When in Edinburgh, a visit to the countryside, away from the hustle and bustle of the city is absolutely essential. We dare say you haven’t experienced a fraction of what Scotland has to offer without visiting these charming destinations, hidden away in the Scottish Highlands or faraway towns.
With our curated day trips from Edinburgh, we bring the best of them to you. These pre-planned tours bring varied Scottish experiences to you sans the trouble of planning or navigating foreign roads. You are in good hands with our trusted tour operators, who will go to great lengths to deliver exceptional services. Add to the mix, great and diverse tour options, the best prices, and assured support every step of the way. Need we say more? Scan through, choose your pick, and book your ticket to embark on the ultimate adventure from Edinburgh!
You can opt for full-day trips from Edinburgh with multiple stops, an expert guide, and comfortable round-trip transfers.
Check the destinations offered in a day trip ticket and see if they match your interests. Then check the duration and cost of the trip to see if it is a budget and time fit. Later, check the facilities included and you can find the perfect trip from Edinburgh.
Most day trip service providers aim to make their trips accessible to all passengers. Most day tour tickets are equipped with facilities to make the journey pleasant for persons with disabilities. If there are service limitations, it will be specifically mentioned in the ticket details.
Most day tours from Edinburgh offer transportation to and from the city onboard comfortable vehicles.
Certain age restrictions may be applicable on day trips from Edinburgh owing to safety concerns. Restrictions may or may not be imposed depending on the ticket. Kindly check your ticket for more information.
Carry your ID and valid ticket while boarding the bus. Check the weather forecast of the visiting destinations beforehand and pack accordingly. Stay hydrated, and carry cash for meals, souvenirs, and entry tickets, wherever applicable.
If meals are included in the day trip from Edinburgh, it will be specifically mentioned on the ticket. You are also free to bring a cold-packed lunch or snacks. Hot food and beverages are typically not allowed on the transfer vehicles.
The starting point of the day trips will be in Edinburgh and the exact meeting point will be mentioned on the ticket. In most cases, the ending point will be the same Edinburgh location as the boarding point.
Yes, once you reach a venue you are allotted ample time to explore on your own, grab meals, or take photos. There are also refreshment breaks in between journeys to stretch your legs and use the loo.
Day trip tickets may or may not include attraction entry tickets and meals. Check your ticket details for inclusions. Some tickets have optional attraction entry tickets. In other cases, you will probably have to the option to buy the attraction ticket at the venue. Carry cash for these purchases and for meals, if not included.
Friendly knowledgeable driver. Wonderful sights of the Highlands and everything fitted well with good breaks for refreshments etc. Boat trip marvellous.
Yes, it was super cool, except that with the app we didn't know which company we had. And it was supposed to have a French audio guide, but it didn't.
Was easy to book, and the experience was enjoyable, even the weather was cloudy we still managed to see the most visited place in Scotland. Thank you to our tour guide and our driver Brian, well done 👍
We end up being sent to a different Tour because we were late to the pick up point, but it worked out really, really good. The driver was amazing and I thank your company for letting us do the other tour.
The tour was wonderful, perfect and smooth progress all day long. Katie's was a witty, friendly, funny, yet also informative tour guide. Would do it again without a doubt.
Connor was our guide and a scottish gem ! Great driver, great stories, outstanding playlist and really caring about his passengers. I highly recommend that trip if you only have a short time in Scotland, it's the best way to discover the breathtaking sights and learn about the culture and history of this country.
The Three Sisters of Glencoe were magnificent .
the guide was very nice and he had an interesting way of telling stories about the areas we visited!
The journey was awesome, and the guide was also wonderful. We had really enjoyed the trip.
Excellent guide that always makes the tour amazing, incredible all the stops which I think are well distributed because the truth is that this has been one of the longest day tours I've taken, then you have time to eat and stretch your legs, the views are amazing, what I would have liked is that the app includes the cost of the Loch Ness cruise.
The trip was amazing! Great guides and a beautiful scenery. Especially the three sisters (mountains). The tour is, obiously, quite long and the breaks were therefore a bit shorter than would be ideal. But that as a first experience of the highlands I can fully recommend it!
Be prepared to hold your drinks in your hands the whole trip. A simple net in front of you would be nice. The first stop is a waste of time. Callander would have been way nicer.
