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Harry Potter's Alnwick Castle and Scottish Borders Day Trip
4.7
240 Ratings
Edinburgh
Immerse yourself in movie magic and historical grandeur on a day trip from Edinburgh to Alnwick Castle. Explore the Scottish Borders and visit iconic filming locations from Harry Potter and Downton Abbey.
Duration:
9 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Bamburgh Castle - Passing gentle rolling hills and dramatic coastline, we’ll cross the border with England to explore Bamburgh in the heart of Northumberland. The mighty Bamburgh Castle was the seat of the early Kings of Northumbria in the 5th century.
- Alnwick Castle - In the afternoon, have your broomsticks at the ready as we’re off to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry! Alnwick Castle is the second largest inhabited castle in England. A long, rich history and magnificent medieval architecture makes it a film lovers’ dream.
- Coldstream - After spending time in Alnwick, we make our way back over the border and in to Scotland. On our drive home we’ll regale you with tales of the turbulent past before arriving into Edinburgh early evening.
What's Included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Local English Speaking Guide
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fees to Alnwick Castle (can be purchased at check-in)
Additional Information
Experience the enchantment of cinematic landscapes and significant history as you travel through the Scottish Borders and Northumberland. Tour the charming coastal town of Bamburgh, complimented by the spectacular vista of the 5th century Bamburgh Castle. The highlight of the journey, however, is Alnwick Castle. Recognized not just for its appearances in Harry Potter and Downton Abbey, but also its historical legacy of monumental battles and royal grandeur. Embark on this journey and let the allure of Scottish & English borders captivate you.
- Minimum age to travel is 5 years
- It is recommended to book transport to the departure point in advance. Please also allow extra time to get to the departure point for check-in. We advise you arrive at least 15 minutes before the tour departure to allow time to check-in for the tour. Unfortunately, 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.
Location
Highland Explorer Tours
High Street
This tour will depart at 8:15 am from 60 High Street, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 1TB. Meet 15 minutes before departure and look for the check-in staff wearing blue high-visibility vests there to greet you.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(240 Ratings)
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Debws3227cs
Aug 7, 2024
An awesome day! - It was a great day! We are big fans of Harry Potter and it was also awesome to see Bamburgh Castle.
Emily Autumns is a terrific tour guide and I can’t wait to go back to Scotland for another tour!
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Bobwu1733ou
Aug 7, 2024
Excellent day - It was a great tour. Lots packed into one day. Emily out your guide and driver was wonderful Seeing two Castles and a stop at a former Abbey was great
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Manuelamb7175in
Aug 7, 2024
Was just beautiful😊 - The excursion was beautiful☺️
To recommend👍
Our tour guide and chauffeurs was just great, friendly, funny, set up, well driven and told.😁
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V1079owowenm
Aug 7, 2024
Excellent - This tour was worth it, Emily was a great driver and was very informative about any questions and the history and culture of where we were going
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H195rehollym
Aug 7, 2024
Very nice - Nice views and stop offs along the way and history telling, bus driver was very nice over all very nice trip, would go again.
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Alessandro_dav
Aug 7, 2024
Very well organized trip - We purchased the trip on the internet. We had a great time. New Pulmann. Driver very good and safe in Guide. Driver friendly and always ready to give directions. Great day
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Marilyn_c
Aug 7, 2024
Nice day out for a family - Our guide and driver Connor gave fascinating stories along the way. Alnswick castle is a good place for family to spend a day to visit the artisans, dragon exhibit and broom flying lesson.
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Sci845bm
Aug 4, 2024
Nice One Day Ride to Alnwick Castle - Tour guide, Connor, was very informative and friendly. If you are a Harry Potter fan, Alnwick Castle is a must see to learn some of the movie filmmaking spots.
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G9647qwcarmenb
Aug 4, 2024
Wonderful Day! - My son and I had a wonderful time! Our tour guide, Connor, was wonderful! Highly recommend! Day was well spent, especially for Harry Potter fans.
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Pedroweidner
Aug 2, 2024
Bamburgh Castle - Bamburgh Castle and Alnwick Castle are a must see. Lord Torva is a great guide with nice jokes, the only bad point is that he doesn't like Braveheart. Freedom! I would like to have more time allocated to Bamburgh Castle, but overall the time was well allocated to the attractions.
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