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Region / Starts from: Edinburgh Travel method: Bus 9 hours 30 minutes

Alnwick Castle Tour and the Borders including admission to Alnwick Castle and Bamburgh Castle from Edinburgh

Combine movie magic and historic wonder on this trip through the Scottish Borders and Northumberland. You will visit the picturesque seaside village of Bamburgh and take in the superb views of the 5th century Bamburgh Castle, sitting dramatically above the beautiful beach.Then you will enter this castle and walk through its rooms, learning more of its history as you go.  Another highlight of the day is Alnwick Castle. This castle is inhabited by the Duke of Northumberland. Generations of his family, the Percy family, have lived in Alnwick Castle for over 700 years.  This historic gem represents royal splendour and was a key filming location for Harry Potter and Downton Abbey. Lose yourself in tales of the past, and the enchantment of it all, on this journey between the border of Scotland and England.

 



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5 Minimum age: 5 years
Easy
Tour Operator: Highland Explorer Tours
What is included
  • Admission to Alnwick Castle
  • Admission to Bamburgh Castle 
  • Local Scottish Guide
  • Downloadable Audio Guides are available in Chinese, French, German, Portuguese and Spanish



Meeting point
  • Departing from 60 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1TB, 60 High Street , Edinburgh, EH1 1TB
Important information
  • Passport or ID card
  • Students must hold a valid ISIC/ISE/ITIC card
  • Travel insurance
  • Comfortable walking shoes and a waterproof jacket , just in case there is a sprinkle of rain.
Attention
  • Check-in closes 15 minutes before the departure time 
  • We are unable to hold the bus or refund for any late arrivals.
  • Return times are approximate and subject to road conditions and weather. Please ensure you allocate sufficient time for any onward travel plans, allowing at least 3 hours after the scheduled return time for connections or activities.
  • All attractions are subject to availability. Third party suppliers have the right to close attractions/suspend operations at any time
  • Travel insurance is recommended
  • Please note that we cannot guarantee that people who have booked together will be seated together. We do ot allocate seats.
  • It is very important to return to the coach on time at itinerary stops. Your guide will display the time that the bus departson a clock that will be visible. 
  • Please be advised that children under 5 years old may not take part in the tour, while anyone under 17 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • End of tour drop-off is central Edinburgh 
  • Collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them to board and disembark.
  • Students must hold a valid ISIC/ISE/ITIC card
  • Cancellation needs to be made 24 hours before the departure time to receive a refund. 
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