Day Trips to Hadrian's Wall from Edinburgh

A day tour from Edinburgh to Hadrian's Wall is a packed itinerary through the Scottish Borders: expect to be away for 10.5 to 11 hours. We list 3 tours that reach the Roman frontier from Edinburgh. The Hadrian's Wall tours on this page carry more than 1,059 reviews, with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5. Of the trips shown here, the one with the most reviews is "Hadrian's Wall & Roman Britain 1-Day Tour from Edinburgh", with more than 716 reviews and a rating of 4.8 out of 5.

Guided tours with Roman fort entry included

The most reviewed format is an 11-hour guided day that includes entry to Vindolanda and the Roman Army Museum, "or Housesteads Roman Fort when Vindolanda closed", as the listing notes. It also explores Birdoswald, one of the best preserved Roman forts, with an experienced driver-guide at the wheel.

Small-group tours capped at 16 passengers

The small-group format keeps the coach to 16 passengers at most over 10.5 hours. It pairs the wall with Rosslyn Chapel and its Holy Grail legends, then crosses the old Scotland and England border at Carter Bar; we would choose it for the chapel.

Vindolanda or Housesteads on the day

Tours visit either Vindolanda, known for its wooden writing tablets and live excavations, or Housesteads Roman Fort, where the stone buildings are well preserved. Along the UNESCO World Heritage wall, visitors walk sections at sites such as Steel Rigg; we suggest comfortable walking shoes.

Free cancellation on both day tours

Both day tours described above state free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure; we would still read the terms on the listing you choose.