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Southern Highlands Day Tour from Edinburgh with Optional Whisky Tour

clock 1 day
  • A guided day tour explores the hidden beauty of Scotland.
  • A tour that takes you from the famous capital to the amazing Highland landscapes. Read more
  • It's also possible to take a whiskey distillery tour and have a taste of Scotland's own drink.

    • What You'll Do:

  • Visit the Scottish Highlands and explore some of the most majestic views in the country.
  • Try out the national drink of Scotland and may choose to have the optional "Famous Grouse Experience.
  • Enjoy the beauty of Scotland.

    • What It Includes:

  • English-speaking expert live tour guide.
  • Transport service to pick the guests to/from hotel or accommodation.
  • Drink-tasting session.

    • Travellers Talk:

  • The tour was well organized and there was something for everyone.
  • The experience was captivating and sharing in the national drink was an honor.

    • Is It Right:

  • Tour offers a lot of experience in exchange for only a little cash.
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  • There may be some walking along the way.
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Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands Day Trip from Edinburgh

clock 12 hours
  • A full day tour to see the beauty of Scotland's dramatic scenery.
  • Visit Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, and Glencoe. Read more
  • See small quaint villages plus iconic locations.

    • What You'll Do:

  • Visit Loch Ness and take a cruise in search of Nessie, or explore the ruins of Urquhart Castle.
  • Visit Glen Coe, the site of the 1692 massacre of the Clan MacDonald.
  • See Highland Cows, mountains, bogs, moors, hills, lochs, and more!

    • What It Includes:

  • Full day trip by coach with local driver/guide.
  • Live commentary onboard the air-conditioned coach.
  • 12 hour round trip.

    • Travellers Talk:

  • Great value and a wonderful sightseeing trip, would do it again
  • Loved the tour. The information provided by the tour guide was interesting and insightful
  • The trip was amazing, we really enjoyed it and we learnt tons of new things about Scotland

    • Is It Right:

  • A great way to see the countryside and experience more of Scotland than just Edinburgh.
  • A good introduction for those who are short on time but want to see Loch Ness and other places.
  • The price does not include food or entrance fees so do take this into consideration if you're on a budget.
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Heart of Scotland

clock 11 to 12 hours
  • The only excursion entirely in French. A tour to discover the green heart of Scotland. Explore the forests and lochs of this magical land, and discover its history and culture in castles and whiskey...Read more
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Private Guided Tour of the Edinburgh Castle

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  • Explore Edinburgh Castle on a private tour and travel back in time. The Edinburgh Castle has everything children and adults could hope for history, adventure, stunning views, gems and...Read more
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St Andrews & the Fishing Villages of Fife Small-Group Day Tour from Edinburgh

clock 8 hours 30 minutes
  • It offers an ancient university, jaw-dropping medieval ruins, and peculiar coastal villages.
  • A tour to Scottish towns and villages that offer a lot more than their small size allows of them. Read more
  • A small group tour that takes you through a day in the Fife kingdom from Edinburgh.

    • What You'll Do:

  • Take a look at the historic fishing villages of the Fife Kingdom and visit St. Andrews.
  • Explore the beautiful Falkland and its former royal palace.
  • Enjoy a view of medieval age Scotland.

    • What It Includes:

  • A tour transport service for guests to/from Edinburgh.
  • English Speaking Driver/Guide.
  • A full-day tour.

    • Travellers Talk:

  • The tour was fun and it had a knowledgeable guide that took guests through all the details.
  • There was a great mix of stops on the tour and everything was organized properly.

    • Is It Right:

  • A trip into medieval times brings out your sense of adventure.
  • The tour has so much land and information to cover, you'll never get bored.
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JK Rowling' s Harry Potter Walking Tour in Edinburgh

clock 2 hours
  • A 2 hour walking tour seeing the places that inspired J.K. Rowling to write Harry Potter.
  • A must for true Harry Potter fans! Read more
  • Discover Edinburgh from a magical point of view.

    • What You'll Do:

  • See the architecture that inspired Hogwarts and Diagon Alley.
  • Visit the cafe where she wrote some of the Harry Potter books.
  • Learn how Edinburgh's dark history inspired J.K. Rowling.

    • What It Includes:

  • 2 hour walking tour.
  • Guided tour in English or Spanish
  • Insight into JK Rowling's life in Edinburgh.

