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15 Highlands Day Trips in Edinburgh Worth Booking

46 tours  ·  from $60 a head

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 highlands day trips in Edinburgh justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour - Loch Lomond, the Trossachs, and Highland stories
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Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour

1.Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,854 reviews · 12 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $67Our pick

Travel from Edinburgh through Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Fort William, Loch Ness, the Cairngorms, and Pitlochry on a 12.5-hour coach tour. Choose a Loch Ness cruise, Urquhart Castle visit, or Deanston whisky stop. Guides such as John, David, Rod, William, and Ryan bring Scottish stories to the long scenic drive.

“We had a great time with Allen! Would definitely request him again for any other Scottish tours that I did. He was very accommodating to my family who gets car sick easily and made sure we could sit at the front. He was also so kind to pull over every chance he got so we could see lots of different sites.”

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Loch Ness & Highlands Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh with Cruise - Glencoe: Scotland at its most dramatic
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Loch Ness & Highlands Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh with Cruise

2.Loch Ness & Highlands Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh with Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6,022 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $84

Ride in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach from Edinburgh through Glencoe and the Highlands to Fort Augustus, where a 50-minute Loch Ness cruise is included. Guides such as Jim, Kenny, Shea, and Andrew are known for lively stories, local music, and practical tips. Expect a full 12-hour day with regular breaks, dramatic views, and lunch at your own cost.

“Great tour, lots of smaller stops leading up to the cruise. Great explanation on the drive up and back. Well organized. David was the best!”

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Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William - Fort William is the day’s proper lunch break
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Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William

3.Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,337 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $62

Leave Edinburgh at 8:00 am for a full Highland day with an English-speaking driver-guide. Stop in Callander, Glencoe, Fort William, Glenfinnan, and Pitlochry, with time for photos, lunch, and Highland scenery. The route is timed around the Jacobite Steam Train, but the train is seasonal and not guaranteed. Guides may include Keith, Scott, Alastair, Brian, or Anthony.

“I greatly recommend this trip to the Glenfinnan Viaduct and Scottish Highlands. We had a lovely time thanks to our driver guide Leon, who tried his best to make us enjoy all the experiences. This is a day trip not to be missed by any Harry Potter fan or enthusiastic of nature.”

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Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands - Loch Tulla offers a quick Highland view
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Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands

4.Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,771 reviews · 12 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $62

Spend a full day touring Scotland’s Highlands by air-conditioned coach, with stops at Callander, Glencoe, Fort William, Loch Ness, Pitlochry, and the Commando Monument. Your English-speaking driver-guide, such as Keith, Anthony, Brian, or Ross, adds history, music, humor, and local stories. The optional Loch Ness cruise costs extra.

“Overall a great trip through the Highlands. We made several stops along the way. The guide was flexible on time spent at each location. The bus was comfortable and warm on a chilly day. Some shops were not open along the way but that's part of going in January. The Highland Coos were a great way to end the trip.”

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Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness and Glencoe Day Trip from Edinburgh - The 8:00am departure from central Edinburgh
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Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness and Glencoe Day Trip from Edinburgh

5.Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness and Glencoe Day Trip from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,793 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $74

Leave Edinburgh at 8:00am for a full day through Perthshire, Cairngorms National Park, Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, and Glencoe. Your English-speaking driver-guide shares Scottish stories from a comfortable coach, with an optional Loch Ness cruise and castle visit for £30 in cash. Expect big views, brief stops, and a long but rewarding day.

“The experience was good but our bus got missed and we went for a trip to st Andrews’s from the same company and the trip was really good especially the our guide Aaron he was so good and friendly”

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Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Highlands Guided Day Tour from Edinburgh - Callander and the first taste of the Highlands
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Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Highlands Guided Day Tour from Edinburgh

6.Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Highlands Guided Day Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,233 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $85

Leave Edinburgh at 8 a.m. for a full day through Callander, Glencoe, Fort William, Loch Ness, and Pitlochry. A driver-guide such as Mark, Holly, Nick, or Shafiq provides live stories and local context while you watch the Highlands roll past. Add a Loch Ness cruise or whisky tasting for an extra fee.

“Highly recomended to everyone who enjoyes nature and want to see the real beauty of Scotland . Great guide”

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Loch Ness and the Scottish Highlands Day Tour from Edinburgh - Callander gives you a quick Highland introduction
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Loch Ness and the Scottish Highlands Day Tour from Edinburgh

7.Loch Ness and the Scottish Highlands Day Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,884 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $59Best value

Travel from Edinburgh to Loch Ness and the Highlands by climate-controlled coach, with stops at Callander, Glencoe, Fort Augustus, and Pitlochry. Driver-guides such as Ian, Brendan, Dougie, and Brandon are known for lively history and local stories. An optional Loch Ness cruise costs extra, and the full day covers more than 300 miles.

“This was a lovely day out, beautiful scenery and quaint little towns to drive through and some to stop in. Our driver Ian was the best tour guide, so informative, funny and friendly. A day we won’t forget!”

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3-Day Isle of Skye Inverness Highlands and Glenfinnan Viaduct Tour from Edinburgh - Two evenings in Inverness, with planning required
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3-Day Isle of Skye Inverness Highlands and Glenfinnan Viaduct Tour from Edinburgh

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

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

Travel from Edinburgh to Inverness and back by air-conditioned mini-coach, with two nights in Inverness arranged separately. Your guide handles the driving and brings Scotland’s stories to life at Glencoe, Glenfinnan, Skye, Loch Ness, Culloden, Clava Cairns, and Pitlochry. Expect long days, short walks, changing weather, and a full load of Highland scenery.

