Category 3-Day Experiences

Edinburgh · 3-DAY EXPERIENCES

The Top 14 3-Day Experiences in Edinburgh, Ranked

14 reviewed

From Edinburgh: 3-Day Isle of Skye and The Highlands Tour

From Edinburgh: 3-Day Isle of Skye and The Highlands Tour - The Kelpies and Callander, a clever warm-up before the wild bits

1.3-Day Isle of Skye and The Highlands Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,405 reviews · 3 days · from $244Our pick

3 days from Edinburgh to Skye and the Highlands with iconic sights, serious storytelling, and smart photo stops, plus 2 nights in Inverness.

“It was amazing!! The weather worked out perfect for the 3 days and our tour guides went above and beyond to let us see everything we wanted to!”

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3-Day Isle of Skye Inverness Highlands and Glenfinnan Viaduct Tour from Edinburgh

3-Day Isle of Skye Inverness Highlands and Glenfinnan Viaduct Tour from Edinburgh - Day 2: Isle of Skye Bridge, Portree Lunch, Quiraing, and Eilean Donan Views

2.3-Day Isle of Skye Inverness Highlands and Glenfinnan Viaduct Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,351 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $224Best value

3 days from Edinburgh to Skye, Glencoe, Loch Ness, and Culloden, with a live guide and lots of photo stops, no rental car needed.

“Our experience was a bit unique- our trip was derailed by Storm Amy. One day had to be canceled and a lot of the stops were closed along the way due to the power system being down. That being said, our tour guide, Ryan was amazing! We are so lucky that he was our guide through it all. He went out of his way to make extra stops and make the experience still memorable even though we didn’t get to go to Skye. He was a great story teller and shared knowledge throughout the drive. He made the best of our trip and kept us informed, safe, and entertained throughout…”

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3-Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh

3-Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh - Day 1: Loch Lomond and the Trossachs, Glencoe, Fort William, then Portree

3.3-Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,276 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $705

Edinburgh to Skye and the Highlands in a 16-seat coach, with Portree stays, Glencoe, Eilean Donan, and Nessie hunting.

“This is the perfect tour and way of transportation to Isle of Skye from Edinburgh! My father and I waiter options in between renting a car, taking the train or having the tour with Rabbies, we ought to go with the tour and we are more than pleased with our experience! The fact that it included a stay at an adorable bed and breakfast in Portree was such a bonus. All of the footwork and stress was taking off of our shoulders and we were allowed to just sit back and enjoy the ride. Rodger was the best! He was very gracious and informative throughout the entire journey. Every single…”

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3 Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh

3-Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh - Day 1: Loch Lomond and the Trossachs, Glencoe, Fort William, then Portree

4.3 Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,138 reviews · 3 days (approx.)

3-day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands tour from Edinburgh with Glencoe, Storr, Loch Ness stops, and two nights with breakfast.

“Going to the Isle of Skye was on my bucket list and really enjoyed the tour. Our guide Tom was great, and I learned a lot during the tour. One of my highlights was stopping to meet Honey and Hamish.”

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Edinburgh: Isle of Skye, Highlands and Loch Ness 3-Day Tour

Edinburgh: Isle of Skye, Highlands and Loch Ness 3-Day Tour - Your time management cheat sheet: how to make short stops work

5.Isle of Skye, Highlands and Loch Ness 3-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,002 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $235

3 days from Edinburgh to Isle of Skye and Loch Ness with Ben Nevis views, Kilt Rock, Old Man of Storr, plus Portree lodging.

“We had a great, informative guide, but this trip is definitely not appropriate for folks looking for an active trip. There is a lot of time on the coach, and at photo spots. But there isn't a lot of time to explore at the stops (hike etc). Would have liked the option to hike the old man of Storr instead of just taking pictures and moving on. The B&B had great food, but we weren't convinced of the cleanliness. Dirty towels were reused.”

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Edinburgh: 3-Day Isle of Skye, Highlands, and Loch Ness Tour

Edinburgh: 3-Day Isle of Skye, Highlands, and Loch Ness Tour - First Step West: Departing Edinburgh and Stopping in Luss on Loch Lomond

6.3-Day Isle of Skye, Highlands, and Loch Ness Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 975 reviews · 3 days · from $230

3 days from Edinburgh through Glencoe, Skye and Loch Ness, staying in Portree and seeing Eilean Donan Castle on a small group tour.

