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1. Loch Ness, Glencoe and the Highlands Small-Group Day Tour from Edinburgh

1,571
By Rabbie's
Bus 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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AU$107.68
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2. Isle of Skye, The Highlands and Loch Ness- 3 Day Group Tour from Edinburgh

162
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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AU$288.11
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3. 3-Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh

412
By Rabbie's
Bus Tours
3 days
Journey into the Scottish Highlands—famed for picturesque hills, lakes, and centuries of history—and then onwards to the…
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AU$710.56
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5. Full-Day Trip to Loch Ness and the Scottish Highlands with Lunch from Edinburgh

729
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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AU$90.03
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6. 5-Day Best of Scotland Experience from Edinburgh

94
By Highland Experience Tours
Bus Tours
3+ days
Skip the stress of planning and fully relax on your visit to Scotland with this convenient 5-day tour of the country’s highlights…
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AU$1,170.45
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7. Walking Tour of Edinburgh's Old Town - History and Tales

549
By Little Fish Tours
City Tours
2 hours
This walking tour is designed to give you a broad understanding of Edinburgh, it's history and culture.  The tour runs for…
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97% of travellers recommend this experience
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AU$25.21
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8. Edinburgh Sky to Sea Bike Tour by Manual or E-Bike

105
By The Tartan Bicycle Company
E-Bike Tours
4 hours
Our 4 hour Sky to Sea bike tour takes us to the highest and lowest points of Edinburgh accessible by tarmac on a choice …
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AU$108.04
per adult

9. 3-Day Budget Backpacker Isle of Skye and the Highlands Tour from Edinburgh

208
By Haggis Adventures
Bus Tours
3 days
Discover the Isle of Skye—the affordable way—on this convenient 3-day Scottish Highlands coach tour that eliminates the …
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AU$358.17
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10. Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands Day Trip from Edinburgh

657
By Timberbush Tours Edinburgh - Day Tours
Bus Tours
6+ hours
Pack as much as you can into just one day on an excursion to the Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh, ideal for travelers …
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AU$99.04
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12. Loch Ness, Glencoe and the Highlands Private Day Tour from Edinburgh

11
By Ed Private Tours
Bus Tours
11–12 hours
Travel deep into the Highlands of Scotland on our monster-sized day tour. You will hear the legendary stories of the Jacobites…
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AU$990.38
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13. Edinburgh Three Bridges & Inchcolm Island Cruise

142
By Forth Boat Tours
Day Cruises
1–2 hours
The Firth of Forth is simply overflowing with myths, turbulent history and fascinating marine wildlife. Join Forth Boat …
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92% of travellers recommend this experience
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AU$32.41
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15. The Highlands Driving Tour - Glencoe (Private)

11
By Monarch Tours
Bus Tours
6+ hours
Discover whats beyond the city walls on your very own full day private tour taking you to the dramatic and stunning Glencoe…
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AU$891.35
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17. Glencoe, Ben Nevis and Loch Ness Day Tour from Edinburgh

138
By Haggis Adventures
Bus Tours
1 day
Capture the rugged landscape the Scottish Highlands is famous for—and perhaps catch a glimpse of the mysterious Loch Ness…
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93% of travellers recommend this experience
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AU$90.03
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18. Stirling Castle,Trossachs National and Loch Lomond Day Tour from Edinburgh

27
By Haggis Adventures
Bus Tours
6+ hours
Experience Scottish history, landscapes, and culture at its finest on a full-day group tour. After a scenic drive to Balamha…
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AU$75.63
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19. Day Trip to Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park with Optional Stirling Castle Tour from Edinburgh

57
By Highland Explorer Tours
Bus Tours
6+ hours
Loch Lomond is Scotland’s largest lake. It lies at the heart of the mountainous Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park…
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AU$75.63
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20. Private Central Highlands Driving Tour

10
By Iconic Tours
Bus Tours
7–8 hours
This private tour that allows you to diverge from the suggestions based on what you want to get from the day. Spend the …
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AU$1,035.40
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23. EMF Edinburgh Running Tour

