🏨 Hadrian's Wall, Roman Britain & the Borders Small-Group Day Tour from Edinburgh Activity

Hadrian's Wall, Roman Britain & the Borders Small-Group Day Tour from Edinburgh

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 10 hours

Departs: Edinburgh, Edinburgh

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

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.

What's Included

Driver/guide

Small group tour (16 people max) for a more personal experience.

Transport by luxury Mercedes mini-coach

What's Not Included

Admission fees

Gratuities

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Lunch

Traveler Information

CHILD: Age: 5 - 15
ADULT: Age: 16 - 99

Additional Info

Due to safety inspection and possible maintenance work, Jedburgh Abbey is closed until further notice.
For your optional Jedburgh Abbey tickets you must reserve your time slot in advance. Please use the link printed on your voucher.
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Luggage Allowance: You're restricted to 14kg (31lbs) of luggage per person on our 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 i
Please note: From 1 February 2023 all tours from Edinburgh will depart from Edinburgh Bus Station, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh EH1 3DQ
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Vindolanda Roman Fort and Museum - We reserve tickets for you. If you want to visit this attraction, please purchase your ticket whilst on tour.

Check in closes 15 minutes prior to departure
Face masks provided for travellers
Government guidelines strongly recommended that you wear a mask on public transport and in crowded places. Masks are available onboard our mini-coaches should you wish to wear one. Important: Please be aware that some attractions and other venues may requ
In order to retain the integrity of the tour and try to ensure that all our customers have the best possible experience, we do cap bookings from any one party to 8 passengers.
Min. age 5 years old. We do not accept children under the age of 5 years.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

Meet here for boarding 15 mins before the published departure time.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Jedburgh Abbey

A beautiful market town that Mary Queen of Scots famously visited. Optional visit to the Abbey.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

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 • Admission Ticket Free

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 • Admission Ticket Free

Vindolanda

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 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Birdoswald Roman Fort

Here you can still see the remains of all of the Wall's defining features. Stand in awe as the longest remaining stretch of the Wall spans as far as your eye can see, and explore the ruins of the Roman fort, a turret and milecastle.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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