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.
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

Full description

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

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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4.8 /5

based on 201 reviews

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4.7/5
Transportation
4.8/5
Value for money
4.5/5
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The trip was amazing and what made is even better was our guide Douglas McQueen. He was a walking encyclopedia with knowledge about every subject we found interesting. The stop at Scott’s view was a beautifull first break from the roadtrip and I loved both the abbey as the Rosslyn chapel. Sad the abbey was closed because of decay. Hopefully it will be open for the public again soon.

July 26, 2022

Excellent tour. Really nice group size, minibus is really good too. Guide was knowledgeable and friendly. Lovely to get out of the city and see the countryside. Melrose was beautiful. We booked this primarily for Rosslyn Chapel. It's a beautiful building, shame you're not allowed to take inside photos. The visitor centre is well organised, and there's cafe facilities. All in all, a well organised and enjoyable trip.

May 4, 2022

The tour was lovely, however the time left to visit Melrose was very limited. Personally, I would have liked to spend more time exploring the sweet-looking town. I think the tour in total could be longer for a hour or so, so everyone could have a nice experience, without rushing due to time.

May 1, 2022

Rosslyn Chapel & Scottish Borders Tour from Edinburgh

Rosslyn Chapel & Scottish Borders Tour from Edinburgh

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