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⏱ 12.5 hours · 4.6 (20,883)
Our 1-day tour from Edinburgh takes in some of the most beautiful scenery in Scotland. This coach tour visits lovely Loch Ness, haunting Glencoe, and has options for a relaxing…
from €68 per person
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⏱ 1.5 hours · 4.7 (14,437)
Explore one of the most important fortresses in Scotland’s history with this ticket to Edinburgh Castle. Visit the Great Hall and discover the castle’s action-packed past on a g…
from €41 per person
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⏱ 2 hours · 4.8 (13,256)
Take a magical walking tour of Edinburgh and discover the world of Harry Potter was conceived. Test your knowledge with a quiz, find out your Hogwarts House, and visit Tom Riddl…
from €21 per person
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⏱ 1.5 hours · 4.8 (12,762)
With pre-collected tickets, our Castle Tour gives you easy access into Scotland's most iconic fortification and the significant role it has played in shaping Scotland's…
from €50 per person
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⏱ 1 hour · 4.6 (12,642)
Enjoy a guided walking tour of the vaults beneath Edinburgh's Old Town. Listen to tales from your guide about murders, witches, and the people who inhabited this supposedly…
from €28 per person
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⏱ 12.5 hours · 4.7 (12,401)
Escape Edinburgh on an unforgettable journey through the breathtaking Scottish Highlands. Discover the legendary Loch Ness, the dramatic landscapes of Glencoe and meet the iconi…
from €52 per person
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⏱ 12 hours · 4.6 (9,501)
Experience the beauty of Glencoe, Fort William, and Glenfinnan Viaduct on a guided day trip from Edinburgh. See the filming sites of many Harry Potter scenes, historic Glencoe,…
from €67 per person
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· 4.6 (7,882)
Hop on a City Sightseeing Edinburgh bus tour and discover sights such as Edinburgh Castle and the Grassmarket as you travel on an open-top, double-decker bus with panoramic view…
from €21 per person
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⏱ 1.5 hours · 4.6 (7,465)
Expect to get shivers on a tour of the haunted sites of Edinburgh and visit the Greyfriars Kirkyard and Edinburgh Vaults.
from €31 per person
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⏱ 50 - 75 minutes · 4.7 (6,896)
Enjoy a guided tour and tasting in the vault of world's most famous Scotch whisky collection. Discover the art of blending and the secrets of single malt whisky across our 5…
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⏱ 1.5 hours · 4.8 (6,419)
Discover the regal splendor of Edinburgh’s Palace of Holyroodhouse complex. Explore the State Apartments, see Mary Queen of Scots' historic chambers, the Throne Room, and more.
from €26 per person
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⏱ 12 hours · 4.6 (4,883)
Depart from Edinburgh on a coach trip to the Scottish Highlands. Visit Glenfinnan Viaduct, also known as the Harry Potter bridge, dramatic Glencoe and the Commando Memorial wher…
from €65 per person
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| Tour | Best for | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Scottish Highlands Tour | Day trip | 12.5 h | ★ 4.6 (20,883) | €68.43 | Check availability → |
| Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket | Guided tour | 1.5 h | ★ 4.7 (14,437) | €41.44 | Check availability → |
| Edinburgh: Harry Potter Magical Guided Walking Tour | Guided tour | 2 h | ★ 4.8 (13,256) | €21.31 | Check availability → |
| Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets | Guided tour | 1.5 h | ★ 4.8 (12,762) | €49.73 | Check availability → |
Why Edinburgh Tours
Edinburgh is compact, but the Highlands are not close. Departure point, hours on the road and what is included decide whether a tour is worth it.
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Stirling and Rosslyn are short trips; Loch Ness and the Highlands take about twelve hours; Skye is not a day trip from Edinburgh.
The Harry Potter films were not shot in Edinburgh, and Loch Ness is a long way from the city. We say so where it matters.
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Practical answers about tours, distances, tickets and meeting points.
On GetYourGuide almost every Edinburgh Castle listing includes a guide. Here is how the six main tours differ in price, length and group, and who needs one.
Read guide →The vaults and Mary King's Close are two different places. How they differ, how the ghost tours fit in, and which one suits history fans, thrill seekers and groups.
Read guide →Four Glenfinnan day trips from Edinburgh compared, plus the one tour built around the steam train. What you will see, what it costs, and when the train runs.
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It is the most reviewed trip on this site, and it is a long day: about twelve hours, most of them in the coach, with short stops at Glencoe, Fort William and Loch Ness. If you only have one day outside the city and like scenery, it works. If you dislike long drives, Stirling, St Andrews or Rosslyn are shorter alternatives.
No. Skye is roughly 236 miles from Edinburgh, a drive of five and a half to six hours one way. The offers that include Skye run for several days, and the listings here say so in the title.
No. Edinburgh is tied to the books: J. K. Rowling wrote in its cafés, and Victoria Street and Greyfriars Kirkyard are associated with the stories. Film locations such as the Glenfinnan Viaduct and Alnwick Castle are outside the city and are reached on day trips.
Yes, it is safer to. Entry is timed and slots sell out, especially in summer, and once online tickets are gone none are sold at the gate. A guided offer with a fixed entry time is one way to secure a slot.
The tram takes about 30 to 35 minutes to Princes Street and the Airlink bus about 25 to 35 minutes, depending on traffic. Both leave from the terminal. Airport transfers are not listed on this site.
The Old Town and New Town are compact and most sights can be reached on foot, though the Old Town is steep and cobbled. A hop-on hop-off bus is useful mainly for outlying stops such as the Royal Yacht Britannia in Leith.
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