Britain · EDINBURGH TOURS
Edinburgh is two cities stacked on a hill, and the good tours know which staircase to take. These 15 cover the castle, the vaults under the South Bridge, the whisky rooms and the Highlands coaches that leave from Waverley Bridge, each priced and timed honestly.
A one-day coach loop from Edinburgh to Loch Ness and Glencoe, with expert storytelling, photo stops, Urquhart Castle, and optional cruises.
“Highly recommend. If you’ve only got limited time, this is a great way to see the highlands. Shout out to Stevie B!”
Edinburgh to Loch Ness and Glencoe in one long day, with optional Nessie cruise, whisky distillery visit, or Urquhart Castle.
“A fantastic day from start to finish We had an absolutely fantastic and informative, and well-planned day trip with our wonderful guide Fraser. The day started really early but it was well was broken up by several great stops and scenic views. I can’t say enough about our fantastic guide and driver, Fraser. Fraser is an amazing driver and story teller all at the same time. It was fantastic how he incorporated Scottish music, history, and humor throughout the trip. We laughed smiled and sang the whole day. He had everyone attention all day. He did a great job in referring to specific points of interest during the whole journey.…”
Edinburgh day trip to Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe and Fort William, with Harry Potter sights, Loch Shiel views, and seasonal Jacobite crossings.
“This tour was absolutely brilliant, and a huge part of that was thanks to our guide and driver, Brian! Brian is the perfect mix of skilled driver, storyteller, and entertainer. He kept us engaged the entire day with interesting Scottish facts, funny jokes, and great stories! The Highlands are breathtaking, and the Glenfinnan Viaduct was a highlight, but Brian’s energy and personality really elevated the whole experience. He genuinely loves Scotland, and that passion shines through in everything he does. Sadly not a single hairy coo spotted, but the trip was still so worth it. A long day that never felt long! We would 100% recommend this tour — and…”
One long day from Edinburgh to Glen Coe, Ben Nevis, and Loch Ness, with photo stops, folklore stops, and an optional hi-tech boat cruise.
“I had an absolutely incredible time on the Loch Ness and Scottish Highlands tour today. Our tour guide was fantastic - I can't thank him enough. He was extremely knowledgeable, genuinely passionate about the Highlands, and absolutely hilarious. The way he delivered the history and stories was so engaging, and his love for the area was infectious. I especially loved hearing his tales of witches and Nessie, and of course his Hagrid impersonation was just fabulous! The views throughout the day were nothing short of phenomenal. Seeing so much lush greenery was incredibly refreshing and made the whole experience feel magical. I’d also highly recommend adding the Loch Ness cruise…”
One day from Edinburgh to Loch Ness and Glencoe, with Cairngorms drives, Hairy Coos, Wallace stories, and optional monster cruise.
“Great! amazing tour guide filled with so much history and knowledgeable information overall an amazing experience”
3-day Highlands and Isle of Skye tour from Edinburgh, with Glenfinnan and film sites, live storytelling, and an Inverness stay.
“As a solo traveler, this activity was my go-to way to meet people, and I was not disappointed. It wouldn’t have been the same without our amazing guide, Nick, who brought us all together with his great energy, humor, and storytelling. I totally recommend it!”
1.5-hour Three Bridges cruise from South Queensferry: UNESCO Forth Bridge, Inchcolm Abbey, seals and puffins. Heated lounge, $27.
“The trip was excellent and it was very informative regarding the 3 bridges.”
A 12-hour day tour from Edinburgh to Loch Ness and the Highlands, with Glen Coe views, Fort William area stops, and an optional cruise.
“Guide was the real gem - linked all destination with its historic knowledge which makes the destination and history more easy to remember.”
See Glenfinnan Viaduct, Loch Shiel, Glencoe, and more on a 12-hour Edinburgh day trip with live commentary and big views.
“It was absolutely incredible, best 54 euros of my life!!”
Spanish day trip (12.5 hours) from Edinburgh to Loch Ness, Glencoe and Inverness, plus a Nessie cruise and Pitlochry stop.
“One of the most complete tour for a day trip. You will se the best of the highlands, Lochness and Inverness. Great places, so well prepared our guide Adrian, a great companion to better know the surroundings and the important Scotland history.”
Spend a day in Northumbria from Edinburgh, with Lindisfarne tidal island, Alnwick Castle, Harry Potter spots, and Alnwick Gardens.
“We had a great tour with Alistair — we had enough time to explore each stop, and his recommendations were helpful! Lindisfarne is beautiful and we had time to visit Alnwick Castle, market and Barter Books too. Alistair’s commentary was really interesting and he was such a friendly driver. A lovely way to explore Northumbria! Thank you!”
A 12-hour Highlands drive from Edinburgh to Loch Ness and Glencoe, with a Loch Ness cruise, Ben Nevis views, and plenty of photo stops.
“It was fantastic and we had a good and funny guide, Adam. Value for money.”
St Andrews and Fife fishing villages from Edinburgh, crossing the Forth Bridge. Three hours in St Andrews, plus coastal stops and photo views.
“The tour was very nice and the guide’s accent was very understandable! St Andrews is charming and lovely, I definitely recommend! Thank you Shafiq!”
Stirling Castle, the Kelpies, and Loch Lomond from Edinburgh in 10 hours, plus Highland cows and a clear, practical day-plan.
“Incredible day trip! It was so enjoyable. Lively music and Paul was a great, very entertaining guide”
Edinburgh day trip to Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond, and The Kelpies, plus a Trossachs walk and included castle entry.
“Amazing tour. We only had two days in town and were so happy to spend one of them on this. From the begining it was calm and welcoming, with extremely knowledgable and authentic staff. It never felt "touristy", due to our small group of 8 people and our amazing guide Graham , who was so great. He told us so much about the history, geology, culture, arts, and played well selected music along the route. Perfectly timed stops and lengths of driving in between, so it never felt rushed or boring. 9 hours went by quickly, but was genereally a great length. Would 100% go for a Rabbies tour again,…”
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