Viking Coast and Alnwick Castle Very Small Group Tour from Edinburgh
Overview
This popular very small group tour of around 12 passengers explores Holy Island - scene of the first Viking invasion of Britain - and Alnwick Castle (filming location for Harry Potter and Downton Abbey) before returning north to Edinburgh via the beautiful Borders. You will enjoy stunning views along the Northumberland coastline before arriving at Alnwick Castle for a minimum of two-and-a-half hours (33% 'on the day' discount for Heart of Scotland Tours customers/no prebooking required). On Holy Island you may want to include the beautiful short walk to Lindisfarne Castle and a visit to the picturesque Abbey.
What's Included
- Driver/guide
- Transport by air-conditioned Mercedes mini-coach
- Live commentary on board
- Very small group tour - average group size of around 12 passengers
- Local guide
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Attraction Entrance Fees
Meeting Location
Waterloo Place
Edinburgh EH1 3BQ, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Lindisfarne National Nature Reserve (pass by)
Lindisfarne Priory
1 hour 15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Lindisfarne Castle
1 hour 15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Alnwick Castle
2 hours 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Alnwick Garden
2 hours 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Northumberland National Park
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Coldstream
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Very small group tour - average group size of around 12 passengers
- Minimum age is 5 years old
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions (unless it is unsafe to do so), please dress appropriately
- Please inform us 7 days in advance if you are bringing a service animal
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-9085P6
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Driver/guide.
- Transport by air-conditioned Mercedes mini-coach.
- Live commentary on board.
- Very small group tour - average group size of around 12 passengers.
- Local guide.
- Food and drinks.
- Gratuities.
- Attraction Entrance Fees.
The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Viking Coast and Alnwick Castle Very Small Group Tour from Edinburgh is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Viking Coast and Alnwick Castle Very Small Group Tour from Edinburgh will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Driver/guide
- Transport by air-conditioned Mercedes mini-coach
- Live commentary on board
- Very small group tour - average group size of around 12 passengers
- Local guide
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Attraction Entrance Fees
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Very small group tour - average group size of around 12 passengers
- Minimum age is 5 years old
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions (unless it is unsafe to do so), please dress appropriately
- Please inform us 7 days in advance if you are bringing a service animal
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
