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1 Day Alnwick Castle, Holy Island & Scottish Borders

By The Hairy Coo
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €109 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

Explore the castles of the rugged ‘Viking Coast’ within Berwickshire and Northumberland as you cross the Border between Scotland and England. Step back in time at the spectacular Alnwick Castle – the real Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry! Enjoy the beautiful rolling hills of Sir Walter Scott’s Borders countryside and allow your Guide to immerse you in Scotland’s history with tales of Robert the Bruce, the ‘Outlaw King’.

This tour is ideal for both fans of Harry Potter and history buffs alike, looking to explore a more of Scotland and into Northern England.

Activity location

  • Holy Island
    • Holy Island, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 1759 Regent Rd
    • 1759 Regent Road
    • EH8 8DR, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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1 Day Alnwick Castle, Holy Island & Scottish Borders
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 08:15
Price details
€68.99 x 1 Adult€68.99
Paid at activity€40.24

Total
Price is €109.23
Until Mon, 13 Oct

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Regular Comfort Breaks
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    All Fees and Taxes
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Experienced 'Hairy Coo' Driver-Guide providing live commentary and storey telling throughout
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entry to Alnwick Castle & Gardens (seasonal: March 28th 2025 – October 23rd 2025)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entry to Bamburgh Castle (seasonal: October 25th – March 27th 2025)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    WiFi on board
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    No children under the age of 7 allowed
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Bathroom on board

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum age to travel is 7 years old. Photo ID, such as a passport, may be required. Children (8-17) must be accompanied by an adult.
  • There are opportunities to take short nature walks, it is recommended to bring suitable clothing and footwear.
  • This tour in an air-conditioned midi-coach, hosted by a local Scottish guide, rated 5-stars by the official Scottish Tourist Board
  • There are regular stops on tour to purchase food and refreshments that cater for most dietary requirements
  • There are regular stops on tour for comfort breaks
  • No animals allowed on tour, including guide dogs.
  • For insurance purposes, passengers must not be unaccompanied on our buses during tour stops. Drivers take legally required breaks and cannot stay with the vehicle.
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Scottish Borders (Pass by)
Holy Island
  • 1h
Alnwick Castle
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket not included
The Alnwick Garden
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket not included
Bamburgh Castle
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Edinburgh (Pass by)

Location

Activity location

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    Holy Island
    • Holy Island, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    1759 Regent Rd
    • 1759 Regent Road
    • EH8 8DR, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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