The 5 Multi-Day Tours in Edinburgh a Short Trip Can Fit

1.Scotland in 5 Days Including Jacobite Steam Train from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 341 reviews · from $1,330Our pick

Spend five full days touring the Highlands and Isle of Skye from Edinburgh by midi-coach, ferry, boat, and the Jacobite Steam Train. You’ll visit Glencoe, Eilean Donan Castle, Culloden, the Old Man of Storr, Loch Ness, and more, with four nights of lodging, breakfasts, and a Scottish guide included. Guides vary, with past tours led by Ross, Louise, Caitlin, and others.

“Wow! This 5 day tour is awe inspiring. What a fantastic way to explore The Highlands. Ask for Ross as your tour guide/driver. This trip wouldn't have been the same without him. It was hard to say goodbye (for now) to Ross and all of our travel companions.”

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2.2-Day Jacobite Experience including the Hogwarts Express from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 335 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $492Best value

Spend two busy days traveling from Edinburgh through Pitlochry, Culloden, Loch Ness, Fort Augustus, Mallaig, and Glencoe. You ride the Jacobite Steam Train, known as the Hogwarts Express, stay overnight with breakfast, and travel by small-group minivan with a guide such as Paul, Steven, Ian, or Jamie. Expect long driving days and several extra fees.

“Ian our tour guide was fantastic! He had all of the details handled and we were truly able to just enjoy. It was a great way to see the sights outside of Edinburgh. Ian was knowledgeable and super friendly. We had an issue with the bus, but the tour company took care of it.”

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3.5-Day Best of Scotland Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 263 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $1,240

Travel from Edinburgh through the Highlands and Isle of Skye with an expert driver-guide, visiting Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Glenfinnan, Portree, Eilean Donan, Loch Ness, Culloden, and Clava Cairns. Expect scenic drives, four nights of accommodation, breakfast, and a busy route in a small group.

“My daughter and I went on this tour and we really enjoyed the tour. Jamie our driver was outstanding. He told us history, music, and lots of folk tails. Loved this tour”

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4.4 Day Islay Whisky Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 148 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $1,520

Travel from Edinburgh to Islay in a small group of up to 16, with three nights in Bowmore, ferry crossings, and tastings at Bunnahabhain, Kilchoman, Bruichladdich, Bowmore, Lagavulin, Ardbeg, and Laphroaig. Guides such as Moray, Jamie, Stefan, and Murray are praised for their humor, local insight, and careful timing.

“This was well worth the cost to have all the details taken care of in advance. Moray was a great guide, and the quantity/variety/pace of the experiences at the various distilleries (and the Whisky Vault) was pretty perfect. (But when they tell you you need dinner reservations in Bowmore, you really do - even for 1.)”

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5.4-Day Outlander Trail From Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 4 days · from $969

Follow Outlander from Edinburgh through Doune, Glencoe, Culloden, Clava Cairns, Falkland, Culross, Blackness Castle, and Lallybroch. You travel in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach with an English-speaking driver-guide, sleep in small B&Bs, and learn Scottish history along the way. Guides such as Martin, Lizzie, Alistair, and Mac bring extra stories to the road.

“I enjoyed the tour and would highly recommend it. Our tour guide Kevin was great to talk to. It was like a 4 day history lesson of Scotland and good mix of castles, mountains, lochs and towns.”

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