Activities

8-hour tour of the Scottish border from Edinburgh

Free cancellation

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: up to 8 hours

Instant confirmation

e-Voucher

Small group

Why you’ll love this…

Discover some of the best hidden gems of Scotland
Learn more about Scottish history
Enjoy a visit of Sir Walter Scott's house

What to expect

Join an 8-hour tour of the Scottish border starting from Edinburgh, where you will be picked up by a driver recognised by the city’s Council to leave for an exciting journey in a traditional black taxi.

The tour will first take you to the medieval Rosslyn Chapel, after which you will make your way to the border town of Galashiels and the market town of Melrose, where you will also be able to visit the Melrose Abbey, another one of Scotland’s hidden historical landmarks. Last but not least, the tour will include a stop at Sir Walter Scott’s house too.

At the end of the day, you will be dropped off directly at your location back in Edinburgh.

What's included

Guided tour
Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Bottled water

What's not included

Food and drinks
Entrance fees

Where

Meeting point:

Pick-up directly at your accomodation in Edinburgh. Please let the supplier know your phone number and address; find their contact details in the info voucher you will receive after booking.

What to remember

Each vehicle is fully insured and can accommodate up to 6 people
Please note that the price of the tour is intended per group (maximum of 6 people) and not per person and that the price is fixed
This activity isn't suitable for babies under one year old and for those people who have difficulty walking
All entrance fees to the attractions in the tour are excluded from the guided tour price, but visits aren't mandatory. You can customise your experience directly with your local tour operator based on your personal interests
Please provide the supplier with your phone number and address to arrange for pick-up. You can find their contact details in the info voucher you will receive after booking

Provider

Love Scotland and Edinburgh Tours

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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