Rosslyn Chapel and Scottish Borders Small-Group Day Tour from Edinburgh
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Edinburgh, Scotland
- 6 hours 45 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Experience the legend and mystery of Rosslyn Chapel and its links to the “Da Vinci Code” and the Holy Grail on this tour from Edinburgh. In a small group, travel to the charming town of Melrose and through the Scottish borderlands. Explore Melrose Abbey and Rosslyn Chapel, and hear intriguing tales of Cistercian monks, the Knights Templar, and Robert the Bruce.
- Small-group tour to Rosslyn Abbey and the Scottish Borders from Edinburgh
- Benefit from having a driver to seamlessly transport you between sites
- Travel in a top-of-the-range, 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach
- Visit locations featured in Dan Brown's novel “The Da Vinci Code”
What's Included
- Professional driver/guide
- Small group tour (16 people max)
- Transport by 16-seat Mercedes luxury mini-coach
- Entrance fee - Admission to Rosslyn Chapel included. Free entry for children escorted by an adult.
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Entrance fees (Melrose Abbey)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Edinburgh Bus StationEdinburgh EH1 3AY, UK
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)
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.10:00 am
Itinerary
Your "Da Vinci Code" adventure departs in the morning from central Edinburgh. Meet your expert guide and board your top-of-the-range, 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach for a half-day tour of the Scottish Borderlands and some of the area’s most legendary locations.
Your first stop is the William Wallace Statue, followed by a visit to Melrose Abbey, the burial place of Robert the Bruce’s heart. Founded by Cistercian monks in the 12th century, the abbey offers a legendary history connecting the Cistercians to the Knights Templar.
Next, head to the epic viewpoint at Scott’s View—named for Sir Walter Scott—perched high above Tweed Valley and Eildon Hills. Snap some photos of Roman ruins and the rugged Scottish landscape, then continue to the mysterious Rosslyn Chapel, a 15th-century masterpiece that enjoyed a critical role in "The Da Vinci Code." Explore the medieval structure and study the chapel's elaborate stonework, loaded with provocative symbolism. Hear some of the many theories, myths, and legends about the chapel that attracts visitors from around the globe, then relax on the ride back to Edinburgh.
Your tour ends at Waverley Bridge. Please note, that the tour route is reversed in some months of the year (visiting Rosslyn Chapel first). However, Sunday itineraries typically stay the same.
Your first stop is the William Wallace Statue, followed by a visit to Melrose Abbey, the burial place of Robert the Bruce’s heart. Founded by Cistercian monks in the 12th century, the abbey offers a legendary history connecting the Cistercians to the Knights Templar.
Next, head to the epic viewpoint at Scott’s View—named for Sir Walter Scott—perched high above Tweed Valley and Eildon Hills. Snap some photos of Roman ruins and the rugged Scottish landscape, then continue to the mysterious Rosslyn Chapel, a 15th-century masterpiece that enjoyed a critical role in "The Da Vinci Code." Explore the medieval structure and study the chapel's elaborate stonework, loaded with provocative symbolism. Hear some of the many theories, myths, and legends about the chapel that attracts visitors from around the globe, then relax on the ride back to Edinburgh.
Your tour ends at Waverley Bridge. Please note, that the tour route is reversed in some months of the year (visiting Rosslyn Chapel first). However, Sunday itineraries typically stay the same.
1
Rosslyn Chapel
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
2
Melrose Abbey
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
3
William Wallace Statue
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Scott's View
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- 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.
- We apologise, but we cannot accommodate children under 5 years old on our tours. Children under 18 need to be accompanied by an adult. Please note that if this policy is not followed, we will have to refuse travel without issuing a refund. Thank you for understanding.
- Luggage Allowance: You're restricted to 20kg (44lbs) of luggage per person. 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 one small bag for onboard personal items.
- Due to safety inspection and possible maintenance work, Melrose 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.
- Please note that if your tour departs on a Sunday, this itinerary will work in reverse.
- Admission to Rosslyn Chapel included in the tour price.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
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Q:What is the departure point for the Rosslyn Chapel and Scottish Borders Small-Group Day Tour?
A:The tour departs from Edinburgh Bus Station, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh EH1 3DQ
Feb 2023
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Jessica_R
This was a beautiful experience to see the lovely outskirts of Edinburgh and the borders. Our tour guide through Rabbies, Duncan, was awesome. The folks at Rosslyn chapel do a great presentation about the chapel's history. I strongly encourage people book this tour.
Reviews
4.7
based on 696 reviews
Gordy_S, Jun 2026
The chapel is tiny ! It should be included with a couple of other things. Scott statue wasn't that interesting.
Dennis_S, Jun 2026
Our driver, Russell, was knowledgeable and entertaining. The visit to Rosslyn Chapel filled a wish list item and the rest of the tour was the cherry on the sundae. Melrose is a quaint village and the ruins of the Abbey are most impressive. We absolutely enjoyed this tour!
Robert_S, May 2026
If you get Alisdair as a driver you will be treated to a substantive narrative about Scotland, Britain, and England. Rosslyn Chapel and Melrose Abbey are stunning. Other side visits add to the Scotland narrative nicely.
Denis_M, May 2026
Great tour of Rosslyn Chapel.
Melrose and Melrose Abbey was excellent.
Might want to skip the walk out to the William Wallace monument.
Photo stop at Scott’s View was beautiful, as was our weather.
JoelleLee_N, May 2026
Being a fan of both the Da Vinci Code book and movie I was definitely doing this tour. It is a beautiful building with quite a history. Don't miss this this one.
Megan_P, May 2026
Because there were major events on the day of the tour our driver needed to change the itinerary and it was absolutely brilliant. We spent some time at Roslyn chapel and then took back roads to Melrose through the pretty countryside and spent a good amount of time there to have a relaxing lunch and explore the Abbey, gardens and village. Then we travelled along the river and it was so enjoyable.
