Rosslyn Chapel Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Rosslyn Chapel. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Rosslyn Chapel and Scottish Borders Small-Group Day Tour From Edinburgh

• Rosslyn Chapel and Hadrian's Wall Small-Group Tour From Edinburgh

• Rosslyn Chapel, Dunfermline Abbey, and Stirling Castle Day Tour

• Edinburgh: Rosslyn Chapel, the Borders & Glenkinchie Distillery

• The Royal Military Tattoo, Edinburgh City Tour, Rosslyn Chapel, and Dinner

Tickets for Rosslyn Chapel cost approximately £12 for visitors ages 18–64. Ages 17 and under get in free. Ages 65 and older, students ages 18 and older, disabled visitors, and active-duty military members get in for £10 (with identification). Many travelers visit the chapel as part of a guided day tour from Edinburgh, which typically starts around US$65 per person. Read what’s included in the tour price to see if the entrance fee is covered.

Yes, Rosslyn Chapel is worth visiting if you find yourself in Edinburgh. Dating back to the 15th century, the chapel features more than 100 intricate stone carvings from the medieval period that some people believe are linked to secret codes. Because of this, the chapel features prominently in Dan Brown's best-selling thriller, The Da Vinci Code. Additionally, the chapel offers a more intimate experience than you may find at cathedrals due to its smaller scale and rural setting.

Per one customer who booked the Rosslyn Chapel and Scottish Borders Small-Group Day Tour From Edinburgh, "Do not miss it! Rosslyn Chapel is none like we have ever seen! Unique in architecture and style."

Rosslyn Chapel was founded as a Catholic collegiate church in the mid-15th century by Sir William St. Clair and is now a Scottish Episcopal Church. The building is known for its ornate carvings, and since the 1980s many theories have surfaced about the link between the chapel, the Knights Templar, and the Holy Grail.

From Edinburgh city center, take the Lothian Service #37 bus, but make sure it says Penicuik/Deanburn on the front of the bus. The journey takes around 45–60 minutes, and the bus takes you to Roslin village, a couple of minutes walk from the chapel.

Yes, there are guided tours available at Rosslyn Chapel that explain the history and most important features of the chapel. Some day tours also venture further afield and combine a chapel visit with other Scottish highlights, such as Hadrian’s Wall, Dunfermline Abbey, Melrose Abbey, and Stirling Castle.

Rosslyn Chapel is renowned for its intricate stone carvings, notably the Apprentice Pillar, which is steeped in legend. The chapel also features more than 100 Green Men carvings, symbolizing rebirth and nature. Other notable features include The Lady Chapel, ornate stained glass windows, vaulted ceilings, and the Sacristy.

Yes, Rosslyn Chapel is associated with multiple legends and mysteries, and it was notably featured in The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown. Its rumored associations with the Knights Templar have fueled conspiracy theories about the Holy Grail. A sealed underground vault adds to the intrigue surrounding this historic site.

No, unfortunately taking photographs or filming video is not allowed inside Rosslyn Chapel. This policy is to ensure that other visitors don’t get distracted or inconvenienced. However, there aren’t any photography restrictions on the exterior of the chapel, and you can take photos here that are intended for personal use.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting Rosslyn Chapel. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in and around Edinburgh:

• Edinburgh Castle

• Royal Mile

• Stirling Castle

• Edinburgh Old Town

• St. Giles' Cathedral

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Edinburgh.