The 15 2-Day Experiences in Edinburgh That Earn Their Price

1.2-Day Loch Ness and Inverness Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 518 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $444Our pick

Travel from Edinburgh to Inverness and Loch Ness in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach, with a night in a hotel or B&B. Your guide may be Pete, Lizzy, Willie, Catty, or another local expert. The route includes Clava Cairns, Urquhart Castle, a Loch Ness cruise, Glencoe, and scenic Highland stops.

“Trevor was an excellent guide. He made sure we felt comfortable. He was easy going, funny, and very knowledgeable. It was a memorable and fun trip.”

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2.2-Day Highlands Tour with Hogwarts Express

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 428 reviews · 35 hours · from $481

Spend 35 hours touring the Highlands by bus, staying overnight in Fort Augustus, and riding the Jacobite steam train across Glenfinnan Viaduct. English-speaking guides such as Steven B, Iain, Ben, and Keith bring Scottish history, music, humor, and local stories to the journey.

“We had a fantastic time with Steven B as our guide! I learned so much throughout the journey.”

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3.2-Day Jacobite Experience including the Hogwarts Express from Edinburgh

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

Travel from Edinburgh in a small group with a guide such as Paul, Steven B, Ian, or Jamie. Visit Culloden, Clava Cairns, Loch Ness, Mallaig, and Glencoe, then ride the Jacobite train from Fort William to Mallaig. Overnight accommodation and breakfast are included.

“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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4.Eilean Donan, Loch Ness & Glenfinnan 2-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 205 reviews · 2 days · from $157Best value

This two-day Timberbush tour takes you from Edinburgh through Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Glenfinnan, Eilean Donan, Loch Ness, and Pitlochry, with a night in Fort William. Expect a modern bus, live English commentary, frequent photo stops, and guides such as Stuart, Jamie, or Andrew T, depending on your departure.

“Great Tour! Our Tour guide Andrew do an amazing job! lots of interesting stories and facts during the Tour. highly recommended for all who would like to discover secrets of highlands!”

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5.2-Day Inverness and the Highlands Very Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 197 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $248

Travel from Edinburgh to Inverness with a guide such as Callum, Euan, James, or Angela, stopping at Glen Coe, Glenfinnan, Loch Ness, Culloden, Clava Cairns, Pitlochry, and Dunkeld. Transport, commentary, and a group of up to 16 are included. Accommodation, meals, and entry fees cost extra.

“Enjoyed this trip immensely. The guide was especially knowledgable and engaging. He stopped enough times at interesting sites that we did not feel trapped in a vehicle. I would highly recommend this trip for a taste of Scottish history and culture.”

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6.2-Day Loch Ness, Inverness & Highlands Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 185 reviews · 2 days · from $157

Spend two days crossing Scotland by modern coach, from Loch Lomond and Glencoe to Loch Ness, Culloden, Clava Cairns, and the Cairngorms. English-speaking guides such as Sam, Jamie, Kenny, and Scott bring history, folklore, and humor to the journey. Choose included accommodation or arrange your own stay in Inverness.

“Excellent trip and Guide provide us more information about the places.”

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7.Loch Ness, Inverness & The Highlands – 2 Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 166 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $179

Travel from Edinburgh to Loch Ness and Inverness with a driver-guide, stopping at Glencoe, Fort William, Culloden, Clava Cairns, and the Cairngorms. You get one night in Inverness, frequent photo stops, live commentary, and a possible whisky tasting at Blair Athol Distillery.

“This is one of the best tours I've done. It was worth every cent. There is so much beauty to see along this 2 day trip. So much to see and this is one of the best ways to take in as much as you can. Inverness was delightful and the drive all along Loch Ness, marvelous. Our guide and driver, Cliff was extensively knowledgeable. He even went so far as to curate a playlist for the drive. Every stop was a gem, and he knew of stops and viewpoints that were superior to the typical ones. We saw so much along the way. He also had suggestions for what…”

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8.Loch Ness, Inverness, & Highlands 2-Day Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 112 reviews · 2 days · from $397

Travel from Edinburgh in a 16-seat minibus with an English-speaking driver-guide, visit Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle, take the Jacobite Cruise, sleep in a local Inverness B&B, and walk through ancient Caledonian pine forests.

“The whole trip was very well organized. The accomodation was great with excellent scottish breakfast. Our guide, Owen was exceptionally prepared in all the historical details of Scotland (and has a great humour!). Very much recommended. thank you!”

