Northumberland Tour: Dark History and Castles

Explore Northumberland’s haunted castles and ruins on a thrilling day trip from Edinburgh. Discover dark history, scenic walks, and ghostly tales.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Bamburgh Castle - Perched on a rocky plateau overlooking the North Sea, Bamburgh Castle is a fortress with over a thousand years of history, serving as the ancient seat of Northumbrian kings. Its imposing structure and stunning views make it an essential photo stop.
  • Dunstanburgh Castle - Accessible by a scenic coastal walk (2.5 miles/4km)…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • On-board WiFi
  • Bottled water
  • Door to Door pick up
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Professional tour guide / live commentary
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on an unforgettable day trip from Edinburgh to Northumberland’s sites steeped in dark history. Available April to October, this tour includes a photo stop at the iconic Bamburgh Castle, a scenic coastal walk (2.5 miles/4km round trip) to the haunting ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle which takes about an hour. The afternoon sees us visiting…

Location
Bamburgh Castle
Bamburgh Castle Bamburgh,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Cassandrap193
Jun 4, 2025
Customized day tour - Sean was our Guide and was prompt to pick us up at our hotel and get us on our way. We enjoyed various topics of conversation along the ride and he was sure to point out significant places we passed and answer any questions. The van was very clean and comfortable. Chillingham castle was one of the highlights of our entire trip, and we were able to stroll the castle and grounds easily on our own. We also visited Glenkinchie Distillery for a tour, and on the way back to Edinburgh, Sean surprised us with a stop to the oldest bar in the UK that my father was curious about, Sheep Heid, where we were able to "bowl." We appreciated his pleasant and polite personality and would use this company again happily :)
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I2137timortens
Oct 25, 2024
Haunted holiday - Best trip we’ve ever been on! Sean was a wonderful guide, the castles were all stunning looking and creepy feeling, perfect for ghost enthusiasts! We even captured pics of actual paranormal phenomenon. Could not be more satisfied:)
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From $192
up to 7 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).