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1. Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe & Pitlochry Tour from Edinburgh

1,252
By The Hairy Coo
Full-day Tours
6+ hours
This group tour is ideal for travelers wanting to experience the best of the Scottish Highlands in one easy day from Edinburgh…
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C$89.70
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2. Underground Walking Tour in Edinburgh

2,344
By Auld Reekie Tours
Walking Tours
1 hour
The Edinburgh Vaults, one of the city’s most fascinating sights, can only be accessed on a tour. This one focuses exclusively…
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C$26.58
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3. Loch Ness & Highlands Day Tour from Edinburgh (*inc. Cruise from 1st April 2023)

1,891
By Rabbie's
Full-day Tours
6+ hours
Opt for a personalized experience of the Scottish Highlands on a small-group day trip from Edinburgh, limited to 16 people…
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C$99.33
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4. Isle of Skye, The Highlands and Loch Ness- 3 Day Group Tour from Edinburgh

250
By Timberbush Tours Edinburgh - Day Tours
Bus Tours
3 days
Though it's easy enough to rent a car to explore the remote beauty of the Scottish countryside, you end up with your eyes…
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Recommended by 94% of travellers
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C$290.30
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5. Scottish Highlands and Hogwarts Express Tour from Edinburgh

288
By Highland Explorer Tours
Bus Tours
6+ hours
Escape the city for the day by coach and follow in the footsteps of the world’s most famous wizard, Harry Potter. Scotland…
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Recommended by 96% of travellers
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C$259.13
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6. Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness and Glen Coe Day Trip from Edinburgh

1,203
By Highland Experience Tours
Full-day Tours
6+ hours
Get acquainted with the must-see Scottish Highlands―home to Loch Ness, Cairngorms National Park, Urquhart Castle, and Glen…
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8. The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

2,541
By City of Edinburgh Tours
City Tours
1–2 hours
At street level, Edinburgh is a peaceful and pretty city—but the subterranean tunnels below tell an entirely different story…
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C$26.58
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9. Edinburgh Darkside Walking Tour: Mysteries, Murder and Legends

2,168
By SANDEMANs NEW Europe - Edinburgh
City Tours
2 hours
The atmospheric city of Edinburgh is best explored by night, when tales of mystery and murder are at their most frightening…
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C$35.63
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10. Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour - Tickets Incluided

54
By Scotland City Tours - Edinburgh
Walking Tours
1–2 hours
Entrance to the castle is included. Scotland’s second-most-popular tourist attraction as you learn about the bloody history…
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C$54.82
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12. Full-Day Trip to Loch Ness and the Scottish Highlands with Lunch from Edinburgh

878
By Highland Explorer Tours
Bus Tours
6+ hours
Unless you rent a car for the day, getting to Loch Ness from Edinburgh is an arduous task. Escape the city, and travel to…
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C$91.36
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14. Original Harry Potter Locations Tour - Edinburgh

641
By See Your City - English & German & French
Walking Tours
2 hours
Give your Edinburgh sightseeing a Harry Potter themed twist by going on this exciting tour with a Harry Potter enthusiast…
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C$24.92
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15. Small Group Royal Mile Walking Tour with Optional Entry to Edinburgh Castle

414
By Mercat Tours
Private and Luxury
2–3 hours
There’s no better way to orient yourself in Edinburgh than on a historical walking tour—especially one that includes skip…
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C$35.93
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16. Edinburgh Food & Drink tour

74
By Eat Walk Edinburgh
Walking Tours
3–4 hours
The Edinburgh food and drink tour explores both the medieval Old Town of Scotland’s capital and its elegant Georgian New…
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C$141.24
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19. Edinburgh Castle Tour: Fast-Track Guided Tour in English

624
By Little Fish Tours
Skip the line Tickets
1–2 hours
Our Castle Tour enables you to skip the line into Scotland's most iconic fortification.  The 1h30 long tour will cover the…
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C$54.82
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21. Loch Ness and the Highlands Very Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

478
By Heart of Scotland Tours
Bus Tours
6+ hours
See the sweeping landscape of the Scottish Highlands—with its lochs, rugged mountains, and isolated terrain—with ease. On…
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C$147.83
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22. West Highland Lochs, Mountains & Castles from Edinburgh

198
By Timberbush Tours Edinburgh - Day Tours
Full-day Tours
6+ hours
If you appreciate rugged landscapes and ancient fortresses, this full-day tour of West Highlands lochs and castles is perfect…
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C$86.38
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23. Royal Mile Guided Walking Tour in Edinburgh

