Rosslyn Chapel, Scottish Borders & Glenkinchie Distillery
Duration: 8 hours
Rosslyn Chapel & Scottish Borders Tour from Edinburgh
Product ID: 8475
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Explore some of Scotland's fascinating history and culture on this full-day small group tour from Edinburgh. Learn about the myths of the Holy Grail and Rosslyn Chapel, and travel to Melrose to see its impressive abbey, dating back to the 12th century.
About this activity
Duration: 7 hours
Printed or mobile voucher accepted
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Live tour guide
English
Cancellation policy
Cancel up to 2 days in advance for a full refund
Experience
Highlights
- Take at trip into Scotland's remarkable past on this full-day tour from Edinburgh
- Uncover the myths of the Holy Grail and Rosslyn Chapel, made famous in the "da Vinci Code"
- Admire the Eildon Hills and the beautiful scenery before visiting Melrose, home to a Cistercian chapel from the 12th century
- Take in Scott's View and the River Tweed, all on a small group tour with a maximum of 16 people
Full description
Discover the myths and legends surrounding the Holy Grail and Rosslyn Chapel on this small-group tour! You'll also visit the beautiful Borders village of Melrose with its historic abbey.
Departing at 9:45 AM, your tour takes you south to the world-famous Scott’s View, with stunning views over the Tweed Valley and the Eildon Hills. You will also get the opportunity to visit the original Wallace Monument.
From here you travel to Melrose, including the chance to explore its great Border Abbey, founded by the Cistercians in the 12th Century. The Cistercian monks had very close connections with the Knights Templar and Melrose Abbey is the burial place of Robert the Bruce's heart, brought back from the crusades in Moorish Spain.
Following lunch in Melrose, you will make your way to the stunning 15th-century Rosslyn Chapel, immortalized in Dan Brown’s “Da Vinci Code”. Here, you can find out more about the myths and legends surrounding the whereabouts of the “Holy Grail”.
From Melrose, you will return to Edinburgh, arriving at approximately 4:15 PM.
Departing at 9:45 AM, your tour takes you south to the world-famous Scott’s View, with stunning views over the Tweed Valley and the Eildon Hills. You will also get the opportunity to visit the original Wallace Monument.
From here you travel to Melrose, including the chance to explore its great Border Abbey, founded by the Cistercians in the 12th Century. The Cistercian monks had very close connections with the Knights Templar and Melrose Abbey is the burial place of Robert the Bruce's heart, brought back from the crusades in Moorish Spain.
Following lunch in Melrose, you will make your way to the stunning 15th-century Rosslyn Chapel, immortalized in Dan Brown’s “Da Vinci Code”. Here, you can find out more about the myths and legends surrounding the whereabouts of the “Holy Grail”.
From Melrose, you will return to Edinburgh, arriving at approximately 4:15 PM.
Includes
- Tour transport
- Driver/guide
What’s Not Included
- Lunch
- Refreshments
- Entrance fees to Melrose Abbey and Rosslyn Chapel
Prepare for the activity
Meeting point
Rabbie's Cafe, 6 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3EG
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Important information
Know before you go
• Transportation by top of the range 16 seat Mercedes minicoach for a more personal experience
• There is a maximum of 16 participants per tour
• It is recommend that you bring suitable clothing and footwear for your tour. Scotland can be a wet place
• Minimum age to participate is 5 years
• You're restricted to 14 kilograms (31lbs) of luggage per person on the tours. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) plus a small bag for onboard personal items.
• There is a maximum of 16 participants per tour
• It is recommend that you bring suitable clothing and footwear for your tour. Scotland can be a wet place
• Minimum age to participate is 5 years
• You're restricted to 14 kilograms (31lbs) of luggage per person on the tours. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) plus a small bag for onboard personal items.
From £34 per person
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Nice day out
Nice small group tour to The Tweed Valley, Melrose Abbey and Rosslyn chapel. Plenty of time to stroll around all sites, plus our guide showed us a few extras such as the fairy tree, and couple of statues along the route. The guide was knowledgeable and tried to give the tour a personal touch - some of his stories were a little inappropriate imo (bit too much sharing) but all in all it was an enjoyable day. Down side was that photos are not allowed inside Rosslyn chapel.
Read moreApril 28, 2019
Great way to spend a day
A great day trip with a small group of people to the Borders and Rosslyn Chapel. Relaxed and unhurried and ventured out without a stick, which was a problem (for me) visiting the Wallace statue. One of the excellent and very knowledgeable drivers offered to take my camera and take a few shots. Excellent work, thank you so much. For me the highlight of the tour was Rosslyn Chapel, where it was surprisingly quiet enough to have a chance for some very up-close viewing. During the entire trip the scenery was unbelievably beautiful, supplemented where necessary by the at times encyclopaedic commentary of the drivers.
Read moreMarch 28, 2019
The tour with Desmond was excellent. The commentary was funny and interesting. The small coach was very modern and comfortable.
January 3, 2020
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Rosslyn Chapel & Scottish Borders Tour from Edinburgh
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