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Rosslyn Chapel and Hadrian's Wall Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

4.8 Excellent 736 reviews
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10h 30m
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English
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Instant confirmation Live guide

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Recommended by 96% of travellers: 709 four- and five-star reviews

Overview

Guidekin summary

Rosslyn Chapel and Hadrian’s Wall bookend a cross-border route that also features the Abbeys of Melrose and Jedburgh. Air-conditioned mini-coach travel and live commentary are included; attraction entry fees and meals are extra. 4.8 from 736 reviews at €106 per person for 10h 30m.

From the guide

Join this very small group tour (average group size of around 12 passengers) and travel to the amazing and mysterious 15th century Rosslyn Chapel, across the historic Scotland/England border and south to Hadrian’s Wall, a World Heritage Site celebrating the power – and northern limit – of the Roman Empire. Other highlights on this tour include the mighty Abbeys of Melrose and Jedburgh as you journey at a relaxed pace through the beautiful Borderlands.

Schedule & Availability

Runs every day except Sun
Departs: 08:45
Scheduled through January 2028

This tour runs every day except Sun, departing at 08:45. Scheduled through January 2028. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked October 1, 2026.

What's Included

Driver/local guide
Transport by air-conditioned Mercedes mini-coach
Live commentary on board
Very small group tour - average group size of around 12 passengers

What's Not Included

Food and drinks
Gratuities
Attraction Entrance Fees

Itinerary

Rosslyn Chapel Stop 1
Our first stop is Rosslyn Chapel. Scotland’s ‘best-kept secret’ has now achieved worldwide fame since the publication of ‘The Da Vinci Code’. An architectural gem, its superb stone carvings are still not fully understood. Further mystery surrounds the chapel and its association with the Knights Templar and Freemasonry. Many visitors leave with their own theory but all are amazed. The short walk through the glen to ancient Roslin Castle is also fascinating.
1h 15m
Melrose Abbey Stop 2
Enjoy lunch in the charming town of Melrose. The stunning ruined Abbey is the final resting place of King Robert the Bruce’s heart.
1h
Carter Bar Stop 3
Cross the ancient Scotland/England border at Carter Bar, a wonderful viewpoint in the Cheviot Hills.
10 min
Housesteads Roman Fort - Hadrian's Wall Stop 4
Hadrian’s Wall is the best-known frontier of the Roman Empire and a magnificent reminder of one of the world’s greatest civilisations. Built almost 2000 years ago to contain the fierce Picts in Caledonia it stretches for 73 miles and was designated a World Heritage Site in 1987. You stop at Housesteads Fort in Northumberland National Park, the best preserved Roman fort along Hadrian’s Wall. Here you’ll enjoy a nature walk along one of the most dramatic and photographed stretches of the wall.
1h 30m
Jedburgh Abbey Stop 5
On route back to Edinburgh, you will stop in the Border market town of Jedburgh to stretch your legs and for photos of the famous Abbey.
15 min

Departure & Return

Start point

This tour departs from (and returns to) Bus Stand ZE, Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3BQ (opposite Howie's Restaurant). Please arrive no later than 08.30.

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End point

This tour departs from (and returns to) Bus Stand ZE, Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3BQ (opposite Howie's Restaurant). Please arrive no later than 08.30.

Additional Information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Very small group tour - average group size of around 12 passengers
  • Minimum age is 5 years old
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather conditions (unless it is unsafe to do so), please dress appropriately
  • Please inform us 7 days in advance if you are bringing a service animal

Cancellation Policy

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

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This tour · #60 of 90€10610h 30m4.8 (736)shared
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Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Highlands€5412h 30m4.92 (6699)shared

Ranked #60 of 90 in Day Trips from Edinburgh by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €54 to €940, median €77; typical length 10h. 26 of 90 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 90 Day Trips from Edinburgh

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