Private Tour

From Holy Island to Harry Potter: Family-friendly Private Tour

Overview

Available languages

German

English

8 hours

Mobile ticket

Enjoy on a fantastical tour through the enchanting castles of Northumberland, where mediaeval ruins whisper tales of the past. From Holy Island to the real Hogwarts and Harry Potter filming locations this is a captivating day trip.

- Step onto the set of the real-life Hogwarts at Alnwick Castle

- Embark on a pilgrimage to Holy Island to see the haunting ruins of Lindisfarne

- Marvel at the majestic Bamburgh Castle on the cliffside

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Private transportation

Live commentary

WiFi on board

Bottled water

Door to Door Pickup Service

Air-conditioned vehicle

Tips/Gratuity

Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Holy Island

Embark on a pilgrimage to Holy Island, known as Lindisfarne, where the haunting ruins of Lindisfarne Castle and the iconic Lindisfarne Priory stand as witnesses to the island's rich Christian heritage and its vulnerability to Viking raids.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Bamburgh Castle

Marvel at the majestic Bamburgh Castle, perched dramatically on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Northumberland coastline, where centuries of history unfold amidst grand courtyards, regal halls, and breathtaking views.

1 hour • Admission Not Included

Options

Premium Private Tour

Entrance tickets included: Bamburgh Castle & Alnwick Castle tickets included
Pickup included

Basic Private Tour

Pickup included

Reviews

4.86

7 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Best guide
Gustavo G,
Feb 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Best tour I've been. Stuart is an amazing guide, likes to chat and tell us all about Scotland. We'll worth the price. Stuart went out of his way to acomodate us. The views are amazing.
top notch
Haley S,
Nov 11, 2024
- Viator
5.00
What an amazing day we had with Stuart! A great drive with great guide who gave us so much great information both about the places we visited and Scotland/its culture as a whole. Flexible when we needed it and amenable. The castles were amazing and the amount we learned was vast. A full day of adventure! can't wait to return
Alnwick and Bamburg are must see. Our favorites in England!
andrea b,
Jun 3, 2024
- Viator
4.00
Alnwick was wonderful. Probably the most beautiful staterooms I’ve ever seen and more unicorns than you can count! Bamburg had the most amazing views. Holy Island was fine but crowded. We didn’t make it to the 2 towns.
Lovely Day Trip to an Area Rich in History
Stephen P,
May 26, 2024
- Viator
5.00
A lovely and relaxed day trip in a beautiful and historically rich area. Our driver/guide Sean was knowledgeable, friendly and accommodating and enabled us to prioritize the areas of most interest to us. We were not able to cover all of the locations listed on the website itinerary, but this was offset by the flexibility to see the main sites in more detail.