Company
registered in Scotland no. SC164516 at
23 Old Fishmarket Close,
Edinburgh, EH1 1RW.
Rosslyn Chapel & the Scottish Borders Day Tour
Uncover the myths and legends around the Da Vinci code, the Knights Templar and the burial place of Robert the Bruce's heart at Melrose Abbey, in the heart of the Scottish Borders.
Please phone us if date you want to travel is unavailable to book online.
Departs 09.30
Returns 16.15 approx
Adult Prices: From £26 to £32
Discount Prices: From £23 to £29
Departure Days - Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Sunday(All year)
Short Day Tour visiting Rosslyn Chapel, Scott's View & Melrose Abbey.
UNCOVER THE MYTHS & LEGENDS AROUND THE DA VINCI CODE, THE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR & THE BURIAL PLACE OF ROBERT THE BRUCE’S HEART
Departing at 09.30 your tour takes you south to the world famous Scott’s View, with stunning views over the Tweed Valley and the Eildon Hills. You will also get the opportunity to visit the original Wallace Monument.
From here you travel to Melrose with the opportunity to explore its great Border Abbey, founded by the Cistercians in the 12th Century. The Cistercian monks had very close connections with the Knights Templar and Melrose Abbey is the burial place of Robert the Bruce's heart, brought back from the crusades in Moorish Spain.
Following lunch in Melrose you will make your way to the stunning 15th century Rosslyn Chapel, immortalised in Dan Brown’s “Da Vinci Code” and you can find out more about the myths and legends surrounding the whereabouts of the “Holy Grail”.
IMPORTANT NOTE - from 21st May to the end of June the canopy that has been in place for the last 10 years to protect the roof of Rosslyn Chapel is being removed. This will involve a lot of heavy machinery and will cause some disruption for visitors. There will be no access to the grounds of the chapel and guided tours may be restricted. Also due to ongoing conservation and renovation works, parts of the ceiling inside the chapel are currently obscured by scaffolding. There is still lots to see though and during this period of disruption the entry fee has been reduced.
From here you return to Edinburgh at Approx 16.15.
4 Full Details & Itinerary
6 Customer Reviews
4 Traveller Photos
Posted on 05/06/2010
We had a wonderful day tour with our amazing guide Andrea (Andi). We could not have asked for a better start to our vacation than a day spent traveling to and exploring Roslyn Chapel. Andi's extensive knowledge and bubbling personality made for a great day. After we listened to the guide at Roslyn Chapel my daughter leaned over and whispered "Andi would have done a better job". Andi - we'll never look at rain the same way again! Thanks!!!
Posted on 06/04/2010
i was a bit disapointed with this tour, couldv left melrose abby out or mayb just a quick visit to point out robert the bruce's heart/stone as thats all we knew about that place and then we couldv had longer at rosslyn chapel as i felt really rushed and didnt get to enjoy the experience for long enough and i think they should advertise that theres alot of work going on there as this spoilt it abit for me, scafolding everywhere...... and althou i didnt mind paying to go in, i think we shouldv had a small dicount because of all the works going on.. and i wouldnt recomend paying to go in2 melrose, just look over the wall and you can see most things.....
Posted on 13/11/2009
Just wanted to say that we did this tour on Sunday 27 September this year with Bob? and was extremely impressed with our driver and the tour. I would definitely recommend Rabbies tours to anyone - great value for money and excellent service and staff. Thanks for a great time
Jan and Peter
Sydney Australia
Posted on 03/10/2009
This tour offers the DaVinci Code enthusiast an up-close and personal look at what they have read about or have seen in the movies. We visited Rosslyn Chapel, Melrose Abbey, and several other places and towns. It was a great tour, and our tour guide, Alie, was extremely knowledgable in the history of the area and what we were seeing. He was friendly and polite and would answer any questions thrown at him. Overall, a great day.
Posted on 29/09/2009
Hi,
thank you for such as beautiful trip to scotisch Borders! I enjoyed it really very much and I loved Bob's humor! :-)
You are much better than xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx Tours/xxxxxx/Joe!
Bye Katerina
xx names of competitor tour company has been edited by Rabbie's as per our forum policy.
Posted on 27/07/2009
25June09
Ali is a fantastic driver and guide. The brief one day “DaVinci Code” trip flew by! Ali knows his history and entertained everyone! I will be back.
The Co-pilot
Posted on 28/05/2009
Just to say thankyou to Angela for a great day out. Her professionalism and sense of humour were fab! And she really knew her stuff both historically and geographically. 5 out of 5 Top job! Loving scotland.
Posted on 31/08/2009
Our driver was very knowledgeable, had interesting & funny stories. Enjoyed our lunch. Melrose Abbey & Rosslyn Chapel were beautiful. Some of the most beautiful pictures we got were in the lowlands.
Posted on 08/01/2010
I was the only person on the tour, but was informed of this ahead of time. Since Rabbies guarantees that you go no matter what, I decided to go anyway, and had a really nice private tour!
Posted on 18/06/2009
Karen, our tour guide/driven, was passionate about the information she shared with us. I was proud to be in Scotland when listening to Karen.
Posted on 21/06/2009
The weather, which was perfect. The weather made it possible to walk around the Abbey and Rosslyn compound. Our tour guide had a delightful sense of humor and was personable. He was knowledgeable of Scottish history and incorporated stories of interest regarding countryside. Very enjoyable.
