Best Edinburgh Day Trips

What Is It

• A guided day tour explores the hidden beauty of Scotland.
• A tour that takes you from the famous capital to the amazing Highland landscapes.
• It's also possible to take a whiskey distillery tour and have a taste of Scotland's own drink.

What Will Do

• Visit the Scottish Highlands and explore some of the most majestic views in the country.
• Try out the national drink of Scotland and may choose to have the optional "Famous Grouse Experience.
• Enjoy the beauty of Scotland.

What Inclues

• English-speaking expert live tour guide.
• Transport service to pick the guests to/from hotel or accommodation.
• Drink-tasting session.

Travellers Talk

• The tour was well organized and there was something for everyone.
• The experience was captivating and sharing in the national drink was an honor.

Is It Right

• Tour offers a lot of experience in exchange for only a little cash.
 
• There may be some walking along the way.

What Is It

• A travel tour into the highlands of Scotland on a monster-sized day tour.
• A tour which lets you hear the story of the Jacobites, spot the mythical Loch Ness Monster and admire the beauty of Glencoe.
• It allows guests to experience a lot of beauty in a very short time.

What Will Do

• Admire some of Scotland's most beautiful landscapes as you travel from Loch Ness and on to Glencoe.
 
• Travel from Edinburgh to the Scottish highlands on a full-day tour.
• Visit the Battlefield of Culloden and explore it's the visitor center.

What Inclues

• A pickup service for the guests to/from the hotel.
• Bottled water to refresh guests on the tour.
• The English-speaking live tour guide is available.

Travellers Talk

• The tour gives guests a close look at the beauty of Scotland and the guide was very helpful.
• Everything was organized properly and all the hours were well-spent.
 

Is It Right

• It can be a good idea for a day off work and a way to connect with the spirit of Scotland.
• There's a lot of beauty to explore for adventure lovers.

What Is It

• It takes you on a journey to see Scotland's ancient castles, impressive lochs, peculiar coastal villages, and heather-clad mountains.
• A day tour which shows you Scotland's iconic sights including some of the country's best-kept secrets.
• It lets you explore the spirits of the western highlands and take a look at its lochs and castles.

What Will Do

• Enjoy a full-day drive through the Western Highlands.
 
• Discover some of Scotland's most beautiful lochs and take a look at the longest one in the country.
• Learn about the heroes of Scotland and listen to the tales of their battles.

What Inclues

• English-speaking driver or live tour guide.
• A pickup service for the guests to/from the West Highlands.
• A full-day tour

Travellers Talk

• The tour was exceptional and the overall quality of its organization was impressive.
• A good tour of the lochs and castle as it showed an interesting but hidden side of Scotland.
 

Is It Right

• Adventure lovers would love the tales told on this tour.
• The tour offers a quick way to learn a lot about Scotland's heroes and their stories.

What Is It

• It offers an ancient university, jaw-dropping medieval ruins, and peculiar coastal villages.
• A tour to Scottish towns and villages that offer a lot more than their small size allows of them.
• A small group tour that takes you through a day in the Fife kingdom from Edinburgh.

What Will Do

• Take a look at the historic fishing villages of the Fife Kingdom and visit St. Andrews.
• Explore the beautiful Falkland and its former royal palace.
• Enjoy a view of medieval age Scotland.

What Inclues

• A tour transport service for guests to/from Edinburgh.
• English Speaking Driver/Guide.
• A full-day tour.

Travellers Talk

• The tour was fun and it had a knowledgeable guide that took guests through all the details.
• There was a great mix of stops on the tour and everything was organized properly.

Is It Right

• A trip into medieval times brings out your sense of adventure.
• The tour has so much land and information to cover, you'll never get bored.

What Is It

• It shows you the beautiful scenery which characterizes Kelso, Alnwick Castle, and Berwick.
• A tour to the ruins of Kelso Abbey, then to Alnwick Castle which was used to create the settings for Hogwarts Academy for the Harry Potter movie.
• It takes you to the borderlands between England and Scotland on this full-day tour from Edinburgh.

What Will Do

• Visit and learn about the town of Kelso with its ruined Abbey, town square and impressive boutique shops.
• Cross the England border and follow a route that was used by cat thieves.
• Explore the Alnwick Castle and learn about the different famous locations to have featured in the Harry Potter movies.

What Inclues

• An English-speaking Live tour guide is available.
• A transport service to/from Edinburgh in a comfortable, air-conditioned mini-coach.
• A full-day tour of the connection between Scotland and England's histories.

Travellers Talk

• A beautiful experience visiting the countryside of Scotland to learn about its history and the guide was very knowledgeable and nice.
• The journey itself was pleasant but it's hard to overlook all the ancient beauty on display from Kelso to Alnwick castle.

Is It Right

• The tour can easily expose the historic relationship between England and Scotland.
• It can help learn a lot of history within a very short period of time.
 

What Is It

• The tour introduces the history of Scotland, its amazing landscapes and one of the most famous Scottish exports - Whisky.
• Stirling Castle used to be a residence of the Scottish royals, while scenic Loch Lomond is the largest lake of Scotland.
• Glengoyne Distillery produces high-quality Whisky for around two centuries.

What Will Do

• Learn stories about famous heroes of Scotland, such as William Wallace and Robert the Bruce.
• Visit Loch Lomond, one of the most beautiful lakes in Scotland, from a vantage point.
• Taste extraordinary Scotch Whisky in Glengoyne Distillery.

What Inclues

• Round-trip transportation by a mini-coach.
• Expert guide on board.
• Pickups and drop-offs at selected points.

Travellers Talk

• I had no idea we'd see so much in one day!
• This was a great tour!
• Beautiful lochs and castles on an informative tour.

Is It Right

• The tour is highly recommended for fans of Scotland and its history.
• People fond of capturing amazing landscapes by camera shouldn't miss this tour.
• This is a must-do activity for travelers enjoying Scotch Whisky.

What Is It

• A full day tour to see the beauty of Scotland's dramatic scenery.
• Visit Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, and Glencoe.
• See small quaint villages plus iconic locations.

What Will Do

• Visit Loch Ness and take a cruise in search of Nessie, or explore the ruins of Urquhart Castle.
• Visit Glen Coe, the site of the 1692 massacre of the Clan MacDonald.
• See Highland Cows, mountains, bogs, moors, hills, lochs, and more!

What Inclues

• Full day trip by coach with local driver/guide.
• Live commentary onboard the air-conditioned coach.
• 12 hour round trip.

Travellers Talk

• Great value and a wonderful sightseeing trip, would do it again
• Loved the tour. The information provided by the tour guide was interesting and insightful
• The trip was amazing, we really enjoyed it and we learnt tons of new things about Scotland

Is It Right

• A great way to see the countryside and experience more of Scotland than just Edinburgh.
• A good introduction for those who are short on time but want to see Loch Ness and other places.
• The price does not include food or entrance fees so do take this into consideration if you're on a budget.