Our tour guide was great. He was knowledgeable, witty and humourous. Never a bore. Would definitely want timberland tours for my next Scottish tour again
It was an unforgettable experience. Beautiful landscapes! Very well everything!!!!
A full-day adventure from Edinburgh through the Highlands with an optional Loch Ness cruise, castle visit & gin tasting!
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Amanda
Adele
Alexander
Learn a lot of local knowledge from our guider "Mark". He is great 👍
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Full-day trip around Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle & Kelpies
Expert English-speaking driver-guide
Digital translation in French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Russian & Chinese (Mandarin)
Pick-up from Green Ensign Ewart pub in Edinburgh
Round-trip luxury modern air-conditioned coach transfer
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Meeting point
Kelpies
Loch Lomond
Trossachs National Park
Stirling Castle
Ending point
Poor experience, not recomended.
Lo bueno es que se ven paisajes bonitos, en especial el viaducto. Pero nos ha decepcionado mucho por lo siguiente: Para empezar en la descripción del tour pone que hay traducción digital en nuestro idioma. La traducción que era ? Descargar un archivo de pdf y salía un texto que no sabías por donde empezar. La guía encargada del tour hablaba y no ibas acorde si no sabías ni donde estabas, en resumen no te enteras de nada. Si sabes un poco de inglés, en este caso hablaba tan rápido que no captabas nada. Luego de 11 horas hemos estado 9 h por lo menos subidos al bus. 45 minutos en un bar que no entiendo aún que hacíamos ahí, cuando en el viaducto había un bar y se podía haber aprovechado allí. En el viaducto nos dejaron 45 mn también, osea surrealista que en lo más importante del tour nos dejen lo mismo que en un bar. Sinceramente si tienes la opción de ir por tu cuenta lo verás mucho más tranquilo. O sino un tour que si puedas ir enterándote de lo que ves a la vez que lo vas viendo.
Mr. Robert was very funny and knowledgeable guy. At first, he talked non-stop but turns out he is a very nice and kind guy. The tour was magnificent! Honestly, I didn't know much about Scotland, yet this experience was very enjoyable from start to finish.
Our tour guide Stevie was so funny and very knowledgeable about the area. We were provided with many entertaining facts about each area and were provided with plenty of bathroom and food stops. Wish we could've spent more time at each location but we could've been there forever if we did 😂. Amazing experience worth the money
The driver was funny and knowledgeable and the settings were beautiful
Luxury transfers, a local guide, and a full-day trip of the Scottish countryside
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Meeting point
Callander
Glencoe
Fort William
Glenfinnan Viaduct
Glenfinnan Monument
Pitlochry
Ending point
Beautiful weather and a scenic destination. Our guide, Graham, was fun, informative, prompt, and took great care of us on the outing.
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Full-day tour from Edinburgh to St. Andrews & Fishing villages of Fife
English-speaking driver/guide
Round trip AC transfers
Digital translations in French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Russian and Chinese (Mandarin)
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Weather aside (cool and rainy) this was a great day out from Edinburgh. Carys, our guide, was wonderful. She shared a lot of interesting historical information but also left us in peace to enjoy the Scottish tunes she played and the scenery (or a snooze). Tour was very well organized. Alnwick Castle is super impressive as was the town itself. Lindisfane is a charming wee village but be prepared for quite a walk if you want to go to the castle. We didn't have enough time so enjoyed the priory and a coffee in one of the cafes. I highly recommend this tour and Timberbush.
Guided tour of Alnwick to see the castle which featured as Hogwarts in the 2001 and 2002 films
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Full-day tour of Alnwick Castle and Northumbria
Round-trip AC coach transfers from Edinburgh
Local English-speaking guide
Audio guide in Chinese, Portuguese, Italian, French, German, and Spanish
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Full-day tour of Scottish whisky & waterfalls
Transfers in AC vehicle
Local Scottish guide
Whisky distillery tour
Hermitage forest walk
WiFi onboard
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Marita was really nice, she was a very good guide and made sure we were having a great experience. The stops were very adequate to the expectations of the trip.
The guide was awesome The places beautiful
Explore Loch Ness and the Highlands on a full-day guided tour from Inverness, uncovering legends, castles, and landscapes.
