Scottish Border Private Day Guided Tour Discount Tickets

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Overview

Our aim to provide a great service for the customer professionally. This tour takes us to Rosslyn Chapel viewing the stunning historical architecture of this medieval Chapel. We will then make our way to the border town of Galashiels then onto the market town of Melrose including the stunning Melrose Abbey another one of Scotland’s hidden historical landmark. Also we will visit Sir Walter Scott house and the scenic Scott view. We provide a first class service on every journey with full of excitement & memorable adventure, also you can make your own tour location and flexible time all over the day. Tour will be our traditional black taxi within full Air-Conditioned & heating vehicle, Vehicle are fully insured and have full public liability insurance. All tours are priced per vehicle which can hold up to 6 passengers. Also provide any pick up or drop off in Edinburgh based location.

Pickup Information

Any Edinburgh Train/Bus Station, Port, Hotel, Guest House, Apartment Hotel and Air B & B. Cruise Port Passengers Note: How do you know how to find the guide? Ans:The tour guide hold a board with your name. Please send us your pick up address with post code & we will pick you up. Thank you

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Craigmillar Castle
Craigmillar is one of the best-preserved medieval castles in Scotland. Craigmillar Castle is best known for its association with Mary, Queen of Scots.
Duration: 15 mins
2. Rosslyn Chapel
Rosslyn Chapel located in the village of Roslin, Midlothian, Scotland. It was founded on a small hill above Roslin Glen as a Catholic collegiate church in the mid-15th century. Roslin Chapel, made famous by Ron Howard's adaptation of Dan Brown's ''The Da Vinchi Code'' famous movie.
Duration: 60 mins
3. Melrose Abbey
The abbey was built in the Gothic manner and in the form of a St. John's Cross. The abbey is known for its many carved decorative details, including likenesses of saints, dragons, gargoyles and plants. On one of the abbey's stairways is an inscription by John Morow, a master mason.
Duration: 60 mins
4. Scott's View
Scott's View is a viewpoint in the Scottish Borders, overlooking the valley of the River Tweed, which is reputed to be one of the favourite views of Sir Walter Scott.
Duration: 30 mins
5. Abbotsford
Abbotsford is a historic country house in the Scottish Borders, near Galashiels, on the south bank of the River Tweed. Now open to the public, it was built as the residence of historical novelist and poet Sir Walter Scott between 1817 and 1825.
Duration: 60 mins
6. Dryburgh Abbey
Through the trees stand the beautiful remains of Dryburgh Abbey, idyllically situated in a loop of the River Tweed. The abbey was originally home to a peaceful religious community, but attacks from English armies left it in severe decline by the 1550s.
Duration: 45 mins

Inclusion

Professional tour driver/guide

Bottled Water & Soft Drinks

Hotel/Port pickup & drop off

Guest Phone Photography

Vehicle Make: LEVC TXE, Mercedes Vito Minivan or Ford Tourneo Minivan

Live commentary on board

Exclusion

Gratuities

Optional Entrances

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

  • 0% refund if cancelled 0+ days before the start date

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Customize the tour itinerary to suit your preferences, if you wish

The tour guide will be wait 15 minutes at the pickup location for the private tour guest. If the guest does not arrive, it will be considered a NO SHOW.

Pushchair accessible

Most Travellers can participate

Guides are not allowed to give guided tours on the inside of historic buildings

This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time

If the cruise ship unable to dock due to weather conditions, we will be able to give a partial refund.

Supplied by Love Scotland and Edinburgh Tours

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