Alnwick Castle Tour and the Borders with Castle Admission

Alnwick Castle Tour and the Borders with Castle Admission

Edinburgh

Alnwick Castle Tour and the Borders with Castle Admission

$169 { Per Person }

Overview

Alnwick Castle Tour and the Borders with Castle Admission Experience

Full-day Scottish Borders and Northumberland tour from Edinburgh. Visit Bamburgh Castle and Alnwick Castle, exploring history, gardens, and film locations.

Details

Combine movie magic and historic wonder on a full-day journey through the Scottish Borders and Northumberland. Travel south from Edinburgh, passing the rolling hills and dramatic coastline of East Lothian before arriving at the picturesque seaside village of Bamburgh. Take in breathtaking views of the 5th-century Bamburgh Castle perched on a natural volcanic rock throne, and explore its rooms while learning about its rich history.

The day continues at Alnwick Castle, home to the Duke of Northumberland and the Percy family for over 700 years. Wander through grand state rooms, admire exquisite architecture, explore the gardens, and discover its role as a filming location for Harry Potter and Downton Abbey. On the return journey to Edinburgh, enjoy tales of the region’s turbulent past, making for a memorable day of history, scenery, and cinematic enchantment.

Duration: 9 hurs and 30 minutes

Edinburgh, Scotland, UK



Alnwick Castle Tour and the Borders with Castle Admission

$338 /Per Person

  • Offered daily, March through October
  • 24-hour advance booking requirement
  • 24-hour advance cancellation policy

What's Included
  • A shared: Alnwick Castle Tour and the Borders with Castle Admission
  • Local Scottish guide
  • Entry or admission fee
  • Admission to Alnwick Castle
  • Admission to Bamburgh Castle
  • Downloadable Audio Guides are available in Chinese, French, German, Portuguese and Spanish
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel transfers
Know Before You Go
  • Please arrive for check-in 15 minutes before departure, with check-in starting at 7:45 AM.
  • It is not possible to hold the bus or provide a refund for any late arrivals. Return times are approximate and subject to road conditions and weather. Please ensure you allocate sufficient time for any onward travel plans, allowing at least 3 hours after the scheduled return time for connections or activities.
  • All attractions are subject to availability. Third party suppliers have the right to close attractions/suspend operations at any time
  • Travel insurance is recommended
  • Please note that it cannot be guaranteed that people who have booked together will be seated together, as seats are not allocated.
  • It is very important to return to the coach on time at itinerary stops. Your guide will display the time that the bus departson a clock that will be visible. Our coach cannot wait for you.
  • Adults and students must be over 18 at the time of travel, and students must hold a valid ISIC, ISE, or ITIC card.
  • The minimum age for a Highland Explorer Tour passenger is 5 years old, and passengers who are 17 years old must pay the adult price and be accompanied by someone aged 18 or over.
  • If you need to arrange transport from your accommodation to the departure point, please book it via the hotel concierge, as there has been a lot of feedback from customers that Uber taxis are not showing up.
  • Collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them to board and disembark.
  • Comfortable walking shoes and a waterproof jacket, just in case there is a sprinkle of rain.
  • In this fast-changing COVID-19 era, guests are asked to follow hygiene practices recommended by the World Health Organization and local government guidelines—including regular hand washing, bringing personal hand sanitiser, maintaining social distancing, and informing the guide if any COVID-like symptoms develop—while mask use on tour coaches is no longer compulsory, though staff or passengers may continue to wear them, and hand sanitizer and enhanced cleaning procedures remain in place.
  • Highland hotels and guesthouses do not have lifts/elevators. Guests should be able to walk up steps in order to access rooms.
  • The summer and winter itinerary vary slightly.
  • Comfortable walking shoes and water bottle


Alnwick Castle Tour and the Borders with Castle Admission

$338 /Per Person

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