Highlights
* Includes entrance to Vindolanda Roman Army Museum (or Homesteads Roman Fort should Vindolanda be closed). Travel through 2,000 years of history as you visit ancient Roman sites such as Hadrian’s Wall, Dere Street, Birdoswald Fort, Steel Rigg and historic villages along the border of Scotland and England. You'll drive through stunning scenery in Northumberland National Park, the Irthing Valley and the Southern Uplands and learn about the Anglo-Scottish wars of the 14th–16th centuries. Your professional guide will illuminate the fascinating history of Roman Britain and the Scottish Borders on this small-group (limited to 16 people) day tour from Edinburgh.
About This Deal
Departure Point
- Please meet your Rabbie's guide inside the Edinburgh Bus Station, Gate J and Gate K, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ
(Check in closes 15 minutes prior to departure)
Return Details
- Please meet your Rabbie's guide inside the Edinburgh Bus Station, Gate J and Gate K, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ
(Check in closes 15 minutes prior to departure)
Duration
10 hours and 30 minutes
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Jedburgh Abbey
4/5 Abbey Bridge End, Jedburgh
A beautiful market town that Mary Queen of Scots famously visited. Optional visit to the Abbey.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Carter Bar
A68, Jedburgh
Continuing south we make a stop at the scenic Carter Bar on the edge of the Cheviot Hills. This crossing point between Scotland and England runs close to the ancient Roman road and has formed the border between the two countries for the past 700 years.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Steel Rigg
Hadrian’s Wall - The wildest and most northerly frontier of the ancient Roman Empire. We follow the road that takes us along the south side of the wall, stopping at Steel Rigg. You have time to walk beside the wall and experience the isolation that Roman foot soldiers would have experienced as they guarded their empire from the ‘barbarians’ to the north.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Vindolanda
Hadrian's Wall, Chesterholm Museum, Bardon Mill, Hexham
* Entrance to Vindolanda Roman Army Museum (or Homesteads Roman Fort should Vindolanda be closed) included in the tour price. Vindolanda is one of Europe's most important Roman archaeological sites. Vindolanda means white lawns or white fields. We know that the Roman name for the fort was Vindolanda because of an altar set up by the civilians at Vindolanda to the god Vulcan which was found during drainage works in 1914. The altar is on display in the museum. The name Vindolanda has also been discovered on some of the writing tablets. (closed in January).
Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Min. age 5 years old. We do not accept children under the age of 5 years.
- Luggage Allowance: You're restricted to 14kg (31lbs) of luggage per person on our 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.
- Check in closes 15 minutes prior to departure
- This tour will depart from inside the Edinburgh Bus Station, Gate J and Gate K, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ.
- For your optional Jedburgh Abbey tickets you must reserve your time slot in advance. Please use the link printed on your voucher.
- Vindolanda Roman Fort and Museum admission. Tour will visit Homesteads Roman Fort should Vindolanda be closed.
- Due to safety inspection and possible maintenance work, Jedburgh Abbey is closed until further notice.
- In order to retain the integrity of the tour and try to ensure that all our customers have the best possible experience, we do cap bookings from any one party to 8 passengers.
- Top range 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach
- Entrance Fee: Vindolanda Roman Army Museum
- The stories and services of an English-speaking driver-guide
- Small Group Tour (maximum 16 passengers)
Exclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch
- Admission fees (unless stated)
Redemption Instructions
• Check in closes 15 minutes prior to departure
• This tour will depart from inside the Edinburgh Bus Station (Pick Up, Gate J and Gate K, Edinburgh Bus Station, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ)
• Minimum age is 5 years
Vindolanda Roman Fort and Museum - We reserve tickets for you. If you want to visit this attraction, please purchase your ticket whilst on tour.
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Rabbies Trail Burners in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
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Fine Print
14-day cancellation rights do not apply; no refunds or exchanges permitted. Voucher valid only for date and time listed; may not be exchanged or redeemed for other dates. Purchaser name and phone number must be provided at checkout; this information will be shared with Viator and the tour operator for purposes of order fulfillment. Groupon promo codes may not be used for this offer. Groupon voucher Terms of Sale do not apply. See the tour operator's terms and conditions for this offer here.
Offer is not eligible for our promo codes or other discounts.