--- title: Edinburgh: Holy Island, Alnwick Castle & Kingdom of Northumbria lang: en type: tour city: Edinburgh country: United Kingdom price: 64 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.58 reviews: 538 duration_minutes: 570 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-holy-island-alnwick-castle-kingdom-of-northumbria/ --- # Edinburgh: Holy Island, Alnwick Castle & Kingdom of Northumbria **Guidekin's take:** The coastal route from Edinburgh links Holy Island with Alnwick Castle and the poison gardens at Alnwick. Air-conditioned coach travel and live commentary are included; attraction tickets and food are extra. 4.58 from 538 reviews at €64 per person for 9h 30m. ## Overview Explore the scenic coastal route between Edinburgh and the ancient kingdom of Northumbria. Visit Alnwick Castle, see Holy Island, taste some Mead brewed by monks and explore the magnificent poison gardens at Alnwick. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Our Edinburgh tours depart from Castle… - Starts 08:45: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Children from €62: ages 4 to 16 ## Key facts - Price: from €64 per person - Duration: 9h 30m - Rating: 4.58/5 from 538 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 88% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Timberbush Tours ## What's included - Air-conditioned vehicle - Live commentary on board - Knowledgeable driver-guide ## Not included - Food and drinks - Attraction Tickets - Gratuities - Restroom on board - WiFi on board - Entrance to Lindisfarne Castle - Entrance to Alnwick Castle ## Itinerary 1. **Lindisfarne Priory** (1h) - Spend time wandering through the ruins of its Priory where the magnificent Lindisfarne Gospels were produced, sample some of the world-famous Lindisfarne 'Mead' brewed by Monks on the island, and enjoy the tranquillity for which the island is renowned Due to tide times on the... 2. **Alnwick Castle** (2h 30m) - We continue south on to the bustling market town of Alnwick, whose greatest building is the medieval Alnwick Castle*. Enjoy time in the town centre or remain at the castle complex where there is something for everyone. Home of the Percy Family for over 700 years, Alnwick... 3. **Flodden Battlefield** (15m) - If time permits during this journey there will be a stop at Flodden Field, one of the best preserved battlefields in Northern Europe and scene of the infamous battle of 1513 which ended in victory for the English and the death of James IV, King of Scots. ## 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 Our Edinburgh tours depart from Castle Terrace, Edinburgh EH1 2EW, outside the NCP Car Park. What3Words Address: ///casino.cove.works Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ9bZ-iprHh0gR7dBw_WOL7kY ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Minimum age is 4 years old. - Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark. - Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or a full refund. - Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. - Digital translations in English, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian & Mandarin available on request. - Please arrive a minimum of 15 minutes before your tour's departure time. - Due to tide times on the following dates this tour will not be visiting Holy Island: 26th September, 25th October, 26th October - Customers do not need to pre-book admission tickets to optional extras. These can be purchased during the tour from the driver-guide and are not included in the price of the tour. - Our coaches do not have restrooms. 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