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Edinburgh Old Town Private Self-Guided Tour

See the best of Edinburgh Old Town, learn all about its history—and explore totally independently, without worries of crowds—on this private, self-led audio tour. The creator of this amazing experience is Jule, who will be your audio voice and "virtual" companion during the whole experience. Upon booking, download the app to your smartphone and use when, and as often, as you’d like, for up to three weeks. You’ll see neighbourhoods and landmarks like The Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle, St Giles’ Cathedral, the Grassmarket, the Writers Museum and much more, and will learn behind-the-scenes stories from the audio narration of a Local Expert. Please note: when booking, you will get a separate email with instructions on how to download our app and redeem your unique code (this code is different from your booking reference number!).
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Central Scotland Driving Tour - Stirlingshire (Private)

Discover whats beyond the city walls on your very own full day private tour of central Scotland in our Land Rover Discovery. See the castles, the lochs, the hills and even some of the filming locations that makes Scotland the stunning country it is today. All our tours can be personalised to your needs and be as action packed or relaxed as you want.
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From $833.75
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Edinburgh Full-Day Guided Private Tour in a Premium Minivan

Our comprehensive private guided Edinburgh tour is a fantastic way to explore the big sights and hidden gems of the Scottish Capital City on a full day private tour. Your friendly and knowledgeable driver guide will show you around Edinburgh's many sights onboard your private Mercedes Minivan. Hear the stories that make Edinburgh famous and learn about the cities often gruesome past. We'll venture through the historic old town, Royal Mile, Georgian new town and explore local areas full of history outside the city centre. We'll visit the impressive Forth Bridges. We will tell you the stories and history that make each attraction come to life! Our vehicles are the perfect size to squeeze down the city's narrow streets and see the 'off the tourist trail' sights whilst still being spacious. You can customise the itinerary to your interests and your knowledgable guide will ensure you get the most from your day.
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From $387.79
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4-Day Outlander Trail Tour from Edinburgh Including Admissions

* Tour includes entrance to Blackness, Doune and Urquhart Castles and Culloden Visitor Centre, Museum & Battlefield in the tour price. Other attractions are optional and not included in the tour price. Relive the tragic battles, death-defying escapes, and sentimental moments of Outlander. You’ll visit towns that are virtually unchanged since the 16th Century. Wander through ancient battlefields and visit some of Scotland’s most hidden-away castles. Discuss your favourite scenes from the show, enjoy Scotland's gorgeous landscapes and follow the epic journey of the time travelling love affair, on this small-group tour from Edinburgh.
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3-Day Speyside Whisky Tour from Edinburgh Including Admissions

*Selected attractions are included in the tour price. Soak up the spirit of Speyside on a 3-Day small-group whisky tour! Explore Scotland’s principle malt whisky producing region, which is noted for its elegant and subtle-tasting whiskies. Your tour will depart from Edinburgh with a maximum of 16 people and head to the north-east area of Scotland. The region of Speyside follows the path of the River Spey, stretching from the west of the Cairngorm National Park to the east coast. Boasting an impressive scene of winding lochs, green glens and dramatic peaks, the region has something for everyone. Enjoy visits to four of the region’s famous whisky distilleries, Lindores Abbey, Royal Lochnagar, Glen Moray and Dalwhinnie and enjoy tastings and samples. Speyside is home to another 42 operating distilleries, so there’s certainly plenty more to see if time permits!
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Tour of St Andrews and Historic Fife Small Group Tour

Tour of St Andrews and Historic Fife featuring a visit to St Andrews , the home of golf , Falkland Palace and Anstruther , Fife. The Old Course at St Andrews is iconic . A walking tour of the Old Course is an optional extra on this tour . The R&A World Golf Museum is a 5 star visitor experience and the gift shop has a good selection of golf gifts . This five star tour features a visit to the Old Course , the castle and cathedral in the town. In 2022 the 150th Open Championship took place at the iconic Old Course. St Andrews is also home of one of the oldest universities in Britain . Visit a beautiful ruined castle in the town , the ancient cathedral or the cafe where Prince William met Kate . You have two hours to explore this historic town. Mary Queen of Scots played tennis at Falkland Palace Your driver will be happy to give recommendations for the best restaurants for lunch and shops to buy golf gifts . Last minute bookings are available for this five star tour
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From $594.61
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Private Walk: Edinburgh Old Town and New Town

Edinburgh Walks offer unique small group private guided walks through parts of this UNESCO World Heritage city of Edinburgh. Your guide was born in Edinburgh, has lived all his life in the city and has an intimate knowledge of the place. With local knowledge to the fore, you can customise your tour to your own requirements. You are in charge. Discover the real Edinburgh in a friendly, relaxed and informative way. You will experience breathtaking views of Edinburgh and learn about the history of the surrounding area. Each of the walks around Edinburgh will take you to places of interest and beauty that tour buses cannot reach, allowing plenty of opportunities to stop, shop, rest and take photographs. Edinburgh, a city that HAS to be walked.
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From $252.06
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Private - Culloden, Clava Cairns Day Tour from Edinburgh