487
By Edinburgh Guided Tour
Walking Tours
3 hours
Edinburgh's Royal Mile is a must-see, and there's no better way to check this landmark off your list than on a guided walking…
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C$58.14
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24. The Scotch Whisky Experience Guided Whisky Tour - An Introduction to Whisky

753
By The Scotch Whisky Experience
Full-day Tours
50 minutes
Scotland is known for being one of the world’s best whisky producers, so brush up on your whisky knowledge by visiting the…
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C$35.35
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25. The Chocolatarium Chocolate Tour Experience in Edinburgh

1,804
By The Chocolatarium
1–2 hours
A chocolate experience to remember! See and touch the fruit of the chocolate tree, and learn all about how the beans are…
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C$36.54
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26. Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and the Kelpies from Edinburgh

266
By Timberbush Tours Edinburgh - Day Tours
Full-day Tours
6+ hours
Tour of some of Scotland’s most iconic attractions, including Stirling Castle and Loch Lomond, on this full-day coach tour…
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C$78.09
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27. St Andrews & the Fishing Villages of Fife Small-Group Day Tour from Edinburgh

229
By Rabbie's
Full-day Tours
6+ hours
Plan a stress-free visit to Scotland’s oldest university on this full-day tour with transport from Edinburgh. In addition…
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C$82.51
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28. Haunted Vaults and Graveyard Walking Tour in Edinburgh

454
By Auld Reekie Tours
City Tours
1–2 hours
If you’re entranced by the paranormal, look no further than this adults-only ghost tour that unlocks access to Edinburgh…
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What travellers are saying

