--- title: Rosslyn Chapel and Hadrian's Wall Small Group Tour from Edinburgh lang: en type: tour city: Edinburgh country: United Kingdom price: 106 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.8 reviews: 736 duration_minutes: 630 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 60 of 90 (Day Trips from Edinburgh) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/rosslyn-chapel-and-hadrian-s-wall-small-group-tour-from-edinburgh/ --- # Rosslyn Chapel and Hadrian's Wall Small Group Tour from Edinburgh **Guidekin's take:** 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. ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: This tour departs from (and returns to)… - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - Starts 08:45: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Children from €102: ages 5 to 17 ## Key facts - Price: from €106 per person - Duration: 10h 30m - Rating: 4.8/5 from 736 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 96% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Heart of Scotland Tours Ltd ## 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 ## Not included - Food and drinks - Gratuities - Attraction Entrance Fees ## Itinerary 1. **Rosslyn Chapel** (1h 15m) - 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... 2. **Melrose Abbey** (1h) - Enjoy lunch in the charming town of Melrose. The stunning ruined Abbey is the final resting place of King Robert the Bruce’s heart. 3. **Carter Bar** (10m) - Cross the ancient Scotland/England border at Carter Bar, a wonderful viewpoint in the Cheviot Hills. 4. **Housesteads Roman Fort - Hadrian's Wall** (1h 30m) - 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... 5. **Jedburgh Abbey** (15m) - 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. ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - 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 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. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ2b4Fz47Hh0gRYQAp9O5JfFg ## Good to know - 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 ## Compared with other Day Trips from Edinburgh | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #60 of 90** | €106 | 10h 30m | 4.8 (736) | shared | | [Stirling, Highlands & Distillery in Spanish](/uk/edinburgh/tours/stirling-highlands-distillery-in-spanish/?format=md) | €77 | 12h | 4.98 (405) | shared | | [Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William](/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-glenfinnan-viaduct-glencoe-fort-william/?format=md) | €54 | 12h | 4.93 (6417) | shared | | [Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Highlands](/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-loch-ness-glencoe-and-the-highlands/?format=md) | €54 | 12h 30m | 4.92 (6699) | shared | Ranked #60 of 90 in Day Trips from Edinburgh by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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