Alnwick Castle, the Northumberland Coast & the Borders

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905-639-9954

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1 Day
Availability : April to October - Daily
Start: Edinburgh, Scotland
End: Edinburgh, Scotland

Contact DHTour at 1-888-597-3519 or 905-639-9954 or dhtour@dhtour.ca to book. 

Explore the fantastical world of Harry Potter’s Hogwarts and discover the historic and beautiful Borders.

Some dream of kings and queens, others imagine epic sieges, and a lot of us conjure up worlds of wizards and dragons: Alnwick Castle is a playground for your imagination that mixes the make-believe with true history.

It’s been a fiercely fought battleground for the Scots and English. It’s posed as a plush home for powerful earls and dukes. And it’s starred as Hogwarts in the movies of Harry Potter.

Let your imagination soar on this trip through the historic towns, fascinating tales, and beautiful views of the borders of Scotland and England.

10 HOURS / MODERATE WALKING / GUIDED /  SMALL COACH

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Tour Details
Highlights:

Kelso – A ruined abbey, a stunning, cobbled town square, and beautiful boutique shops.

The Borders – The gentle valleys and rolling hills are a delight to explore.

Alnwick Castle – This gorgeous castle was used as a set for both Harry Potter and Downton Abbey.

Northumberland Coastline – This captivating coastline is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

River Tweed – A graceful, salmon-filled river that winds through the borders.

Pick Up Location & TIme

Edinburgh: (Google Map)
Check-in closes at 8:30am (tour departs at 8:45am) -Gate J and Gate K, Edinburgh Bus Station, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ

Drop off Location & Time

Edinburgh: (Google Map)
Approx. 6:15pm

Price Includes

  • Transport in a 16 seat Mercedes mini-coach
  • Air conditioning as standard
  • The stories and services of an English speaking driver-guide
  • Entrance to Alnwick Castle. Upgrade to Castle & Garden ticket on the day possible

Meals

  • 0 breakfast
  • 0 lunches
  • 0 dinners
  • 0 teas

Price Excludes

  • Entry fees to visitor attractions
  • Lunch
  • Hotel pick up & drop off
  • Pre / Post hotel nights
  • Driver / Tour Leader gratuity is at your discretion
  • Travel Insurance
What to Expect

This day tour comes with a driver-guide who knows the stories, sights, and secrets of the areas you travel through; every itinerary is tested by travel-loving locals; and you get the chance to support the communities you visit.

  • Travel in a small group
  • Transport in a 16 seat Mercedes mini-coach
  • The stories and services of an English-speaking driver guide
  • Time off the bus to explore
Itinerary

Edinburgh

Your tour begins by following the road that connected Caledonia with Roman Britannia.

Kelso

You stop in Kelso where you explore this handsome town and what is thought to be Scotland’s largest market square. You also see the ruins of Kelso Abbey, a reminder of the many ancient conflicts between Scotland and England.

Alnwick Castle

Continuing south, you cross the border and travel to Alnwick Castle, an immense fortification that has stood strong for nearly a millennium.

It was originally built to assert Norman rule over newly conquered lands. But more recently Alnwick Castle has found fame as one of the settings for the fictional Hogwarts school in the Harry Potter movie series.

Book lovers can also take the opportunity here to explore one of the largest and most impressive second-hand book shops in Britain.

Edinburgh

After around three hours at Alnwick, you travel north along the Northumberland Coast. You stop on your way back to Edinburgh at one of the beautiful historic villages or castles that pepper the rolling landscapes of Southern Scotland.

Dates and Prices
Departure Dates and Days Adult (pp)
2025: April to May –  Daily $160
2025: June to September –  Daily $180
2025: October –  Daily $160

Ask us about family rates (2 adults and 2 children minimum).

Pricing

Pricing is per person (pp).
Rates are in $ CAD.


Contact DHTour at 1-888-597-3519 or 905-639-9954 or dhtour@dhtour.ca  to book.

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