Rosslyn Chapel & Scottish Borders Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the enigmatic Rosslyn Chapel
- Discover the historic Melrose Abbey
- Enjoy scenic views of the Scottish Borders
- Learn about Scottish history and legends
- Travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned minibus
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Rosslyn Chapel
- Visit to Melrose Abbey
- Transportation in a comfortable minibus
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
A beautiful 15th century chapel, full of impressive architecture, stone carvings, and many mysterious tales. *Please note that if your tour departs on a Sunday, this itinerary will work in reverse. *From 1 April 2026, Admission to Rosslyn Chapel will be included. Free entry for children escorted by an adult.
A beautiful and ruined Gothic abbey that may hold the embalmed heart of Robert the Bruce. *Please note that due to high level masonry inspections, unfortunately sections of Melrose Abbey may be closed during your visit. The sections which are closed do vary. We apologise for the inconvenience.
This 200 year old eccentric statue of William Wallace proudly watches over the landscape.
Take in this splendid view of the Scottish borders, which was once Sir Walter Scott’s favourite.
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates in all weather conditions; dress appropriately
- Children under 5 years old are not permitted on this tour
- Please inform the operator of any mobility issues in advance
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for exploring historic sites
- Bring a camera to capture the stunning landscapes and architecture
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- 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.
- We apologise, but we cannot accommodate children under 5 years old on our tours. Children under 18 need to be accompanied by an adult. Please note that if this policy is not followed, we will have to refuse travel without issuing a refund. Thank you for understanding.
- Luggage Allowance: You're restricted to 20kg (44lbs) of luggage per person. 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 one small bag for onboard personal items.
- Due to safety inspection and possible maintenance work, Melrose 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 if your tour departs on a Sunday, this itinerary will work in reverse.
- *Due to high level masonry inspections, unfortunately sections of Melrose Abbey may be closed during your visit.
- From 1 April 2026, admission to Rosslyn Chapel will be included in the tour price.
Traveler reviews
Great tour - Don't miss this one.
Being a fan of both the Da Vinci Code book and movie I was definitely doing this tour. It is a beautiful building with quite a history. Don't miss this this one.
Fantastic!
Because there were major events on the day of the tour our driver needed to change the itinerary and it was absolutely brilliant. We spent some time at Roslyn chapel and then took back roads to Melrose through the pretty countryside and spent a good amount of time there to have a relaxing lunch and explore the Abbey, gardens and village. Then we travelled along the river and it was so enjoyable.
Small group with personal attention
My friend and I had another tour company cancel on us, so at the last minute, I booked this tour with Rabbie's. Stephen was a great guide! He actually asked each of our names, where we were from, and what brought us to Scotland. This was a small group tour, which we really enjoyed because my friend is hard of hearing. He felt very comfortable on Stephen's bus. First we went to Rosslyn Chapel, which for us was the main draw. We had plenty of time to see the presentation, walk around, get some tea and cakes, and shop in the gift shop. We stopped for lunch in Melrose and saw Melrose Abbey. After that, we went to see a huge William Wallace statue that was off the beaten path, and got to enjoy Sir Walter's Scott's favorite view. We really enjoyed the trip with Stephen!
Great day trip
Andrew was an amazing tour guide pointing out all kinds of things on our journey to Roslyn and the other stops we made.
Great tour with beautiful views and a great tour guide.
David was a great guide full of ton of historical information. Roslyn chapel and Melrose Abby were absolutely beautiful I would recommend it to anyone and I had a great experience.