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9.Eilean Donan, Loch Ness & Glenfinnan – 2 Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $179

Travel from Edinburgh through Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Glenfinnan, Fort William, Eilean Donan, Loch Ness, and Pitlochry. Your driver-guide handles the long routes while you enjoy short walks, photo stops, live stories, and one night in Fort William. Guides may include Alistair, Andrew, Nick, Sean, or Paul.

“Paul B was our driver. We are from Florida and Paul was a wealth of knowledge for us. He was very attentive, played great Scottish music and entertained us with his singing. He truly loves Scotland and helped us alleviate it even more. THANK YOU PAUL B!”

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10.Inverness and The Highlands 2-Day Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 59 reviews · from $241

Travel from Edinburgh to Inverness in a Mercedes mini-coach with up to 16 people. See Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe, Loch Ness, Culloden Moor, Clava Cairns, Pitlochry, and Dunkeld, with an English-speaking guide and one night in Inverness.

“The guide, Andy, was experienced and great. He organised the whole tour thoroughly and thoughtfully. Andy is very interesting and talked a lot about the history of Scotland and the highland. Thank you, Andy.”

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11.2-Day Outlander Experience Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $345

Follow Claire and Jamie’s trail from Edinburgh in a group of up to 16. Visit Lallybroch, Castle Leoch, Fort William, Culloden, and more, with a driver-guide such as John, Graham, or Steven B. Your fare includes transport, breakfast, one Inverness overnight, and entry to Midhope and Doune castles.

“You get in a lot of sights in a short period of time! It was great to not have to worry about how to get to all of the locations and we saw all of the essential Outlander spots! Our driver Steven B was amazing! Great driver, easy to chat with and took very good care of our group!”

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12.2 Days Private Custom Tour of Scotland from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 2 days (approx.)

Travel from Edinburgh into the Scottish Highlands on a private, custom-built two-day tour with guide Brian. Set your preferred route, arrange pickup at your accommodation, Edinburgh Airport, Port of Leith, or another nearby location, and spend up to eight hours each day exploring.

“We can't say enough great things about Brian! Our tour was similar to traveling with a knowledgeable family member! He took everything into consideration, down to our 2-yr-old's schedule (and attitude of the moment). I'm not sure how he did it but we definitely saw & learned a LOT of Scotland without feeling rushed or overwhelmed. We traveled with our 3 kids (1 special needs child, a 13-yr-old and a 2-yr-old) and he was super fantastic with them. Totally recommended this tour especially if you're traveling with kids. Brian surely made our trip to Scotland spectacular! (I wish we had him with us when we went to Dublin...)”

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13.2-Day Loch Lomond, West Highlands & Oban

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $195

Join a local English-speaking Hairy Coo guide for a two-day minibus trip from Edinburgh to Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Glenfinnan and Oban. You will visit ancient sites, see Harry Potter film country, choose between whisky and castle ruins, and arrange your own night in Oban.

“Absolutely lovely trip! It was a very small group, just me, a couple, our incredible guide and driver (unfortunately I forget his name), and Hamish the lovely highland cow stuffed animal. Our guide shared many stories of scottish history related to every stop of the trip, answered any and all questions about the locations the history, and even was able to squeeze in an extra stop to see some highland cows because the group was small. I absolutely loved this tour and would 1000% recommendations and do it again! Loved it! 🐮Read more”

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14.2 Days on the Loch Ness Canal of Caledonia and the Highlands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $245

Travel from Edinburgh with a professional guide, possibly Alberto, in a small group of up to eight. Visit Pitlochry, Blair Athol Distillery, Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, Fort William, Glencoe, Luss, and more, with one night’s lodging and breakfast included.

“Great tour guide Alberto ! Tons of knowledge & excited to show us around everywhere . He never skipped a beat . My family & friends had saw more than anticipated 😊”

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15.2-Day Private Loch Ness Tour – in Luxury Mercedes Minivan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $1,231

Travel from Edinburgh to Loch Ness in a private luxury Mercedes minivan with a guide such as Fraser. Visit Stirling, Glencoe, Urquhart Castle, Culloden, Clava Cairns, Aviemore, and more, with a traditional overnight stay and breakfast included.

“Amazing experience! Would definitely recommend to anyone interested in seeing some of the best sites but more exclusively!!”

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