Hadrian's Wall & The Borders Tour from Edinburgh Incl. Admission
Overview
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10 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
* Includes entrance to Vindolanda Roman Army Museum (or Homesteads Roman Fort should Vindolanda be closed).
Travel through 2,000 years of history as you visit ancient Roman sites such as Hadrian’s Wall, Dere Street, Birdoswald Fort, Steel Rigg and historic villages along the border of Scotland and England. You'll drive through stunning scenery in Northumberland National Park, the Irthing Valley and the Southern Uplands and learn about the Anglo-Scottish wars of the 14th–16th centuries. Your professional guide will illuminate the fascinating history of Roman Britain and the Scottish Borders on this small-group (limited to 16 people) day tour from Edinburgh.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Min. age 5 years old. We do not accept children under the age of 5 years.
Luggage Allowance: You're restricted to 14kg (31lbs) of luggage per person on our tours. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) plus a small bag for onboard personal items.
Check in closes 15 minutes prior to departure
This tour will depart from inside the Edinburgh Bus Station, Gate J and Gate K, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ.
For your optional Jedburgh Abbey tickets you must reserve your time slot in advance. Please use the link printed on your voucher.
Vindolanda Roman Fort and Museum admission. Tour will visit Homesteads Roman Fort should Vindolanda be closed.
Due to safety inspection and possible maintenance work, Jedburgh Abbey is closed until further notice.
In order to retain the integrity of the tour and try to ensure that all our customers have the best possible experience, we do cap bookings from any one party to 8 passengers.
* Please note that Vindolanda is closed yearly during the month of January and part of February. Instead, we take you to Housesteads Roman Fort during this period.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Top range 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach
Entrance Fee: Vindolanda Roman Army Museum
The stories and services of an English-speaking driver-guide
Small Group Tour (maximum 16 passengers)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Lunch
Gratuities
Admission fees (unless stated)
What To Expect
Jedburgh Abbey
A beautiful market town that Mary Queen of Scots famously visited. Optional visit to the Abbey.
Carter Bar
Continuing south we make a stop at the scenic Carter Bar on the edge of the 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.
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Hadrian's Wall & The Borders Tour from Edinburgh Incl. Admission
Reviews
600 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Super informative and entertaining!
Carol H,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour! Alex is very knowledgeable and entertaining. He shared lots of info (he loves history), gave us enough time at each stop while keeping us on schedule. Although a long tour, it is definitely worth it to see so much history.
Must visit
MMMMWWWWMMMM,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Was blown away on beautiful Northumberland is - breathtaking views and moderate/easy walks. Our son who is now at uni would definitely been happy to join us as a child.
Beautiful experience
Juan C,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Long day but very worth it Tour guide was on point with useful information, knowledgeable and accommodating
Hadrian’s Wall and More
Christine M,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Really enjoyed this tour. Guide was very knowledgeable. Roman fortress ruins tour and museum was well worth it. Would recommend this tour
The tour guide can make it or break it
Larry,
Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00It’s a long day with spaced stops—not all of which have restrooms but most do. Our guide David had such a thick Scottish accent that a lot of his banter was lost on my ears. He had lots of info to share and did a good job of sorting Hollywood fact from fiction. He did seem bored with his task of hauling tourists around. It felt a bit like an act he put on to show what a cool guy he is. I did get what I wanted out of the trip which was to be at Hadrian’s Wall, at an archaeological dig and see the countryside. The Vindalana tour guide was great and you could tell she loved her work.
Hadrian’s Wall with Andy
James E,
Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Andy was a brilliant guide. It was so lovely to have someone engaging with everyone on the bus and making the trip feel unique. Andy was very knowledgeable about the area and the site. The trip was great, the bus was comfortable and the time spent on the road was broken into manageable chunks of time.
Not up to Par
620kyrstinc,
Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00My friend and I decided to do the group tour to Hadrian's Wall with Rabbies during our stay in Edinburgh. My first impression of Jim Scott was a joke about a water bottle I brought. Fine. I can take a joke. But making fun of me for having a water bottle was the first of a few bad jokes that would happen during the trip. Jim likes to talk about himself a lot, including peddling his side photography business. He talked about it quite a lot. He also cowed the group quite a lot, treating the lot like children during the tour. He didn't tell us we couldn't have hot food on the first stop, so when I had just got my breakfast sandwich, he informed us after the fact. So I didn't end up eating it trying to be respectful... He made pointed comments about the US president as well during some of his other jokes. I don't care for our current president, but I don't find it an appropriate joke given that over half of the bus (probably about 80% of the bus) were from the US and he doesn't know their stance. When asked questions about Scotland, he was not always a good sport. At one point he made a comment to my friend Emily that only people from the US ask if they could ask a question. And when she did ask the question, he retorted with: "when did your voice stop being adorable?" When she made a joke later that was linear with a joke he made, he said: "You're not as funny as you think you are. You need to shut the hell up." Unfortunately, it really overshadowed the trip. Overall, I am a pretty big history person. I didn't always know what was a joke/fiction and what was nonfiction. I wouldn't recommend this vendor for tours after the comments that were made.
Great visit to Hadrian’s Wall and Vindolanda
Cindy S,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour leader, Jim, was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Bus was very comfortable and clean. We had a very good day! Highly recommend.
William is an excellent...
Laura D,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00William is an excellent guide, you will see the historical site where you stop and he will point out significant sites as you drive along. It was wonderful!
Absolut lovely tour
Gustaf H,
Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Can really recommend this tour if you are into history and beautiful nature. A lovely ride through Scotland and nothern England. Our guide Jim was a hero. The Scots invented everything, including hospitality and fun
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