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

1,703
By The Hairy Coo
Bus Tours
6+ hours
Free cancellation
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Recommended by 97% of travellers
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HK$606.98
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2. 1. Edinburgh Castle: Skip-the-Line Guided Walking Tour

191
By Scotland City Tours - Somos Escocia
Walking Tours
1–2 hours
Free cancellation
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Recommended by 94% of travellers
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HK$338.32
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3. Loch Ness & Highlands Day Tour from Edinburgh Including Cruise

2,031
By Rabbie's
Full-day Tours
6+ hours
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Recommended by 95% of travellers
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HK$906.49
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4. Underground Walking Tour in Edinburgh

2,827
By Auld Reekie Tours
Walking Tours
1 hour
Free cancellation
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Recommended by 94% of travellers
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HK$179.11
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5. Glenfinnan, Glencoe and Fort William Full-Day Tour from Edinburgh

155
By Timberbush Tours Edinburgh - Day Tours
Full-day Tours
6+ hours
Free cancellation
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Recommended by 90% of travellers
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HK$567.28
per adult
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6. Edinburgh Castle Tour: Fast-Track Guided Tour in English

831
By Little Fish Tours
Skip the line Tickets
1–2 hours
Free cancellation
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Recommended by 99% of travellers
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HK$328.37
per adult
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7. Royal Mile Guided Walking Tour in Edinburgh

545
By Edinburgh Guided Tour
Walking Tours
3 hours
Free cancellation
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Recommended by 97% of travellers
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HK$348.27
per adult
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8. Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness and Glen Coe Day Trip from Edinburgh

1,309
By Highland Experience Tours
Full-day Tours
6+ hours
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Recommended by 92% of travellers
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HK$567.18
per adult
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9. The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

2,814
By City of Edinburgh Tours
City Tours
1–2 hours
Free cancellation
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Recommended by 92% of travellers
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HK$159.21
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10. St Andrews & the Fishing Villages of Fife Small-Group Day Tour from Edinburgh

252
By Rabbie's
Full-day Tours
6+ hours
Free cancellation
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Recommended by 91% of travellers
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HK$562.31
per adult
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11. Loch Lomond, Kelpies & Stirling Castle Tour Including Admission

388
By Rabbie's
Full-day Tours
6+ hours
Free cancellation
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Recommended by 96% of travellers
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HK$793.95
per adult
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12. Scottish Highlands and Hogwarts Express Tour from Edinburgh

389
By Highland Explorer Tours
Bus Tours
6+ hours
Free cancellation
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Recommended by 96% of travellers
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HK$1,552.28
per adult
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15. Old Town Walking Tour History and Tales in Edinburgh

821
By Little Fish Tours
City Tours
2 hours
Free cancellation
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Recommended by 97% of travellers
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HK$139.31
per adult
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16. Holy Island, Alnwick Castle & The Kingdom of Northumbria from Edinburgh

112
By Timberbush Tours Edinburgh - Day Tours
Full-day Tours
6+ hours
Free cancellation
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Recommended by 94% of travellers
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HK$516.73
per adult
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17. Isle of Skye, The Highlands and Loch Ness- 3 Day Group Tour from Edinburgh

282
By Timberbush Tours Edinburgh - Day Tours
Bus Tours
3 days
Free cancellation
Free Cancellation up to 7 days in advance
Recommended by 95% of travellers
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HK$1,739.06
per adult
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18. Outlander Adventure Tour from Edinburgh Including Admissions

323
By Rabbie's
Full-day Tours
6+ hours
Free cancellation
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Recommended by 95% of travellers
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HK$848.48
per adult
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19. Edinburgh walking tasting tour with Secret Food Tours

302
By Secret Food Tours Edinburgh
Walking Tours
3 hours
Free cancellation
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Recommended by 97% of travellers
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HK$763.80
per adult
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20. Full-Day Trip to Loch Ness and the Scottish Highlands with Lunch from Edinburgh

1,022
By Highland Explorer Tours
Bus Tours
6+ hours
Free cancellation
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Recommended by 95% of travellers
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HK$557.23
per adult
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22. Edinburgh Darkside Walking Tour: Mysteries, Murder and Legends

2,248
By SANDEMANs NEW Europe - Edinburgh
City Tours
2 hours
Free cancellation
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Recommended by 95% of travellers
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HK$200.82
per adult
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23. Edinburgh Private Tour with a Local Guide, Highlights & Hidden Gems

16
By CityUnscripted
City Tours
2–4 hours
Free cancellation
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Recommended by 93% of travellers
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HK$796.04
per adult
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24. Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and the Kelpies from Edinburgh

280
By Timberbush Tours Edinburgh - Day Tours
Full-day Tours
6+ hours
Free cancellation
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Recommended by 92% of travellers
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HK$517.43
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25. Loch Ness and the Scottish Highlands Day Tour from Edinburgh

651
By Gray Line Scotland
Full-day Tours
6+ hours
Free cancellation
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Recommended by 95% of travellers
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HK$686.59
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28. Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Edinburgh Private Tour

35
By Withlocals.com Private Tours in Edinburgh
City Tours
3 hours
Free cancellation
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Recommended by 97% of travellers
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HK$828.37
per adult
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30. Rosslyn Chapel, Dunfermline Abbey and Stirling Castle Day Tour from Edinburgh

106
By Highland Experience Tours
Full-day Tours
6+ hours
Free cancellation
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Recommended by 95% of travellers
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HK$527.38
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What travellers are saying

