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 - From 1 April 2026, Admission to Rosslyn Chapel will be included. Free entry for children escorted by an adult.
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Entrance fees (Melrose Abbey, Rosslyn Chapel)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 26 Elder St, Edinburgh EH1 3DX, 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 Not 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.
- *Due to high level masonry inspections, unfortunately sections of Melrose Abbey may be closed during your visit.
- From 1 April 2026, admission to Rosslyn Chapel will be 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
The answers provided are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
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
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based on 680 reviews
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.
Jan_N, Sep 2025
We had a great driver/tour guide. Rosslyn Chapel was stunning. Great crew on the bus.
My only negative is the tour was listed as 10.5hrs and that I assume is what I paid for. However, the whole day was only 6.5hrs.
Teresa_C, Sep 2025
Very well organized, on time, kind, helpful and knowledgeable guide (Brian), nice comments, great music. I had an amazing time while visiting those outstanding places.
TARA_H, Sep 2025
Dunkin’ was well wonderful! He was well spoken as well as informative! He was attentive to questions, gave the group time to visit the sites and responded to bathroom requests. I would highly recommend this tour!!!!
Timothy_M, Sep 2025
Lizzie was awesome! She was well spoken and told a great story. We really enjoyed her. The biggest issue we had was that there was not enough time at Roslyn Chapel. We only had an hour and a half and that was not near enough time. We would rather have had less time in Melrose.
Carla_W, Sep 2025
Beautiful locations! Our guide Duncan was great, it was like being in a history class. Duncan had so many stories, we really enjoyed it. The scenery was also amazing. This was a wonderful tour and we really enjoyed stopping at all of the small towns.
Nancy_H, Aug 2025
Great tour of Rosslyn Chapel and Borders. Our guide was full 9f good info and stories. We had a fun day 27th August ! Please thank our guide..when I type his name with y not i , goggle kicks me out .....anyway. Thanks again
Tina_T, Aug 2025
We had a great trip and saw some lovely Scottish countryside. So much easier to just sit back and let someone else drive. Bryan was a very knowledgeable and personable host.
Deb_S, Aug 2025
It’s mostly riding. Not a tour with a lot of activity but the scenery and Kim’s knowledge of basically everything was outstanding. Rosslyn Chapel is Awesome but with no photography allowed, other than the outside, it’s rather hard to share the experience with others
pope, Aug 2025
Do not miss it! Rosslyn chapel is none like we have ever seen! Unique in architecture and style! Also the trip trough Scott borders has amazing views companies by a guide that shared a piece of Scottish history with humor and style! Cheers!
Anita_R, Aug 2025
A great way to see more outside of the city of Edinburgh A chance to experience more culture and history of different areas of Scotland Our driver Ally P was a like a walking wikipedia, he was so knowledgeable of the history of Scotland and we had a great time seeing all the sites and hearing him give in depth details
Tracey_R, Aug 2025
It was a relaxing and very informative tour! Kylie was a fantastic guide.
Rosslyn Chapel was breathtaking, as well as the country side with all the rolling hills.
Laura_G, Aug 2025
Trevor was a friendly, accommodating guide who provided interesting facts along the ride. He made a point to drive us through beautiful countryside and towns to maximize our experience along the way to our preplanned destinations. Would have loved more time at each stop but now I know where to go when I come back. The small bus and 16 person limit (only 8 people on our specific tour) made for a low stress, easy tour. Would definitely book with this company again. Easy pick up, drop off too.
Ingrid_D, Jul 2025
We had a fantastic day with Jim Scott. He was personable, funny and filled with historical and informative information. Took us to great spots with plenty of time to enjoy each. Rosslyn Chapel is a must see and he had great insight into its mysteries.
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