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Full-day trip of Loch Ness and the Highlands
Round-trip luxury AC coach transfers
Boarding from Railway Terrace, Inverness
Expert English-speaking driver-guide
Digital guide in 7 languages
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Regarding tour management, fully observed timmings, stops soaced well timed and didnt make us feel tired, Jack our guide was very nice, informative and involved throughout. Rest the scenic views of highlands made everything so relaxing and comfortable.
Experience a full-day journey from Glasgow through the Highlands, Glencoe, and Loch Ness with insights from your guide.
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Friendly knowledgeable driver. Wonderful sights of the Highlands and everything fitted well with good breaks for refreshments etc. Boat trip marvellous.
The actors getting the group involved and active totally increased the experience. Also keeping the group size small to ensure that unique experience.
Yes, it was super cool, except that with the app we didn't know which company we had. And it was supposed to have a French audio guide, but it didn't.
Was easy to book, and the experience was enjoyable, even the weather was cloudy we still managed to see the most visited place in Scotland. Thank you to our tour guide and our driver Brian, well done 👍
Created some well-needed memories with my children with a walk through some of Edinburgh then a quick bite at the train station, as well as a sit down in the park just before going into The Dungeon for a unique and keenly humorous show. Hopped on the comfortable busses to see the rest of Edinburgh and learned a lot about the fascinating history of the city. An experience we will not soon forget!
The actors were really funny and professional! Through interactive roleplay you could learn about the darkest history of Edinburgh.
Easy to book online. Good atmosphere. Actors make the experience. Time flys through the experience. Good for all ages. Not scary but very interesting and interactive. Recommend
Experiencing the hangman's chair was just awesome. Post the show my wife discovered her earring was missing. We went back and with the prompt assistance of Customer Service agent Camelia and your Security In Charge we were delighted to retrieve the same. Thank you Edinburgh Dungeon for a wondferful show and your invaluable assistance. Regards, Swapan Mitra
An excellent experience for all the family. My family are mostly adults mind you. Could be scary for wee ones. Actors were brilliant
I loved the drop slide it was amazing I loved all off it it was great awesome characters it was a great day out for my and my support worker
We end up being sent to a different Tour because we were late to the pick up point, but it worked out really, really good. The driver was amazing and I thank your company for letting us do the other tour.
It was very well orchestrated and the actors very good. As a foreigner though, it was rather difficult to follow what they were saying due
The tour was wonderful, perfect and smooth progress all day long. Katie's was a witty, friendly, funny, yet also informative tour guide. Would do it again without a doubt.
Was a great experience with the ride being the best part! definitely recommend - you need to have a great sense of humor and like to participate!
Connor was our guide and a scottish gem ! Great driver, great stories, outstanding playlist and really caring about his passengers. I highly recommend that trip if you only have a short time in Scotland, it's the best way to discover the breathtaking sights and learn about the culture and history of this country.
Easy booked - no complicated silly questions & straight forward. Highly recommend
Fabulous The actors where fantastic Need to go too facilities at end hillarious
People played their roles well. Informative and enjoyable
It was a fantastic experience.
The Three Sisters of Glencoe were magnificent .
The Interaction with the actors.
Everything from the actors to the tour
Good fun filled day out with the family.
It was an easy and quick way to get around the city and get the highlights of the important sites!
the guide was very nice and he had an interesting way of telling stories about the areas we visited!
Choose to visit the Edinburgh Dungeon and Loch Ness anytime you want, on the same or separate days.
Inclusions Edinburgh Dungeon
Entry to the Edinburgh Dungeon
80-mins show
Loch Ness Day Trip
Full-day trip of Loch Ness, Glencoe, and the Highlands
Round-trip luxury AC coach transfers from Edinburgh
Boarding from Castle Terrace
Free time at Loch Ness
Expert English-speaking driver-guide
Digital translation in French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Russian & Chinese (Mandarin)
Exclusions Loch Ness Day Trip
Entry to attractions (available for purchase on-site)
Food and drink
Edinburgh Dungeon + Loch Ness Day Trip
Edinburgh Dungeon
Loch Ness Day Trip
Bradley
Swapan
Amanda