Why choose this Windermere tour ?
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 16 seater Mercedes tour bus 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’. Following this you will visit Vindolanda, a Roman settlement, one of Europe’s largest excavation sites and is still being worked on today.
Please note, attractions are not included. Please contact us to let us know how many travelers will be joining the tour. Payment will be required on the day of travel.
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What makes Private Tour of Roman Britain & Hadrian’s Wall a unique experience ?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Private use of a 16 Seater Mercedes tour vehicle
- Lunch at Vindolanda. You have the opportunity to purchase food & refreshments during the tour.
- We suggest you wear comfortable and sensible footwear, we also recommend bringing a light raincoat.
- We are happy to accept assistance dogs only on this tour. Please contact us to advise us in advance.
- Microphones used on board
- Infants and children are welcome on our private tours. Please let us know at the time of booking if you require an infant seat or booster seat. All children must have their own seat, you will not be able to travel if children and infants do not have their own seat.
- Please note, attractions are not included. Please contact us to let us know how many travelers will be joining the tour. Payment will be required on the day of travel to the attraction site directly
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Included with Your Ticket
- On board commentary in English
- Private use of a Mercedes 16 seater tour vehicle
- Knowledgeable driver-guide
Not Included
- Lunch and refreshments.
- Entrance fees, unless specified.
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Mountain Goat Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/London.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- This Tour is Rated 4 Stars based on 1 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 1 Travelers is accepted for booking.
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