Posted on 24/11/2008
The tour guide was amazing! The tour was enlighted with stories and legends and myths and people's history!
Full Tour Itinerary (English)
Short Day Tour visiting Rosslyn Chapel, Scott's View & Melrose Abbey.
UNCOVER THE MYTHS & LEGENDS AROUND THE DA VINCI CODE, THE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR & THE BURIAL PLACE OF ROBERT THE BRUCE’S HEART
Departing at 09.30 your tour takes you south to the world famous Scott’s View, with stunning views over the Tweed Valley and the Eildon Hills. You will also get the opportunity to visit the original Wallace Monument.
From here you travel to Melrose with the opportunity to explore its great Border Abbey, founded by the Cistercians in the 12th Century. The Cistercian monks had very close connections with the Knights Templar and Melrose Abbey is the burial place of Robert the Bruce's heart, brought back from the crusades in Moorish Spain.
Following lunch in Melrose you will make your way to the stunning 15th century Rosslyn Chapel, immortalised in Dan Brown’s “Da Vinci Code” and you can find out more about the myths and legends surrounding the whereabouts of the “Holy Grail”.
IMPORTANT NOTE - from 21st May to the end of June the canopy that has been in place for the last 10 years to protect the roof of Rosslyn Chapel is being removed. This will involve a lot of heavy machinery and will cause some disruption for visitors. There will be no access to the grounds of the chapel and guided tours may be restricted. Also due to ongoing conservation and renovation works, parts of the ceiling inside the chapel are currently obscured by scaffolding. There is still lots to see though and during this period of disruption the entry fee has been reduced.
From here you return to Edinburgh at Approx 16.15.
6 Full Details & Itinerary
4 Customer Reviews
4 Traveller Photos
Your tour takes you south to the world famous Scott’s View, with stunning views over the Tweed Valley and the Eildon Hills, and a visit to the original Wallace Monument. From here you travel to Melrose with the opportunity to explore its great Border Abbey, founded by the Cistercians in the 12th Century, and burial place of Robert the Bruce’s heart, brought back from the crusades in Moorish Spain.
Following lunch in Melrose you will make your way to the stunning 15th century Rosslyn Chapel, immortalised in Dan Brown’s “Da Vinci Code” and you can find out more about the myths and legends surrounding the whereabouts of the “Holy Grail”.
IMPORTANT NOTE - from 21st May to the end of June the canopy that has been in place for the last 10 years to protect the roof of Rosslyn Chapel is being removed. This will involve a lot of heavy machinery and will cause some disruption for visitors. There will be no access to the grounds of the chapel and guided tours may be restricted. Also due to ongoing conservation and renovation works, parts of the ceiling inside the chapel are currently obscured by scaffolding. There is still lots to see though and during this period of disruption the entry fee has been reduced.
Return to Waverley Bridge opposite Waverley Train Station
Inclusions
Transportation by top of the range 16 seat Mercedes minicoach for a more personal experience. We believe a small group tour with a maximum of 16 passengers really does make a big difference to your trip. It allows us to give you a more personal service and remain the only 5 Star operator to offer this personal guarantee. Touring with a maximum of 16 passengers you get more for your money, more personal attention, more time with the locals, more time off the bus, more time on the back-roads and just more of an authentic, friendly experience. The smaller groups allow you to meet people from all over the world and make friends for life.
Forced air ventilation as standard.
Services of a professional Rabbie's driver/guide
Rabbie's Discount Card - For money off restaurants, shopping and attractions
Exclusions
Admission to Rosslyn Chapel
Lunch and refreshments.
Discount Price
Students, Seniors over 60 and Children between 5 and 16
Important Information
Because we believe in time off the bus and give you opportunities to take nature walks we recommend you bring suitable clothing and footwear for your tour. Scotland can be a wet place!!
Full Tour Itinerary (English)
Short Day Tour visiting Rosslyn Chapel, Scott's View & Melrose Abbey.
UNCOVER THE MYTHS & LEGENDS AROUND THE DA VINCI CODE, THE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR & THE BURIAL PLACE OF ROBERT THE BRUCE’S HEART
Departing at 09.30 your tour takes you south to the world famous Scott’s View, with stunning views over the Tweed Valley and the Eildon Hills. You will also get the opportunity to visit the original Wallace Monument.
From here you travel to Melrose with the opportunity to explore its great Border Abbey, founded by the Cistercians in the 12th Century. The Cistercian monks had very close connections with the Knights Templar and Melrose Abbey is the burial place of Robert the Bruce's heart, brought back from the crusades in Moorish Spain.
Following lunch in Melrose you will make your way to the stunning 15th century Rosslyn Chapel, immortalised in Dan Brown’s “Da Vinci Code” and you can find out more about the myths and legends surrounding the whereabouts of the “Holy Grail”.
IMPORTANT NOTE - from 21st May to the end of June the canopy that has been in place for the last 10 years to protect the roof of Rosslyn Chapel is being removed. This will involve a lot of heavy machinery and will cause some disruption for visitors. There will be no access to the grounds of the chapel and guided tours may be restricted. Also due to ongoing conservation and renovation works, parts of the ceiling inside the chapel are currently obscured by scaffolding. There is still lots to see though and during this period of disruption the entry fee has been reduced.
From here you return to Edinburgh at Approx 16.15.