65
By Edinburgh Marathon Festival Running Tours
Walking Tours
1–2 hours
See the best of Edinburgh while keeping fit on a running tour that lets you cover more top attractions than you would by…
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AU$18.01
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24. HILL & NATURE Walk ~ DISCOVER REAL EDINBURGH WITH A LOCAL EXPERT! Half Day Tour

26
By Rishi
Adventure Tours
3–4 hours
This is a MUST DO Walking Tour in the prettiest hill range from the 7 hills which creates Edinburgh. Discover the Scottish…
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AU$124.25
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25. Panoramic Running Tour of Edinburgh

13
By Edinburgh Run Tours
Ports of Call Tours
60–120 minutes
We love running and we love Edinburgh, bring your trainers and let us show you our wonderful and vibrant city on foot! Hear…
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AU$54.69
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  • Glenn Kreffer
    9 contributions
    Review of: Loch Ness, Glencoe and the Highlands Small-Group Day Tour from Edinburgh
    Comfy busride with lots of lovely views
    Perfect daytrip to add to a citytrip to Edinburgh. Had a great driver who had lots to tell about the history with a touch of Scottish sarcasm and humour. Comfy busride with lovely views and plenty of short stops in between (do keep in mind this is a 12 hour daytrip)
    Written 25 May 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • Haweii
    1 contribution
    Review of: Isle of Skye, The Highlands and Loch Ness- 3 Day Group Tour from Edinburgh
    Fun and unforgetable experience
    Martin ( and James!) were absolutely professional and they definitely made the trip very enjoyable, not to mention their sense of humour which made the tour all the more interesting. We had the opportunity to enjoy the stunning views of Scotland along with all kinds of interesting historical facts. Thanks again!
    Written 23 May 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • Stacy G
    San Francisco, CA4 contributions
    Review of: 3-Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh
    Amazing not to miss.
    We just finished an amazing tour of the Scottish highlands and the isle of skye. Rabbies took care of every detail. We had the best guide Queen Kelly of Scotland. She kept us laughing, educated us and shared some about herself. Lovely young person - she made this trip for us.
    Written 20 May 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • Dan R
    1 contribution
    Review of: 3-Day Isle of Skye and Highlands Tour from Edinburgh
    Great Tour
    A really great tour of the Scottish countryside and Isle of Skye. The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the places we were seeing, which made the experience that much more enjoyable. He was also flexible to accommodate the tastes of the guests and made our experience truly unique. The vehicle was also very comfortable and reliable.
    Written 24 May 2022
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  • Venture62424052961
    1 contribution
    Review of: Full-Day Trip to Loch Ness and the Scottish Highlands with Lunch from Edinburgh
    Long drive short stay.
    Was beautiful but the time spent in Loch Ness is not proporcional with the long drive.
    Almost 10 hour driving for only 30minutes in our destination after 60min cruise.
    Written 24 May 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • Navigate60184694798
    3 contributions
    Review of: 5-Day Best of Scotland Experience from Edinburgh
    A sensational tour, made more so by our guide.
    Despite the inevitable rough Scottish weather, this trip was one of the best I’ve ever taken. A lot of that was due to our fantastic guide, Jamie Stewart, who went beyond being a guide and turned out to be someone whose personality, knowledge, charisma, and interpretive gifts touched all of us profoundly. I think it’s safe to say that neither I know any of the 30 – odd other passengers on this tour will ever forget him.
    Written 21 May 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • John
    Sorrento, Italy2 contributions
    Review of: Walking Tour of Edinburgh's Old Town - History and Tales
    Great guide, great tour.
    As Americans living in Europe for the last five years we have been fortunate to go on many city walking tours. Fiona is the best guide we have ever had. Entertaining and Informative. Highly recommend Little Fish tours.
    Written 25 May 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • KCAdventures
    Derby, KS3 contributions
    Review of: Edinburgh Sky to Sea Bike Tour by Manual or E-Bike
    Awesome experience
    We only had one day to spend in Edinburgh, and I am so glad we decided to do Johann's tour! It did not disappoint! We were able to see many of the 'touristy' sites plus so much more. There was a good mix of riding and stopping to take in the views. Highly recommend!
    Written 24 May 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • Patrick M
    1 contribution
    Review of: 3-Day Budget Backpacker Isle of Skye and the Highlands Tour from Edinburgh
    #RichsBus hands down the BEST
    Rich was the major highlight here! An amazing tour guide that had the best stories and blended well with us as a bunch of College students!! I would recommend this tour and this guide to anyone that wants a full experience of history, folklore, and fun!!
    Written 22 May 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • Anna W
    4 contributions
    Review of: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands Day Trip from Edinburgh
    10 of 5 stars experience ;)
    Trip to Loch Ness and Highlands with Timebrush was really amazing and definitely exceed my expectations. We'd got fantastic guide (and bus diver) Martin who with wit and knowledge explained us Scottish history and told a lot of stories connected with places we had passed/visited. It was pleasure to be guest to Your beautiful country and Timebrush customer. Anna
    Written 25 May 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • Ash
    United Kingdom1 contribution
    Review of: 4-day Islay Platinum Whisky Tour - Whisky Included! With free pickup!
    Great Islay tour
    This was a great tour- we'd highly recommend it to anyone looking to experience the different distilleries on and on the way to Islay (especially for first timers). The tour was good value for money and took the stress out of planning the trip. All the accommodation was great and we didn't come across any issues throughout. The organiser seemed very willing to accommodate our interests within the premade tour, so anyone who feels that the itinerary is lacking something should get in touch beforehand. Overall great experience!
    Written 23 October 2021
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • Victoria D
    1 contribution
    Review of: Loch Ness, Glencoe and the Highlands Private Day Tour from Edinburgh
    One of the best days in Scotland
    The day was great, it was a proper road trip. Plenty of time to take photos and enjoy the best of what the small highland towns have to offer. The Highlands were so beautiful. I would definitely recommend it. The 12 hours seems long but in reality it is just long enough considering the distance you need to travel to Loch Ness. A nice day tour to join if you have limited time in Edinburgh.
    Written 26 March 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • Annie_b_vegas
    9 contributions
    Review of: Edinburgh Three Bridges & Inchcolm Island Cruise
    Seals of Scotland
    Firstly thank you to the staff prior to my booking. I over booked due to an error on my side and they was so friendly and fast to resolve.

