Edinburgh · 1-DAY TOURS
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Below are the 15 best day tours to compare: what each one costs, how long it runs, and who it suits. Start at number one; it is top for a reason.
Guided Highlands day trip from Edinburgh with Glencoe, Fort William, and Glenfinnan Viaduct views plus Harry Potter and Skyfall filming stops.
“The trip was amazing and we covered all the places that we wanted to in our day trip. Special thanks to our tour guide, Ewan, who gave a good description of the spots and with an amazing sense of humor which kept us laughing all along the way!”
13-hour Highland day trip from Edinburgh with Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle ruins, Glencoe, and Stirling Castle, plus optional Nessie cruise.
“Excellent tour guide, punctual, amazing driver, Comfortable bus, best photo stops. Snow covered highlands was nice .”
Outlander film locations from Edinburgh in one day, from Lallybroch to Fort William. Small-group coach and optional castle entry.
“If your an outlander fan this tour satisfies all your location needs , the locations are all in beautiful settings , you get a wonderful commentary about history integrated with the outlander series , Connor was very entertaining and informative, obviously passionate about Scottish history”
One day from Edinburgh to Loch Ness, Glencoe, Fort William and Fort Augustus, with an optional cruise and standout guide stories.
“Super fun trip with our super fun guide Anthony!! Amazing views and stories!”
Outlander filming locations and Scottish castles from Edinburgh, from Culross and the standing stones to Blackness Castle and Fort William.
“We really enjoyed this adventure! Our tour guide was amazing!”
One long day from Edinburgh to Doune, Loch Awe, Inveraray, and Loch Lomond, with castle stops and Scottish history in a small group.
“Capturing a taste of the highlands in a day from Edinburgh is no easy task, but this trip did it very well with castles, lochs, villages, and engaging history and culture talks throughout the drive. Cara was a fantastic driver and historian of the areas we visited and has an awesome play list when not speaking! :) Doune castle (Monty Python's Holy Grail) and Inveraray on Loch Fyne were two of many highlights!”
Edinburgh to Loch Lomond and Stirling by air-conditioned coach with live guide stories, photo stops, and optional Stirling Castle entry.
“A wee bit of everything. Colossal Kelpies sculpture park, a delicious honeysuckle vanilla malt shop, a stroll along Loch Lomond, Brave Heart offerings, a castle featuring a wedding, Scottish tunes, a hip bus driver/guide. Great value!”
A 10-hour Highland day trip from Edinburgh with Doune and Inveraray, dramatic lochs, and viewpoints like Rest and Be Thankful Pass.
“Jamie N. was a blast! The tour was informative, fun, and packed with gorgeous scenery. We had plenty of stops to admire the highlands, and we learned so much about Scottish history and culture. We would come back to this tour again with more loved ones, and feel the value for money was excellent. Thank you!”
A full 11-hour day trip from Edinburgh to Hadrian’s Wall, Vindolanda, Birdoswald, and nearby border towns with expert guide commentary.
“Kenny was our pleasant, knowledgeable guide. The service was stellar, with added anecdotes and a mix of Scottish history and humor. We learned a lot about the region and were amazed by the Roman artifacts. Thank you, Kenny, for making the trip one we will always remember! Cheers”
Outlander fans get an 8-hour Edinburgh day trip to Falkland, Culross, Doune, Linlithgow and Lallybroch, with guided stories and transit.
“I was impressed how much we saw in one day! Lallybroch was definitely the cherry on top! I also like all the real history he added in addition to the outlander info.”
Small-group castles-and-coast day trip from Edinburgh: Bamburgh, Alnwick Hogwarts filming spots, plus Coldstream on the Tweed.
“Michael and Lucky were great guide and driver. They did their best to assure that we saw everything and gave great recommendations. I would use them again.”
Full-day Highlands whisky and waterfalls from Edinburgh, with Kelpies, Glenturret distillery, Hermitage woods, and Dunkeld Cathedral.
“Excellent tour, good mix with whisky, nature and a small town.. The guide Duncan gav lots of interesting facts. I do recommend this tour.”
Small-group day trip from Edinburgh to Bamburgh and Alnwick Castle, with coast views, history stories, and Hogwarts-style fun.
“Great tour with gorgeous views! The time for enjoying both castles was perfect and the ride was very comfortable. Our guide Tim was very friendly, helpful and actually very funny :)))”
One day from Edinburgh to Deanston whisky, Glencoe, Loch Ness, Ben Nevis views and more Highlands stops on a small guided coach.
“The Highlands are beautiful. This was a perfect day and we were lucky to have beautiful weather! Or guide was beyond knowledgeable of Scotland and the Highlands.”
One day from Edinburgh to Callander, Glencoe, and Glenfinnan Viaduct for Loch Shiel views and possible Jacobite steam train sightings.
“Ron was an absolute legend as our guide. Stories, photo stops, refreshment breaks and all the best recommendations. Highly recommend this tour.”
