--- title: Alnwick Castle, Northumberland and Borders Small-Group Tour lang: en type: tour city: Edinburgh country: United Kingdom price: 77 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.75 reviews: 314 duration_minutes: 540 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/alnwick-castle-northumberland-and-borders-small-group-tour/ --- # Alnwick Castle, Northumberland and Borders Small-Group Tour **Guidekin's take:** Travel through the Scottish Borders to Kelso and Alnwick in a small shared group capped at sixteen passengers. Mini-coach transport and a driver-guide are included; Alnwick Castle entry is included only with the castle-entry option. 4.75 from 314 reviews at €77 per person for 9h. ## Overview Discover the beauty of the Scottish Borders and Northumberland on this full day tour from Edinburgh. Travel in comfort aboard a luxury 16 seat Mercedes mini coach as you journey through rolling countryside to the charming market town of Kelso, home to Scotland's largest market square and the historic ruins of Kelso Abbey. Continue south to Alnwick, where you can choose to explore the magnificent Alnwick Castle (admission optional), famous for its appearances in the Harry Potter films and Downton Abbey, or spend your free time discovering the town's independent shops, cafés and famous bookshop. The tour also includes a scenic drive along the spectacular Northumberland Coast, with stunning sea views and historic landscapes, before returning to Edinburgh. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Please meet your Rabbie's guide inside… - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - Starts 08:45: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Children from €73: ages 5 to 15 ## Key facts - Price: from €77 per person for the Tour Only (no castle entry) option; other options up to €116 - Duration: 9h - Rating: 4.75/5 from 314 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 95% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Rabbies Trail Burners ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Tour Only (no castle entry) | €77 / person | English | Small-Group Tour Only: Please select this option to book our small-group tour only. This option does not include admission to Alnwick Castle. | | Tour with castle entry | €116 / person | English | Please select this option to join our small-group tour with guaranteed admission into Alnwick Castle. | ## What's included - Top range 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach - The stories and services of an English-speaking driver-guide - Admission fee: Alnwick Castle (if option selected) - Small Group Tour (maximum 16 passengers) ## Not included - Food and drinks - Gratuities - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Admission Fees: unless specified. ## Itinerary 1. **Kelso Abbey** (40m) - Travel through the scenic Scottish Borders to the charming market town of Kelso, home to Scotland’s largest market square. Enjoy time to explore the town and visit the impressive ruins of Kelso Abbey, one of the country's most important medieval landmarks. 2. **The Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty** (10m) - Journey along the breathtaking Northumberland Coast, known for its rugged cliffs, sandy beaches and spectacular sea views. Keep your camera ready as you pass some of England's most beautiful coastal scenery. 3. **Alnwick Castle** (3h) - *If you have selected the option with admission to Alnwick Castle, this will be included in tour price (upgrade to Gardens ticket available on arrival). If you have selected the tour only option, please pay on arrival. Tickets subject to availabilty. Cross the border into... 4. **Dunbar** (25m) - 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... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:45 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point 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 Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJeZKmDI7Hh0gRRgOrTbwvruk ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - We apologise, but we cannot accommodate children under 5 years old on our tours. Children under 18 need to be accompanied by an adult. Please note that if this policy is not followed, we will have to refuse travel without issuing a refund. Thank you for understanding. - Check in closes 15 minutes prior to departure. This tour will depart from inside Edinburgh Bus Station, Gate J and Gate K, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ. - 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 - If you have selected the package option, we reserve tickets for you and this will be included in tour price. You can upgrade to include Gardens available on arrival. - We recommend booking Alnwick Castle tickets in advance to guarantee entry and avoid disappointment. If you have selected the tour option that does not include entry to Alnwick Castle, we cannot guarantee access to the castle. Tickets must be purchased on arrival and are subject to availability. - Luggage Allowance: You're restricted to 20kg (44lbs) of luggage per person. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) plus one small bag for onboard personal items. - Please note that on 12 and 13 September 2026, Alnwick Garden will be closed due to a flower show. Entry to Alnwick Castle only will remain open. ## More in Edinburgh - All Edinburgh tours: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/alnwick-castle-northumberland-and-borders-small-group-tour/ ## Query this catalogue with URLs Every listing accepts filter parameters directly in the URL, so you can hand a user a link that already matches their constraints. Combine freely on https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/: | Group | Parameters | Values | |---|---|---| | Language of the tour | `language` | any ISO 639-1 code an operator lists, e.g. en, es, fr, de, it, pt, ru, uk, tr, hi. 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