Amy_S, May 2026
Andrew was an amazing tour guide pointing out all kinds of things on our journey to Roslyn and the other stops we made.
Ashley_L, May 2026
David was a great guide full of ton of historical information. Roslyn chapel and Melrose Abby were absolutely beautiful I would recommend it to anyone and I had a great experience.
LORNA_A, May 2026
I went with the Rabbie Tour Stevie and Andrew guides! I had a very good feeling stress free at the ROSSYLN and I prayed lit 2 candles and received my blessings for my sick family member getting a fast recovery after surgery! SCOTTISH borders was very pretty my eyes wanted to fall to the ground! I really enjoyed told all my family and friends my fantastic experience!
I will be back saving to book my vacation again really soon!
I enjoyed the animals sights on the rolling hills!
Thank you guides and Rabbie owner !
Lorna
Barbara_O, May 2026
This was a very intimate small group tour that allowed us to experience the Scottish borderlands. It is well worth the time and money
Mariette_Q, May 2026
We loved this tour.
Ally made the tour really special, with an extra detour at a kirk/graveyard that was built by the templars.
We loved you Ally.
Big hug from Holland.
Kind Regards,
Mariëtte & Oscar
Alyson_C, Apr 2026
The van was very comfortable, however the roads are extremely rough and with a stiff suspension you feel every cranny! So take ur Dramamine! Our driver Russell was Stellar! So kind, so knowledgeable, and sparked some great conversation with the whole group!
Daniel_F, Apr 2026
Pretty drive and Rosslyn Chapel is fabulous. Melrose was just okay. The whole experience could have been better with a better guide. She wasn't that knowledgeable about Scottish history. She talked fairly constantly on the drive about nothing of importance.
Heather_P, Apr 2026
What a fun day! Beautiful scenery, amazing sites all commentated by our wonderfully knowledgeable, witty and funny guide, David along with Russell. Highly recommend!!
Dee_C, Apr 2026
I thought that I had booked a different tour and was a bit disappointed to hear we were going to Rosslyn Chapel. Upon arriving we were pleasantly surprised to see this hidden treasure. Rich in history and beauty it’s a must to see.
Gary_H, Apr 2026
Very well done and our driver Declan was great. Well worth the price. The coach was comfortable and the stops were really rememberable.
Yolietta_S, Apr 2026
Worth the time and money, Steve the driver and David the tour guide are insightful, knowledgeable and easy to understand. David provides information about area while sitting comfortably seeing the outskirts of Edinburgh. Highly recommend.
Donna_M, Feb 2026
Tour guide was fabulous. Great storyteller and very funny. This was my zillionth Rabbies tour and I'll keep coming back. I love the small coach (16 people max) and the intimate experience vs a giant bus that seats 70 people. Short"ish" day trip about 6.5 hours. Excellent. So worth the money.
Peter_L, Feb 2026
Our guide taught us alot about Scottish history. It was a wonderful experience. I learned alot.
A smooth drive throughout the Scottish country side.
Zoe_L, Dec 2025
Highly highly recommend this trip was amazing! Nik the driver for my tour was really great at storytelling and letting us know the history which was perfect for me. He also was a great driver in general and as someone who gets extremely car sick I was very grateful. The chapel somehow outshone my expectations it was so stunning and going to Melrose abbey after was amazing even though some of it was shut seeing all the history was just incredible. Thank you Nik for really making this trip special!
Heide_K, Dec 2025
Great guide and very knowledgeable about the chapel itself and the area we visited afterwards. He is also a very good photographer
Ericka_P, Dec 2025
This was an amazing small group tour with an equally amazing driver/guide (Graham). We learned so much about not only our destinations but the places in between and the history of Scotland itself. We booked this last minute rather than taking transit out to Rosslyn Chapel and I'm so glad we did! We saw & learned so much more than we could have on our own.
judyk3, Nov 2025
Great small trip to see rosslyn castle and beautiful scenery. Alli our tour guide was fabulous. Nice lunch at melrose.
Cheryl_T, Nov 2025
We have the most wonderful day with Martin as our driver and tour guide. He was amazing he kept us interested he told the best history about the areas we drove through. He even spoke to us in Gallic
Vince_K, Nov 2025
Martin was a hoot! Very knowledgeable, personal, and remonstrated great care for his guests. Our pace was perfect and got to experience authentic Scottish experiences that I would t have.
Carl_C, Oct 2025
Driver very knowledgeable, Rosslyn Chapel was great, especially the history. A lot of my questions were answered. Definitely would recommend the tour while in Edinburgh.
Elizabeth_B, Oct 2025
This was a nice, quiet and contemplative day. No rushing around to the “hot spots” but a more relaxed atmosphere. The stops were beautiful and the time allotted was adequate. It was disappointing that the inside of Melrose was closed, but the ladies in the shop were wonderful in making sure you saw everything you could.
Karen_W, Oct 2025
The tour is about 7 hours long and involves a lot of driving. The driver will point out sites but you won’t be stopping to visit. The highlight is Rosslyn Chapel. I wish there was a shorter tour that featured only the chapel for a longer visit there. Our guide, Ally P., was entertaining, educational, and energetic.
jean_z, Oct 2025
This was a lovely tour and our guide was knowledgeable. The sites were gorgeous as was the little village we stopped at for lunch. Highly recommend doing this tour.
Ann_A, Sep 2025
The van was comfortable and I enjoyed our guide who was very attentive, informed and passionate about our destinations. I loved visiting Rosslyn Chapel and Scottish Borders, and appreciated lots of time out to walk and explore on our own.
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