EDINBURGH · DAY TRIPS
The ones worth setting an alarm for.
The 15 most-booked edinburgh day trips, all done in a single day and back by evening. Each one comes with the pickup point, how long you are away, what it costs and the company that runs it.
Glencoe, Fort William and Glenfinnan Viaduct in 12 hours from Edinburgh, with Harry Potter filming spots and Jacobite train views.
Most PopularGuided day trip from Edinburgh to Glencoe, Fort William, and Glenfinnan Viaduct. See Skyfall and Harry Potter spots plus the Jacobite train view.
“The day trip was great! We got to see a lot of the high lands and Glenfinnan viaduct. It was Scott’s first ever tour and he did a phenomenal job even with a few hiccups along the way. I wouldn’t change the day for anything thought. It was fabulous! And haggis and irn bru is…”
From Edinburgh, a 12-hour Highlands drive: Callander, Glencoe, Fort William, Glenfinnan Viaduct for the Jacobite train view.
“Stewart charter company is the Best and Keith is AMAZING! He was soo well informed and personal. He love imhis country and it shows. I learned soo much and enjoyed hearing every story! I think the lunch stop should be no longer than 1 hour to allot for more time in other towns but that…”
Take a coach through Callander, Glencoe, Fort William, Loch Ness and more from Edinburgh. Photo stops, stories, and optional cruise.
“We were quite intimidated by the length of the tour however it honestly flew by. The commentary along the drive was nice and wide spread facts and jokes. The breaks to stretch always came at a nice time and broke up the long journey nicely. All of the stops were delightful and Anthony constantly was…”
Edinburgh day trip to Glenfinnan Viaduct, Loch Shiel, Glencoe and Fort William, with Harry Potter and Bond film stops plus guide stories.
Guided Scottish Highlands day trip from Edinburgh with Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle ruins, and optional Nessie cruise.
“The most breath taking views and the most amazing stories!! Jaqueline and Ben are incredible!! Loved the energy and the knowledge of Scottish history! I loved all the ancient history about the risings, witches, wars and the royal families! Amazing and fun!!”
Nessie, Glencoe, and the Highlands in one guided day from Edinburgh, with Loch Ness free time and optional cruises.
“It was nice comfortable traveling in the touringcar. We have seen a lot. But I think you have to arrange the eating stop in another way. Westopped at small restaurants who couldn't managed a lot of buses full of tourist. The eating have to be organised better. I would have liked it to look around…”
Small-group day trip from Edinburgh to St Andrews and Fife fishing villages, with Forth Bridge views and Falkland Palace.
“Great trip to experience the Scottish fishing villages and especially to go to Saint Andrews and see the golf course in the town! Neal was great! One of the best tour guides we have ever experienced!”
Loch Ness, Glencoe, and the Scottish Highlands in one long day from Edinburgh, with guided comfort and optional Nessie cruise.
“Pros : The quality of bus, availability of Toilet, good rest stops for food and drinks Cons: The guide/ driver are talking consistently non stop from 12hrs. The tourists were disengaged and was not able to get that alone time or to sleep for sometime.”
See Lallybroch, Castle Leoch, Cranesmuir and Fort William scenes on a 9.5-hour small-group day trip from Edinburgh.
“Wendi is incredibly nice and friendly. It was a pleasure having her as our guide. She was very knowledgeable about the Outlander series and the sites we visited.”
Edinburgh day trip to Loch Ness, Glencoe, and the Highlands with Loch Ness stop, optional cruise, Fort William lunch, and big scenery.
“Everything was great, the guide Keeth, the views, amazing trip!”
Outlander filming locations and Jacobite-era sites on a 9-hour Edinburgh day trip to Culross, Linlithgow, Blackness and more.
“Linda was superb. Very knowledgeable, kind, patient and helpful. Great job!”
Small-group day tour from Edinburgh to Rosslyn Chapel and the Scottish Borders, with guided stops, expert storytelling, and mini-coach comfort.
“Highly highly recommend this trip was amazing! Nik the driver for my tour was really great at storytelling and letting us know the history which was perfect for me. He also was a great driver in general and as someone who gets extremely car sick I was very grateful. The chapel somehow outshone my expectations…”
Air-conditioned ride from Edinburgh to Loch Lomond and Stirling, with Kelpies stops, onboard stories, and optional Stirling Castle.
“Enjoyed spending our last day in Scotland, taking a break from walking, being guided around some of the lowlands by Sophie, our driver and guide. The Kelpies are a fun photo stop, but something you can easily skip to spend time somewhere else if sculpture or art isn’t your jam. Not that you can skip…”
A 10-hour Highlands bus day trip from Edinburgh with castles, lochs, and Inveraray, plus Rest and Be Thankful views and lively commentary.
“very nice day tour with driver guide Ewan Visited several castles and some bautifull spits around lochs like Loch Lomond. must do tour.”
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