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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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icon9 hours  (Approx.)
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iconOffered in: English
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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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9 hour mini-bus tour to Holy Island and Alnwick Castle
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Small group tour - 13 passengers or less
Live commentary on board
Local guide
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Transport by air-conditioned Mercedes mini-coach
Food and drinks
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Waterloo Place , Waterloo Pl, Edinburgh, UK
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This tour departs from Bus Stand ZE, Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3BQ. Please arrive no later than 09.00

9:00 AM
This activity will end right where it started.
  • 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
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.

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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
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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
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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
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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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Great Alnwick Castle Tour
Reel R
, Nov 2019
Wonderful tour and Driver/Tour Guide. The driver was very knowledgeable, very polite, and placed the needs of tourist at the top of his list. My tour date was Oct 24, 2019.
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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.
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Alnwick Castle
Curiosity284197
, Oct 2019
Alnwick was a little disappointing. The monestary was the most interesting part. Not a lot to share about it.
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Lovely day trip
777marilyn777
, Aug 2019
Had a lovely day trip! Alnwick Castle was so much fun and I loved the archeological objects on display. There was a sword from the Hellenistic period which I thought very cool. The fish and chips were delicious. Our guide George was great and super knowledge able. Would go again!
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Amazing Day Trip
Ilove2travel1960
, Aug 2019
Our tour guide shared so much history, ins & outs of getting around the areas we visited and more on our day trip to the Coast. It was great to leave the “research” up to the guide and listen to him tell us about the coast and it’s history. Would definitely book w Viator again.
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Rainy day visit
Wendy T
, Aug 2019
Unfortunately our trip was marred by persistent rain which did dampen the spirits. However I would still recommend Alnwick castle- state rooms in particular! Would have liked to learn more about Viking influence in Scottish history.
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Holy island and Alnwick castle
aaap2016
, Jul 2019
Holy island was great. Albwick Castle and gardens were amazing. Special attractions for Potter's fans. It cannot be miss
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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.
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Lively day out with stories and songs
Escape63807185700
, 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.
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star-5
So much fun
Companion42669671574
, Jun 2019
This was my favorite activity in my 5 days in Edinburgh. We had plenty of time to explore Lindinsfarne( 1 hour) and Alnwick Castle and Gardens(3 hours). The castle is great and the gardens are spectacular. Would definately recommend. Our driver Alan kept us entertained and was great
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