Hadrian's Wall, Roman Britain & the Scottish Borders from Edinburgh
What your day looks like
Explore the incredible Hadrian’s Wall and the Scottish Borders on this day tour from Edinburgh. This tour takes you to the most interesting parts and lets you learn about Rome’s influence on Britain, while also giving you a chance to explore the gently rolling hills of the borders, and visit an ancient abbey. It’s perfect for anyone fascinated by the collision of cultures and quintessential British landscapes. Places you'll explore: The Borders - The gentle valleys and rolling hills are a pleasure to explore. Jedburgh - A beautiful market town that Mary Queen of Scots famously visited. Steel Rigg - Go for a lovely walk alongside the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hadrian’s Wall - The wildest and most northerly frontier of the ancient Roman Empire. Vindolanda-Archaeological digs of this Roman auxiliary fort have uncovered some incredible artefacts. Explore the site and the museum. * We visit Housesteads Roman Fort when Vindolanda closed.
The experience, in brief
- Explore the incredible Hadrian’s Wall and the Scottish Borders
- See Jedburgh, a beautiful market town that Mary Queen of Scots visited
- Go for a lovely walk alongside the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Steel Rigg
Your day, step by step
Jedburgh
Sightseeing at Hadrian's Wall.
Jedburgh
Sightseeing at Vindolanda Fort.
What to know before booking
Included
Transported on a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach Air conditioning as standard The stories and services of a driver-guide Entrance to Vindolanda* and Roman Army Museum *Admission to Housesteads Roman Fort - alternative when Vindolanda closed If your child is less than 1.35m tall, you should let us know, so we can provide them with a suitable booster seat.
Not Included
Entry fees to visitor attractions unless specified Food and drinks Tips
What to Bring
Pack your waterproof clothing and walking shoes
Restrictions
To maintain the integrity of the tour and ensure that all our customers have the best possible experience, we cap bookings from any one party at 8 passengers. For groups larger than 8, please submit an inquiry for a private tour. You're restricted to 20kg (44lbs) of luggage per person. 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 one small bag for onboard personal items. We regret that we are unable to permit children under 5 years on our tours. Children under 18 need to be accompanied by an adult.
Meeting & Pickup
Check-in closes at 08:00 (tour departs at 08:15) - Edinburgh Bus Station Pick Up, Gate J and Gate K, inside Edinburgh Bus Station, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ
Planning Notes
Minimum age: 5 Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Automatic
What travelers are saying
Our tour guide, Mike, was absolutely pleasant! He was knowledge about everything on our tour and more. He was able to answer any of the random questions that came up. He was also a great driver, no complaints whatsoever. This was a wonderful tour in general. We got to see the countryside, small towns, and the historical locations. We had a decent amount of time at each stop and felt like we really got our money's worth.