11 Alnwick Castle Tours Travellers Rate Highest

1.Holy Island, Alnwick Castle & Northumbria

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,313 reviews · 9 hours · from $85Our pick

Travel by coach from Edinburgh into Northumbria with an English-speaking driver-guide. Cross the tidal causeway to Holy Island, visit Lindisfarne Priory and sample island mead, then spend time in Alnwick, where you can explore the castle and gardens. Guides including Adam, Linda, Ash and Paul Santa have led this route.

“Ash was a great driver and guide! I really enjoyed his commentary and music. The timing at each location was just right. I highly recommend this trip!”

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2.Holy Island, Alnwick Castle & Kingdom of Northumbria

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 480 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $87

Travel from Edinburgh into northern England by air-conditioned coach, with a driver-guide, live commentary and scheduled stops at Holy Island and Alnwick Castle. You get about an hour on Lindisfarne and two and a half hours at Alnwick, with admission costs extra. Tide conditions can change the route, and a Flodden Battlefield stop depends on time.

“Our driver Shug, was very knowledgeable and fun to listen too. We had a great time. A little bit more time at Holy island would have been great, the 3 hours at Alnwick Castle might have been a bit to long.”

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3.Harry Potter’s Alnwick Castle and Scottish Borders Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 431 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $88Top rated

Travel from Edinburgh to Bamburgh Castle, Alnwick Castle, and Coldstream on a guided day trip of about nine and a half hours. Expect coastal views, castle history, and Harry Potter filming connections. Castle admission costs extra, and the group is usually limited to 16 people.

“Our tour guide, Tom, was knowledgeable and funny. The sites were beautiful and we enjoyed walking through both castles. Highly recommend paying the extra bit to get inside the castles.”

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4.Alnwick Castle, Northumberland and Borders Tour with Admission

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 299 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $135

From Edinburgh, travel in a 16-seat Mercedes minicoach through Kelso and the Scottish-English borderlands to Alnwick Castle, with admission included and about three hours to explore. Your English-speaking driver-guide provides local stories along the way. The route also takes in the Northumberland coast and a short stop in Dunbar; some departures may add brief coastal castle stops.

“A wonderful day out, including beautiful Alnwick castle. Our guide Nathan was the best-- so many stories, knowledge of history, and a great sense of humor.”

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5.Day Trip to Bamburgh and Alnwick Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 212 reviews · 8.5 hours · from $68

Travel from Edinburgh into Northumberland with a guide who shares border history and local stories along the way. You get about 75 minutes at Bamburgh and 2.5 hours at Alnwick Castle, known as Hogwarts in the Harry Potter films. Admission is extra, and broomstick activities depend on what is running on the day.

“The trip to Bamburg & Alnwick was wonderful. The guide was so fun and informative about the history and places we passed along our trip. It would have been better to have a little longer in Bamburg (maybe 1.5 hours instead of 1 hour). The instructions on where to meet for the tour were not correct - 2 addresses were listed, but only the 2nd address was correct.”

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6.Alnwick Castle and Scottish Borders Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 209 reviews · 9.5 hours · from $129

Spend 9.5 hours crossing the border from Edinburgh with a driver-guide, stopping in Kelso and visiting Alnwick Castle, whose grounds appeared in Harry Potter films. Castle admission and a ride in an air-conditioned mini coach are included. Coast stops vary with the day, and guides such as Jim Scott, Ally and Dave have led trips.

“It was quite amazing! The Alnwick Castle is BEAUTIFUL, our guide was amazing, and we even got to go to Bamburgh. It was a great day!!”

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7.From Edinburg: Viking Coast & Alnwick Castle Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 185 reviews · from $92

This nine-hour trip from Edinburgh pairs tidal Holy Island, Viking history and coastal views with Alnwick Castle, known for Harry Potter and Downton Abbey filming. A driver-guide leads a group of up to 16 in a Mercedes mini-coach. Castle admission costs extra, with a 25% on-the-day discount available.

“Humorous and very knowledgeable guide/driver made this a very enjoyable day. Coach comfortable and both destinations really worth visiting”

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8.Alnwick Castle and Scottish Borders Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 172 reviews · 9.5 hours · from $68

Travel from Edinburgh through the Scottish Borders to Bamburgh’s beach and castle, then spend up to 2.5 hours around Alnwick Castle, a filming site for Harry Potter and Downton Abbey. Castle entry is optional. Your guide shares local history along the way, and Spanish, Chinese, French, German, Italian and Portuguese audio guides are available.

“Dusty es un guía excelente. Fue una experiencia muy rica e intensa. Le daría media hora más a bamburgh para poder disfrutar también de la playa junto con el castillo. El lugar es hermoso.”

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9.Viking Coast and Alnwick Castle Very Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 170 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $95

Leave Edinburgh at 8:45 am in a small Mercedes mini-coach for Holy Island and Alnwick Castle. You’ll have about 75 minutes on Lindisfarne and at least two and a half hours at Alnwick, with time for the castle, gardens, or both at a brisk pace. Guides such as Angela, Keith, Callum, and Euan have led the trip.

“This was an excellent tour for exploring the Viking Coast and Alnwick Castle. Our tour guide, Callum, was so passionate and made the stories he shared come alive. We felt like we had traveled back in time! We had numerous stops throughout the tour and plenty of time to explore the various sites. We had a smashing time!”

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10.1 Day Alnwick Castle, Holy Island & Scottish Borders

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $82

From Edinburgh, The Hairy Coo takes you by air-conditioned midi-coach through the Scottish Borders to Holy Island, Alnwick and Bamburgh. A local driver-guide shares stories along the way. Tide times can change the order of stops, and Alnwick Castle admission is extra. Expect a full day, scenic views and a brisk pace.

“If you are a Harry Potter fan, this tour is for you. Craig was an awesome tour guide and driver. Highly recommend.”

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11.Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland and Alnwick Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 56 reviews · 10.5 hours · from $61Best value

Travel from Edinburgh to Northumberland by air-conditioned coach, with a driver-guide providing live English commentary. The day includes Holy Island, Alnwick and Bamburgh Castle, though tides can change the order or replace Holy Island with St Abbs. Garden and castle admission are optional extras. Guides on the route have included Lorna and Neil.

“wycieczka była naprawdę udana, nasz przewodnik był świetny i miał ogromną wiedzę na temat odwiedzanych atrakcji. dziękujemy bardzo za miło spędzony czas”

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