Hadrians Wall & Roman Britain Tour from Edinburgh Highlights
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Embark on a historical expedition to the Hadrian's Wall & Roman Britain with an expert guide by your side
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Discover the remains of the Hadrian's Wall & feel the isolation faced by Roman foot soldiers while guarding their empire
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Explore the area along the 73-mile-long wall while learning all about its historical & cultural significance
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Travel hassle-free as you are provided with a comfortable transfer service to eradicate the troubles of changing cab/ public vehicles
Hadrians Wall & Roman Britain Tour from Edinburgh Overview
Meeting Location: Rabbie's Cafe, 6 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3EG, United Kingdom
Activity Starting Timings: 8:15 AM
Activity Duration: 11 Hours (Approx.)
About Hadrians Wall & Roman Britain Tour from Edinburgh:
Take a day from your Edinburgh tour itinerary and visit the Hadrian’s Wall & Roman Britain with your travel companions. An expert local guide will take you through the heart of the Scottish Borders and tell you all about its history, starting from 2,000 years of its initiation to the last frontier of the mighty Roman Empire. Grab this exclusive day tour package and enjoy a delightful day out session with your loved ones by enjoying the glimpses of various cultures that would simply mesmerize you.
About the Activity:
- Arrive at the meeting location at least 15 minutes before your scheduled time to ensure a timely departure.
- Meet your expert English-speaking tour guide and begin your tour from the old Roman Dere Street in Edinburgh.
- Your first stop will be in the border town of Jedburgh, which is a historic burgh lying approximately 12 miles north of the Scotland-England border.
- Walk down the narrow streets to reach the remains of the Augustinian Abbey and know why it is portrayed as a symbol of power over the last 900 years of history.
- Continue your tour down south, visiting notable spots like the Carter Bar on the edge of Cheviot Hills and through the magnificent forests of Northumberland National Park.
- Head west towards the remains of Hadrian's Wall. Stop at Steel Rigg to witness a large section of the wall's remains.
- While walking along the wall, feel the isolation that Roman foot soldiers might have experienced back in time when they guarded their empire against the northern barbarians.
- You can also visit the village of Lanercost, which served as the western gateway to Hadrian’s Wall.
- Take a short lunch break and then continue your tour across the 16 Roman forts covered by the length of Hadrian’s Wall.
- As you explore the Hadrian's Wall (also known as the Roman Wall), your guide will tell you several tales that depict its historical & cultural significance.
How to Reach?
- By Walk: The meeting point is at the centre of Edinburgh which makes it easy to spot the location on the map and walk up to it.
- By Bus: The nearest bus stop to the meeting location is Waterloo Place (Stop ZJ) at a distance of 64 meters.
- By Tram: The nearest tram station to the meeting location is St Andrew Square at a distance of 400 meters.
Don't Miss:
- While you are in Edinburgh, you can book tickets for Edinburgh Zoo & Edinburgh Dungeon.
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Know Before You Go for Hadrians Wall & Roman Britain Tour from Edinburgh
- Children must be aged 5+ years to take part in this activity. Children aged 5-15 years have to book the package at child prices. All individuals aged 16 years and above have to book the package at adult prices.
- Please note that visitors will be taken on a small group tour with a maximum of 16 passengers, which allows for a more personal service, time with the locals, more time off the bus, more time on the backroads, and more of an authentic, friendly experience.
- The bus time-off gives you opportunities to take nature walks. Visitors are recommended to bring suitable clothing and footwear for your tour.
- Visitors are restricted to 14 kilograms (31lbs) of luggage per person on the tours. 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 a small bag for onboard personal items.
- Return time for the trip is 7:00 PM.
- ID proof is mandatory for each individual guest at the time of arrival. A PAN card will not be considered valid address proof.
- All foreign nationals must share their passport and visa details at the time of arrival.
- Fixed day ticket implies that this ticket can only be redeemed on the date that you've booked the ticket, it won't be carried forward to the next or any other day.