  • Yara
    Dunkeld, UK1 contribution
    Steve was a great Tourguide!
    Steve was a great Tourguide!! The tour was great, even with the weather being a bit bad. the stories were super interesting!
    Review of: Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe & Pitlochry Tour from Edinburgh
    Written February 4, 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • jacquup
    Dublin, Ireland6 contributions
    Jacqui
    Interesting if gruesome stories
    Many thanks to Dr O Shaughnessy for guiding and sharing 😱 glad Edinburgh has come a long way since then 😜
    Review of: Underground Walking Tour in Edinburgh
    Written February 4, 2023
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  • blueoctagon
    Oakland, CA3 contributions
    Great way to see Glencoe and Loch Ness in one day
    Colin was an excellent guide - funny, knowledgeable, and a great driver. It’s a looong trip for one day but Colin helped pass the time with a lot of good tunes and bad Dad jokes. Glencoe and Loch Ness were well worth the trip, and the “atmospheric” winter weather made it all the more dramatic. Recommended!
    Review of: Loch Ness & Highlands Day Tour from Edinburgh (*inc. Cruise from 1st April 2023)
    Written February 3, 2023
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  • neatomosquito
    Southeast66 contributions
    Isle of Skye worth the trip with Kenny.
    Our three day tour of the Isle of Skye left me speechless, and I have Kenny K., our tour guide to thank. Kenny could’ve treated us like flight attendants treat passengers. We are seated. We are told how to behave. We are told about our next stop. Conversation is cordial. He sits down, he drives and we don’t hear from him again until we get to our first location, but that’s not what we got. We got an engaging, funny, intelligent, well-meaning, and well-informed music loving gentleman who cared about and for each of us equally. He gave us three days we will never forget. Kenny led the way. He was the reason. So thanks to all 11 new friends on the bus and thanks to Kenny Kirk for bringing us to the Isle of Skye and making sure we saw all its beauty.
    Review of: Isle of Skye, The Highlands and Loch Ness- 3 Day Group Tour from Edinburgh
    Written January 15, 2023
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  • John S.
    Spring Hill, TN15 contributions
    Hogwarts and Highland Express
    This was an awesome experience and you get your money's worth!! Convenient starting point right on the Royal Mile. Tom was are bus driver and he was GREAT!! Extremely knowledgeable and funny! It is all of the estimated 13hrs so figure that into your planning. The views from the train and the stops that Tom made will make for some great pics! It was a nice contrast from the busy Royal Mile. I would do this again and would highly recommend (even if you aren't a Harry Potter fan).
    Review of: Scottish Highlands and Hogwarts Express Tour from Edinburgh
    Written November 5, 2022
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  • Janel T
    1 contribution
    Superb experience
    The experience was superb !! I love how the itinerary was being organized. The tour guide Maj was amazing as well, he was so detailed and informative about the renowned landmarks ! I give him 10/10. I would definitely recommend the tour to my family and friends who are going to visit Scotland soon.
    Review of: Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness and Glen Coe Day Trip from Edinburgh
    Written February 1, 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • Jay
    1 contribution
    Shug is the best!
    We absolutely loved Shug’s knowledge and story telling. He balanced a smooth bus ride with enrapturing stories, trivia and tips for the journey.
    Taking a lunch was the most recommended tip here but we actually enjoyed eating at all the places that shug recommended along the drive. Especially the whiskey ice cream! Our packed lunch remained a back up 😀.
    Review of: Glenfinnan, Glencoe and Fort William Full-Day Tour from Edinburgh
    Written February 3, 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • Jonathan B
    1 contribution
    Informative and funny.
    Had a great time on the underground tour with Dr Knox. Equal parts informative, spooky and funny. Great banter throughout. Would highly recommend!
    Review of: The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
    Written February 4, 2023
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  • Kirsty
    Logrono, Spain2 contributions
    Great tour with David
    A fun and informative tour! David was an excellent tour guide and a great storyteller, time flew by.
    Review of: Edinburgh Darkside Walking Tour: Mysteries, Murder and Legends
    Written January 29, 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • Kenan L
    Tucker, GA7 contributions
    Great tour of the castle
    Our tour guide, Jen, was very knowledgeable and very friendly. She was also able to accommodate through the strike that was happening in Scotland. She rearranged the tour so we could see rooms before they closed early. We enjoyed it!
    Review of: Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour - Tickets Incluided
    Written February 3, 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • Kroon
    1 contribution
    Absolutely worth your time
    It was absolutely amazing. The tour guide, Marcus, did a great job in telling something about the history of the city and stories about the vaults in a way that was very interesting ans entertaining. He also included everyone, always waiting until everyone was in the circle/room. It’s definitely worth the money and your time!
    Review of: Haunted Vaults walking tour in Edinburgh
    Written February 2, 2023
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  • Mohammed Motia
    Rabat, Morocco1 contribution
    Mesmerising!
    Amazing day discovering the Scottish highlands. Big shoutout to Rich who was our driver/guide, an amazing guy with and amazing sense of humour.
    Review of: Full-Day Trip to Loch Ness and the Scottish Highlands with Lunch from Edinburgh
    Written January 25, 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • Glaiza
    1 contribution
    Unforgettable
    In all honesty it was our first time to be on a three day tour and the overall experience was fantastic.
    The majestic sceneries of the highlands were highlighted throughout the tour. The allotted time for every spot was sufficient enough for us to immerse ourselves and savor the moment with the nature. We were astonished with the exemplary history, culture and tradition of the inhabitants and places that we visited.

    Given the fact that it was raining during the tour, our tour guide (MAJ)never fails to uplift the mood given the circumstances at that time. He was very informative; with almost everything under the sun about the tour, zealous, charming and was on the dot every day and we would also like to commend his choice of music from classic to modern scottish music/songs to pop & rock..we love it all lol and he even went out of his way to show us the best spot for star gazing,it was a wonderful evening and we are so thankful to Maj for it.

    In addition, the hotel was lovely as well, it is cozy, and close enough that one is able to walk to the town center where there is an array of pubs & restaurants to choose from.

    We would highly recommend the Highland experience tour to everyone who wants to unwind, connect themselves with the nature and is keen to know the great history that took part in the highland of Scotland.

    ❤
    -team Ph🇵🇭
    Review of: 3-Day Isle of Skye and Highlands Tour from Edinburgh
    Written January 27, 2023
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  • Deborah B
    1 contribution
    Fun Edinburgh Experience!
    Monique did a wonderful job guiding us through the city! Very knowledgeable and kept it fun with Harry Potter trivia and some insight in JK Rowling’s life and inspiration. Fun way to see Edinburgh!
    Review of: Original Harry Potter Locations Tour - Edinburgh
    Written February 4, 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • Inger Lise Kontochristos
    2 contributions
    Worth hundred times what I paid!
    I absolutely loved this! Our guide, Charles, is a master storyteller, and I learned so much about the "hidden" history and the fascinating stories that surround the Royal Mile!

    Will do another tour with them next time I come to Edinburgh!
    Review of: Small Group Royal Mile Walking Tour with Optional Entry to Edinburgh Castle
    Written February 3, 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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