From Holy Island to Harry Potter: Family-friendly Private Tour
Overview
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8 hours
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Enjoy on a fantastical tour through the enchanting castles of Northumberland, where mediaeval ruins whisper tales of the past. From Holy Island to the real Hogwarts and Harry Potter filming locations this is a captivating day trip.
- Step onto the set of the real-life Hogwarts at Alnwick Castle
- Embark on a pilgrimage to Holy Island to see the haunting ruins of Lindisfarne
- Marvel at the majestic Bamburgh Castle on the cliffside
Note: Alnwick Castle is closed during the winter months and is not accessible.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Holy Island
Embark on a pilgrimage to Holy Island, known as Lindisfarne, where the haunting ruins of Lindisfarne Castle and the iconic Lindisfarne Priory stand as witnesses to the island's rich Christian heritage and its vulnerability to Viking raids.
Bamburgh Castle
Marvel at the majestic Bamburgh Castle, perched dramatically on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Northumberland coastline, where centuries of history unfold amidst grand courtyards, regal halls, and breathtaking views.
Options
Premium Private Tour
Entrance tickets included: Bamburgh Castle & Alnwick Castle tickets included Pickup included
Basic Private Tour
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Live commentary
WiFi on board
Bottled water
Door to Door Pickup Service
Air-conditioned vehicle
Tips/Gratuity
Lunch
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
10 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour and guide
nadinekJ4038CG,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My sister and I took this trip and it is one of the best tours we have ever been on. All the sites we visited were amazing. Stuart our guide was wonderful - interesting, informative, knowledgeable and very helpful. I highly recommend this tour, our guide, and Trip Advisor!
Wonderful!
Z7459GTemmar,Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I did a different tour with the same company last year and was so impressed with last year’s, I knew we had to take another tour with this company again this year! Our guide, Stuart, was absolutely wonderful! He catered to all our interests and even made time for additional stops for us. Anytime we had a question he could not answer, he was quick to find someone who could answer all our questions about the castles. We are already planning our next trip back to Scotland and without a doubt, we will be taking another tour with TRIPorganizer! This company is marvelous and I would recommend to anyone coming to Scotland!
Wonderful!
Emma R,Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I did a different tour with the same company last year, and was so impressed with last year’s, I knew we had to take another tour with this company again this year! Our guide, Stuart, was absolutely wonderful! He catered to all our interest and even made time for additional stops for us. Anytime we had a question he could not answer, he was quick to find someone who could answer all our questions about the castles. We are already planning our next trip back to Scotland, and without a doubt, we will be taking another tour with TRIPorganizer! This company is marvelous and I would recommend to anyone coming to Scotland!
Wonderful loved all the history and sights we visited Sean is amazing the best tours are through this tour company !!
Mary D,Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sean is an amazing guide we have used his company prior and would rate them at the top of every scale most enjoyable tours.
Lindisfarne, Alnwick & Bamburgh
helenesV4869AG,Jun 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sean and Chris were amazing! Great drivers and able to offer loads of info about the sites we visited, the sites along the way and interesting tidbits about Scotland. Very accommodating for seniors’ needs!
Best guide
Gustavo G,Feb 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Best tour I've been. Stuart is an amazing guide, likes to chat and tell us all about Scotland. We'll worth the price. Stuart went out of his way to acomodate us. The views are amazing.
top notch
Haley S,Nov 11, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00What an amazing day we had with Stuart! A great drive with great guide who gave us so much great information both about the places we visited and Scotland/its culture as a whole. Flexible when we needed it and amenable. The castles were amazing and the amount we learned was vast. A full day of adventure! can't wait to return
Alnwick and Bamburg are must see. Our favorites in England!
andrea b,Jun 3, 2024
- Review from Viator
4.00Alnwick was wonderful. Probably the most beautiful staterooms I’ve ever seen and more unicorns than you can count! Bamburg had the most amazing views. Holy Island was fine but crowded. We didn’t make it to the 2 towns.
Lovely Day Trip to an Area Rich in History
Stephen P,May 26, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00A lovely and relaxed day trip in a beautiful and historically rich area. Our driver/guide Sean was knowledgeable, friendly and accommodating and enabled us to prioritize the areas of most interest to us. We were not able to cover all of the locations listed on the website itinerary, but this was offset by the flexibility to see the main sites in more detail.
Don't miss!
paulhN9863IH,Mar 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic. Sean our guide was knowledgeable and fun. There was a last minute reroute because Alnwick was closed that day. We took a scenic ride through the countryside, discussing sports, politics, history, economics and local geography. Ultimately went to Rosslyn instead where we were pleasantly surprised by more fascinating local history. All on the fly and improvised. Loved Lindesfarne castle.
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