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Bamburgh & Alnwick Castle Day Trip from Edinburgh
Explore Bamburgh's seaside fortress, then spend the afternoon at Alnwick Castle — Hogwarts in the Harry Potter films — on a small-group day trip from Edinburgh.
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€63/ person
Rating
★ 4.6(352)
Duration
Full day (8.5 hours)
Rating
4.6 ★ (352 reviews)
Languages
English
About This Tour
Run by Haggis Adventures as a small-group day trip, this tour crosses the border into Northumberland for two of its most famous castles. Bamburgh Castle stands on a basalt crag above the North Sea, with the seaside village of Bamburgh below it. The tour also spends 2.5 hours at Alnwick Castle, the real-life Hogwarts of the Harry Potter films, where travelers can sign up for broomstick lessons. A live English-speaking guide travels with the group, and downloadable audio guides are included in French, English, German, Italian, Chinese, Portuguese and Spanish.
Prefer Holy Island and Lindisfarne instead of Bamburgh? See the Holy Island & Alnwick Castle Day Trip from Edinburgh. For a private-vehicle alternative departing from Northumberland itself, with a stop at Chillingham Castle, see Chillingham, Bamburgh & Alnwick: Private Tour from Northumberland.
Highlights
- ✓Sign up for broomstick lessons at the real-life Hogwarts
- ✓Discover the charming seaside village of Bamburgh
- ✓Travel back in time with stories of Scottish and English history
- ✓Small-group format with a live English-speaking guide
- ✓Downloadable audio guides included in seven languages
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Itinerary
Depart from Haggis Adventures in Edinburgh for the coach journey south into Northumberland.
Free time (75 min) in the seaside village of Bamburgh, with an optional, separately paid visit to Bamburgh Castle.
Free time and sightseeing (2.5 hours) at Alnwick Castle, with optional, separately paid entry. The castle is the real-life Hogwarts of the Harry Potter films.
Break and photo stop (30 min) in a traditional village before the journey back to Edinburgh.
Return coach journey to Edinburgh, arriving back at Haggis Adventures.
What's Included
- ✓Transportation
- ✓Guide
- ✓Downloadable audio guides
Not Included
- ✗Hotel pickup/drop-off
- ✗Entry tickets to Bamburgh and Alnwick Castles (pay on site)
- ✗Tips
Insider Tips
Not suitable for children under 5 or for wheelchair users.
Bring a passport or ID, comfortable shoes, a camera, and weather-appropriate clothing.
Arrive at least 15 minutes early for check-in — late arrivals are not entitled to a refund.
Itinerary order may change. Travel insurance is recommended.
Not allowed: smoking in the vehicle, alcohol or drugs, unaccompanied minors.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour, with the option to reserve now and pay later.
Planning a summer trip, for example around the Edinburgh Military Tattoo in August? Book early — this tour is flagged as likely to sell out, and free cancellation up to 24 hours lets you lock in a date without risk.
Travelers praise the guides and the scenic stops at Bamburgh and Alnwick; some wish for more time at Bamburgh, particularly to reach the beach.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I enter Bamburgh and Alnwick Castles on this tour?
Entry to both castles is optional and paid on site — the tour itself covers transportation, the guide and free time at each stop, not the entrance tickets.
Which Harry Potter scenes were filmed at Alnwick Castle?
Alnwick Castle is the real-life Hogwarts of the Harry Potter films. Travelers on this tour can sign up for a broomstick lesson at the castle.
Does this tour also stop at Holy Island (Lindisfarne)?
No — this tour visits Bamburgh and Alnwick Castle only. For a tour that includes Holy Island instead of Bamburgh, see our Holy Island & Alnwick Castle Day Trip from Edinburgh.
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