Alnwick Castle & Rosslyn Chapel Day Tour from Edinburgh
Alnwick Castle & Rosslyn Chapel Day Tour from Edinburgh
Visit famous film locations from Harry Potter, The Da Vinci Code, Indiana Jones and Avengers on a cross-border adventure through Scotland and England.
Four screen worlds in one cross-border day.
Begin with the carved mysteries of Rosslyn Chapel, pause beside the viaduct seen in Indiana Jones, then cross into England to explore Alnwick Castle—the real-world setting for Hogwarts in the first two Harry Potter films.
On the journey back to Edinburgh, stop at the Scotland–England border and finish in St Abbs, the east-coast fishing village transformed into New Asgard for Avengers: Endgame. Your guide connects the screen stories with the real history of each place.
Walk through Hogwarts
Explore the castle and grounds used in the first two Harry Potter films, including the setting for Harry’s first flying lesson.
Discover Rosslyn Chapel
Visit the extraordinary 15th-century chapel featured at the film’s climax and uncover the real carvings, history and legends behind it.
See Leaderfoot Viaduct
Stop beside the dramatic 19th-century railway viaduct used during filming for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.
Visit Marvel’s New Asgard
Explore the real fishing village, harbour and rugged coastline transformed into New Asgard for the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Scotland, Hogwarts and the Northumberland coast
Travel from Edinburgh through the Scottish Borders into England before returning north along Scotland’s dramatic east coast.
Five memorable stops across Scotland and England
Follow famous screen stories through a chapel, viaduct, castle, national border and Scottish fishing village.
Rosslyn Chapel
Leave Edinburgh for Rosslyn Chapel, the remarkable 15th-century building featured prominently in The Da Vinci Code.
Discover its intricate carvings, centuries of history and the legends that surrounded Rosslyn long before Hollywood arrived.
Leaderfoot Viaduct
Continue into the Scottish Borders to Leaderfoot Viaduct near Melrose. The sweeping 19th-century railway structure appeared in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.
Pause beside the River Tweed for the view and the real engineering story behind this atmospheric location.
Alnwick Castle
Cross into England and reach Alnwick Castle, one of the most recognisable Hogwarts locations from Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.
Explore the castle and grounds, find the Outer Bailey used for Harry’s first broomstick lesson and enjoy time to purchase lunch at one of the castle cafés.
Scotland–England Border
Pause at the national border as you return north. Take in the surrounding Borders landscape and capture the classic photograph beside the Scotland and England signs.
St Abbs & Return to Edinburgh
Finish on Scotland’s rugged east coast in St Abbs, transformed into New Asgard for Avengers: Endgame.
Explore the harbour and coastline while discovering how this real fishing village became part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Return to Edinburgh at approximately 5:30pm, depending on traffic, border-road conditions and attraction timings.
The itinerary is a guide. Attraction opening, traffic, weather, road conditions or other operational circumstances can change the order, timings or individual stops.
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What’s included & what to budget for separately
Included
- Fun, friendly Scotland tour guide and storyteller
- Fully guided filming-locations day tour
- Transport throughout Scotland and northern England
- Air-conditioned touring vehicle
- Leaderfoot Viaduct stop
- Scotland–England border stop
- St Abbs coastal visit
- Film stories, history, myths and legends
- Small-group touring with a maximum of 16 guests
Not Included
- Entry to Alnwick Castle
- Entry to Rosslyn Chapel
- Lunch and snacks
Where to meet your guide
Outside The Jolly Botanist
256–260 Morrison Street
Edinburgh
EH3 8DT
Please arrive at 8:15am so your guide can check everyone in before the 8:30am departure.
The tour crosses an international border and scheduled attractions cannot wait for late guests.
Return is approximately 5:30pmTraffic, border-road conditions and attraction timings can affect the exact arrival time.
Full departure information →Why travellers choose Scotland’s Wild
The famous locations may bring you here. The guide, the real history and the people sharing the day are often what stay with you.
Come for Hogwarts. Remember the journey.
Your guide is not simply there to point out where a scene was filmed. They connect Hogwarts, New Asgard and Hollywood’s Scotland with the real castles, communities and history behind every location.
We want the day to feel personal and properly engaging: time to recognise favourite scenes, ask questions, share a laugh and enjoy the landscapes between Scotland and England.
Alnwick Castle Day Tour FAQs
The key information about attraction tickets, the Scotland–England journey, age restrictions and your day from Edinburgh.
Is Alnwick Castle admission included?
No. Entry to Alnwick Castle is paid separately from the advertised tour price.
Is Rosslyn Chapel admission included?
No. Rosslyn Chapel admission is also paid separately from the advertised tour price.
When is Alnwick Castle open?
Alnwick Castle normally opens from late March until late October. The published 2026 public season ends on 22 October.
Opening dates, hours and access to individual areas can change, so the live booking calendar remains the best guide to available tour dates.
Which Harry Potter films used Alnwick Castle?
Alnwick Castle was used as Hogwarts in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.
The Outer Bailey was used for Harry’s first broomstick-flying lesson.
Do we really cross into England?
Yes. Alnwick Castle is in Northumberland, England. The tour travels south from Scotland into England and later stops at the national border on the return journey.
How do I secure my place?
A 50% payment is required when booking. The remaining balance is automatically collected 8 days before departure using the payment method attached to your booking.
What is the cancellation policy?
For this scheduled day tour:
- 8 or more days before departure: full refund.
- 4–7 days before departure: 50% refund.
- Within 3 days of departure or no-show: no refund.
What is the minimum age?
The current minimum age for this scheduled tour is 7 years old.
If you are travelling with a younger child, contact us about arranging a private tour instead.
Where and when does the tour depart?
Check-in is at 8:15am for an 8:30am departure from outside The Jolly Botanist, 256–260 Morrison Street, Edinburgh, EH3 8DT.
What time does the tour return?
The current itinerary returns to Edinburgh at approximately 5:30pm.
Traffic, border-road conditions and attraction timings can affect the exact time, so avoid arranging tightly timed onward travel.
Where do we stop for lunch?
Alnwick Castle is the scheduled lunch stop. You can purchase food from one of the castle cafés.
If you have strict gluten-free or complex dietary needs, bringing a packed lunch is recommended.
How much walking is involved?
You will regularly leave the vehicle and explore historic attractions, castles, villages and filming locations on foot.
Comfortable footwear and reasonable mobility are recommended. Please contact us before booking if you would like to discuss a specific accessibility requirement.
What should I wear and bring?
Bring light waterproof clothing, comfortable sturdy shoes and warm layers during colder weather. Sun cream is useful on brighter days.
Can I bring luggage?
A rucksack or handbag is fine. Contact us before booking if you need to bring a suitcase or larger luggage so available storage can be checked.
Will there be bathroom breaks?
Yes. Facilities are available at several locations during the day, particularly at the major attractions.
What happens if an attraction is closed?
Attraction opening and safe access always come first. Closures, weather, traffic or other operational circumstances may require your guide to adjust the route, timings or individual stops.
Ready to cross into the worlds behind the screen?
Join a small group for Hogwarts, Rosslyn’s mysteries, Indiana Jones, New Asgard and the real history connecting Scotland with northern England.
