Viking Coast and Alnwick Castle Very Small Group Tour from Edinburgh
Overview
Available languages
9 hours
Mobile ticket
This popular very small group tour of around 12 passengers explores Holy Island - scene of the first Viking invasion of Britain - and Alnwick Castle (filming location for Harry Potter and Downton Abbey) before returning north to Edinburgh via the beautiful Borders. You will enjoy stunning views along the Northumberland coastline before arriving at Alnwick Castle for a minimum of two-and-a-half hours (33% 'on the day' discount for Heart of Scotland Tours customers/no prebooking required). On Holy Island you may want to include the beautiful short walk to Lindisfarne Castle and a visit to the picturesque Abbey.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Very small group tour - average group size of around 12 passengers
Minimum age is 5 years old
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions (unless it is unsafe to do so), please dress appropriately
Please inform us 7 days in advance if you are bringing a service animal
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Local guide
Driver/guide
Transport by air-conditioned Mercedes mini-coach
Live commentary on board
Very small group tour - average group size of around 12 passengers
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Attraction Entrance Fees
What To Expect
Lindisfarne National Nature Reserve
Lindisfarne National Nature Reserve protects a stretch of coastline, including the dunes of Lindisfarne (Holy Island).
Lindisfarne Priory
During your time on Holy Island (approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes) you will have time to visit Lindisfarne Priory (entrance at own expense).
Options
Viking Coast & Alnwick Castle
9 hour mini-bus tour to Holy Island and Alnwick Castle
Reviews
166 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent Experience
James V,
Jul 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00The host was so friendly and dedicated to I making us understand the history. The tour was well worth it.
Smashing Time on Tour!
Mary H,
Jul 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was an excellent tour for exploring the Viking Coast and Alnwick Castle. Our tour guide, Callum, was so passionate and made the stories he shared come alive. We felt like we had traveled back in time! We had numerous stops throughout the tour and plenty of time to explore the various sites. We had a smashing time!
Great tour!
Kimberly L,
Jul 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00If you do the castle and gardens - start with the gardens, we ran out of time. Great vistas and our guide Callum was amazing!!
Lindisfarne and Alnwick Castle
Sue J,
May 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a terrific trip to Alnwick Castle and Lindisfarne Priory. Our guide, Angela, was wonderful. I highly recommend this excursion!
A Wonderful Day Trip!
Iris C,
Aug 10, 2024
- Viator
5.00This tour was a wonderful day trip out of Edinburgh! Howard was a knowledgeable and accommodating guide. There was just the right amount of time at each stop. We enjoyed walking across the border into Northumberland, and Alnwick castle in particular was spectacular. Keeping on schedule was important because crossing to Holy Island is dependent on the tide, but Howard did a good job or organizing the schedule. The day sped by because there never seemed to be overly long stretches on the bus. The small group configuration worked well for us, and we would highly recommend this tour.
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Operated by Heart of Scotland Tours Ltd