Borderland Walking Food Tour of Berwick upon Tweed
Discover the fascinating culinary and cultural delights of the historic border town of Berwick-upon-Tweed on this fabulous walking food tour. Enjoy many tastes and tales of the Borderlands led by local guide and award winning restaurateur, proud and passionate of her family’s farming background. Learn about the rich agricultural heritage and turbulent history of the region while enjoying tastings of local produce, including cheese, meats, fish, sweet treats and drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic). Stroll along the mighty River Tweed, explore the iconic Elizabethan walls, and admire views of the stunning coastline. This tour is perfect for food lovers and those seeking a unique cultural experience in a small group. Duration: 2.5-3 hours of walking and tasting Group size: Minimum of 2, maximum of 16 participants Includes tastings of local produce and drinks picnic style Suitable for dietary requirements with advance notice 42 minutes train ride away from Edinburgh and Newcastle
Departure Point
- We will meet you at the entrance hall of Berwick Railway station. The guide will be wearing a blue & green tartan flat cap & waistcoat.
Return Details
- Tour ends at the Marygate car park opposite B&M Bargains, a 10 minute walk to the train Station or 5 mins into the city of town.
Duration
2 hours and 30 minutes
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Castle Vale Park
Castle Vale Park, Off Railway Street, Berwick upon Tweed
After starting the tour in the most British of ways with a ‘bear essential’ cup of tea, guests will enter Castle Vale Park. Formerly a ravine below Berwick Castle, bakery connections and tastings will be revealed in Castle Vale Park as guests enjoy local honey on bread and the stunning view of the Royal Border Bridge, castle ruins and the mighty River Tweed. Slices of Berwick's history at the mouth of the Tweed Valley, the country’s ’bread basket’ will be discovered before walking down through the park to the riverside.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: River Tweed
, , Berwick upon Tweed
The tour takes guests along the Tweed riverside footpath on what was once the frontier between Scotland and England. Guests can enjoy a dish that fundamentally sums up the towns heritage as an industrial port and agricultural trading post while watching the water and wildlife. The path leads guests past the Boathouse and under the Royal Border Bridge.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: The Elizabethan Town Walls
Town Walls, , Berwick upon Tweed
The tour takes guests on a gentle stroll around the mile and a quarter Elizabethan Walls with regular local produce food and drink tastings connected to the history and heritage. Guests first encounter the famous Walls built by Queen Elizabeth in 1558 at the Quayside with game - heads or tails! Other local delicacies such as seafood, cheese, meats, drinks (alcoholic and non alcoholic) and sweet treats will be sampled are the tour continues round the walls.
Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Additional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We only serve alcoholic drinks for travelers 18 years old and above. Minor travelers below 18 years old will be served non-alcoholic drinks.
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Borderland Food Tours in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
Discover the fascinating culinary and cultural delights of the historic border town of Berwick-upon-Tweed on this fabulous walking food tour. Enjoy many tastes and tales of the Borderlands led by local guide and award winning restaurateur, proud and passionate of her family’s farming background. Learn about the rich agricultural heritage and turbulent history of the region while enjoying tastings of local produce, including cheese, meats, fish, sweet treats and drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic). Stroll along the mighty River Tweed, explore the iconic Elizabethan walls, and admire views of the stunning coastline. This tour is perfect for food lovers and those seeking a unique cultural experience in a small group. Duration: 2.5-3 hours of walking and tasting Group size: Minimum of 2, maximum of 16 participants Includes tastings of local produce and drinks picnic style Suitable for dietary requirements with advance notice 42 minutes train ride away from Edinburgh and Newcastle
Departure Point
- We will meet you at the entrance hall of Berwick Railway station. The guide will be wearing a blue & green tartan flat cap & waistcoat.
Return Details
- Tour ends at the Marygate car park opposite B&M Bargains, a 10 minute walk to the train Station or 5 mins into the city of town.
Duration
2 hours and 30 minutes
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Castle Vale Park
Castle Vale Park, Off Railway Street, Berwick upon Tweed
After starting the tour in the most British of ways with a ‘bear essential’ cup of tea, guests will enter Castle Vale Park. Formerly a ravine below Berwick Castle, bakery connections and tastings will be revealed in Castle Vale Park as guests enjoy local honey on bread and the stunning view of the Royal Border Bridge, castle ruins and the mighty River Tweed. Slices of Berwick's history at the mouth of the Tweed Valley, the country’s ’bread basket’ will be discovered before walking down through the park to the riverside.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: River Tweed
, , Berwick upon Tweed
The tour takes guests along the Tweed riverside footpath on what was once the frontier between Scotland and England. Guests can enjoy a dish that fundamentally sums up the towns heritage as an industrial port and agricultural trading post while watching the water and wildlife. The path leads guests past the Boathouse and under the Royal Border Bridge.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: The Elizabethan Town Walls
Town Walls, , Berwick upon Tweed
The tour takes guests on a gentle stroll around the mile and a quarter Elizabethan Walls with regular local produce food and drink tastings connected to the history and heritage. Guests first encounter the famous Walls built by Queen Elizabeth in 1558 at the Quayside with game - heads or tails! Other local delicacies such as seafood, cheese, meats, drinks (alcoholic and non alcoholic) and sweet treats will be sampled are the tour continues round the walls.
Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Additional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We only serve alcoholic drinks for travelers 18 years old and above. Minor travelers below 18 years old will be served non-alcoholic drinks.
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Borderland Food Tours in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.