supplied by Highland Explorer Tours.
