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The Scotch Whisky Experience Guided Whisky Tour - An Introduction to Whisky

This 50-minute guided tour, ideal for whisky novices and families, is the perfect introduction to the world of whisky. Discover the whisky making process. Explore the …More

4.7 (1,492)

The Scotch Whisky Experience Guided Whisky Tour - An Introduction to Whisky

This 50-minute guided tour, ideal for whisky novices and families, is the perfect introduction to the world of whisky. Discover the whisky making process. Explore the...

50 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.7 (1,492)
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$34
City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free

Explore the historic and vibrant city of Edinburgh in your own time, with an award-winning unlimited 24 hour hop-on hop-off bus tour. From the open-top …More

4.5 (2,557)

City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free

Explore the historic and vibrant city of Edinburgh in your own time, with an award-winning unlimited 24 hour hop-on hop-off bus tour. From the open-top...

1 hour 10 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.5 (2,557)
from
$27
Day Trip to Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park with Optional Stirling Castle Tour from Edinburgh

Take a small-group day trip from Edinburgh to the beautiful Scottish Highlands and get to know Loch Lomond, Trossachs National Park and Stirling Castle. The …More

4.9 (604)

Day Trip to Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park with Optional Stirling Castle Tour from Edinburgh

Take a small-group day trip from Edinburgh to the beautiful Scottish Highlands and get to know Loch Lomond, Trossachs National Park and Stirling Castle. The...

9 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (604)
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$75
1 Day Castles, West Highlands and Loch Lomond Tour from Edinburgh

Travel northwest from Edinburgh on this small-group tour for an unforgettable day of stunning mountains, lochs, and ancient Scottish castles. We will take you through …More

4.9 (943)

1 Day Castles, West Highlands and Loch Lomond Tour from Edinburgh

Travel northwest from Edinburgh on this small-group tour for an unforgettable day of stunning mountains, lochs, and ancient Scottish castles. We will take you through...

10 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (943)
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$86
Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle - Small Group Walking Tour

Edinburgh’s Master Storytellers, Mercat Tours, are redefining the walking tour, promising to enrich and deepen your connection with Edinburgh’s people and its past far beyond …More

4.8 (1,823)

Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle - Small Group Walking Tour

Edinburgh’s Master Storytellers, Mercat Tours, are redefining the walking tour, promising to enrich and deepen your connection with Edinburgh’s people and its past far beyond...

2 hours 15 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.8 (1,823)
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$70
Outlander Film Locations Day Trip from Edinburgh

Imagine walking in the footsteps of Jamie and Claire from the hit series Outlander on this small-group tour, with a local guide regaling all the …More

4.9 (1,838)

Outlander Film Locations Day Trip from Edinburgh

Imagine walking in the footsteps of Jamie and Claire from the hit series Outlander on this small-group tour, with a local guide regaling all the...

9 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,838)
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$92
3 Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh

Discover the Highlands and the magical Isle of Skye with its outstanding natural beauty, Viking history, and ancient myths and legends. This is a journey …More

5.0 (1,345)

3 Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh

Discover the Highlands and the magical Isle of Skye with its outstanding natural beauty, Viking history, and ancient myths and legends. This is a journey...

3 days • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1,345)
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$506
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 …More

4.6 (730)

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...

12 hours • Free Cancellation
4.6 (730)
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$92
Stunning 90-Minute Firth of Forth Sightseeing Cruise Adventure

Experience our award-winning sightseeing cruise on the Forth for an unforgettable adventure. Glide under the iconic Forth Bridges and take in stunning panoramic views of …More

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4.9 (288)

Stunning 90-Minute Firth of Forth Sightseeing Cruise Adventure

Experience our award-winning sightseeing cruise on the Forth for an unforgettable adventure. Glide under the iconic Forth Bridges and take in stunning panoramic views of...

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (288)
from
$24
5 Day Isle of Skye, Loch Ness & Inverness From Edinburgh

Embark on a breathtaking journey from Edinburgh through the majestic Scottish Highlands. Travel across the Glenfinnan Viaduct by train*, see rugged landscapes, explore the enchanting …More

4.9 (957)

5 Day Isle of Skye, Loch Ness & Inverness From Edinburgh

Embark on a breathtaking journey from Edinburgh through the majestic Scottish Highlands. Travel across the Glenfinnan Viaduct by train*, see rugged landscapes, explore the enchanting...

