Tours and Trips in Edinburgh

Scotland is known as the setting for the famous Outlander series, but matching real landmarks to their fictional counterparts can be difficult on a self-led tour. Discover sites associated with the series on a 2-day tour from Edinburgh, with included overnight accommodation in Inverness. Travel with ease between attractions including Clava Cairns and Doune Castle by air-conditioned vehicle, and gain historical insight from your professional guide.

Venture to the Scottish Highlands and spend two nights at the Isle of Skye, including a Jacobite steam train ride on the West Highland Railway Line - aka the 'Hogwarts Express' of Harry Potter fame. This 3-day guided trip from Edinburgh takes you through Cairngorms National Park to regional highlights such as the Old Man of Storr and the Cuillin Mountains. Visit Eilean Donan Castle, ride the ferry to Mallaig and stop at the legendary Loch Ness. Enjoy daily breakfasts during your hotel or B&B stay in Portree.

Spend the day following the footsteps of Claire and Jamie Fraser on this tour from Glasgow. Visit filming locations of Lallybroch (Midhope Castle), Fort William (Blackness Castle), Castle Leoch (Doune Castle) and the village of Cranesmuir (Culross). Your guide plays the part with period costuming, you can don a tartan as well if you choose.

Experience Scotland's dramatic landscapes with this two-day tour in the Highlands, including an overnight stay in the town of Fort William. Skip the hassle of a rental car and enjoy round-trip transportation from Edinburgh. Itinerary highlights include Doune Castle, Loch Ness, and the Commando Memorial. Learn about Scottish history from a local guide during this small-group tour.

Explore the Highlands and Loch Ness on this 2-day tour from Edinburgh. Gaze over Loch Lomond from Luss Beach. Take in Loch Tulla and Glen Coe as a guide sheds light on Scotland's troubled past. Enjoy free time to explore Fort William, then head up to Fort Augustus. Enjoy an optional Loch Ness cruise or Urquhart Castle visit, then perhaps learn of Scotland's Jacobite Rising at the Culloden Battlefield. Learn how drams of whisky are made in a local distillery, then pass Perth and Kinross on route back to Edinburgh.

The Isle of Skye is the largest of Scotland's Hebrides Islands and this multi-day tour from Edinburgh ensures you take in all the highlights. Admire natural wonders such as Loch Ness, Glen Coe, and Ben Nevis; visit Fairy Glen, Dunvegan Castle, and Kilt Rock on the Isle of Skye; and see Eilean Donan Castle, where Highlander was filmed.

Take three days to explore the dramatic landscapes of the Scottish Highlands and the Isle of Skye on this small-group tour from Glasgow by minivan. You'll be awed by the rugged beauty along Scotland's windswept northwest coastline, with stops at Glencoe and Loch Ness. Stay overnight, including breakfast, in Portree, located on the country's second-largest island. Enjoy one free day to explore the Isle of Skye on your own. Numbers are limited to 16 people to ensure a personalized experience with your guide.

Iona and Mull are two of the most scenic islands of Scotland's Inner Hebrides and this multi-day tour from Edinburgh visits both. Cruise out to Mull from Oban; discover the islands' Celtic history at Iona Abbey; and enjoy photo opportunities at Glen Coe and Loch Lomond.

Scotland is renowned for its unique cuisine, but Edinburgh's foodie hotspots are best explored with a local guide. On this 3-hour small-group walking tour, discover the UNESCO-listed Old and New Towns, and sample Scottish classics such as Haggis, Neeps and Tatties, Scotch whisky, and afternoon tea.

Make sure you see all the spots you wanted to in Edinburgh on this 2-hour private tour led by a private guide. Your customized itinerary takes you to the places you request, and your private guide's commentary is based on your interests. You can go to famous locations, such as Edinburgh Castle to see Scotland's crown jewels, or you can choose to go to areas known only by locals.

