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Rosslyn Chapel Tour: Explore Hadrian’s Wall and Abbeys
4.8
675 Ratings
Edinburgh
Embark on a very small group tour from Edinburgh to explore the enchanting Rosslyn Chapel, the historic Hadrian’s Wall, and the majestic Abbeys of Melrose and Jedburgh. Discover the mysteries of the past and immerse yourself in the beauty of the Scottish Borderlands.
Embark on a very small group tour from Edinburgh to explore the enchanting Rosslyn Chapel, the historic Hadrian’s Wall, and the majestic Abbeys of Melrose and Jedburgh. Discover the mysteries of the past and immerse yourself in the beauty of the Scottish Borderlands.
Duration:
10 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Rosslyn Chapel - The journey begins at Rosslyn Chapel, once Scotland’s ‘best-kept secret’ and now globally renowned thanks to ‘The Da Vinci Code’. This architectural masterpiece features exquisite stone carvings that remain partially unexplained. The chapel is shrouded in mystery, linked to the Knights Templar and Freemasonry. Visitors often leave…
- Rosslyn Chapel - The journey begins at Rosslyn Chapel, once Scotland’s ‘best-kept secret’ and now globally renowned thanks to ‘The Da Vinci Code’. This architectural masterpiece features exquisite stone carvings that remain partially unexplained. The chapel is shrouded in mystery, linked to the Knights Templar and Freemasonry. Visitors often leave with their own theories, but all are left in awe. A brief walk through the glen to the historic Roslin Castle adds to the intrigue.
- Melrose Abbey - Relish a meal in the delightful town of Melrose. The breathtaking ruins of the Abbey serve as the final resting place for the heart of King Robert the Bruce.
- Carter Bar - Cross the historic Scotland/England border at Carter Bar, offering a spectacular view of the Cheviot Hills.
- Housesteads Roman Fort - Hadrian’s Wall - Hadrian’s Wall, the most famous frontier of the Roman Empire, stands as a magnificent testament to one of history’s greatest civilizations. Constructed nearly 2000 years ago to keep the fierce Picts in Caledonia at bay, it spans 73 miles and was named a World Heritage Site in 1987. The stop at Housesteads Fort in Northumberland National Park showcases the best-preserved Roman fort along the wall. Here, enjoy a nature walk along one of the wall’s most dramatic and photographed sections.
- Jedburgh Abbey - On the return to Edinburgh, pause in the Border market town of Jedburgh to stretch your legs and capture photos of the renowned Abbey.
What's Included
- Local guide
- Driver/guide
- Transport by air-conditioned Mercedes mini-coach
- Live commentary on board
- Very small group tour - average group size of around 12 passengers
- Local guide
- Driver/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
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Attraction Entrance Fees
Additional Information
Join this intimate tour group (typically averaging 12 participants) as you venture to the incredible and enigmatic Rosslyn Chapel from the 15th century, traverse the significant border between Scotland and England, and journey south to Hadrian’s Wall, a World Heritage Site marking both the strength and the northern boundary of the Roman Empire. The tour…
Join this intimate tour group (typically averaging 12 participants) as you venture to the incredible and enigmatic Rosslyn Chapel from the 15th century, traverse the significant border between Scotland and England, and journey south to Hadrian’s Wall, a World Heritage Site marking both the strength and the northern boundary of the Roman Empire. The tour also features the grand Abbeys of Melrose and Jedburgh, all while you comfortably travel through the picturesque Borderlands.
- 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
Location
EH1 3BQ
Waterloo Place
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(675 Ratings)
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Sara_r
Jan 2, 2026
Great experience all... - Great experience all around!! Your guide was wonderful, he was very knowledgeable and friendly. Definitely recommend.
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Elisa_g
Dec 12, 2025
Callum, our druver/tour... - Callum, our driver/tour guide was very professional and knowledgeable. His trivia about Scotland was very informative and made the tour really interesting
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L3405lnlorif
Nov 26, 2025
Fabulous tour. Euan is awesome! - We had an amazing time with Euan as out guide. He was knowledgeable, fun and flexible. The buildings at the Roman fort were closed when we arrived because of the weather, but Euan quickly changed plans and made sure that we had the opportunity to see the ruins and the wall. Our group only contained five people, our three and another group of two. It made for a personalized experience. We couldn't have asked for a better guide. Despite the weather, we had a great time and felt like it was time and money well spent.
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Beth_w
Oct 24, 2025
Fantastic! Callum was a... - Fantastic! Callum was a wonderful guide. The whole trip, with stops at Rosslyn Chapel and Melrose Abbey, along with Hadrian's Wall was Brilliant!
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Sarah_h
Oct 20, 2025
Superb tour ! - Angela was the guide, and she gave very detailed information on the flow of the day and what stops to utilize for food or restrooms. She made the tour great fun and was very informative. She even curated a playlist for each part of the tour to give the full experience of the border region and Hadrian’s wall.
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Russell_a
Oct 19, 2025
Driver/guide was very... - Driver/guide was very knowledgeable and had a lot of good stories about the place we past on the road, and places we went. I really enjoyed the tour to Rosslyn Chapel and Hadrian’s Wall
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Shelley_w
Oct 18, 2025
A Plus - Great experience! Our guide was Angela and she was highly knowledgeable. Coach ran on time and was clean and new. I would not hesitate to book again.
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Mkulikowski
Oct 16, 2025
Fantastic guide, excellent communication - Took my 82-year old mother-in-law on the Rosslyn/Wall tour as part of a holiday in Edinburgh. The company provided excellent communication, especially when their website seemed to have disappeared the day before the scheduled tour because of some technical issues. I've been to all the main Wall sites before, but not to Rosslyn or Melrose, and found both impressive, the former especially. M-i-L enjoyed herself tremendously and learned a great deal. Angela is a splendid tour guide, keeping up a steady patter that was never overwhelming and did a good job of accommodating non-native English speakers, as well as both American and British speakers. The drive was lovely and smooth, and the historical content of the narration was accessible to all, I think. I lecture on ancient history for a living and have written several books on Roman history, so was expecting the usual mix of anecdote, fantasy, error, and a bit of actual history that one gets on most tours. Instead, I can say that Angela gave far and away the most accurate and reliable account of this sort that I’ve ever experienced from a guide aiming for a general audience. (The couple of slips in emperor's names were entirely trivial and the substance of the narrative -- also the medieval narrative -- was just excellent.) All told, a real success and I'd highly recommend Heart of Scotland for both quality of service, quality of the bus accommodation, and superior accuracy of the guide's narrative.
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Barbarasq3758cx
Oct 10, 2025
Rosslyn Chapel and Hadrian's Wall - We had a wonderful tour of Rosslyn Chapel, the Borders and Hadrian's Wall with our tour guide Mike. He was very knowledgeable about the history of the area and made the tour fun and informative. Our party was four seniors and we were scheduled to go to the Homestead fort but when we explained that not all of us would be able to make the half mile walk uphill to the fort he quickly changed the tour to the Chester fort which is much easier to access. I highly recommend Heart of Scotland Tour (and Mike) for anyone looking for tours out of Edinburgh
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Elizabethb831
Oct 10, 2025
Hearing loss not accommodated - This trip does not accommodate hearing impairment (not deafness). The speakers are not available unless the van is moving. Directions and important information are given at a stop, without speakers and mic.
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