Archaeology Tour in the Scottish Borders
Overview
All our tours are led by professional archaeologists who give you an insight into the past that is different from regular history tours. With a maximum of 6 participants and 2 tour guides, Your tours are intimate and engaging, allowing you to ask questions and delve deeper. We take you through the archaeological skills used to identify & record heritage sites, giving you the opportunity to ‘have a go’.
With ancient maps, photos of excavations & gems of information, your tours offer something different & guarantee that you will be leaving with a lot more than you started with. By taking part you will directly support local Heritage Societies & Trusts whose sites will be front & centre of your experience, taking you further than a traditional tour ever could.
As a not-for-profit organisation your support will also feed back into HARP's community outreach & educational programmes, helping more people to learn new skills & engage with archeological sites & their local heritage.
What's Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Lunch
- Alcoholic Drinks
Meeting Location
Tweedbank
Melrose TD1 3TE, 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
Be an Archaeologist!
2 Stops
Meet the Ancestors
4 Stops
In the Footsteps of the Romans and Reivers!
4 Stops
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-5550752P1
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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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- 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.
- Breakfast.
- Dinner.
- Lunch.
- Alcoholic Drinks.
The minimum age to participate is 18. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Archaeology Tour in the Scottish Borders is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Archaeology Tour in the Scottish Borders 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
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Lunch
- Alcoholic Drinks
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