5 days • Free Cancellation
4.9 (957)
from
$828
1 Day Loch Ness, Glen Coe & the Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh

Embark on an unforgettable full-day journey through the Highlands, where breathtaking landscapes and legendary tales await. Stand on the shores of mysterious Loch Ness or …More

4.8 (3,844)

1 Day Loch Ness, Glen Coe & the Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh

Embark on an unforgettable full-day journey through the Highlands, where breathtaking landscapes and legendary tales await. Stand on the shores of mysterious Loch Ness or...

12 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (3,844)
from
$93
Harry Potter's Alnwick Castle and Scottish Borders Day Trip

Combine movie magic and historic wonder on this small-group trip through the Scottish Borders and Northumberland. You will visit the picturesque seaside village of Bamburgh …More

4.9 (470)

Harry Potter's Alnwick Castle and Scottish Borders Day Trip

Combine movie magic and historic wonder on this small-group trip through the Scottish Borders and Northumberland. You will visit the picturesque seaside village of Bamburgh...

9 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (470)
from
$86
3-Day Budget Backpacker Isle of Skye and the Highlands Tour from Edinburgh

The Skye High is a wee gem. Ideal for travelers short on time who want to get the most out of their trip to Scotland. …More

4.9 (263)

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

The Skye High is a wee gem. Ideal for travelers short on time who want to get the most out of their trip to Scotland....

3 days • Free Cancellation
4.9 (263)
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$452
Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour & Holyrood Palace Ticket

Explore Edinburgh’s Royal History Join a guided tour starting at 10:00 a.m. and walk to Edinburgh Castle, perched on Castle Rock. Discover its dramatic history, …More

4.9 (135)

Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour & Holyrood Palace Ticket

Explore Edinburgh’s Royal History Join a guided tour starting at 10:00 a.m. and walk to Edinburgh Castle, perched on Castle Rock. Discover its dramatic history,...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (135)
from
$114
Scotland's Glens, Highlands & Whisky Day Trip from Edinburgh

Enjoy a day of whisky and waterfalls on a small-group day trip from Edinburgh, led by a friendly local guide! After a stop in Falkirk …More

4.9 (318)

Scotland's Glens, Highlands & Whisky Day Trip from Edinburgh

Enjoy a day of whisky and waterfalls on a small-group day trip from Edinburgh, led by a friendly local guide! After a stop in Falkirk...

9 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (318)
from
$92
6 Day Outer Hebrides, Isle of Skye & Glenfinnan Viaduct

Join us on an unforgettable journey across the Highlands and Islands, where we discover some of Scotland’s most iconic destinations, as well as the hidden …More

5.0 (238)

6 Day Outer Hebrides, Isle of Skye & Glenfinnan Viaduct

Join us on an unforgettable journey across the Highlands and Islands, where we discover some of Scotland’s most iconic destinations, as well as the hidden...

6 days • Free Cancellation
5.0 (238)
from
$1,641
Loch Ness, Glen Coe & The Highlands Day Tour from Edinburgh

Explore some of Scotland's most iconic sites and stunning scenery with this unique guided day tour from Edinburgh and witness the unique site of Glen …More

4.8 (207)

Loch Ness, Glen Coe & The Highlands Day Tour from Edinburgh

Explore some of Scotland's most iconic sites and stunning scenery with this unique guided day tour from Edinburgh and witness the unique site of Glen...

12 hours 15 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.8 (207)
from
$93
Outlander Filming Locations Day Tour from Edinburgh

A once-in-a-lifetime adventure on a small-group tour exploring iconic filming sites of Outlander with Scottish scenery, culture and history a long the way. Travel back …More

4.8 (54)

Outlander Filming Locations Day Tour from Edinburgh

A once-in-a-lifetime adventure on a small-group tour exploring iconic filming sites of Outlander with Scottish scenery, culture and history a long the way. Travel back...

9 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (54)
from
$92
Big Bus Edinburgh 24 or 48 hour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour

Discover Edinburgh with a Big Bus hop-on, hop-off open-top bus tour. Explore the city at your own pace on the City Tour or Britannia Tour, …More

4.3 (448)

Big Bus Edinburgh 24 or 48 hour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour

Discover Edinburgh with a Big Bus hop-on, hop-off open-top bus tour. Explore the city at your own pace on the City Tour or Britannia Tour,...