    This trip was for a friends birthday . We both loved it and managed to see places in Scotland we never knew existed also managed to get photo opportunities with the seals. We thought we missed them but the boat slowly goes around points of interest for photo opportunities for all customers to capture. The information via the speakers as well as the guys working on ship was fantastic.

    I’d highly recommend this trip and for the money it’s truly worth it
    Written 13 May 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • psuerl123
    Philadelphia, PA35 contributions
    Review of: Private Glencoe Driving Tour from Edinburgh
    Best decision of our trip!
    We recently booked two tour experiences with Will during our holiday: the Edinburgh pop walking tour and the Glencoe/Highlands driving tour. We had an excellent experience; Will is friendly, a great storyteller, and knows his country and its history well. He went above and beyond before we even set foot in the UK and was extremely accommodating as we needed to make a few adjustments to our schedule. Our decision to book with Iconic brought a ton of value to our trip and I highly recommend them to anyone looking for an authentic and fun experience. Best decision we made on our trip!
    Written 15 April 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • 518ATLCouple
    Mableton, GA479 contributions
    Review of: The Highlands Driving Tour - Glencoe (Private)
    Excellent tour with an amazing tour guide
    You couldn’t ask for a better tour or guide! Chris can share all the history of Scotland while driving to the actual location and keep you entertained for hours. The sites you see are steeped in history. The vehicle is comfortable. We had the pleasure of touring with him for three days to three different locations and were amazed at how much knowledge we gained all while having a blast. I highly recommend using Monarch Tours while in Scotland.
    Written 22 May 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
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