Codebreakers' Choice: Rosslyn Chapel & Da Vinci Code

4 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Edinburgh. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Castlelaw Hillfort in the Pentlands
  • 02 Visit historic Penicuik House and its gardens
  • 03 Discover the intricate carvings of Rosslyn Chapel
  • 04 Learn about the chapel’s links to The Da Vinci Code
  • 05 Travel in private luxury transport from Edinburgh
  • 06 Enjoy live commentary on board throughout the tour

Discover a half-day journey from Edinburgh into the Pentlands, where Scotland’s layered past unfolds through ancient landscapes, grand estates, and one of the country’s most intriguing chapels. Visit Castlelaw Hillfort to explore traces of Iron Age history, then continue to Penicuik House, a historic mansion with elegant surroundings and stories of Scottish nobility.

The experience culminates at Rosslyn Chapel, a 15th-century masterpiece famed for its intricate stone carvings, enduring legends, and association with The Da Vinci Code. Blending archaeology, architecture, and mystery, this tour offers a memorable introduction to some of the region’s most captivating heritage sites.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
City Edinburgh
Languages English, German

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Explore the ancient mysteries of Castlelaw Hillfort, an Iron Age hill fort nestled in the Pentlands, where the remnants of ancient ramparts echo tales of Scotland's prehistoric past and strategic significance.Step into the regal ambiance of Penicuik House, a historic mansion with roots dating back to the 17th century, where lush gardens, ornate architecture, and tales of Scottish nobility converge in a splendid display of bygone grandeur.Delve into the enigmatic allure of Rosslyn Chapel, renowned for its intricate carvings and connections to the Da Vinci Code, as you unravel the historical layers of this 15th-century masterpiece, where Templar legends and architectural wonders intertwine.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Edinburgh. 1 city · 4 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Door to door pick up service
  • Live commentary on board
  • Bottled water for passengers
  • Private transportation in luxury Mercedes or Rover
  • WiFi on board
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

What's Not Included

  • Lunch
  • Tips/Gratuities

Know before you go

  • WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • ANIMALS OR PETS ALLOWED
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Car booster seat required for children under 135cm - please advise if you require one
  • We can pick up from any centrally located Edinburgh hotel, guest house, AirBnB or convenient location. This also includes Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Waverley or Haymarket Train Station or cruise liner harbours nearby.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Edinburgh.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Edinburgh.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Edinburgh..

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