Harry Potter's Alnwick Castle and Scottish Borders Day Trip
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Alnwick Castle's iconic film locations
- Discover the rich history of the Scottish Borders
- Enjoy scenic landscapes and charming villages
- Learn about local legends and folklore
- Experience a full-day adventure from Edinburgh
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Alnwick Castle
- Visit to the Scottish Borders
- Comfortable transportation from Edinburgh
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
Passing gentle rolling hills and dramatic coastline, we’ll cross the border with England to explore Bamburgh in the heart of Northumberland. The mighty Bamburgh Castle was the seat of the early Kings of Northumbria in the 5th century.
In the afternoon, have your broomsticks at the ready as we’re off to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry! Alnwick Castle is the second largest inhabited castle in England. A long, rich history and magnificent medieval architecture makes it a film lovers’ dream.
After spending time in Alnwick, we make our way back over the border and in to Scotland. On our drive home we’ll regale you with tales of the turbulent past before arriving into Edinburgh early evening.
Meeting point
Start Location
Highland Explorer Tours, 60 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1TB, UK
Important information
Know before you book
- This tour involves walking and may not be suitable for those with mobility issues.
- Meals and beverages are not included; consider bringing snacks or purchasing food during the tour.
- The tour operates rain or shine; plan accordingly for weather conditions.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a camera to capture the stunning landscapes and historic sites.
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly for the day's conditions.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Children under 5 years old, including infants who do not require a seat, are not permitted to travel. We are unable to accommodate any child under the age of 5.
- It is recommended to book transport to the departure point in advance. Please also allow extra time to get to the departure point for check-in. We advise you arrive at least 15 minutes before the tour departure to allow time to check-in for the tour. Unfortunately, we are unable to hold the bus or refund for any late arrivals.
- Return times are approximate and subject to road conditions and weather. Please ensure you allocate sufficient time for any onward travel plans, allowing at least 3 hours after the scheduled return time for connections or activities.
- Due to vehicle availability, there may be instances where this tour runs on a bigger bus.
- The tour may operate with our sister company, HAGGiS Adventures.
- If downloading an audio guide, remember to bring your headset.
- The order of the itinerary route is subject to change.
Traveler reviews
Wonderful excursion for Harry Potter fans.
Our guide Liz was great; we were very well taken care of during this excursion. The commentary was very informative and also funny, with quite a few anecdotes about Harry Potter for the fans, as Liz is a fan herself. We had just under 1.5 hours to visit Bamburgh and about 2.5 hours for Alnwick, which was more than enough. For HP fans, be aware that the time slots at Alnwick Castle for the filming location tour did not match our schedule. But you have plenty of time to explore and find them yourself! Also, if it rains, expect the broomstick activity to be canceled (as the grass is slippery). I highly recommend this excursion. Thank you again for this wonderful day!
Stunning castles
Bamburgh is incredible but Alnwick is also just as incredible. Would recommend this tour and Connor to any future bookers.
Alnwick and bebenburg castle tour
Connor was extremely knowledgeable, super personable and an all together very pleasant tour guide to spend the day with. He gave fantastic recommendations and kept us amused during the ride. 10/10 would recommend
Excellent tour. Ryan was a pleasant informative guide/driver and it all went to plan. Parts of the drive are very pretty
Well guided. Good small coach
Wonderful Adventure
Had a wonderful time on this outing! Our tour guides were fantastic! They were quite knowledgeable and entertaining. Would definitely recommend!