Harry Potter Alnwick Castle and Scottish Borders Day Trip from Edinburgh including Bamburgh Castle
by Highland Explorer Tours Ltd
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£128Overview
This small-group bus tour lasting about 9 and a half hours visits historic sites along the Scottish Borders and Northumberland. The trip begins by crossing into England to reach Bamburgh, a seaside village known for its views of Bamburgh Castle, a fortress dating to the 5th century and former seat of the early Kings of Northumbria. Visitors spend roughly 75 minutes exploring the castle's surroundings. In the afternoon, the tour continues to Alnwick Castle, the second largest inhabited castle in England. This castle is famous for its medieval architecture and as a filming location for the Harry Potter films and Downton Abbey. Guests have about two and a half hours here to explore the site. On the return to Edinburgh, the journey passes through Coldstream in Scotland, where the guide shares stories about the area's turbulent history. The tour concludes in Edinburgh in the early evening. The trip includes air-conditioned transport and a local English-speaking guide. Entrance fees to Alnwick Castle are not included but can be purchased upon arrival. Food, drinks, hotel pickup and drop-off, and tips are not covered.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Bamburgh Castle
The tour crosses into England through rolling hills and coastline to reach Bamburgh in Northumberland. Visitors spend 75 minutes viewing Bamburgh Castle, a fortress dating from the 5th century that was once the seat of the early Kings of Northumbria.
75 min
Alnwick Castle
In the afternoon, the tour visits Alnwick Castle, the second largest inhabited castle in England. Guests have 150 minutes to explore the castle's medieval architecture and learn about its use as a filming location for Harry Potter and Downton Abbey.
150 min
Coldstream
On the return journey, the group passes through Coldstream in Scotland, spending 30 minutes while the guide shares stories of the area's turbulent history before returning to Edinburgh in the early evening.
30 min
Meeting point
This tour will depart at 8:15 am from 60 High Street, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 1TB. Meet 15 minutes before departure and look for the check-in staff wearing blue high-visibility vests there to greet you.
End point
This tour will depart at 8:15 am from 60 High Street, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 1TB. Meet 15 minutes before departure and look for the check-in staff wearing blue high-visibility vests there to greet you.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Harry Potter Alnwick Castle and Scottish Borders Day Trip from Edinburgh including Bamburgh Castle
by Highland Explorer Tours Ltd
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£128Overview
This small-group bus tour lasting about 9 and a half hours visits historic sites along the Scottish Borders and Northumberland. The trip begins by crossing into England to reach Bamburgh, a seaside village known for its views of Bamburgh Castle, a fortress dating to the 5th century and former seat of the early Kings of Northumbria. Visitors spend roughly 75 minutes exploring the castle's surroundings. In the afternoon, the tour continues to Alnwick Castle, the second largest inhabited castle in England. This castle is famous for its medieval architecture and as a filming location for the Harry Potter films and Downton Abbey. Guests have about two and a half hours here to explore the site. On the return to Edinburgh, the journey passes through Coldstream in Scotland, where the guide shares stories about the area's turbulent history. The tour concludes in Edinburgh in the early evening. The trip includes air-conditioned transport and a local English-speaking guide. Entrance fees to Alnwick Castle are not included but can be purchased upon arrival. Food, drinks, hotel pickup and drop-off, and tips are not covered.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Bamburgh Castle
The tour crosses into England through rolling hills and coastline to reach Bamburgh in Northumberland. Visitors spend 75 minutes viewing Bamburgh Castle, a fortress dating from the 5th century that was once the seat of the early Kings of Northumbria.
75 min
Alnwick Castle
In the afternoon, the tour visits Alnwick Castle, the second largest inhabited castle in England. Guests have 150 minutes to explore the castle's medieval architecture and learn about its use as a filming location for Harry Potter and Downton Abbey.
150 min
Coldstream
On the return journey, the group passes through Coldstream in Scotland, spending 30 minutes while the guide shares stories of the area's turbulent history before returning to Edinburgh in the early evening.
30 min
Meeting point
This tour will depart at 8:15 am from 60 High Street, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 1TB. Meet 15 minutes before departure and look for the check-in staff wearing blue high-visibility vests there to greet you.
End point
This tour will depart at 8:15 am from 60 High Street, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 1TB. Meet 15 minutes before departure and look for the check-in staff wearing blue high-visibility vests there to greet you.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.