Activities & Tours: Scotland

Hogwarts Express and Scottish Highlands Tour from Edinburgh

Escape the city for the day by coach and follow in the footsteps of the world’s most famous wizard, Harry Potter. Scotland has played a huge part in the story of Harry Potter, from the scenic filming locations and inspiring architecture to the coffee shop where J.K. Rowling is said to have written the first novel. Riding the Jacobite Steam Train is a bucket-list experience for any traveller, but even more so for Harry Potter fans who know that they are in fact boarding the Hogwarts’ Express! Our passionate guides will immerse you in all the magic of Harry Potter, plus the real-life beauty and history of Scotland. Disclaimer: This Tour is an unlicensed and unauthorised tour of sites related to the Harry Potter franchise. This tour does not have any association with, connection to, sponsorship by or endorsement of, the Harry Potter franchise nor the author J.K. Rowling.

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based on 743 reviews

See Details → Duration :13 hours 30 minutes
From $241.72

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 289 reviews

See Details → Duration :8 hours 45 minutes
From $71.09

Alnwick Castle, Northumberland and Borders Tour with Admission

* Entrance to Alnwick Castle included in tour price (upgrade to include Gardens can be purchased on arrival). Explore the stunning scenery of the Scottish Borders on this full-day tour of Kelso, Alnwick Castle and Berwick. Head to the pretty border town of Kelso and soak up the atmosphere in the large market square. Visit the ruins of Kelso Abbey, then cross the border and travel on to Alnwick Castle, the setting for Hogwarts Academy in the Harry Potter movie series. Continue onward along the Northumberland coast to the walled town of Berwick-upon-Tweed.

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based on 230 reviews

See Details → Duration :9 hours
From $104.91

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 271 reviews

See Details → Duration :12 hours 30 minutes
From $64.63

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 406 reviews

See Details → Duration :9 hours 45 minutes
From $76.27

Full-Day Trip: Glenfinnan Viaduct & The Highlands from Edinburgh

Take in the stunning Highland locations made famous by the Harry Potter and James Bond film series. Passing famous landmarks such as Linlithgow Palace, the mythical Kelpies, and the dramatically perched Stirling Castle. Head north through Glencoe while your Driver / Guide points out the film locations for the James Bond and Harry Potter franchise Stop in the Fort William area for lunch before a short drive to the Glenfinnan viaduct which was made famous from its scenes in the Harry Potter movies from the filming of the Hogwarts Express. Take a short walk to the viewpoint where you will have unparallel views across to the viaduct and over Loch Shiel. The road home will be time to relax and take in the Highland scenery. Final stop is at the historic town of Pitlochry before continuing home over the Firth of Forth alongside UNESCO Forth Rail Bridge enroute back into Edinburgh.

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based on 59 reviews

See Details → Duration :12 hours
From $64.63

Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Scottish Highlands Tour from Edinburgh

Enjoy a unique experience visiting some of the most charming places in Scotland: Glencoe, Ben Nevis, Great Glen and, of course, Loch Ness. This is the best value for money tour you can book in Scotland!

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based on 738 reviews

See Details → Duration :12 hours
From $87.9

Private Central Highlands Driving Tour

This private tour that allows you to diverge from the suggestions based on what you want to get from the day. Spend the day with a local guide allows you to see the Highlands in style at a slow pace that allows you to visit castles, take walks in the fresh to get stunning views, follow in the footsteps of Rob Roy, eat in great local places, or even visit a whisky distillery if you like. As this is a private tour we can tweak it to suit your needs no problem. Please note that when you ask to customise, we can do it in the area this tour takes place in. Asking to go to places hundreds of miles from these locations is not possible and will require you booking a tour to suit that. You will be picked up/dropped off at your hotel/BNB and you will tour in an air conditioned Mercedes van or possibly a Landrover for couples.

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based on 84 reviews

See Details → Duration :7 to 8 hours
From $1032.82

Outlander Film Locations Day Trip from Edinburgh

Imagine walking in the footsteps of Jamie and Claire from the hit series Outlander, with a local Scottish Guide regaling all the gruesome history and stories that made this an epic hit. We take you on a journey to some of the most famous scenes from the hit series such as Midhope Castle the real-life Lallybroch, Doune Castle, the seat of Clan MacKenzie and the beautiful coastal village of Dysart used as the port of Le Havre. Your Guide will give you an insight into the history and stories of each location, making this the perfect trip for those looking for a quick Outlander fix.

