The 10 Best Rosslyn Chapel Tours from Edinburgh

1.Rosslyn Chapel and Scottish Borders Small-Group Day Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 673 reviews · 6 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $47Our pick

Ride from central Edinburgh in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach with a guide such as Martin, Ally, or Duncan. See Rosslyn Chapel’s carved mysteries, Melrose Abbey, Scott’s View, and the William Wallace Statue. Bring walking shoes, lunch money, and weatherproof layers.

“beautiful views, great guide very informative as to the local area and places to see and do... would recommend it”

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2.Rosslyn Chapel and Hadrian’s Wall Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 673 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $123Top rated

Travel south from Edinburgh in a Mercedes minivan with a local guide such as Angela, Callum, or Roddy. Visit Rosslyn Chapel, Melrose Abbey, Carter Bar, Housesteads Roman Fort, Hadrian’s Wall, and Jedburgh on a 10.5-hour day out.

“Beautiful countryside, beautiful chapel, wonderful guide Callum and driver Henry. Just a very long time in the bus.”

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3.Rosslyn Chapel, Dunfermline Abbey and Stirling Castle Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 649 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $77

Travel from Edinburgh to Dunfermline Abbey, Stirling Castle, and Rosslyn Chapel with an English-speaking driver-guide. Expect about nine hours on the road, time to explore each site, optional admission fees, Scottish history, scenic stops, and guides such as Steven B, Graham, Paul, and Alex.

“Great time visiting Dunfermline, Sterling Castle and Rosslyn chapel. It has to be experienced. Paul is a storyteller and shares his stories and his advice on our trip which was greatly appreciated! Hope to book another adventure soon!”

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4.Rosslyn Chapel, the Borders & Glenkinchie Distillery

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 173 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $66

Leave Edinburgh for Rosslyn Chapel’s carved stone interior, Melrose and the Scottish Borders, then visit Glenkinchie Distillery. A Timberbush driver-guide such as Alistair, Eric or Lorna provides live commentary, while local staff lead the chapel and whisky experiences. Admission, lunch and tasting costs are extra.

“Wonderful day spent touring the Chapel and the distillery. The Chapel especially was beautiful. Our driver/guide was knowledgeable and very pleasant to travel with.”

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5.The Royal Military Tattoo Edinburgh City Tour Rosslyn Chapel and Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $651

Spend a full day with a private guide such as Alan, Paul, or Al, touring Edinburgh, Rosslyn Chapel, and the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. You get reserved seating, a four-course Scottish pub dinner, pickup, and return transport, with space for up to 16 people.

“The Roy Military Tattoo on Saturday night was spectacular. And the entire day visiting Edinburgh as well and The Rossyln Chapel and dinner was perfect. Could not have been better. A lot of the success of the trip was our guide/driver, Al! He did an outstanding job and should be commended. Please relay to him that we really appreciated all he did for us.”

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6.Historic Edinburgh and Rosslyn Chapel Full-Day Private Tour in a Premium Minivan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $343

Spend about eight hours with a private guide exploring Calton Hill, Edinburgh’s Georgian New Town, medieval Old Town, Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, and Rosslyn Chapel. Guides such as Sandy, Ben, Laura, Andy, and Debbie are noted for flexible planning, local stories, and thoughtful pacing. Castle and chapel entry fees cost extra.

“This tour was a fantastic tour! Our guide Sandy was wonderful. He was super friendly and very knowledgeable about all the places we visited and the history of Scotland. He took the time to take us to some very special little places throughout the day and was very flexible and adapted the tour to us. What a great way to see the city, we had a really great time!”

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7.Stone & Story: Rosslyn Chapel & Melrose Abbey Private Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $530

Leave Edinburgh with guide Sean or another local guide for a private, flexible day through the Scottish Borders. Visit Rosslyn Chapel, Melrose Abbey, Abbotsford, Scott’s View, and Dryburgh Abbey in a luxury Mercedes minivan with hotel pickup, commentary, WiFi, and bottled water.

“This was such a fun experience! I didn't realize that we would be visiting Sir Walter Scott's house Abbotsford in between the chapel and the abbey, but that ended up being the best part!”

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8.Codebreakers’ Choice: Rosslyn Chapel & Da Vinci Code

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $335

Travel by private Mercedes minivan from central Edinburgh, the airport, or cruise port to Castlelaw Hill Fort, Penicuik House, and Rosslyn Chapel. Allow about four hours, with live commentary, WiFi, bottled water, and possible guidance from Stuart, a highly praised local guide.

“This was a terrific, private tour...comfortable car and fantastically knowledgeable tour guide....we saw a few sights along the way. The Rosslyn Chappel...back by 1...we were pressed for time on our trip and this tour git right in to our schedule. Rosslyn Chappel is beautiful”

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9.Private Shore Excursion: Edinburgh City and Rosslyn Chapel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 9 hours (approx.)

Join Alan or Gordon in a private minivan from your cruise port for a nine-hour Edinburgh outing. See the Royal Mile, castle, Holyroodhouse, Holyrood Park, and Rosslyn Chapel, with live stories, flexible stops, and room for up to eight people.

“Just book it! Awesome tour, our guide had so much knowledge and was able to answer all our questions. Pointed out so many highlights we would have missed! I would book again in a heartbeat!”

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10.Private Edinburgh & Rosslyn Chapel Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Spend about eight hours with a private driver-guide exploring Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, castle area, Holyroodhouse, Parliament, and Holyrood Park before visiting Rosslyn Chapel. Pickup and drop-off are included, the group is limited to eight, and guide Alan is available by request.

“Lots of historical facts, lot of history, beautiful sites. The driver and the guide was fantastic. Very enjoyable and a must do.”

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