Private Tour of the Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh

4.9 (449 reviews) Edinburgh, Scotland
Duration9h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesHindi, Punjabi, German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Urdu, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This is an exclusive private tour departing from a pick-up point of your choice in and around Edinburgh City Centre, exploring some of Scotland's greatest Lochs, Castles and a visit to see the adorable Highland Cows. Pick-up is at 10am or other time as requested.

Options

Tour in French

Sedan/SUV
Tour in French
Pickup included

Up to 4 passengers

Sedan/SUV
Pickup included

Tour in German

People Carrier
Tour in German
Pickup included

Up to 7 passengers

Medium People Carrier
Pickup included

Tour in a Luxury Vehicle

Luxury/Executive vehicle
Pickup included

Up to 6 passengers

Minivan
Pickup included

Up to 8 passengers

People Carrier
Pickup included

Tour in Portuguese

Tour in Portuguese
Pickup included

Tour in Italian

Tour in Italian
Pickup included

Tour in Spanish

Tour in Spanish
Pickup included

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Experienced guide
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Gratuities
  • Inveraray Castle admission

What to expect

  1. Swanston Farm
    30m
    Meet Thelma, Louise and Angus, the three resident Highland 'Coos'.
  2. Luss
    30m
    A 90 minute drive will take us to the 'foot steps' of the Highlands and the beautiful village of Luss nestled on the banks of Loch Lomond, overlooking the Ben Lomond Munro. Apart from stunning views of Luch Lomond, Luss is a place steeped in history, and here you can find an extremely rare Viking Hogback gravestone.
    There's a couple of gift shops, toilet facilities and places for refreshments.
  3. Rest and be Thankful
    10m
    Only 30 minutes away and at over 800 feet, this mountain viewpoint is a great stop for some beautiful photos of the stunning mountain scenery.
  4. Inveraray Castle & Gardens
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Only a 30 minute drive away is the iconic Inveraray Castle, one of the few castles in Scotland still used as a residence, (Duke & Duchess of Argyle) this is the seat of the Clan Chief of Clan Campbell. Open Thursday to Monday, the castle grounds are freely open to the public (there is a charge if you wish to enter the castle) or there’s Inveraray town with plenty of options for lunch and views of Loch Fyne.

    The Castle closes for winter from November to March, but the grounds are still open to the public.
  5. Kilchurn Castle
    10m
    A 30 minute drive takes us to Kilchurn castle, used by the English army as a formidable barracks for over 200 years and surrounded by water on 3 sides – a great place for photos.
  6. The Three Sisters
    30m
    A 60 minute drive through the Glencoe mountain range will take us to the famous Three Sisters Viewpoint. This is the most photographed place in Scotland - and you will understand why once we get there!
    Full of breathtaking beauty and full of poignant history, this is a site you will never forget.
  7. Rannoch Moor
    10m
    Working our way back through Glencoe with multiple photo stops of the '3 sisters', and other amazing photo stops, including Rannoch Moor - the largest bog expanse in the UK.
  8. Loch Tulla Viewpoint
    10m
    In this beautiful viewpoint, you can take in all that the Highlands have to offer in a single place: mountains, lochs and forests.
  9. The Kelpies & The Helix
    30m
    Our last stop, approximately 90 minutes away is the stunning Kelpies. These 2 horse statues standing 100 feet tall are the tallest equine statues in the world.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Our guide will pick you up directly from your hotel, AirBnB, Vrbo, or other holiday accommodation.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • UK cars are smaller than our American counterparts, please be aware of this when booking for 4 adults.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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