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based on 596 reviews

See Details → Duration :9 hours 30 minutes
From $77.56

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 2286 reviews

See Details → Duration :12 hours
From $81.44

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 134 reviews

See Details → Duration :10 hours
From $69.8

Rosslyn Chapel and Hadrian's Wall Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

Join this very small group tour (average group size of around 12 passengers) and travel to the amazing and mysterious 15th century Rosslyn Chapel, across the historic Scotland/England border and south to Hadrian’s Wall, a World Heritage Site celebrating the power – and northern limit – of the Roman Empire. Other highlights on this tour include the mighty Abbeys of Melrose and Jedburgh as you journey at a relaxed pace through the beautiful Borderlands.

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based on 569 reviews

See Details → Duration :10 hours 30 minutes
From $115.04

Rosslyn Chapel and Scottish Borders Small-Group Day Tour from Edinburgh

Uncover the myths and legends around the Da Vinci Code, the Knights Templar and the heart of Robert the Bruce. Your tour takes you south to the world famous Scott’s View, with stunning views over the Tweed Valley and the Eildon Hills. From here you travel to Melrose exploring the great Border Abbey of Melrose, burial place of Robert the Bruce’s heart. This is also your lunch stop. From here you will make your way to the stunning 15th Century Rosslyn Chapel, immortalised in Dan Brown’s “Da Vinci Code” where you can find out more about the myths and legends surrounding the whereabouts of the “Holy Grail”.

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based on 551 reviews

See Details → Duration :6 hours 45 minutes
From $61.09

Loch Ness and the Highlands Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

Join this very small group tour (average group size of around 12 passengers) for a classic one day tour to Loch Ness. Traveling through spectacular Highland scenery, this tour is the perfect way to see lots of Scotland and search for the famous Loch Ness monster. Highlights include stunning Glen Coe and an optional boat cruise on Loch Ness, the world’s most mysterious stretch of water. This twelve hour adventure represents great value for money.

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based on 693 reviews

See Details → Duration :12 hours
From $115.04

Loch Ness, Glencoe and Scottish Highlands Tour with Scenic Walk from Edinburgh

Our unique 5-star tours, as awarded by the Scottish Tourism Board, offer the chance to explore and experience Scotland in the perfect setting. You will be accompanied by our knowledgeable guides who have a wealth of stories, myths and legends to entertain you with, and of course we welcome questions! We operate our tours on an 8-person capacity to allow you the freedom to spend more time 'sight-doing' as opposed to sight-seeing. Loch Ness is one of the most desired locations in Scotland. On your Loch Ness, Glencoe and the Scottish Highlands guided Day tour you’ll have the chance of taking a boat trip and hunting for Nessie, taking a short hike in the Scottish Highlands, seeing gorgeous waterfalls, marvelling at the grandeur of Glencoe and experiencing many of the marvels that make Scotland and the Highlands one of the most amazing places on earth.

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based on 40 reviews

See Details → Duration :12 hours
From $84.02

Activities & Tours: Scotland

Hogwarts Express and Scottish Highlands Tour from Edinburgh

St Andrews & The Fishing Villages of Fife from Edinburgh

Alnwick Castle, Northumberland and Borders Tour with Admission

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

West Highland Lochs, Mountains & Castles from Edinburgh

Full-Day Trip: Glenfinnan Viaduct & The Highlands from Edinburgh

Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Scottish Highlands Tour from Edinburgh

Private Central Highlands Driving Tour

Outlander Film Locations Day Trip from Edinburgh

Loch Ness and the Scottish Highlands with Lunch from Edinburgh

Stirling Castle, Kelpies and Loch Lomond from Edinburgh

Rosslyn Chapel and Hadrian's Wall Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

Rosslyn Chapel and Scottish Borders Small-Group Day Tour from Edinburgh

Loch Ness and the Highlands Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

Loch Ness, Glencoe and Scottish Highlands Tour with Scenic Walk from Edinburgh

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