    • Travellers Talk:

  • Awesome time exploring Edinburgh learning about Harry potter. Things were pointed out we would have never found by ourselves. A must for any potter fan
  • So knowledgeable and fun. My partner has never seen Harry Potter and even he enjoyed the tour!
  • The HP tour was truly entertaining from beginning to end

    • Is It Right:

  • All Harry Potter bookworms, young or old, will enjoy this tour.
  • Best for lover's of the books as the tour is about the author and where she found inspiration rather than the movies.
  • Muggles will enjoy the tour of Edinburgh even if they have no idea about any of the Harry Potter storylines!
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Alnwick Castle, Northumberland & Borders Tour Incl Admission

clock 9 hours
  • It shows you the beautiful scenery which characterizes Kelso, Alnwick Castle, and Berwick.
  • A tour to the ruins of Kelso Abbey, then to Alnwick Castle which was used to create the settings for Hogwarts Academy for the Harry Potter movie. Read more
  • It takes you to the borderlands between England and Scotland on this full-day tour from Edinburgh.

    • What You'll Do:

  • Visit and learn about the town of Kelso with its ruined Abbey, town square and impressive boutique shops.
  • Cross the England border and follow a route that was used by cat thieves.
  • Explore the Alnwick Castle and learn about the different famous locations to have featured in the Harry Potter movies.

    • What It Includes:

  • An English-speaking Live tour guide is available.
  • A transport service to/from Edinburgh in a comfortable, air-conditioned mini-coach.
  • A full-day tour of the connection between Scotland and England's histories.

    • Travellers Talk:

  • A beautiful experience visiting the countryside of Scotland to learn about its history and the guide was very knowledgeable and nice.
  • The journey itself was pleasant but it's hard to overlook all the ancient beauty on display from Kelso to Alnwick castle.

    • Is It Right:

  • The tour can easily expose the historic relationship between England and Scotland.
  • It can help learn a lot of history within a very short period of time.
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Royal Edinburgh Ticket with Hop-On Hop-Off Tours, Edinburgh Castle Admission

clock 2 days
  • A convenient tourist pass allowing its holders to visit the most important royal attractions of the Scottish capital city.
  • The ticket entitles its owners for a 2-day hop-on hop-off bus tour of Edinburgh. Read more
  • The 48-hour attraction ticket grants its holders to avoid waiting in lines at specified attractions.

    • What You'll Do:

  • You will enjoy unlimited rides on the Edinburgh hop-on hop-off bus.
  • Save time when visiting the Holyroodhouse Palace, Castle of Edinburgh and the Royal Yacht Britannia.
  • With the price of the ticket, you pay less for enjoying the services and visiting the attractions than by doing so separately.

    • What It Includes:

  • Entrance to the Edinburgh Castle, Holyroodhouse Palace and the Britannia Royal Yacht.
  • Unlimited rides on the Edinburgh sightseeing bus during the validity period.

    • Travellers Talk:

  • We used all 3 bus routes which saves money and time.
  • This tour is a very good value.
  • Great package! Worth the money!

    • Is It Right:

  • The package offers a great value for money to travelers interested to visit the top three royal attractions of the city.
  • The ticket is very convenient for first-time visitors to Edinburgh and travelers curious about its past.
  • The package saves travelers money and time.
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West Highlands, Lochs & Castles Day Tour Including Admission

clock 10 hours
  • It takes you on a journey to see Scotland's ancient castles, impressive lochs, peculiar coastal villages, and heather-clad mountains.
  • A day tour which shows you Scotland's iconic sights including some of the country's best-kept secrets. Read more
  • It lets you explore the spirits of the western highlands and take a look at its lochs and castles.

    • What You'll Do:

  • Enjoy a full-day drive through the Western Highlands.
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  • Discover some of Scotland's most beautiful lochs and take a look at the longest one in the country.
  • Learn about the heroes of Scotland and listen to the tales of their battles.

    • What It Includes:

  • English-speaking driver or live tour guide.
  • A pickup service for the guests to/from the West Highlands.
  • A full-day tour

    • Travellers Talk:

  • The tour was exceptional and the overall quality of its organization was impressive.
  • A good tour of the lochs and castle as it showed an interesting but hidden side of Scotland.
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    Is It Right:

  • Adventure lovers would love the tales told on this tour.
  • The tour offers a quick way to learn a lot about Scotland's heroes and their stories.
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Edinburgh Private Walking Tour

clock 2 hours 30 minutes
  • It is an exploration of Scotland's exciting capital on this private Edinburgh walking tour.
  • Passengers follow a private guide through the streets and corners of Edinburgh and learn about the hidden attractions or gems. Read more
  • A stroll from Old Town to the Royal Mile and take a look at landmark sites such as Greyfriars Kirk.
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    What You'll Do:

  • Walk around Edinburgh to discover its deepest and hidden secrets.
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  • Visit landmark sites such as Greyfriars Kirk and pay attention to the stories on how this place came to be.
  • Examine the history and historic events that shaped the city into who it is today.

    • What It Includes:

  • Evening walking tour.
  • English-speaking live tour guide.
  • Brief history lessons about landmark sites.

    • Travellers Talk:

  • The tour was superb and everything was worth all the money that was paid for it.
  • It's a walking tour that reveals to you the deepest secrets of Edinburgh.

