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Hadrian's Wall & The Borders Tour from Edinburgh Incl. Admission
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Edinburgh
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* Includes entrance to Vindolanda Roman Army Museum (or Homesteads Roman Fort should Vindolanda be closed). Travel through 2,000 years of history as you visit ancient Roman sites such as Hadrian’s Wall, Dere Street, Birdoswald Fort, Steel Rigg and historic villages along the border of Scotland and England. You'll drive through stunning scenery in Northumberland National Park, the Irthing Valley and the Southern Uplands and learn about the Anglo-Scottish wars of the 14th–16th centuries. Your professional guide will illuminate the fascinating history of Roman Britain and the Scottish Borders on this small-group (limited to 16 people) day tour from Edinburgh.
Highlights
10 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
10 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Top range 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach
Entrance Fee: Vindolanda Roman Army Museum
The stories and services of an English-speaking driver-guide
Small Group Tour (maximum 16 passengers)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Lunch
Gratuities
Admission fees (unless stated)
Meeting Points
Departure
Bus Station
Please meet your Rabbie's guide inside the Edinburgh Bus Station, Gate J and Gate K, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ
(Check in closes 15 minutes prior to departure)
Return
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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We apologise, but we cannot accommodate children under 5 years old on our tours. Children under 18 need to be accompanied by an adult. Please note that if this policy is not followed, we will have to refuse travel without issuing a refund. Thank you for understanding.
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Luggage Allowance: 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.
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Check in closes 15 minutes prior to departure
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This tour will depart from inside the Edinburgh Bus Station, Gate J and Gate K, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ.
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Vindolanda Roman Fort and Museum admission. Tour will visit Homesteads Roman Fort should Vindolanda be closed.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Hadrian's Wall & The Borders Tour from Edinburgh Incl. Admission
(629) Reviews
Edinburgh
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$119.50
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About
* Includes entrance to Vindolanda Roman Army Museum (or Homesteads Roman Fort should Vindolanda be closed). Travel through 2,000 years of history as you visit ancient Roman sites such as Hadrian’s Wall, Dere Street, Birdoswald Fort, Steel Rigg and historic villages along the border of Scotland and England. You'll drive through stunning scenery in Northumberland National Park, the Irthing Valley and the Southern Uplands and learn about the Anglo-Scottish wars of the 14th–16th centuries. Your professional guide will illuminate the fascinating history of Roman Britain and the Scottish Borders on this small-group (limited to 16 people) day tour from Edinburgh.
Highlights
10 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
10 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Top range 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach
Entrance Fee: Vindolanda Roman Army Museum
The stories and services of an English-speaking driver-guide
Small Group Tour (maximum 16 passengers)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Lunch
Gratuities
Admission fees (unless stated)
Meeting Points
Departure
Bus Station
Please meet your Rabbie's guide inside the Edinburgh Bus Station, Gate J and Gate K, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ
(Check in closes 15 minutes prior to departure)
Return
Itinerary
1
Jedburgh Abbey
A beautiful market town that Mary Queen of Scots famously visited. Optional visit to the Abbey.
30 minutes
2
Carter Bar
Continuing south we make a stop at the scenic Carter Bar on the edge of the Cheviot Hills. This crossing point between Scotland and England runs close to the ancient Roman road and has formed the border between the two countries for the past 700 years.
10 minutes
3
Steel Rigg
Hadrian’s Wall - The wildest and most northerly frontier of the ancient Roman Empire.
We follow the road that takes us along the south side of the wall, stopping at Steel Rigg. You have time to walk beside the wall and experience the isolation that Roman foot soldiers would have experienced as they guarded their empire from the ‘barbarians’ to the north.
45 minutes
4
Vindolanda
* Entrance to Vindolanda Roman Army Museum (or Homesteads Roman Fort should Vindolanda be closed) included in the tour price.
Vindolanda is one of Europe's most important Roman archaeological sites. Vindolanda means white lawns or white fields. We know that the Roman name for the fort was Vindolanda because of an altar set up by the civilians at Vindolanda to the god Vulcan which was found during drainage works in 1914. The altar is on display in the museum. The name Vindolanda has also been discovered on some of the writing tablets. (closed in January).
1 hour and 30 minutes
5
Moffat
You'll have a short break in the Victorian spa town of Moffat, which attracted visitors in the 18th and 19th centuries seeking the health benefits of its mineral springs. The town is also famous for Moffat toffee, known for its unique buttery flavor and chewy texture.
From Moffat, you'll travel north, past the Pentland Hills Regional Park on your way back to Edinburgh