Activities & Tours: Scotland

Skip-the-Ticket-Line Edinburgh Castle Walking Tour

Edinburgh Castle dominates one of the world’s most heroic and bloody national histories. Set on a dead volcano, the castle is an imposing sight with its thick defensive walls. This 2-hour tour gives you an insider’s view of the city’s number one attraction, first letting you skip the ticket line and then revealing the secrets of this fortress, from one of the world’s few official dog cemeteries to the smallest shrine in the world. Learn about the castle’s wicked and wonderful history from the guide.

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based on 1230 reviews

See Details → Duration: 1 hours 30 minutes
From £41.56

Luxury Private Tour of The Highlands & Loch Ness from Edinburgh

We are dedicated to creating unforgettable experiences for our guests. With our expert local guides, you will be able to explore the stunning landscapes, rich history, and vibrant culture of Scotland in a way that is tailored to your interests and preferences. Embark on a breath-taking journey from Edinburgh to Glencoe, The Highlands and Loch Ness. Enjoying the stunning views of The Kelpies, Stirling Castle, Cairngorms, and Ben Nevis along the way. This tour will take you through some of Scotland's most magnificent landscapes and landmarks, and leave you with memories to last a lifetime. Starting in Edinburgh, our private driver guide will lead you through the heart of Scotland, as we make our way to the Scottish Highlands. We offer an exceptional on-board experience, enjoy luxury leather seats, self-rear controlled AC, WIFI, and USB ports, complimentary cold drinks and snacks in our onboard cooler. We look forward to helping you experience the magic of Scotland!

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based on 58 reviews

See Details → Duration: 10 hours to 12 hours
From £985.00

Private Edinburgh City Half-Day Tour

Explore Edinburgh, which has been the capital of Scotland since the 15th Century and stands proudly on seven hills, from the comfort of your own private VIP Class Mercedes. Compare Edinburgh's medieval Old Town, where people lived in cramped conditions, to the elegant Georgian New Town. Enjoy undivided attention and learn all about this fascinating city on this 4-hour panoramic tour. Drive down the Royal Mile (with stops along the way for photographs, exploring, a little retail therapy if time permits & coffee!!), and experience ancient Edinburgh. At the bottom of The Royal Mile sits The Palace of Holyroodhouse, the official Scottish residence of the Monarch which was built in the 16th Century. Your tour will take you past the Scottish Parliament and round Edinburgh's extinct volcano, "Arthur's Seat" and then into the "New Town" to see the difference between the old medieval and "New" Georgian cities.

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based on 36 reviews

See Details → Duration: 4 hours
From £425.00

Edinburgh City Bike Tour - Choice of E-Bike or Manual

NOTE: Please arrive 15 mins before tour start time to set up. Kids under the age of 13 yrs old can join us only on private tour options! Let Riccardo show you the best places and secret spots of Edinburgh on his Ultimate City Tour! Riccardo has been riding and guiding, day in day out, in the European Alps and Scotland for nearly a decade. You'll struggle to find anyone with as much skill, enthusiasm and experience in the field of bicycle guiding. Riccardo is a professionally qualified UK bike guide and he is up to date with Outdoor First Aid certification, training and child protection qualifications. With all of this training and experience he is able to provide top class, safe and knowledgable guided rides to all levels and group sizes, both in the city and out in the mountains.

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based on 151 reviews

See Details → Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
From £63.00

St Andrews & The Fishing Villages of Fife from Edinburgh

Enjoy a charming day tour of St Andrews and the Villages of Fife, with up to 3 hours free time exploring the medieval town of St Andrews. Follow the Scottish coastline on a luxury coach and discover quaint fishing villages in the Kingdom of Fife.