    • Is It Right:

  • It gives you a hands-on tour of Edinburgh if you don't mind walking around.
  • History lovers work to enjoy a lot of aspects of this trip.
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Stirling Castle, Kelpies and Loch Lomond from Edinburgh

clock 10 hours
  • The tour introduces the history of Scotland, its amazing landscapes and one of the most famous Scottish exports - Whisky.
  • Stirling Castle used to be a residence of the Scottish royals, while scenic Loch Lomond is the largest lake of Scotland. Read more
  • Glengoyne Distillery produces high-quality Whisky for around two centuries.

    • What You'll Do:

  • Learn stories about famous heroes of Scotland, such as William Wallace and Robert the Bruce.
  • Visit Loch Lomond, one of the most beautiful lakes in Scotland, from a vantage point.
  • Taste extraordinary Scotch Whisky in Glengoyne Distillery.

    • What It Includes:

  • Round-trip transportation by a mini-coach.
  • Expert guide on board.
  • Pickups and drop-offs at selected points.

    • Travellers Talk:

  • I had no idea we'd see so much in one day!
  • This was a great tour!
  • Beautiful lochs and castles on an informative tour.

    • Is It Right:

  • The tour is highly recommended for fans of Scotland and its history.
  • People fond of capturing amazing landscapes by camera shouldn't miss this tour.
  • This is a must-do activity for travelers enjoying Scotch Whisky.
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Edinburgh City Walking Tour, Discover Old Town, Royal Mile with a Local Expert!

clock 2 hours
  • Old Town Royal Mile is a MUST DO tour as this was the original Edinburgh during the ancient times and it is part of UNESCO World Heritage Site. Come and discover Real Edinburgh with a local expert & Tour Guide. This is the Best Tour in Edinburgh.
    We will discover unknown, hidden spots and well-known historic places , including some HARRY POTTER...Read more
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Full-Day Loch Ness and the Highlands Tour from Edinburgh

clock 12 hours 30 minutes
  • This amazing small group guided tour is ideal for travelers wanting to experience the very best of the Scottish Highlands in just one day from Edinburgh. Spend the day visiting and discovering the highlights of the history and culture that makes Scotland beautiful. Travel in a comfortable modern minibus. See Stirling Castle, Glencoe, Loch Tulla,...Read more
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Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe & Pitlochry Tour from Edinburgh

clock 12 hours 30 minutes
  • PLEASE NOTE WE CANNOT ALLOW ANYONE UNDER THE AGE OF 7 ON TOUR WITH US.

    When exploring Scotland on your 1 Day Loch Ness, Glencoe and Scottish Highlands Tour, you will get to experience the very best of Scotland in a jam packed adventure. This tour is perfect for those who might have limited time and want to get the most for their money....Read more
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Unique Guided Walking Tour of Edinburgh's New Town

clock 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Enjoy access to private New Town gardens. Learn about the history and architecture of the New Town, and the untold stories of the private lives of New Town residents of the 18th and 19th centuries - of all classes! Pauline, your guide, is an Oxford-educated historian who has lived in Edinburgh for over 50 years and is currently studying for her...Read more
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3-day Iona and Mull Islands tour from Edinburgh

clock 3 days
  • Experience a 3-day Small Group tour from Edinburgh to the Isles of Mull and Iona. Discover the wilderness and scenery as you spend two nights in Tobermory. Visit Iona Abbey and walk around the tiny island. At Oban, try a dram at Oban Distillery or walk up to McCaig's Tower. Learn about the brutal history of Glen Coe. All ferry trips and...Read more
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Orkney, Ullapool & The Northern Highlands - 5 Day Tour

clock 5 days
  • Your 5 day tour of Orkney takes in the best Scotland has to offer. Visit the Orkney Islands, spend overnight at Ullapool, part of the North Coast 500, and enjoy castles, lochs and highland wildlife on your 5 day...Read more
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Loch Lomond, The Highlands and Stirling Castle Day Trip from Edinburgh

clock 9 hours
  • From big cities to small towns and a wonderful experience in the Highlands, there's so much to see! This tour is a lovely way to experience...Read more
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Loch Ness Day Tour from Edinburgh or Glasgow

clock 10 hours
  • An incredible family-friendly day tour to explore the breathtaking Scottish Highlands and Loch Ness. We travel through stunning landscapes, including valleys, mountains, and majestic Lochs. Our knowledgeable guide will share fascinating stories and provide historical insights throughout the journey.
    You can choose to enjoy a Loch Ness cruise,...Read more
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Old Town Historical and Underground Tour

clock 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Led by either the holder of a PhD in Scottish history or a guide with decades of experience providing historic tours in Scotland’s capital, this 90-minute tour is a fascinating journey through Edinburgh’s celebrated Old Town. Revel in the majesty of the famous Royal Mile with its stunning architecture, but also visit the secluded closes and...Read more
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