1 hour 10 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.3 (448)
from
$30
Scottish Highlands Glencoe Private Tour from Edinburgh

A fully private Scottish Highlands day trip from Edinburgh — your group only, never shared, in a new 4x4 with a panoramic sunroof. No coach …More

5.0 (63)

Scottish Highlands Glencoe Private Tour from Edinburgh

A fully private Scottish Highlands day trip from Edinburgh — your group only, never shared, in a new 4x4 with a panoramic sunroof. No coach...

10 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (63)
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$377

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New York City
City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free
Ty_E, Sep 2026
This is a great...
This is a great introduction to Edinburgh. This worked out so well we planned a few stops For later in the day.
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Would recommend, great tour
New York City
1 Day Loch Ness, Glen Coe & the Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh
O8193AFnp, Sep 2026
Would recommend, great tour
Great tour, great spots, very cool guide and additional information about the sightseeing
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Outlander Day Tour
New York City
Outlander Film Locations Day Trip from Edinburgh
lisapS2301PR, Sep 2026
Outlander Day Tour
We had Lord Torva as our guide. He was very knowledgeable & did a great job.
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Great experience made even better by the quality of the guide
New York City
The Scotch Whisky Experience Guided Whisky Tour – An Introduction to Whisky
Y8714TKjustinw, Sep 2026
Great experience made even better by the quality of the guide
In my view this experience was easily worth the cost. You are guided through multiple rooms which show the stages of making Whisky. Each room is immersive with amazing presentations including full room projections and holograms. Just these presentations by themselves would make the experience worth it but our guide, Katie, put it over the top. She is clearly a Whisky nerd and her enthusiasm for the topic was obvious and infectious. She made an already great experience an excellent one! Oh yeah and you get a guided Whisky tasting at the end.
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We had an amazing time...
New York City
City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free
Natalie_P, Sep 2026
We had an amazing time...
We had an amazing time visiting all the iconic landmarks in Edinburgh! All the bus drivers were very welcoming and friendly as we boarded, and the location for finding the bus tour was easy to find. We loved the convenience of being able to hop on and hop off the bus whenever we wanted and simply wait for the next bus to arrive. This was our first time visiting Edinburgh and taking a bus tour, and I must say, it was a fantastic way to see the sights of Edinburgh, especially when you're on a tight timeframe. I would absolutely recommend taking the bus tour to anyone visiting Edinburgh. It’s a fantastic and convenient way to see so many of the city's beautiful sights and landmarks. Definitely worth it!
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Walking tour of Edinburgh
New York City
Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle – Small Group Walking Tour
michaelnW2969BD, Sep 2026
Walking tour of Edinburgh
Grant was our guide. He did an excellent job and made our experience the best. He shared with us his knowledge of the rich history of Edinburgh.
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Feel the whiskey burn.
New York City
The Scotch Whisky Experience Guided Whisky Tour – An Introduction to Whisky
SabraBrown1, Sep 2026
Feel the whiskey burn.
It was a great tour, Katie was fantastic and was clearly very passionate about both whiskey and her job. She was great. The tour was fascinating and engaging. It was very informative and a great broad introduction to whiskey in Scotland.Also, that private collection was very cool!
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Dream coming true ❤️
New York City
Outlander Film Locations Day Trip from Edinburgh
Tourist200738, Sep 2026
Dream coming true ❤️
It was an incredible day, despite the rain. Paul B. is an amazing guide! It was a dream coming true ❤️
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Best tour
New York City
1 Day Loch Ness, Glen Coe & the Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh
499raeannc, Sep 2026
Best tour
Fiona was our guide and she was amazing! So much fun and so much history! Worth the trip! Fiona made the whole tour a lovely experience and great way to see the Highlands!
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Great tour, sign up!
New York City
Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle – Small Group Walking Tour
bskinow, Sep 2026
Great tour, sign up!
Marina was a terrific guide- really brought the history to life. Very informative and interesting tour. I would highly recommend this company and we enjoyed it so much. We came back in the afternoon for the underground vault tour, which was equally good.
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An Unforgettable Experience with Charlie!
New York City
3 Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh
Priadarshni_D, Sep 2026
An Unforgettable Experience with Charlie!