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based on 315 reviews

See Details → Duration: 8 hours 45 minutes
From £55.00

Highland Lochs, Glens & Whisky Day Tour Including Admission

*Includes tour and tasting at Dewar's Aberfeldy Distillery. Fancy sampling a wee dram o' whisky and exploring the rugged landscape of the Scottish Highlands? Combine the two on a small-group day trip from Edinburgh, and discover the real taste of Scotland! You’ll see the area’s beautiful scenery, full of lochs and glens, and sample Scotland’s favourite beverage. With a maximum group size of 16 passengers, this special full-day tour allows you to have a memorable and personal experience.

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based on 562 reviews

See Details → Duration: 10 hours
From £91.78

Old Town Walking Tour History and Tales in Edinburgh

This walking tour is designed to give you a broad understanding of Edinburgh, it's history and culture. The tour runs for around two hours taking in many of the sites of the Old Town which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We strive to be informative yet entertaining on this tour, delivering an overview of Edinburgh with the passion it deserves.

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based on 1669 reviews

See Details → Duration: 2 hours
From £14.00

Full-Day Trip: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands from Edinburgh

Mythical beasts, tall tales and dramatic scenery: explore the beauty of Scotland in a day on this one day coach tour. Leaving from Edinburgh, we head northwest passing famous landmarks such as Linlithgow Palace: birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots, the mystical Kelpies, and the dramatically perched Stirling Castle. Continuing north we arrive in Glencoe for some photos of the dramatic ridges called the Three Sisters. We stop in the Fort William area for lunch before heading into the natural beauty of the Great Glen as we pass Britain’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis. Heading further into the highlands we arrive in the small picturesque village of Fort Augustus - you can choose to take part in an optional boat cruise here. The road home will be time to relax and take in the Highland scenery. Final refreshment stop is at the historic town of Pitlochry before continuing the journey home over the Firth of Forth alongside UNESCO Forth Rail Bridge enroute back into Edinburgh.

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based on 368 reviews

See Details → Duration: 12 hours 30 minutes
From £55.00

Guided Edinburgh Private Walking Tour

This private guided walk with our unique guides (Stuart Usher or his son Richard, Professional Historians such as Dr Alison Duncan or David Forsyth, other prominent guides such as Prof. John Frank), will both entertain and enthral your group. Your party (up to 12 people) will be the only visitors on the walk. Stuart Usher's family have historic connections with Edinburgh (his great-great Uncle, Andrew Usher, donated the magnificent Usher Hall to the city, where the tour normally starts) and his deep knowledge of the city's cultural, historical and architectural aspects means he has a unique perspective. You can book a morning tour (9.30am to 1.00pm), an afternoon tour (2.00pm to 5.30pm) or our full-day tour (9.30am to 4.30pm) You can have flexibility on itinerary should you choose, e.g. if you have special interests in certain aspects of Edinburgh, and we can even arrange a starting point to suit you (e.g. your hotel) as long as it is in the city-centre.

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based on 218 reviews

See Details → Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
From £315.00

Loch Ness and the Scottish Highlands with Lunch from Edinburgh

Go on a fantastic tour from Edinburgh to explore the legendary myths of Loch Ness and enjoy the diverse range of Scottish Highland scenery. Drive through the forests and rivers of Highland Perthshire and get a glimpse of dramatic Glen Coe – the site of the Massacre of Glencoe. See Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the British Isles, and enjoy a locally sourced and freshly made picnic lunch before taking in magnificent views of the Forth Bridge.

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based on 2400 reviews

See Details → Duration: 12 hours
From £63.00

Harry Potter's Alnwick Castle and Scottish Borders Day Trip

Combine movie magic and historic wonder on this trip through the Scottish Borders and Northumberland. You will visit the picturesque seaside village of Bamburgh and take in the superb views of the 5th century Bamburgh Castle. But it is Alnwick Castle that’s the true star of this show. It’s not only a key filming location for Harry Potter and Downton Abbey; it’s also a historic location of epic conquests and royal splendor. Take this trip and become enthralled by Scottish & English borders regions.

