History, castles and mysteries tour
Activities

History, castles and mysteries tour

Free cancellation
Language: English
Availability: Select Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: up to 8 hours 30 minutes
Why you’ll love this…
  • Visit Dunfermline Abbey, the resting place of Robert the Bruce
  • Explore the magnificent Stirling castle or wander the historic city
  • See the mysterious Rosslyn Chapel made famous by The Da Vinci Code
What to expect

If you love history, ancient ruins and mysterious tales then this tour is for you. On this day trip through Fife, Stirlingshire and Midlothian and also through Scottish time, you will learn, see and explore. Crossing the famous feat of modern engineering, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Forth Railway Bridge, you will arrive in Fife, all the while hearing fascinating stories of Scottish heroes throughout history.

Famous for being the final resting place of Robert the Bruce, a true Scots hero, you will stop at Dunfermline Abbey and the Abbey Church. Next, it's off to Stirling, where you can stretch your legs, exploring the ancient and beautiful city and it's stunning and historically important castle surrounded by mountains. From Robert the Bruce's resting place to his place of notable victory against the British in 1314, you'll head next to Bannockburn battlefield.

If literature is another thing which fascinates you, then the final stop of the tour is sure to satisfy your curiosity. Made famous by Dan Brown, Rosslyn Chapel is said to hold the Holy Grail according to his novel the Da Vinci Code. If you find it, you have to promise to share, but even if you don't, strolling around the spectacular castle ruins is sure to be enough of a reward.

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What's included
  • check Professional driver-guide
  • check Transportation on a mini-coach with air-conditioning
What's not included
  • x_not_included Entrance fee to Sterling Castle, Rosslyn Chapel and Dunfermline Abbey
Where

1 Parliament Square
Royal Mile/High Street
Edinburgh EH1 1RE

Meeting point:
Please meet your tour in front of Caffè Nero in Parliament Square.
What to remember
  • Entrance to Sterling Castle can be purchased on their official site
  • Entrance to Durfermline Abbey can be purchased on their official site
  • As you will travel in mini-coaches, luggage space is limited. You can bring one cabin sized piece of luggage, 55cm x 40cm x 20cm, which cannot exceed 15kg, to be stored in the boot of the bus and one small handbag or rucksack to have on the bus with you
  • This tour does not accept children under the age of 3
  • If you have any mobility requirements, please notify us of this at the point of booking
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Provider
Highland Experience Tours
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 3 days before the experience begins. If you cancel up to 2 days before, you can still receive a 50% refund.

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