“We had a wonderful experience with our guide and driver John. His knowledge of Scottish history and the landscape is beyond impressive, it really adds to the experience. It was a busy 3 days but it was perfect way for us to explore out of Edinburgh and not worry about trains/buses and the challenging roads on Isle of Skye. John always found us the best places to be amazed with Scotland, and so many photo opportunities.”

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3-Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh - Portree nights: charming base, limited dining
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3-Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh

9.3-Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh

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

Travel from Edinburgh to the Highlands and Isle of Skye in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach with a driver-guide such as Chris, Adam, Rhys, or Declan. Expect Glencoe, Loch Ness, Eilean Donan Castle, Portree, and weather-based stops on Skye, with two nights in a B&B or 3-star hotel and breakfast included.

“Good experience and our driver,George, kept us very informed. We had all the breaks we needed and our B&B was excellent.”

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Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William Guided Tour - Neptune’s Staircase If the Schedule Allows
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Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William Guided Tour

10.Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,151 reviews · 12 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $67

Spend about 12 hours exploring the Highlands from Edinburgh with a driver-guide, stopping at Callander, Glencoe, Fort William, Glenfinnan Viaduct and Pitlochry. Expect lively history, film locations, mountain views and a possible Jacobite Steam Train sighting, but not a train ride or guaranteed crossing.

“Morag did a great job explaining the history and encouraged me to appreciate the beauty of the highlands. She’s also very knowledgeable about films and cracked a few good jokes.”

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3-Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh - Portree nights: charming base, limited dining
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3 Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh

11.3 Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh

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

Travel from Edinburgh to the Isle of Skye with an English-speaking guide, climate-controlled coach, two breakfasts, and two nights’ accommodation. Expect Glencoe, the Old Man of Storr, Kilt Rock, Eilean Donan Castle, Loch Ness, and smaller stops such as Sligachan and Dunkeld. The Jacobite Steam Train is optional and costs extra.

“We just finished this tour a couple of days ago and it was a really great trip. Our tour guide, Tom was wonderful. He was knowledgeable about all things Scotland and it really made the trip perfect. The sights were spectacular. Great job!”

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West Highlands, Lochs and Castles Day Tour Including Admission - Rest and Be Thankful brings the big views
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West Highlands, Lochs and Castles Day Tour Including Admission

12.West Highlands, Lochs and Castles Day Tour Including Admission

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,122 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $68

Ride from Edinburgh into the West Highlands in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach with an English-speaking driver-guide. You’ll visit Doune Castle, pause at Loch Lomond, Luss, Kilchurn Castle, and Rest and Be Thankful, then have time for lunch and optional sightseeing in Inveraray. The day runs about 10 hours.

“What an amazing tour! Our guide Roy was very knowledgeable and entertaining telling us the history and lore of this enchanted land. My favorite was Doune Castle (from Monte Python and The Holy Grail) and the Highland Furry Cows! Roy went out of his way to find them for us. Would definitely recommend this tour and guide.”

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Hogwarts Express and Scottish Highlands Tour from Edinburgh - Leaving Edinburgh at 7:15 in the morning
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Hogwarts Express and Scottish Highlands Tour from Edinburgh

13.Hogwarts Express and Scottish Highlands Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,114 reviews · from $262

Travel from Edinburgh to the Highlands by air-conditioned coach, stopping in Pitlochry, Glenfinnan, Mallaig, and Glencoe. Ride the Jacobite Steam Train from Mallaig to Fort William, the real-world double for Hogwarts Express. Guides such as Tim, Tiegan, Tom, and Cara add history, folklore, and Harry Potter facts along the way.

“Wonderful trip scenery was amazing Our driver was the Best, Ry was so knowledgeable and helpful at all times”

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Edinburgh: Isle of Skye, Highlands and Loch Ness 3-Day Tour - Day 3: Eilean Donan and Loch Ness on the way home
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Edinburgh: Isle of Skye, Highlands and Loch Ness 3-Day Tour

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

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

Travel from Edinburgh to Skye with a driver-guide, stopping at Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Ben Nevis, Kilt Rock, the Quiraing, Dunvegan Castle, Eilean Donan, and Loch Ness. The small group has up to 19 people, with two nights in or near Portree. Guides such as Scott, Jada, Alan, Andrew, and Neil are praised for their stories, music, humor, and flexible handling of Scottish weather.

“Alan made this trip amazing!! His ability to work through the Highlands weather with all 13 of us and make every stop enjoyable with his jokes music and stories made us feel well taken care of. We will be vet for the the sheraff or the unicorn! Alan Jill and I wish you all Hods best and recommend you ask for him by name. The best guide on the isle.”

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3-Day Isle of Skye, 'Hogwarts Express' Train and Highlands Tour - Day two: Skye’s cliffs, waterfalls, and MacLeod country
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3-Day Isle of Skye, ‘Hogwarts Express’ Train and Highlands Tour

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 972 reviews · from $926

Spend three days traveling from Edinburgh through Glencoe, Fort William, Mallaig, and the Isle of Skye. You will ride the Jacobite Steam Train, stay two nights in Portree, visit the Old Man of Storr and Dunvegan Castle, and return via Eilean Donan, Loch Ness, and Dunkeld. Guides such as Jada, Louise, Steve, and Alistair have led this route.

“Cliff was an amazing guide with lots of knowledge of the beautiful areas we saw on our trip. I would definitely book this again!”

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