Explore some of Scotland's fascinating history and culture on this full-day small group tour from Edinburgh. Learn about the myths of the Holy Grail and Rosslyn Chapel, and travel to Melrose to see its impressive abbey, dating back to the 12th century.

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Duration 7 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: English

Highlights

Take at trip into Scotland's remarkable past on this full-day tour from Edinburgh
Uncover the myths of the Holy Grail and Rosslyn Chapel, made famous in the "da Vinci Code"
Admire the Eildon Hills and the beautiful scenery before visiting Melrose, home to a Cistercian chapel from the 12th century
Take in Scott's View and the River Tweed, all on a small group tour with a maximum of 16 people

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Discover the myths and legends surrounding the Holy Grail and Rosslyn Chapel on this small-group tour! You'll also visit the beautiful Borders village of Melrose with its historic abbey. Departing at 9:45 AM, your tour takes you south to the world-famous Scott’s View, with stunning views over the Tweed Valley and the Eildon Hills. You will also get the opportunity to visit the original Wallace Monument. From here you travel to Melrose, including the chance to explore its great Border Abbey, founded by the Cistercians in the 12th Century. The Cistercian monks had very close connections with the Knights Templar and Melrose Abbey is the burial place of Robert the Bruce's heart, brought back from the crusades in Moorish Spain. Following lunch in Melrose, you will make your way to the stunning 15th-century Rosslyn Chapel, immortalized in Dan Brown’s “Da Vinci Code”. Here, you can find out more about the myths and legends surrounding the whereabouts of the “Holy Grail”. From Melrose, you will return to Edinburgh, arriving at approximately 4:15 PM.

Includes

Tour transport
Driver/guide

Lunch
Refreshments
Entrance fees to Melrose Abbey and Rosslyn Chapel

Covid-19 precautions

You must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form
You will receive a mandatory temperature check

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Meeting point

Rabbie's Cafe, 6 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3EG

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Important information

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Transportation by top of the range 16 seat Mercedes minicoach for a more personal experience
There is a maximum of 16 participants per tour
It is recommend that you bring suitable clothing and footwear for your tour. Scotland can be a wet place
Minimum age to participate is 5 years
You're restricted to 14 kilograms (31lbs) of luggage per person on the 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.

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Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 165 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.6/5
Transportation
4.6/5
Value for money
4.5/5
Safety
4.8/5

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It was a fantastic tour. There were only two passengers but the tour still went ahead. Our guide Jim is amazing and personalized the tour for us really nicely. Got to go to all the historic places in Scottish borders as described in the information at the time of booking. ( Entrance to Melrose Abbey and Rosslyn Chapel have to be paid for separately)

July 15, 2021

Very beautiful chapel and Melrose Abbey. The views are amazing, this is magic. There was enough time everywhere. The guide is punctual. There were only five of us and two guides. The only minus is that it was difficult for us to understand Scottish English in some places. Rabbie's tourists receive a discount at the Abbey at the entrance.

January 17, 2020

Nice day out

Nice small group tour to The Tweed Valley, Melrose Abbey and Rosslyn chapel. Plenty of time to stroll around all sites, plus our guide showed us a few extras such as the fairy tree, and couple of statues along the route. The guide was knowledgeable and tried to give the tour a personal touch - some of his stories were a little inappropriate imo (bit too much sharing) but all in all it was an enjoyable day. Down side was that photos are not allowed inside Rosslyn chapel.

April 28, 2019

Rosslyn Chapel & Scottish Borders Tour from Edinburgh

Rosslyn Chapel & Scottish Borders Tour from Edinburgh

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