Spend the day traveling through some stunning Scottish Scenery.  Hear how the ordinary people lived in the Highlands in the times of the Jacobite Rising.  Walk the Battlefield and tour the visitor centre at Culloden.  Step back in time and explore Clava Cairns (4000 year old burial Cairns and standing Stones.  There will be comfort stops along the way. We are happy to customize the tour with advanced notice before the tour date.
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From $1292.64
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5-Day Outer Hebrides & the Scottish Highlands Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh

Experience the timeless traditions and brilliant beauty of the Outer Hebrides and the Highlands on a 5-day tour from Edinburgh and discover the Highlands and Islands' enchanting scenery, fascinating history and people. See historical sites including *Callanish Standing Stones, Arnol Blackhouse (entrance included in tour price) and Scone Palace. The experience includes your an excellent choice of guesthouse (B&B) or 3-star Hotel accommodation in Ullapool, Stornoway and Inverness.
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Private Half-Day Tour of Edinburgh in a Mini

Not every visitor has the time to spend on a full-day tour, so pick the perfect solution of a 4-hour morning or afternoon private tour. Zip around Edinburgh in a compact Mini Cooper to see all the local and hidden sights, including the landmarks too. Finish off you tour with a fantastic lunch or supper at one of the best local places in Edinburgh (lunch & dinner not included). In our Mini Cooper, you will enjoy an intimate experience of Edinburgh.
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From $420.11
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St. Andrews & Fife Private Day Tour in Luxury MPV from Edinburgh

Witness the beauty and architecture along with sweeping coastal views as we take in the sights through the Kingdom of Fife. Cobbled streets, cottages and winding lanes remind us of a bygone era. The Kingdom of Fife is a stunning rural location across the Forth Bridges just north of Edinburgh which will lead us to the world-famous home of golf at St Andrews. Journey through the royal and ancient Golf Club, University, Castle and Cathedral in this dramatic small town. Your tour is entirely private: just you and your own group. With a door-to-door service, experience the ultimate in luxury travel onboard one of luxury Mercedes MPVs. Our spacious and comfortable vehicles offer ample room for you to relax and stretch out during your journey. Hopscotch Travel is also dedicated to preserving the beauty of Scotland and have adopted measures to preserve the country's natural beauty protecting and conserving its landscapes, wildlife, and habitats.
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From $449.84
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Scottish Highland Day Tour from Edinburgh

We will initially start by traveling to Kilmahog Woollen Mill where you can meet & feed some highland cows, you can purchase souvenirs at Kilmahog. When we leave Kilmahog we will travel to Glencoe, where you will see the Three Sisters of Glencoe and can take some spectacular photographs. Then we will travel to Spean Bridge Woollen Mill, we will stop here or lunch (not included) if you have forgotten any souvenirs are Kilmahog this is the perfect time to purchase them. On our way back to Edinburgh we will have a quick comfort stop at Pitlochry which is a lovely picturesque village.
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From $1109.08
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5-Day Isle of Skye, Oban, St Andrews and North West Highlands Tour

Breathtaking scenery, beautiful Highland lochs, mountains and glens, ancient castles and historical sites, large vibrant cities and stunning locations. In 5 days we’ll show you all of these plus more of this wee country than any other tour of its length. All lead by your The Hairy Coo Guide. Be amazed by the landscapes on this tour. From the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond and ancient standing stones of Kilmartin to Oban. We will take you to beautiful Glencoe, Glenfinnan and the Great Glen. Tour a Scotch whisky distillery, ancient castles, Loch Ness and spend a night on the Isle of Skye. Take a seal spotting cruise on Loch Carron, and step back millions of years among the geological wonders of Scotland’s far North West Highlands. Delve into the Jacobite Rebellions at Culloden Battlefield and locations from Outlander, Harry Potter and James Bond. Stroll across the world famous links of St Andrews Old Course and wander among the buildings of Scotland’s oldest University.
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Edinburgh Private Tours with a Local Guide, Tailored to Your Interests

Discover Edinburgh’s most famous attractions, and a few local gems along the way. Visit sites like Edinburgh Castle and Scott Monument as well as less touristy spots like Dean Village or Dr Neil’s Garden. And of course there’s always time for good food, so why not sample some whisky and local dishes in Old Town? Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.
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2-Day Highlands and Loch Ness Tour from Edinburgh

Join our knowledgeable and fun driver-guides on a Highlands and Loch Ness 2 day tour from Edinburgh and explore the dramatic scenery of Glen Coe and the Great Glen. Take a cruise and visit a whisky distillery if you wish and learn all about the Jacobites at Culloden Battlefield.
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