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Hadrian's Wall, Roman Britain & the Scottish Borders Tour from Edinburgh

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Activity Schedule

  • When does it run?

    Daily

  • Duration

    11 hours

  • Start time

    8:15am

  • Meeting Point

    Make your way to Edinburgh Bus Station, Gate J and Gate K, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ.

  • Ending Point

    Same as starting point

Key Highlights

  • Behold the border town of Jedburgh - a historic 12th century burgh that rests between Scotland and England
  • Enjoy a stroll beside the Hadrian’s Wall which was once trailed by Roman foot soldiers!
  • Learn all about this iconic site from your expert guide and enjoy informative commentary
  • Travel in comfort in a Mercedes mini coach from Edinburgh

Overview

Explore the famous border between Roman Britain and Scotland at Hadrian’s Wall as you walk along the magnificent ruins. Travel to the border town of Jedburgh, home to an incredible 12thcentury Augustinian Abbey. Enjoy the scenic sights of Northumberland National Park as you travel through time and follow in the same steps as Roman foot soldiers!

First leg of the journey takes you to the border town of Jedburgh, a historic burgh dominated by an incredible 12thcentury Augustinian Abbey. Once you arrive in Jedburgh, take some time to enjoy a short walk through the narrow streets and explore this remarkable ruin. Continue south till you reach the picturesque Carter Bar on Cheviot Hills. This crossing point between Scotland and England runs close to the ancient Roman road and has formed the border between the two countries for the past 700 years!


Head next to the glorious forests of Northumberland National Park which finally opens up to Hadrian’s Wall. Enjoy walking beside the wall and experience a tour through time as you walk in the same steps as Roman foot soldiers! Learn all about this iconic site from your expert guide and enjoy informative commentary.
Enjoy a scenic drive through the Galloway Hills as you travel back to Edinburgh where the tour comes to a close.

Inclusions

  • Transport in a 16 seat Mercedes mini-coach
  • English-speaking guide
  • Entrance to Vindolanda and Roman Army Museum (Housesteads Roman Fort when Vindolanda closed)

Exclusions

  • Entry fees to visitor attractions

Please note

Voucher Information: You must print and surrender a paper version of your booking voucher for this activity (showing your voucher on a smartphone is not accepted).  No refund can be given for customers without a printed copy of their voucher.

Please reach meeting point 15mins prior to the departure time.

Children must be escorted by an adult.

Pack your waterproof clothing and walking shoes.

The tour can accommodate upto six passengers. Incase of 7 passengers, please contact local activity operator.
Luggage restriction: Max. 14kg (31lbs) of luggage per person

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