Private tour in Edinburgh Gwen K

The Great Tapestry of Scotland and Abbotsford House

Tour #1380007

Includes all fees

Book with a 20% deposit

up to 10 people

8 hours

Private transportation

Party size:

1

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Overview of your Edinburgh tour:

Why spend hours driving somewhere? Private transport takes you to the Borders of Scotland in just over an hour from Edinburgh. The Great Tapestry is no ordinary tapestry – a 20th century creation of 165 panels stitched by volunteers the length and breadth of Scotland. It tells the fascinating story of Scotland from earliest times to the present day and includes history and culture and lots of fun and interesting facts on all aspects of Scotland Abbotsford House is the extraordinary home and gardens of Sir Walter Scott, a local hero and Scottish legend. Author of Rob Roy and the Waverley novels, Sir Walter Scott became the world’s biggest selling author.

Your Edinburgh tour itinerary

9.00am collection from hotel Drive to Galashiels to view the amazing Great Tapestry of Scotland. The building that houses the tapestry has a coffee shop, shop and toilets. Drive to Abbotsford House, Melrose where you will enjoy an audio guided tour of the house and stroll the delights of the garden. There is an option to have lunch at Abbotsford and this will be pre-booked for you. Alternatively you may visit the charming town of Melrose with its abbey, Trimontium museum, independent shops and many places to eat instead of Abbotsford House. If there is time, your driver will take you for a short drive around the Borders. 5.00pm Return to hotel.

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Transportation Details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minibus

Silver Swan Travel: 13 seater Mercedes minibus or 6 seater VW multivan

What's included
  • Private Guide
  • Private Transportation With Driver
What's extra
  • Tickets: Entry tickets for the Great Tapestry and for Abbotsford House
  • Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Hotel where guests are staying.

  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
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Languages
Fluent

English

Activity level
Moderate

Includes all fees

Book with a 20% deposit

Size:

up to 10 people

Duration:

8 hours

Transportation:

Private transportation

Party size:

1

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Duration:

8 hours

Transportation:

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1

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