--- title: Rosslyn Chapel, Dunfermline Abbey and Stirling Castle Day Tour lang: en type: tour city: Edinburgh country: United Kingdom price: 65 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.74 reviews: 725 duration_minutes: 540 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 74 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-dunfermline-abbey-and-stirling-castle-day-tour/ --- # Rosslyn Chapel, Dunfermline Abbey and Stirling Castle Day Tour **Guidekin's take:** Dunfermline Abbey, Stirling Castle and Rosslyn Chapel form this history-focused route, with a lunch stop at Stirling Castle. A driver-guide and air-conditioned transport are included; all admission fees and food cost extra. 4.74 from 725 reviews at €65 per person for 9h. ## Overview This is the undisputed tour for history lovers. We journey through Scottish history stopping at Dunfermline Abbey, Stirling Castle and finally Rosslyn Chapel and tell you the stories of these incredible places and 'Braveheart', 'William Wallace', 'Robert the Bruce' and the 'Da Vinci Code' along the way. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Please check in with Highland Experience… - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - Starts 09:00: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €63: ages 3 to 12 ## Key facts - Price: from €65 per person - Duration: 9h - Rating: 4.74/5 from 725 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 95% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Highland Experience Tours ## What's included - Driver/guide - Air-conditioned vehicle ## Not included - Food and drinks - Gratuities - All Admissions are extras ## Itinerary 1. **Dunfermline Abbey and Palace** (45m; admission included) - We can visit the stunning Abbey - the final resting place of Robert the Bruce. Exterior visit only on Monday departures from 1 Oct- 31st March. 2. **Stirling Castle** (2h) - Onto Stirling and its imposing castle, perched over the town. Visiting Stirling Castle offers a captivating journey through Scotland's rich history, featuring stunning architecture, panoramic views, and tales of royal intrigue and military prowess. 3. **Rosslyn Chapel** (1h 30m) - The mysteries of Rosslyn Chapel await... Rosslyn Chapel is an architectural masterpiece shrouded in mystery and symbolism, renowned for its intricate stone carvings and its association with the Knights Templar and the Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown. ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat - Departures: 09:00 - 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 check in with Highland Experience staff inside/outside Caffe Nero by 08:45 Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJeUQBaoXHh0gR2xisBknRHo8 ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Children must be accompanied by an adult - Children under 3 years not accepted. Valid proof of ID may be required at check in. - Prior to departure you will receive a message with information about booking entrance to Stirling Castle and Rosslyn Chapel - The lunch stop is Stirling Castle which has a café. You can also explore the city of Stirling which has many shops and cafes. ## Compared with other Day Trips from Edinburgh | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #74 of 90** | €65 | 9h | 4.74 (725) | 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 #74 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. 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