If you are looking for an unforgettable travel experience, look no further than Highland Explorer Tours—and specifically, request Charlie! Having traveled extensively over the years, I can genuinely say Charlie is the best tour guide I have ever encountered. ​Over our 3-day tour, she was an absolute superstar. Not only is she incredibly knowledgeable, bringing every stop to life, but she also kept us completely engaged and laughing the entire time with her wonderful sense of humor. Beyond her expertise, her kind-hearted nature shone through as she looked after every single person in the group with genuine care. ​Charlie's hard work and dedication deserve the highest recognition. I highly recommend Charlie for the best guide award and encourage all my friends and fellow travelers to experience a tour with Highland Explorer Tours. You are in the best possible hands with her!
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Great first trip
New York City
5 Day Isle of Skye, Loch Ness & Inverness From Edinburgh
Figment2021, Sep 2026
Great first trip
This was my first international trip ever. It was a great experience. Laurie was a great guide and fantastic driver. She kept us entertained, shared great stories, and introduced our group to ceilidh.I enjoyed the stops but would have preferred a bit more time in the towns to see them and learn about them. A few of the stops were pretty short and I would have liked a bit more time to walk around and explore, despite the weather.The accommodations were good. I would have liked to know if laundry facilities would have been available, as that would have helped with packing and planning.Anyone who plans to go in September, make sure to bring at least one base layer, and other items that are appropriate for wind and rain.I would recommend this trip as it did allow to see the most of the country in a short window of time. I'd like to go back and spend more time at the locations
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Fabulous tour, even better guide!
New York City
3 Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh
774malak, Sep 2026
Fabulous tour, even better guide!
Me and my best friend did thorough research before booking with Highland Explorer, and we are so glad we did! The whole experience from start to finish was fabulous. Pick up was quick and easy. Our guide was Cara, and I cannot speak more highly of her! She was extremely knowledgeable (to the point where the more she told us, the more I was in awe). We had an unfortunate mishap with the ferry on the way to Skye (all due to weather, completely out of anyone’s control) and Cara made sure that our dinner was pushed back so we could all eat, and made the detour super worth it with her lovely music and local lore/info. She made every day extra wonderful and put in so much effort to make everyone comfortable and have all of our needs met. The tour itself was beautiful- worth every penny. We chose to stay at BnB accom and stayed at the Skye Inn which was absolutely lovely. Breakfast was delicious and the rooms were super cute and comfortable. Thank you so much Cara! Everyone should book with Highland Explorers - you won’t regret it (and hopefully you get Cara!)
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A taste of Nature
New York City
5 Day Isle of Skye, Loch Ness & Inverness From Edinburgh
jesssA7228CU, Sep 2026
A taste of Nature
We had a wonderful 5-day trip with Graeme, traveling from Edinburgh through the Highlands, the Isle of Skye, and Inverness. He was fantastic throughout the entire trip—informative, attentive, funny, and incredibly patient. Graeme gave us wonderful recommendations for food and shopping and always made the most of our time. Even when we couldn’t stop at a particular site because there was no parking, he quickly came up with a great alternative.We especially appreciated his honesty, flexibility, and genuine care in making sure we had a great trip. He was a pleasure to spend five days with and really helped make our Scotland experience special including all the stories of folklore and facts.Thank you Graeme, and keep up the great work!
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Great afternoon trip
New York City
Stunning 90-Minute Firth of Forth Sightseeing Cruise Adventure
J7377MUjoannet, Sep 2026
Great afternoon trip
Fantastic boat trip with stunning views. Great for all ages. We did the 90 minute tour but next time I’d get the landing passes and explore the island as it looks beautiful.
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A misty wet & wonderland tour
New York City
1 Day Castles, West Highlands and Loch Lomond Tour from Edinburgh
patriciayM4848HK, Sep 2026
A misty wet & wonderland tour
This was another fantastic day out with Paul B this time as our guide/driver. Paul was very welcoming and knew us before we had even given our names due to feedback from Wendi from the previous days Outlander Tour. It was a pretty wet start to the day but Paul is a very good and confident driver who was incredibly knowledgeable and fun in his dialogue. Loch Lomond was just beautiful even with the rain. Even through the mist and rain the highlands were just as beautiful as I expected and even more. Then we got to Inveraray just as the weather cleared. There was a choice to go to Kilchurn Castle, but we opted for a quiet walk around the village, have some lunch and sit happily and peacefully on a park bench and soak in the views. In my mind that is what the Scottish Highlands is meant to be. As we had previously visited Doune Castle the day before, Paul suggested we try a cafe in town which was lovely. On our way through this tour he played music from our respective countries which was fun. We just cannot fault this tour. Wendi & Paul B made these 2 Aussies very happy.
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