Overview
Our Private Roman Britain & Hadrian's Wall Tour is the perfect opportunity for small groups of friends or family to enjoy their very own Private Tour. Our luxury, spacious 6 seater minibuses will allow you to travel the Wall in style.
This tour journeys along segments of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Hadrian’s Wall tour travels out of the Lake District for the day and up to the Scottish Borders. The main focus of the day is the ‘Wall’ which we travel along exploring its remains of towers and landmarks.
During your day you will have time to enjoy the Roman Army Museum, exploring the history of the Romans and learning what it was like to work on the ‘Wall’.
A new addition to the tour is Vindolanda, a Roman settlement, one of Europe's largest excavation sites and is still being worked on today.
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What's included
Private transportation
On board commentary in English.
Entry to Vindolanda & Roman Army Museum
Driver/Guide for the day;
Transport in a Mercedes Viano (6 passengers)
Lunch and refreshments.
Entrance fees, unless specified.
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
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Windermere Tourist Information Centre
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time
What to expect
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Lanercost Priory
20 min
Visit the church built within the priory ruins and Burne Jones windows. The Augustinian priory of Lanercost stands nearby to Hadrian’s Wall and was much involved in the Anglo-Scottish wars.
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Hadrian's Wall
20 min
You will follow the wall passing ‘Mile Castles’ and ‘Towers’. Hadrian’s Wall is almost 80 miles long and was the northern boundary of the mighty Roman Empire for around 3 Centuries.
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Roman Army Museum
1 hour
The next stop will by the Roman Army Museum, where there is time for lunch and a café inside (please note lunch is not included). The Roman Army Museum lies on the site of Carvoran Roman Fort adjacent to sections of Hadrian’s Wall. The museum’s artefacts, videos and reconstructions, it also has a award winning 3D film illustrates the military and civil engineering accomplishments of the Roman’s in Britain.
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Vindolanda
1 hour
Vindolanda is an amazing working archaeological dig site to the south of Hadrian’s Wall. There were 9 forts built on the site over the 400 years of Roman occupancy. Each day during the summer, treasures are uncovered by the volunteer excavators.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/London).
Additional Information
- We are happy to accept assistance dogs only on this tour. Please contact us to advise us in advance.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 6 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Private Tour - Roman Britain & Hadrian's Wall Tour
Can I cancel Private Tour - Roman Britain & Hadrian's Wall Tour for free?
No. All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
How long does it take?
It takes about 9 hours.
Where does it start?
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What's included?
- Private transportation
- On board commentary in English.
- Entry to Vindolanda & Roman Army Museum
- Driver/Guide for the day;
- Transport in a Mercedes Viano (6 passengers)
What's not included?
- Lunch and refreshments.
- Entrance fees, unless specified.
Which places does it visit?
It visits Lanercost Priory, Hadrian's Wall, Roman Army Museum, Vindolanda.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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