Discover the Scottish Highlands on a leisurely 2-day trip from Edinburgh that includes overnight accommodation at a hotel or bed & breakfast. Visit two of Scotland's most popular spots - Loch Ness and Inverness - during scenic drives among pine forests, dramatic castles and charming villages, with an optional boat ride on Loch Ness. Travel by minivan with a small group limited to 16 passengers for a personalized experience with your informative guide.

This 2-day heritage tour of the Scottish Highlands features historic locations linked to the Jacobite movement of 18th-century Scotland. Visit the village of Dunkeld, drive through Cairngorm National Park to Loch Ness, and stay overnight in Fort Augustus. You'll ride to Mallaig aboard the Jacobite steam train, featured as the Hogwarts Express in the popular Harry Potter films. Along the way, hear tales of battles fought by the Jacobites - supporters of the exiled King James II.

Indulge in the cultivated goodness of fine whisky on a 3-day small-group tour of Speyside. Wind through scenic Cairngorm National Park in Scotland's main whisky-producing region to visit at least four renowned distilleries including Glenlivet and Dalwinnie. Enjoy tastings and travel by day, and comfortable B & B accommodation in Grantown by night.

See the rivers, lochs, and mountains of the Scottish Highlands during this two-day tour from Edinburgh. Leave the driving to your guide and take in the scenery as you journey to top landmarks in the region including Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, and Inverness. Taste Scotland's famous whisky at Tomatin Distillery and visit the Highland Folk Museum before driving back to Edinburgh.

Experience the enchantment of the Scottish Highlands on a small-group, 2-day trip from Edinburgh. As you travel through spectacular scenery, you'll visit historical highlights like Doune Castle and witness the natural splendor of Loch Ness and Glen Coe. Delve into the history of Culloden battlefield, take a riverside stroll at Dunkeld and recognize Glenfinnian Viaduct, famed for its role in the 'Harry Potter' films. B&B or hostel accommodation is reserved but not included in the price. Receive personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to 16 people.

Ticking off attractions in mountainous Scotland can be difficult on a self-led tour. Discover Loch Ness, the Isle of Skye, and the Scottish Highlands on a 3-day tour from Glasgow or Edinburgh, with convenient round-trip transfer by air-conditioned coach. Customize your journey to suit you with the option to book with or without accommodation, and gain insight into the historic region from your guide's commentary.

Marvel at the majesty of rural Scotland on this 3-day Isle of Skye and Highlands tour from Edinburgh. Visit the Culloden Battlefield with a guide and learn of Scotland's Jacobite Rising. Enjoy an optional Loch Ness cruise or Urquhart Castle visit, and gaze over Loch Duich, Loch Long and Loch Alsh. Discover a relaxed pace of life in the harbor town of Portree, on the Isle of Skye. Take an optional whisky distillery tour in Fort William, then take in the lochs of Tulla and Lomond on route to Edinburgh.

Immerse yourself in the rugged peninsular landscapes of the Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands on this 3-day trip from Edinburgh. During your visit to Scotland's wild northwest coast, you're driven through the Highlands, including stops at Glencoe and Loch Ness. Stay overnight with daily breakfasts in the harbor town of Portree, where you'll find local pubs and have plenty of time to explore the Isle of Skye with your guide. Numbers are limited to 16 people on this small-group tour, ensuring a personalized experience.

Enhance your experience of Scotland's spectacular Highlands on a 3-day trip to the Isle of Skye from Edinburgh. Alongside a professional guide, immerse yourself in the windswept landscapes and local legends of the Scottish Highlands as you visit the county of Dunkeld, famed for its association's with Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', and Loch Ness, home to the mythical Loch Ness monster. Discover the atmospheric castle ruins and dramatic coastlines of the Isle of Skye and experience traditional Scottish hospitality during two overnight stays in shared accommodation.  

Discover hidden corners of stunning Scotland on this multi-day, in-depth guided tour through the Highlands. See the centuries-old landmarks and rugged landscapes made famous as film and TV locations, like Doune Castle and Glenfinnan Viaduct. Other highlights include lunch along the iconic Loch Ness and an overnight stay in the picturesque town of Fort William.