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ An Unforgettable Isle of Skye Experience with Jim! Our 3-day tour of the Isle of Skye with Timberbush Tours was simply outstanding. The breathtaking landscapes were only matched by the exceptional guidance of our tour leader, Jim. His deep knowledge of Scottish history, humour, and passion for the Highlands made every stop meaningful and memorable. Jim had a wonderful way of bringing the stories of each place to life — from the myths of the Fairy Pools to the rugged beauty of the Quiraing — all while keeping the journey fun and engaging for everyone. His warmth, professionalism, and attention to detail made the trip feel personal and special.…”

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3-Day Isle of Skye, ‘Hogwarts Express’ Train and Highlands Tour

3-Day Isle of Skye, 'Hogwarts Express' Train and Highlands Tour - Day 2 on Skye: Old Man of Storr, Kilt Rock waterfall views, and Dunvegan Castle

3-Day Guided Isle of Skye and Highlands with Stay from Edinburgh

3-Day Guided Isle of Skye and Highlands with Stay from Edinburgh - Day 2: Isle of Skye must-sees from Kilt Rock to Old Man of Storr, then Portree, Eilean Donan, and Sligachan

8.3-Day Guided Isle of Skye and Highlands with Stay from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 904 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $416

Guided 3-day Skye and Highlands tour from Edinburgh with B&B, Loch Lomond, Glencoe, iconic Skye stops, Loch Ness, and more.

“Let’s begin with the positive: you have an amazing country. Scotland is unique and beautiful. The title of this tour does not reflects the reality, as well the full itinerary did not explain well how this is going to work. I bought thinking we were going to stay in Skye for two night, but it was Inverness. We were in a hurry all the time. Elian castle was one ring to stay a least two hours. Instead of highlands experience you must change it to taste of the highlands. The Old Man of Storr, with significantly geology importance.. we just took a picture for so far away where electrical lines…”

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From Edinburgh: Isle of Skye 3-Day Tour with Accommodation

From Edinburgh: Isle of Skye 3-Day Tour with Accommodation - Small-group comfort in a 16-seat minibus

9.Isle of Skye 3-Day Tour with Accommodation

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 526 reviews · 3 days · from $629

Small-group Edinburgh to Isle of Skye 3-day tour with 2 nights in Portree, plus Glencoe and Eilean Donan Castle stops.

“It was amazing! We loved the whole trip and the beauty of the area. Guide was professional and informative. The accommodation was disappointing. We then moved to a second hotel at our own cost. They should not put up people in such basic accommodation that is meant for students. Give the customers options to choose from The rest of the trip was fantastic”

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From Edinburgh: Isle of Skye & Highlands 3-Day Guided Tour

From Edinburgh: Isle of Skye & Highlands 3-Day Guided Tour - Day 1: Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park Warm-Up

10.Isle of Skye & Highlands 3-Day Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 352 reviews · from $538

3 days from Edinburgh to Isle of Skye and the Highlands with a guide, B&B stay, Eilean Donan, Loch Ness, Culloden, and Pitlochry.

“I loved everything: the tour, the landscapes, the stories told by our guide, Ian!! He was amazing at driving and at keeping us informed and entertained during the 3 days! The hotel in Inverness was lovely with amazing breakfasts! A very complete, relaxing and beautiful tour to get to know this part of Scotland! Thanks Ian for sharing with us for 3 days!! Att. Penuela Family”

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3-Day Budget Backpacker Isle of Skye and the Highlands Tour from Edinburgh

3-Day Budget Backpacker Isle of Skye and the Highlands Tour from Edinburgh - Day 1 From Edinburgh to Fort William to Portree

11.3-Day Budget Backpacker Isle of Skye and the Highlands Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 273 reviews · 3 days (approx.)

3 days from Edinburgh to Loch Ness and Isle of Skye with a small-group feel, dorm-style stays, and story-filled stops across the Highlands.

“Amazing. All the places you visit during this tour are breathtaking and the guides are fantastic. Tony kept us laughing throughout all the tour and he knows a lot of the local tales and legends. Excellent experience!”

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3-Day Speyside Whisky Tour from Edinburgh Including Admissions

3-Day Speyside Whisky Tour from Edinburgh Including Admissions - Day 2: Glenlivet, Aberlour, the Speyside Cooperage, and Cardhu’s challenge

From Edinburgh: Speyside Whisky Trail 3-Day Group Tour

From Edinburgh: Speyside Whisky Trail 3-Day Group Tour - Getting your base right in Grantown-on-Spey (and what to expect at the B&B)

14.Speyside Whisky Trail 3-Day Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 80 reviews · 3 days · from $721

Speyside malts in a small-group 3-day tour from Edinburgh, with Cairngorms scenery, major distillery visits, tastings, and 2 nights included.

“This was our first tour of Scotland. As seasoned travellers, we consider this to be one of the best small tours we have ever undertaken. We visited Dalwhinnie, Benromach, Cardhu & The Glenlivet distilleries - all interesting and unique in their own way. The B&B accomodation in Grantown on Spey was of the highest standard. The mini-bus was modern and comfortable and the scenery absolutely mind-blowing. Above all, making this a real enjoyable tour was our very excellent Driver Ewan M of 'Rabbies' Tours; Ewan went out of his way to delight and impress us with his personal touch and his fountain of Scottish knowledge. This tour surpassed all expectations…”

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3 Day – Isle of Skye, Loch Ness & Glenfinnan Tour from Edinburgh

3 Day - Isle of Skye, Loch Ness & Glenfinnan Tour from Edinburgh - Skye Day 2: Castles, Waterfalls, Clifftops, and Portree Town Time