The 11 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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