Category Alnwick Castle & Northumberland

Edinburgh · ALNWICK CASTLE & NORTHUMBERLAND

The 15 Best Alnwick Castle & Northumberland Day Trips from Edinburgh

16 reviewed

From Edinburgh: Holy Island, Alnwick Castle & Northumbria

From Edinburgh: Holy Island, Alnwick Castle & Northumbria - Holy Island of Lindisfarne: Causeway Views, Castle Silhouette, and Island Quiet

1.Holy Island, Alnwick Castle & Northumbria

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,313 reviews · 9 hours · from $85Our pick

Tides shape your Northumbria day trip from Edinburgh, with Lindisfarne mead, Holy Island priory ruins, and Harry Potter Alnwick Castle.

“Our guide Mark was absolutely lovely. Loads of interesting facts and great driving. We were in a 16 seater coach which we were initially disappointed about however it gave a really nice experience getting to know our fellow travellers and also Mark. We had a fabulous day and would recommend this trip - Holy Island was fascinating and had great cafes. Moving on to Alnwick we did look round the castle but also had time for a great lunch at The Cookie Jar, just down the road. Thank you Mark for being the perfect host for our trip.”

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Rosslyn Chapel and Scottish Borders Small-Group Day Tour from Edinburgh

Rosslyn Chapel and Scottish Borders Small-Group Day Tour from Edinburgh - Rosslyn Chapel: the Da Vinci Code stop, symbolism, and the “how long is enough?” question

2.Rosslyn Chapel and Scottish Borders Small-Group Day Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 673 reviews · 6 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $47

Small-group Rosslyn Chapel and Scottish Borders day tour from Edinburgh with a driver, big history stops, and Da Vinci Code intrigue.

“After you've booked your highlands tour don't forget about the Borders. Rosslyn Chapel is equally beautiful and fascinating. The whole tour was gorgeous and our guide, Declan, made the entire trip a blast with his wit and humor!”

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Rosslyn Chapel and Hadrian’s Wall Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

Rosslyn Chapel and Hadrian's Wall Small Group Tour from Edinburgh - Housesteads Fort and a Walk on the Wall’s Best-Preserved Stretch

3.Rosslyn Chapel and Hadrian’s Wall Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 673 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $123Top rated

A small-group day from Edinburgh to Rosslyn Chapel and Hadrian’s Wall, with Border highlights, Abbeys, and scenic stops.

“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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Rosslyn Chapel & Scottish Borders Tour from Edinburgh

Rosslyn Chapel & Scottish Borders Tour from Edinburgh - Getting there from Edinburgh Bus Station without wasting your time

4.Rosslyn Chapel & Scottish Borders Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 620 reviews · 7 hours · from $38Best value

A 7-hour Edinburgh day trip to Rosslyn Chapel, Melrose Abbey, Scott’s View, and Wallace, with Borders scenery and big legends.

“Alex was really great at explaining everything in detail. He was very cordial and friendly mixing with everyone and giving time to all. really appreciate his excellent customer service skills and communication. Great experience”

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Hadrian’s Wall & The Borders Tour from Edinburgh Incl. Admission

Hadrian's Wall & The Borders Tour from Edinburgh Incl. Admission - Vindolanda Roman Army Museum: where the details get real

Edinburgh: Holy Island, Alnwick Castle & Kingdom of Northumbria

Edinburgh: Holy Island, Alnwick Castle & Kingdom of Northumbria - Lindisfarne Priory and the Holy Island Tide Factor

6.Holy Island, Alnwick Castle & Kingdom of Northumbria

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 480 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $87

From Edinburgh to Holy Island and Alnwick Castle in one day: border-hopping history, tide-timed ruins, and Northumbria stories on a guided coach.

“The stop at Alnwick Castle was amazing! It was quite warm on our trip so make sure to prepare for appropriate weather. Would have enjoyed a little more time at Holy Island to see more of that castle. Shug was our driver/guide was a delight!”

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Harry Potter’s Alnwick Castle and Scottish Borders Day Trip

Harry Potter's Alnwick Castle and Scottish Borders Day Trip - Alnwick Castle: Hogwarts-Grade Photos Outside, Tickets Inside

Alnwick Castle, Northumberland and Borders Tour with Admission

Alnwick Castle, Northumberland and Borders Tour with Admission - Northumberland Coast AONB: the scenic breaks you’ll remember

8.Alnwick Castle, Northumberland and Borders Tour with Admission

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 299 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $135

Small-group day trip from Edinburgh to Alnwick Castle: Kelso Abbey, Northumberland coast views, Dunbar, and real Harry Potter filming locations.

