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Viking Coast and Alnwick Castle Small Group Day Tour from Edinburgh
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Viking Coast and Alnwick Castle Small Group Day Tour from Edinburgh
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Overview
Discover Northumberland’s weird and wonderful history, from Vikings to wizards, on this full-day tour from Edinburgh. Cross the border into North England and follow the causeway to Holy Island to learn about the island’s ancient Christian settlement and notorious Viking invasion. After visiting the hilltop Lindisfarne Castle, head back to the mainland and continue to Alnwick Castle, a magnificent palace with a completely different claim to fame – as a film location for Harry Potter and Downton Abbey! This small-group tour is limited to 16 people, ensuring a personalized experience.
- 9-hour tour of Holy Island and Alnwick Castle from Edinburgh
- Cross the border into the north England county of Northumberland
- Hear stories of early Christian settlers and Viking invasions on a tour of Holy Island
- Enjoy dramatic coastal views from Lindisfarne Castle
- See film locations from Harry Potter and Downton Abbey at Alnwick Castle
- Travel by air-conditioned Mercedes minivan
- Small-group tour limited to 16 people ensures a personalized experience
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What's Included
Small group tour - 13 passengers or less
Live commentary on board
Local guide
Driver/guide
Transport by air-conditioned Mercedes mini-coach
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Attraction Entrance Fees
Departure & Return
Waterloo Place , Waterloo Pl, Edinburgh, UK
This activity will end right where it started.This tour departs from Bus Stand ZE, Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3BQ. Please arrive no later than 09.00
9:00 AM
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Small group tour - 13 passengers or less
- Minimum age is 5 years old
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions (unless it is unsafe to do so), please dress appropriately
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Please inform us 7 days in advance if you are bringing a service animal
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
- OPERATED BY Heart of Scotland Tours Ltd
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- 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.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- 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.
Learn more about cancellations.
Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Viking Coast and Alnwick Castle Small Group Day Tour from Edinburgh?
A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Viking Coast and Alnwick Castle Small Group Day Tour from Edinburgh?
A:The policies on sanitization are:
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Viking Coast and Alnwick Castle Small Group Day Tour from Edinburgh?
A:The policy on social distancing is:
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Viking Coast and Alnwick Castle Small Group Day Tour from Edinburgh?
A:The policy on staff health & safety is:
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
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- "You need to time your activities at Alnwick Castle - they have a daily program." See review
- "Very enjoyable day tour in a small comfortable bus with a small group of people." See review
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Amazing
James_D
, Jun 2022
Fantastic tour!
SandraE_T
, May 2022
Beautiful day out of Edinburgh
Marlette_F
, May 2022
Highly recommend! Thanks Keith!
Jade_S
, May 2022
Great Alnwick Castle Tour
Reel R
, Nov 2019
Excellent tour
Sharon Z
, Oct 2019
The guide was very friendly and informative. Alnwick Castle was amazing even though it was a rainy day. Lindisfarne is a nice little village with a historic castle and priory, worth viewing. I Recommend this tour when visiting Edinburgh.
Visitors would benefit from a longer stay at Alnwick.
1 traveler found this review helpful
Alnwick Castle
Patti_H
, Oct 2019
Lovely day trip
Tana_Y
, Aug 2019
Amazing Day Trip
Karen_V
, Aug 2019
Rainy day visit
David_T
, Aug 2019
Holy island and Alnwick castle
Alexandre_P
, Jul 2019
Great day!
Y131EFchadp
, Jul 2019
Very enjoyable day tour in a small comfortable bus with a small group of people. Angela was an excellent tour guide. She is very knowledgeable and friendly and I enjoyed how she played various folk songs that had relevance to the region and its history. We did the tour as planned but she took into consideration all of our interests and expectations and tailored the tour accordingly.
Lively day out with stories and songs
Miriam_R
, Jun 2019
If you can, ask for Angela! This was a terrific day of stories, songs and beautiful countryside. Angela is a warm and joyful guide to the border region and its bloody history, and her road trip soundtrack is on point. She makes even bathroom stops into special moments. The 'viking' reference in the tour's title is slightly misleading as the histories covered here were post-Viking era. Lindisfarne is lovely - the free mead tastings are a highlight, and I'm usually a non-drinker! You need to time your activities at Alnwick Castle - they have a daily program. That bit is probably more appealing to the kids than the adults, although the historical talks are interesting.
So much fun
Companion42669671574
, Jun 2019
Our tour guide Andy made this trip...
Stacey_S
, Jun 2018
Our tour guide Andy made this trip the best! He was funny, super knowledgeable and clearly loves his job. He made great recommendations and customized the tour so we could maximize our time. Holy Island is a cool place to see and Annick Castle was great too. The tour size was limited to 16, that was fantastic, you didnt feel like a face in the crowd it was a more personal experience. Thanks Andy! Signed Team Canada
This tour was a lot of fun! Graham...
Heather L
, Jun 2018
We had a MAJOR communication issue...
Stephanie U
, May 2018
We had a MAJOR communication issue with this company and were not informed of a time conflict with this tour. We were in port from a cruise ship and had inquired upon booking whether the timing would be a conflict for our ship all-aboard time. Many attempts to call the company during business hours resulted in no answer. We never discovered we couldn't tale this tour until we were sitting on the tour bus, ready to go. It was quite heartbreaking and the unprofessional manner in which the staff handled the situation compounded the heartbreak. I would not recommend working with this company, as both the office staff and the tour guide were both quite unprofessional
Harry Potter's castle and site of...
Patrick S
, Apr 2018
This tour was terrible - I have...
Chantal_G
, Sep 2017
This tour was terrible - I have worked in UK tourism for nearly 10 years and this tour was the single largest disappointment and waste of money I've ever experienced. Our guide Brian was little more than a driver. I knew entrance fees weren't included on this tour but I did expect a guide or at least commentary while we drove to the sights. Instead, Brian arrived late, didn't even take the time to give us his name I was able to catch a glimpse of his nametag. He didn't give any description or discussion on the tour aside for the times we would need to return to the bus. He was icily silent which, especially with a small group of people, was felt and made us feel like we couldn't or shouldn't be speaking either. Instead I would have gladly joined a 50 tour to these sights for a similar rate and get a guide who knew anything about the sights we were visiting. Save your money and do not book with Heart of Scotland Tours.
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