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Top Day Trips from Edinburgh (Updated November 2026)

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Private Tour to the Scottish Highlands, Culloden and Loch Ness

This tour includes a bit of everything that makes Scotland incredible - stunning highland views, ancient legends, quaint towns, mysterious lochs, castles, and Scottish hospitality. …More

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This tour includes a bit of everything that makes Scotland incredible - stunning highland views, ancient legends, quaint towns, mysterious lochs, castles, and Scottish hospitality....

12 hours Free Cancellation
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$1,097
Private Tour to the Stunning Scottish Highlands & Glencoe

Today you'll be taken away from the city of Edinburgh on a highland road trip full of beautiful stops not accessible by public transport in …More

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Today you'll be taken away from the city of Edinburgh on a highland road trip full of beautiful stops not accessible by public transport in...

8 to 12 hours Free Cancellation
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$1,097
Private Tour to St Andrews and Scottish Coastal Villages

This private tour will give you a taste of Scotland beyond Edinburgh - visiting hand-picked villages full of history and delicious food! We'll encounter ancient …More

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This private tour will give you a taste of Scotland beyond Edinburgh - visiting hand-picked villages full of history and delicious food! We'll encounter ancient...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$877
Highlands, Glencoe and Glenfinnan Viaduct Private Tour

Discover the best of Scotland on a private tour that takes you to its most scenic and fascinating destinations. From the iconic Forth Bridge and …More

Discover the best of Scotland on a private tour that takes you to its most scenic and fascinating destinations. From the iconic Forth Bridge and...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,234
Stirling Castle and Loch Lomond Full-Day Private Tour in a Premium Minivan

First we stop to admire the views over the Forth Bridges from South Queensferry before continuing to Linlithgow Palace with its rich and varied history. …More

First we stop to admire the views over the Forth Bridges from South Queensferry before continuing to Linlithgow Palace with its rich and varied history....

8 hours Hotel pickup offered
5.0 (46)
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$137
Ricky's gateway to the Highlands Tour

Spend the day away from the bustling streets of Scotland's capital city, Edinburgh. We provide bicycles, helmets and transport into the heart of the Trossachs …More

Spend the day away from the bustling streets of Scotland's capital city, Edinburgh. We provide bicycles, helmets and transport into the heart of the Trossachs...

8 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$185
Full Day Private Tour to Loch Ness With Boat Trip Included

If you want to see the world famous Loch Ness and only have one day in which to see it, then this is the tour …More

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If you want to see the world famous Loch Ness and only have one day in which to see it, then this is the tour...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$1,234
Edinburgh to St Andrews private driving tour

Discover St Andrews Your Way – A Private Luxury Tour from Edinburgh Explore the charming coastal town of St Andrews on a private tour tailored …More

Discover St Andrews Your Way – A Private Luxury Tour from Edinburgh Explore the charming coastal town of St Andrews on a private tour tailored...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,042
Kelpies, Loch Lomond and Stirling Castle, Private Day Tour

Discover Scotland's natural beauty and rich history on this captivating tour. Marvel at the iconic Forth Bridge, The Kelpies Monument, and Luss Village Loch Lomond …More

Discover Scotland's natural beauty and rich history on this captivating tour. Marvel at the iconic Forth Bridge, The Kelpies Monument, and Luss Village Loch Lomond...

8 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$913
Edinburgh Bridges & Countryside by Bike or E-Bike with Transport

Our 20 mile (32 km) Bridges bike tour follows the picturesque shores of the Firth Of Forth. We pass through the ancient village of Cramond, …More

Our 20 mile (32 km) Bridges bike tour follows the picturesque shores of the Firth Of Forth. We pass through the ancient village of Cramond,...

4 to 5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$95
Ultimate Outlander Day Tour

The ultimate Outlander day tour from Edinburgh. Hitting all the many film locations. The tour runs all year around and the itinerary is changeable depending …More

The ultimate Outlander day tour from Edinburgh. Hitting all the many film locations. The tour runs all year around and the itinerary is changeable depending...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,090
From Edinburgh: Argyll, Castles & West Highlands Day Tour

Epic mountains, mystical lochs, and castles straight out of a legend - aye, this small-group tour is a cracker! We’re off on a wild ride …More

Epic mountains, mystical lochs, and castles straight out of a legend - aye, this small-group tour is a cracker! We’re off on a wild ride...

10 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$78
Stirling and Highland Private Day Guided Tour

Our Private Stirling and Highland Day Tour offers a uniquely tailored experience that sets it apart from other tours in the region. Here’s what makes …More

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Our Private Stirling and Highland Day Tour offers a uniquely tailored experience that sets it apart from other tours in the region. Here’s what makes...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$1,068
Outlander and Castles Film Locations Day Tour from Edinburgh

16 clients maxiumum - small group tour. Consistently awarded 5 star tour. Travel to Blackness Castle, used as Fort William in Outlander, and learn why …More

16 clients maxiumum - small group tour. Consistently awarded 5 star tour. Travel to Blackness Castle, used as Fort William in Outlander, and learn why...

7 hours 20 minutes Free Cancellation
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$103
Puffin Boat Trip & Tantallon Castle Day Trip from Edinburgh

See Puffins in Scotland! 16 clients maximum - small group tour. Consistently awarded 5 star tour. Travel to Tantallon Castle that sits on top of …More

See Puffins in Scotland! 16 clients maximum - small group tour. Consistently awarded 5 star tour. Travel to Tantallon Castle that sits on top of...

7 hours
4.8 (25)
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$219
Loch Ness Private Day Tour up to 8 passengers

Visit the Highlands with a Kilted Scotsman! Starting from Edinburgh. As your tour is private you are in charge of the places you want to …More

Visit the Highlands with a Kilted Scotsman! Starting from Edinburgh. As your tour is private you are in charge of the places you want to...

12 to 14 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$959
Historic Edinburgh and Rosslyn Chapel Full-Day Private Tour in a Premium Minivan

Our full-day tour of Edinburgh and Rosslyn Chapel is a great combination of our Edinburgh Highlights and Rosslyn Chapel tours. On the trip you will …More

Our full-day tour of Edinburgh and Rosslyn Chapel is a great combination of our Edinburgh Highlights and Rosslyn Chapel tours. On the trip you will...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$114
Private Highland whisky tour from Edinburgh- Build your own tour!

WHISKYWHEELS PRIVATE HIGHLAND WHISKY TOUR + We pick you up + We help you create your own tour to the Highlands This private Whiskywheels tour …More

WHISKYWHEELS PRIVATE HIGHLAND WHISKY TOUR + We pick you up + We help you create your own tour to the Highlands This private Whiskywheels tour...

7 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$274
Whisky Distillery Trifecta - Glenlivet-Glenallachie-Strathisla

Unique tour to three top distilleries! We pick you up! Let us know where you are. Whiskywheels tours specialise in the wonderful whisky that Scotland …More

Unique tour to three top distilleries! We pick you up! Let us know where you are. Whiskywheels tours specialise in the wonderful whisky that Scotland...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$720
Scottish Highland Day Tour from Edinburgh

We will initially start by traveling to Kilmahog Woollen Mill where you can meet & feed some highland cows, you can purchase souvenirs at Kilmahog. …More

We will initially start by traveling to Kilmahog Woollen Mill where you can meet & feed some highland cows, you can purchase souvenirs at Kilmahog....

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,261
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