Top 6 Full-Day Tours in Edinburgh

1.Edinburgh Full Day Walking Tour with Castle Included -Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 676 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $112Our pick

Walk Edinburgh from Charlotte Square to Edinburgh Castle with a guide such as Ben, James, or Mark. See Georgian homes, Princes Street Gardens, the National Gallery, the Royal Mile, Greyfriars, and Victoria Street, then tour the castle. Expect hills, rain, and about five hours on foot.

“This tour is a must! Mark, our guide, was phenomenal! We got tons of historical info and fun facts. Mark made the experience that much better. Wear comfy shoes and bundle up!”

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2.Full-Day Highland Lochs Glens and Castles Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 256 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $87

Spend 10 hours touring the Highlands from Edinburgh in a small group of up to 16. Visit Doune Castle, Loch Lubnaig, Kilchurn Castle, Inveraray, Rest and Be Thankful, and Luss, with lively guiding from names such as Kyle, Ron, Cameron, Fionn, and Jamie.

“Our guided tour to the Scottish Highlands with Glens and Castles with fantastic! We saw at least 4 castles from afar, and stopped to see 3 close-up. For an additional fee, one could go inside 2 of these: Duone and Inverary. The first was an empty, stone shell inside but rooms and stairs were still delineated. The second was lavishly furnished, as the Duke & Duchess of Argyll still visit there at times. Gary S, our guide and driver, made the entire trip fun and informative. He had an engaging style, great sense of humor, and played both traditional and contemporary Scottish music by artists many will recognize. The Highlands…”

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3.Full Day Scottish Highlands and Whisky Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 136 reviews · 9 hours · from $72Best value

Spend nine hours with Highland Explorer Tours visiting the Kelpies, Glenturret Distillery, Dunkeld, and the Hermitage. Your English-speaking guide drives a small group through Highland scenery, while audio guides are available in six languages. Whisky tours and tasting are optional, so check your booking carefully.

“I was undecided whether to choose this or another tour, but luckily I chose this one because I had a wonderful day. The group was small and Steve, my guide and driver, was engaging throughout the tour. He shared with us many curious notions about Scotland, its history, and the places we were visiting - putting typical Scottish music as the background of the trip. I recommend to everyone the visit to the distillery with the final Whisky tasting because it was a really nice and interesting experience, and the Kelpies, Dunkeld and Hermitage visits were also very enjoyable. Steve at the end of the trip was kind enough to…”

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4.Oban, Lochs & Inveraray Full-Day Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 97 reviews · 12 hours · from $74

Travel from Edinburgh through Glasgow to Loch Lomond, Luss, Loch Awe, Kilchurn Castle, Oban, and Inveraray. Your English-speaking guide, such as Keith, Hugh, Neil, or Cameron, handles the long drive while you enjoy Highland scenery, seafood, castle views, and Loch Fyne.

“Aileen was an excellent host and the trip was amazing in spite of the weather. In fact, the rains made the journey even more picturesque.”

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5.Kingdom of Fife & St Andrews Full-Day Guided Private Tour in a Premium Minivan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $275

Travel from Edinburgh with a private guide such as Alexander, Sandy, Gary, or Hazel to South Queensferry, Falkland, St Andrews, Pittenweem, and Anstruther. You get hotel pickup, a Mercedes minivan, free water and snacks, and room to shape the day around golf, history, food, or seaside views.

“What a truly wonderful day. The best way to see St. Andrews and Fife. Started by meeting us at the hotel in a very nice van stocked with water/snack. Customized the day based on our interests and even added a stop back in Edinburgh. Had a wonderful lunch right at the Old Course which was a huge highlight for the golfers. So much better then a large group tour and perfect for our first full day there when we were still adjusting to the time change. Alexander took pictures of the entire day and then air dropped them to us at the completion of the tour. Alexander is a wonderful…”

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6.Full-Day Tour to the Scottish Highlands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 12 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Travel from Edinburgh in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a guide such as Davie, David, Dave, or Brian. Visit Stirling, Glencoe, Loch Ness, Fort Augustus, and Pitlochry, with time for Highland cows, viewpoints, lunch, and an optional boat cruise.

“Brian was both tour guide and bus driver. As a native Scotsman who has spent decades as both guide and vacationer, he had an insider’s perspective on the history, politics and culture of the highlands. Perfect weather added to a stellar day, touring Loch Ness, several beautiful towns and my favorite, a field of long haired highland cows. Brian’s humor and excellent selection of traditional and contemporary music created a joyful backdrop. Fantastic experience all around.”

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