“Very nice tour, with a very nice driver-guide (Stephen from Rabbies), telling stories along the ride. Kelso Abbey, is lovely and the surroundings as well. Alnwick Castle, impressive. You can recognise locations from the Harry Potter films. But, you must walk through the whole facility, every room and corner inside to see all the history it contains, because it goes far beyond the world of Harry Potter.”

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Rosslyn Chapel and Hadrian’s Wall Small Group Day Tour

Rosslyn Chapel and Hadrian's Wall Small Group Day Tour - Rosslyn Chapel: stone carvings, Holy Grail myths, and The Da Vinci Code glow

From Edinburgh: Day Trip to Bamburgh and Alnwick Castle

From Edinburgh: Day Trip to Bamburgh and Alnwick Castle - The Road Trip South: How the Border Country Feels

10.Day Trip to Bamburgh and Alnwick Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 212 reviews · 8.5 hours · from $68

Guided day trip from Edinburgh to Bamburgh and Alnwick Castle, with Viking tales, seaside views, and real Hogwarts broomstick magic.

“Cliff was a wonderful guide and kept us informed about our stops and other points of interest along the way. My only suggestion would be more time at Bamburgh as we didn’t have time to visit the chapel.”

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From Edinburgh: Viking Coast & Alnwick Castle Day Tour

From Edinburgh: Viking Coast & Alnwick Castle Day Tour - Holy Island and Lindisfarne Castle: why this stop hits

11.Viking Coast & Alnwick Castle Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 190 reviews · 9 hours · from $93

Edinburgh to Holy Island and Alnwick Castle in Northumberland. Tidal Lindisfarne, Viking tales, Harry Potter at a guided day tour.

“The guide Graham was really good and despite I am not an english native speaker I was able to understand everything. The time at Lindisfarne was a little bit short.”

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Edinburgh: Rosslyn Chapel, the Borders & Glenkinchie Distillery

Edinburgh: Rosslyn Chapel, the Borders & Glenkinchie Distillery - Rosslyn Chapel: thousands of carvings, guided context, and the no-photo rule

12.Rosslyn Chapel, the Borders & Glenkinchie Distillery

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 173 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $66

Rosslyn Chapel carvings, Melrose Abbey grounds, and Glenkinchie whisky in the Scottish Borders, with round-trip transport from Edinburgh.

“Be aware this is not a guided tour, but rather a shuttle service to three locations. Rosslyn chapel and castle ruins, next stop Melrose Abbey ( which was closed with a metal gate around it), and then the distillery. The driver of the bus was friendly.”

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Alnwick Castle and Scottish Borders Tour from Edinburgh

Alnwick Castle and Scottish Borders Tour from Edinburgh - The morning coach ride out of Edinburgh (and what to expect)

13.Alnwick Castle and Scottish Borders Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 172 reviews · 9.5 hours · from $68

Explore Alnwick Castle and Hogwarts-style spots from Edinburgh, with Bamburgh coast, Coldstream border tales, and optional castle access.

“Dusty es un guía excelente. Fue una experiencia muy rica e intensa. Le daría media hora más a bamburgh para poder disfrutar también de la playa junto con el castillo. El lugar es hermoso.”

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Viking Coast and Alnwick Castle Very Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

Viking Coast and Alnwick Castle Very Small Group Tour from Edinburgh - Alnwick Castle at lunchtime: where the day really turns into a story

14.Viking Coast and Alnwick Castle Very Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 170 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $95

Small-group day trip from Edinburgh to Holy Island and Alnwick Castle, with tide-timed Viking Coast views and stress-free transport.

“Heart of Scotland tours are just exceptional. This was the second of two we took and both were so well organized and comfortable. Our guide/driver was Angela and she combined history and knowledge of the area with music in a marvelous way. The pace, sites and value of this tour were unsurpassed. You absolutely cannot go wrong with this company. The vans are perfect as is group size. What a great way to enjoy the Borders area. Recommend!”

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1 Day Alnwick Castle, Holy Island & Scottish Borders

1 Day Alnwick Castle, Holy Island & Scottish Borders - Alnwick Castle: Hogwarts scenes with real time to roam

15.1 Day Alnwick Castle, Holy Island & Scottish Borders

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $82

One day from Edinburgh to Holy Island and Alnwick Castle, with Border Reivers stories, Lindisfarne sights, and optional gardens.

“An amazing experience that I enjoyed. Freddy was an excellent guide and shared a lot of interesting information. Highly recommend this tour to everyone.”

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