4 Hadrian's Wall Tours Travellers Rate Highest

1.Rosslyn Chapel and Hadrian’s Wall Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 673 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $123Our pick

Ride south from Edinburgh in an air-conditioned Mercedes minivan for a full day among the Borderlands’ historic sites. Explore Rosslyn Chapel, pause for lunch in Melrose, cross the border at Carter Bar and walk beside Hadrian’s Wall at Housesteads. Guides such as Angela, Callum and Roddy have led the tour, though your guide is not guaranteed.

“What I loved most about this particular tour is I didn’t feel I was on one. We were simply buddies setting out on adventure and our buddy, tour guide Roddy, had the scoop everywhere we went. Roddy also gives info on exploring Edinburgh too depending on what you want to do. That’s the beauty of small group trips. You have the time to make friends and get excellent info to plan and navigate your entire Edinburgh trip. Rosslyn is quaint yet mighty & beautiful. The grounds are as beautiful as the church. Melrose is a lovely, small town to take a stroll along the river, explore the shops & get…”

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2.Hadrian’s Wall & Roman Britain 1-Day Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 615 reviews · 11 hours · from $56Best value

Travel from Edinburgh through the Borders to Hadrian’s Wall and Vindolanda, with a driver-guide, Roman museum admission and time for walks and ruins. The 11-hour trip also stops in Jedburgh and at the Cheviot Hills. Guides vary, with past departures led by Jim Scott, Kenny and Bryan.

“Sean and Robbie enacted well with our group very informative. Two nice guys”

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3.Hadrian’s Wall & The Borders Tour from Edinburgh Incl. Admission

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 607 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $72

Ride from Edinburgh in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach with an English-speaking driver-guide, stopping at Jedburgh, Carter Bar, Hadrian’s Wall and Vindolanda. Admission to Vindolanda’s Roman Army Museum is included. Guides vary, with past tours led by Andy, Alex, Jim and Sean. Expect scenic border country, Roman sites and a long day on the road.

“Andy was a brilliant guide. It was so lovely to have someone engaging with everyone on the bus and making the trip feel unique. Andy was very knowledgeable about the area and the site. The trip was great, the bus was comfortable and the time spent on the road was broken into manageable chunks of time.”

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4.5-Day York, Lake District & Hadrian’s Wall Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $1,310

Travel from Edinburgh to York and the Lake District in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach, with four nights’ accommodation and breakfast. Stops include Bamburgh Castle, Castlerigg stone circle, Windermere and Hadrian’s Wall. You’ll have time to explore independently, with a driver-guide to connect the scenery and history. Check the final route details: some advertised stops differ from the day-by-day plan.

“Our tour was great and our guide, Andy D, was very knowledgeable and engaged with his group in a fun and informative way.”

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