Scottish Borders and Northumberland: Alnwick Castle Tour

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: 24 hours
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…
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…

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.

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Lac979uc
Oct 22, 2024
Best Tour of Scotland - Wonderful. Very knowledgeable and personable. Would highly recommend!! Great for all ages. Ryan is the best tour guide.
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368clintona
Oct 22, 2024
Had a great time - Ryan was amazing, funny and knowledgeable! Great trip and perfect weather! Went to Alnwick castle, Bamburgh castle, and along the coast!
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Anderickey
Oct 18, 2024
Very fun tour!! - Loved this tour! Perfect amount of time at each castle. The activities at Alnwick were fun! Our guides were awesome!
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Selinayo94
Oct 13, 2024
Great Guide, Great Experience - Torva was an amazing guide! He was personable and easy to talk to, which made the experience feel relaxed and enjoyable. The long drives flew by thanks to his great sense of humor, and his knowledge of Scottish history and culture added so much depth to the trip. I’ll definitely consider joining another tour the next time I’m in Edinburgh.
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547susannam
Oct 13, 2024
Scotish bridge - It was a very nice and fun experience, thanks to our Guide Torva who showed us beautiful places.
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Damarys_t
Oct 11, 2024
Loved it. Cara our guide... - Loved it. Cara our guide was amazing and super hospitable with my grandmother and her mobility issues. She went above and beyond to help her enjoy the tour as much as everyone else. Highly recommend.
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Brian_m
Oct 6, 2024
A lovely day with Cameron and Sam!! - We had a wonderful full day with Cameron and Sam (tour guide and driver) - from the get go, Cameron set the stage with his wit and charm - he really made the day great and ensured everyone had a great experience. Warwick Castle was beautiful, Stratford stop was just enough time and Oxford tour was perfect. Cameron was smart, knowledgeable and funny - Same was a great driver (a lot of miles!) and I would highly recommend this tour with the 2 of them!
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K9786ynlisaa
Oct 4, 2024
Harry Potter Alnwick Castle tour - I was very impressed with the whole tour. Our tour guide Emily was the greatest, kept us all laughing, yet very professional. She most definitely deserves a spa day for sure :)
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Rebeccab16
Nov 30, 2024
Beautiful scenery, interesting history and entertaining drivers - Drivers were entertaining and shared many interesting stories and facts. Personally, I would have liked to have more time to tour Bamburgh castle but I understand most people want the extra time at Alnwick Castle. I would recommend this tour. I had another tour with another operator and this tour with Highland Explorer Tours was far superior.
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Timme
Nov 16, 2024
Bamburgh/Alnwick Trip - The trip overall was good. The driver was nice and very informative during the trip. Could of used more time at Bamburgh castle to go inside instead of just around it. The majority of time (3 1/2 hours) was at Alnwick castle which was too much. Other than that it was fun.
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