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based on 160 reviews

See Details → Duration: 9 hours 30 minutes
From £61.00

West Highland Lochs, Mountains & Castles from Edinburgh

Take an adventure into the Highlands as you explore the lochs, mountains and castles of Scotland. Enjoy spectacular views of Kilchurn castle, wander around Inveraray and explore its 18th century castle before reaching the village of Luss. Your modern coach will ensure that you see some of the best sites that Scotland has to offer in comfort on this 10 hour tour of the Highlands. Inveraray Castle is open to visitors Thursday to Monday, 1 April – 31 October

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based on 427 reviews

See Details → Duration: 9 hours 45 minutes
From £59.00

Private 3-Hour Scottish Dinner and Folk Music Experience

Folk and Haggis is a Scottish experience that combines folk music, food and culture. Start the night with the sound of a Scottish bagpiper who will welcome you along with a photocall at the door of our premises. This will be followed by a two-course dinner and dessert, including traditional Scottish dishes. During dinner, you'll enjoy a folk music concert that explores Scotland's rich musical tradition. The night culminates with an optional whiskey tasting. This evening offers an authentic immersion in Scottish culture, perfect for music and food lovers.

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based on 8 reviews

See Details → Duration: 3 hours
From £70.00

Hadrian's Wall & The Borders Tour from Edinburgh Incl. Admission

* Includes entrance to Vindolanda Roman Army Museum (or Homesteads Roman Fort should Vindolanda be closed). Travel through 2,000 years of history as you visit ancient Roman sites such as Hadrian’s Wall, Dere Street, Birdoswald Fort, Steel Rigg and historic villages along the border of Scotland and England. You'll drive through stunning scenery in Northumberland National Park, the Irthing Valley and the Southern Uplands and learn about the Anglo-Scottish wars of the 14th–16th centuries. Your professional guide will illuminate the fascinating history of Roman Britain and the Scottish Borders on this small-group (limited to 16 people) day tour from Edinburgh.

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based on 453 reviews

See Details → Duration: 10 hours 30 minutes
From £82.19

Stirling Castle, Kelpies and Loch Lomond from Edinburgh

On this incredible tour, we explore the beautiful Scottish Highlands seeing castles, lochs, sculptures and perhaps some ‘Hairy Coos’ along the way. Departing the historic Royal Mile on an air-conditioned bus (16-34 seats) we head towards the iconic Kelpies, where you can take a close up look at these magnificent sculptures. We make our way towards Balloch, situated to the south of Loch Lomond’s Bonnie Banks. Here you can explore and take an optional hour-long boat cruise on the loch. Departing Loch Lomond we head towards the quaint village of Aberfoyle before exploring the picturesque Duke's Pass. Passing through Callander we make our way to Stirling where you can either take a stroll around the city centre or visit the historic Stirling Castle. Heading back we stop to catch a glimpse of the famous 3 bridges that span the River Forth before returning to Edinburgh *Boat cruise and entry to Stirling Castle are paid for on the day and are not included in the price of the tour.

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based on 156 reviews

See Details → Duration: 10 hours
From £54.00

Activities & Tours: Scotland

Skip-the-Ticket-Line Edinburgh Castle Walking Tour

Luxury Private Tour of The Highlands & Loch Ness from Edinburgh

Private Edinburgh City Half-Day Tour

Edinburgh City Bike Tour - Choice of E-Bike or Manual

St Andrews & The Fishing Villages of Fife from Edinburgh

Highland Lochs, Glens & Whisky Day Tour Including Admission

Old Town Walking Tour History and Tales in Edinburgh

Full-Day Trip: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands from Edinburgh

Guided Edinburgh Private Walking Tour

Loch Ness and the Scottish Highlands with Lunch from Edinburgh

Harry Potter's Alnwick Castle and Scottish Borders Day Trip

West Highland Lochs, Mountains & Castles from Edinburgh

Private 3-Hour Scottish Dinner and Folk Music Experience

Hadrian's Wall & The Borders Tour from Edinburgh Incl. Admission

Stirling Castle, Kelpies and Loch Lomond from Edinburgh

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