Scottish Border Private Day Guided Tour

4.0 (2 reviews) 8 hours Private tour

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Rosslyn Chapel — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Scottish Border Private Day Guided Tour, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Our aim to provide a great service for the customer professionally. This tour takes us to Rosslyn Chapel viewing the stunning historical architecture of this medieval Chapel. We will then make our way to the border town of Galashiels then onto the market town of Melrose including the stunning Melrose Abbey another one of Scotland’s hidden historical landmark. Also we will visit Sir Walter Scott house and the scenic Scott view. We provide a first class service on every journey with full of excitement & memorable adventure, also you can make your own tour location and flexible time all over the day.

Tour will be our traditional black taxi within full Air-Conditioned & heating vehicle, Vehicle are fully insured and have full public liability insurance. All tours are priced per vehicle which can hold up to 6 passengers. Also provide any pick up or drop off in Edinburgh based location.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–7
Guide: English
Operated by: Love Scotland and Edinburgh Tours

What is included

Included

Included: Professional tour driver/guide
Included: Bottled Water & Soft Drinks
Included: Hotel/Port pickup & drop off
Included: Guest Phone Photography
Included: Vehicle Make: LEVC TXE, Mercedes Vito Minivan or Ford Tourneo Minivan
Included: Live commentary on board

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Optional Entrances

Itinerary

Craigmillar Castle

15 min Admission not included

Craigmillar is one of the best-preserved medieval castles in Scotland. Craigmillar Castle is best known for its association with Mary, Queen of Scots.
Rosslyn Chapel

one hour Admission not included

Rosslyn Chapel located in the village of Roslin, Midlothian, Scotland. It was founded on a small hill above Roslin Glen as a Catholic collegiate church in the mid-15th century. Roslin Chapel, made famous by Ron Howard's adaptation of Dan Brown's ''The Da Vinchi Code'' famous movie.
Melrose Abbey

one hour Admission not included

The abbey was built in the Gothic manner and in the form of a St. John's Cross. The abbey is known for its many carved decorative details, including likenesses of saints, dragons, gargoyles and plants. On one of the abbey's stairways is an inscription by John Morow, a master mason.
Scott's View

30 min Admission not included

Scott's View is a viewpoint in the Scottish Borders, overlooking the valley of the River Tweed, which is reputed to be one of the favourite views of Sir Walter Scott.
Abbotsford

one hour

Abbotsford is a historic country house in the Scottish Borders, near Galashiels, on the south bank of the River Tweed. Now open to the public, it was built as the residence of historical novelist and poet Sir Walter Scott between 1817 and 1825.
Dryburgh Abbey

45 min Admission not included

Through the trees stand the beautiful remains of Dryburgh Abbey, idyllically situated in a loop of the River Tweed. The abbey was originally home to a peaceful religious community, but attacks from English armies left it in severe decline by the 1550s.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Westfield
Dalkeith Aparthotel
The Hoxton, Edinburgh
Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
Old Waverly
Grove House Hotel
Premier Inn Waverley
Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh West
Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre by IHG
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
ibis Styles Edinburgh St Andrew Square

and 201 more pickup points

Any Edinburgh Train/Bus Station, Port, Hotel,

Guest House, Apartment Hotel and Air B & B.

Cruise Port Passengers Note: How do you

know how to find the guide?

Ans:The tour guide hold a board with your name.

Please send us your pick up address with post

code & we will pick you up. Thank you

Using your ticket

The tour guide will be wait 15 minutes at the pickup location for the private tour guest. If the guest does not arrive, it will be considered a NO SHOW.

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Customize the tour itinerary to suit your preferences, if you wish
The tour guide will be wait 15 minutes at the pickup location for the private tour guest. If the guest does not arrive, it will be considered a NO SHOW.
Pushchair accessible
Most Travellers can participate
Guides are not allowed to give guided tours on the inside of historic buildings
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
If the cruise ship unable to dock due to weather conditions, we will be able to give a partial refund.
Transport by Private London Black Cab on Request