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

Travel from Edinburgh in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach with a driver-guide such as Ally, Martin, Duncan, or Graham. Visit Rosslyn Chapel, Melrose Abbey, the William Wallace Statue, and Scott’s View, with stories about Scottish history, medieval mysteries, and the countryside along the way.

“A great way to see more outside of the city of Edinburgh A chance to experience more culture and history of different areas of Scotland Our driver Ally P was a like a walking wikipedia, he was so knowledgeable of the history of Scotland and we had a great time seeing all the sites and hearing him give in depth details”

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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

Spend 10.5 hours with a local driver-guide exploring Rosslyn Chapel, Melrose Abbey, the Scotland-England border, and Housesteads Fort on Hadrian’s Wall. Mercedes minivans carry up to 16 people, with guides such as Angela, Callum, and Roddy bringing history, stories, music, and practical advice to the long road south.

“It was so full of historical information, for history buffs, and simply nice story telling by the Angela, our guide. The entire tour, including the bus ride, was very entertaining.”

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

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

Spend about nine hours touring three major Scottish sites from Edinburgh with a driver-guide. Visit Robert the Bruce’s burial place at Dunfermline, explore Stirling Castle, and uncover Rosslyn Chapel’s carvings and mysteries. Guides such as Steven B, Graham, Paul, and Alex are praised for history, humor, music, and practical advice.

“The stops in this tour were all amazing and Chris was a great guide and storyteller. Rosslyn Chapel and Stirling Castle were my favourites. The chapel was stunning and I could have stared at the inside for hours! Wish we could have been there on a day a service was held. Stirling Castle was beautiful with my favourite being Queen Anne's Garden. Would do the tour again!”

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4.Rosslyn Chapel, the Borders & Glenkinchie Distillery

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

Leave Edinburgh with a driver-guide such as Alistair, Eric, or Jillian for Rosslyn Chapel’s stone carvings, Melrose’s abbey ruins and lunch stop, and a guided whisky visit at Glenkinchie. The small-group tour carries up to 32 people, includes live commentary and round-trip transport, but attraction tickets, food, and the optional whisky tasting cost extra.

“Martin was an excellent driver and commentator, quite knowledgeable. Found the stop for lunch at Melrose too rushed, by time we got our food we had to leave.”

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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

Start at noon with a private Edinburgh tour, then visit Rosslyn Chapel, enjoy a four-course Scottish pub dinner, and attend the Royal Military Tattoo. Guides including Alan, Paul, and Al provide local context, hotel pickup is offered, and your party can be returned to its accommodation after the show.

“Enjoyed the tour of sites in Edinburgh we had never seen on prior trips...Liked Rosslyn Chapel as well...dinner at the pub was excellent and the Royal Tatto beyond description. Our tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable. We enjoyed our time with him.”

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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 Edinburgh’s Georgian New Town, medieval Old Town, Calton Hill, the Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle, and Rosslyn Chapel. Guides such as Sandy, Rob, Debbie, Ben, Laura, and Andy are known for lively storytelling and flexible routing. Castle and chapel tickets cost extra.

“Debbie was our guide and she was wonderful! She told us a lot about the places we visited and took us on a nice tour of Edinburgh, Rosslyn Chapel and Craigmillar Castle. We made a quick stop in Duddingston as well. Debbie was fun and informative. When we come back to Edinburgh, we will definitely look to book private tours with Experienced Tours again and will hope to get Debbie again. We highly recommend this tour and this tour company.”

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

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

Travel from Edinburgh with local guide Sean in a private Mercedes minivan. This eight-hour day pairs Rosslyn Chapel and Melrose Abbey with Abbotsford, Scott’s View, and Dryburgh Abbey, with hotel pickup, live commentary, WiFi, and time for flexible stops.

“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 from Edinburgh in a private Mercedes minivan with a live English-speaking guide. Explore Castlelaw Hill Fort, Old Penicuik House, and Rosslyn Chapel, with time for its famous carvings and Da Vinci Code connections. Stuart is one guide named by past guests. Pickup is available from central hotels, Edinburgh Airport, and the cruise port.

“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.)

This nine-hour private minivan tour takes you from your cruise port into Edinburgh, along the Royal Mile, past Edinburgh Castle and Holyroodhouse, around Holyrood Park, and to Rosslyn Chapel. Guide Alan, a native of Edinburgh, is known for lively storytelling, custom stops, snacks, shopping help, and even a Scottish whisky finish.

“This was a wonderful tour with a very knowledgeable guide. It was the best tour of our trip. Great stories and history. Really an amazing day. Our disabled daughter especially loved the tour. He made friends with her immediately.”

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10.Private Edinburgh & Rosslyn Chapel Tour

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

Spend eight hours with a private driver-guide exploring Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, castle, Holyroodhouse, Parliament, and Holyrood Park, then visit Rosslyn Chapel. Alan is a named guide praised for lively facts and warm service. Transport, commentary, and Rosslyn entry are included. Castle and palace admission cost extra.

“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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