  • Trail03840748171
    1 contribution
    Great views, great experience, with a great guide
    This one day tour is very recommended for those without car and want to experience seeing the beautiful nature of Highland and Lowland of Scotland. I travelled with my 60+ years old parents. We all enjoyed it. Michael was our guide and we really appreciate his fast knowledge of Scotland history and sense of humor. This tour really help us get the best experience out of Scotland. Definitely one of the highlights of our journey ;)
    Review of: Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe & Pitlochry Tour from Edinburgh
    Written 1 June 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • Fran W
    Atlanta, GA10 contributions
    Amazing views
    Tour guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Historical building and views were amazing. Seeing the crown jewels was a once in a lifetime experience.
    Review of: 1. Edinburgh Castle: Skip-the-Line Guided Walking Tour
    Written 1 June 2023
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  • Adam K
    Seattle, WA1 contribution
    Loch trip worth it if short on time!
    Def don’t be fooled that a trip to the Lochs includes 9 hours sitting on a bus, BUT, our guide Kellie was amazing in that she explained Scottish history, told jokes, played music, etc and really made for an informative trip! The bus was very comfortable if you got a window seat! Overall an excellent experience!
    Review of: Loch Ness & Highlands Day Tour from Edinburgh Including Cruise
    Written 31 May 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • Thomas M
    1 contribution
    Didn't sleep that night
    Our guide was brilliant, her knowledge of the underground was very good and her story telling made the hairs stand on the back of my neck, not sure how true the ghost stories were but a professional makes that look easy
    Review of: Underground Walking Tour in Edinburgh
    Written 31 May 2023
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  • Terry S
    2 contributions
    Hreat!
    Harry Potter Train was great to see! Loved our tour guide and driver! Only downer was a group who didn't return to the bus on time. We left them so we could see the train and went back for them later.
    Review of: Glenfinnan, Glencoe and Fort William Full-Day Tour from Edinburgh
    Written 31 May 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • Paulette S
    2 contributions
    Great tour!
    We had a awesome tour of Edinburgh Castle with Ben! He was informative and fun! The castle was beautiful and full of rich history.
    Review of: Edinburgh Castle Tour: Fast-Track Guided Tour in English
    Written 1 June 2023
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  • Christa M
    Edmond, OK1 contribution
    Fantastic tour!
    Douglas was a fabulous guide! He is Scottish, knows his history well and is wonderful storyteller, very engaging! I would do the tour again if I come back. Highly recommended!
    Review of: Royal Mile Guided Walking Tour in Edinburgh
    Written 1 June 2023
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  • Cheyenne P
    1 contribution
    Amazing!
    Our Tour guide Steven B. (not A.) was amazing!! The tour was very insightful, we had great weather and the views were spectacular. Steven gave us lots of stories on all our stops and drove very safe! Would 100% recommend if you want to see as much as possible in one day😇
    Review of: Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness and Glen Coe Day Trip from Edinburgh
    Written 31 May 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • David F
    Mooresville, NC8 contributions
    Great Entertainment
    Duine Moe did an amazing job on our ghost tour. He was informative & very entertaining- highly recommend!!
    Review of: The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
    Written 1 June 2023
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  • dkeith
    St.John's290 contributions
    Very good tour
    Well paced tour. Alistair provided a very good tour experience. He was entertaining, informative and kept things on time but we never felt rushed. The writeup for the tour doesn't do it justice. This was a nice mix of things from Anstruther Harbour (fishing village), to St Andrews (golf and castle ruins) plus Falkland palace (royal history). St Andrews got the most time with a walk about on your own and lunch. Once again Rabbie's came though with a fine tour. Probably 4.5 stars rather than 4.
    Review of: St Andrews & the Fishing Villages of Fife Small-Group Day Tour from Edinburgh
    Written 29 May 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • marion m
    3 contributions
    Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond, the Kelpies
    Our guide, Simon, was full of information that gave us background and local color. The Stirling Castle tour was especially interesting, and the entire tour was beautiful.
    Review of: Loch Lomond, Kelpies & Stirling Castle Tour Including Admission
    Written 29 May 2023
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  • Laura
    1 contribution
    Our Cliff
    Our Cliff, What a legend.
    Great tour. Useful information and stories about areas we have driven through. Coach was comfortable.
    Hogwarts express was wonderful..if a little too warm inside the train.
    Review of: Scottish Highlands and Hogwarts Express Tour from Edinburgh
    Written 31 May 2023
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  • itsnotrita
    5 contributions
    10/10 would recommend.
    10/10 would recommend. Brodie tailored it to what the group liked so it felt like a more unique trip. Lots of photo stops, good food recs, covered a lot of ground for 3 days. Very organized.
    Review of: 3-Day Isle of Skye and Highlands from Edinburgh Inc Accommodation
    Written 26 May 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • Joanne S
    Derby, UK5 contributions
    Excellent and very funny!
    We chose the green tour so hopped on and off a few times, all great guides but Johnny was in a league of his own, he was the Scottish version of my brother in law, they both had the same awful jokes but we loved him! Super informative as well. Would totally recommend.
    Review of: City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
    Written 1 June 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • Beth M
    Medina, OH3 contributions
    Great and informative tour
    This was an accelerated tour that was a quick but very informative 90 minutes. Our tour guide Jule was wonderful- funny, engaging and informative. If you don’t have a lot of time, would highly recommend.
    Review of: Old Town Walking Tour History and Tales in Edinburgh
    Written 1 June 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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