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Rosslyn Chapel & Melrose: Private Day Trip from Edinburgh

Edinburgh, Scotlandby Travel Curious

  • 8 hours
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  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English

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Overview

Enjoy a private tour from Edinburgh to the lowlands, with stops in Roslin, Melrose, and Glenkinchie Distillery. Your tour includes tickets to Rosslyn Chapel, Roslin Castle, and Melrose Abbey, along with a tour and tastings at Glenkinchie Distillery. On your tour, you will have the chance to explore one of the most scenic parts of the country, where rolling hills meet dramatic skies. Your private guide will take you not only to the historic sites but also to several spots where you can experience Scottish life, including a stop at a Scottish pub (price not included) for lunch. At the end of the day, your guide will drop you back at your hotel in Edinburgh. Please note: consider that children under the age of 8 are not permitted on Glenkinchie Distillery's tours due to health & safety reasons.

What's included

  • Expert local tour guide for your own private group
  • Tour and tastings at a whiskey distillery
  • Entrance tickets to the Rosslyn Chapel and Melrose Abbey
  • Private transportation throughout tour
  • Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend local favourites along the way
  • Gratuities (optional)

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Roslin

    2 hours

    Enjoy a scenic drive to Roslin and hear about the bloody battles and interesting discoveries in the village.

  2. 2

    Rosslyn Chapel

    2 hours

    Explore the mysterious interiors of Rosslyn Chapel and Roslin Castle (entrance ticket included).

  3. 3

    Melrose Abbey

    2 hours

    Discover the beautiful architecture of Melrose Abbey. See the Historic town of Melrose, the birthplace of the game of Rugby Sevens, and stop for a traditional Scottish lunch (not included in the price).

  4. 4

    Scott's View

    1 hour

    Visit spectacular Scott's View.

  5. 5

    Glenkinchie Distillery

    1 hour

    Round your day off at Glenkinchie Distillery, learning and sampling some of Glenkinchie's finest malts (tickets and tastings are included).

Meeting and pickup

Outside entrance of 'House of Scotland' shop, across from The Hub. 513 Lawnmarket, Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 2PE, United Kingdom.

Please meet your guide at the lobby of your hotel, 10 minutes prior to tour start time.

End point

Outside entrance of 'House of Scotland' shop, across from The Hub. 513 Lawnmarket, Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 2PE, United Kingdom.

Good to know

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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