Top Scotland Day Trips & Excursions

Q: I need a ride! Which Scotland Day Trips & Excursions have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These Scotland Day Trips & Excursions include Hotel Pickup: Private Tour of Highlands, Oban, Glencoe, Lochs & Castles from Glasgow Glasgow; The Highlands & Loch Lomond Hour Private Tour Private Tour Loch Lomond Stirling and the Kelpies from Glasgow Isle of SkyeTour From Inverness Historic Orkney Private Odyssey by a Native Islander 5h View all Tours with Hotel Pickup →

Q: Got any more Scotland trip ideas?

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Q: What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in Scotland?

Based on our sales data over the past year, the most popular styles of tours and activities in Scotland are: Scotland Cultural & Theme Tours Scotland Luxury & Special Occasions Scotland Luxury Tours Scotland Historical & Heritage Tours Scotland Tours & Sightseeing View all tour styles in Scotland →

Private Luxury Tour of The Highlands and Loch Ness From Glasgow

Book a luxury, private, bespoke tour of Scotland. we offer spectacular tours for up to 7 passengers. We'll get to know your interests and design …More

Glasgow, Scotland

5.0 (3)

Private Luxury Tour of The Highlands and Loch Ness From Glasgow

Book a luxury, private, bespoke tour of Scotland. we offer spectacular tours for up to 7 passengers. We'll get to know your interests and design...

10 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (3)

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$1,158

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

Edinburgh, Scotland

5.0 (4)

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...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered

5.0 (4)

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$1,234

Falkirk Wheel, Doune Castle, Stirling Castle Private Tour

Explore the hidden gems of Scotland on a private tour that takes you to the most iconic sites in the country. Admire the grandeur of …More

Edinburgh, Scotland

5.0 (14)

Falkirk Wheel, Doune Castle, Stirling Castle Private Tour

Explore the hidden gems of Scotland on a private tour that takes you to the most iconic sites in the country. Admire the grandeur of...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (14)

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$886

Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle & Culloden Battlefield

This tour takes in all the "Must See" attractions and destinations in and around Inverness. A day of historic sights, epic views and tall tales …More

Inverness, Scotland

5.0 (3)

Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle & Culloden Battlefield

This tour takes in all the "Must See" attractions and destinations in and around Inverness. A day of historic sights, epic views and tall tales...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (3)

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$946

Meandering through The Highlands of Scotland (North)

Let's Meander! North, South, East or West.. You choose. We can create a fantastically memorable road trip by exploring the myriad of back roads here …More

Inverness, Scotland

5.0 (2)

Meandering through The Highlands of Scotland (North)

Let's Meander! North, South, East or West.. You choose. We can create a fantastically memorable road trip by exploring the myriad of back roads here...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$1,028

Enjoy the perfect Monster Day Out travelling ALL the way around Loch Ness. We head out of Inverness along The Great Glen heading for Loch …More

Inverness, Scotland

5.0 (2)

Loch Ness Private Tour

Enjoy the perfect Monster Day Out travelling ALL the way around Loch Ness. We head out of Inverness along The Great Glen heading for Loch...

9 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$1,069

Executive Private tour for 1- 4 people.For this Outlander tour, you will travel in style in one of our luxury vehicles. Our executive tours are …More

Glasgow, Scotland

4.4 (7)

Outlander Special

Executive Private tour for 1- 4 people.For this Outlander tour, you will travel in style in one of our luxury vehicles. Our executive tours are...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.4 (7)

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$645

Private Robert Burns Tour from Tartan Tours Scotland for parties of 1- 4 people. Tours leave from the Greater Glasgow and Clyde area and Ocean Terminal …More

Glasgow, Scotland

5.0 (3)

Robert Burns Tour

Private Robert Burns Tour from Tartan Tours Scotland for parties of 1- 4 people. Tours leave from the Greater Glasgow and Clyde area and Ocean Terminal...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (3)

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$679

We’ll begin with a gentle drive along the north shore of Loch Ness, stopping briefly at Invermoriston for a stroll by the falls and a …More

Inverness, Scotland

5.0 (3)

Wild West Coast Adventure (Part 1)

We’ll begin with a gentle drive along the north shore of Loch Ness, stopping briefly at Invermoriston for a stroll by the falls and a...

9 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (3)

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$1,028

Glasgow : Exclusive Private Day Tours and Shore Excursions

You will be picked up in an executive vehicle at the time and location specified by you. You can customise the tour to suit your …More

Glasgow, Scotland

5.0 (29)

Glasgow : Exclusive Private Day Tours and Shore Excursions

You will be picked up in an executive vehicle at the time and location specified by you. You can customise the tour to suit your...

5 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (29)

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$679

Isle of Skye Fairy Pools, Fairy Glen and Portree

This is a full day private tour taking you from Inverness to the Magical Mystical Isle of Skye where you will get the opportunity to …More

Inverness, Scotland

5.0 (2)

Isle of Skye Fairy Pools, Fairy Glen and Portree

This is a full day private tour taking you from Inverness to the Magical Mystical Isle of Skye where you will get the opportunity to...

11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$1,234

Oban and Glencoe and Highlands Day Tour from Glasgow

16 clients maximum - Small Group Tour Consistently awarded 5 Star Tour Travel to the dramatic and stunning Glencoe in the heart of the Scottish …More

Glasgow, Scotland

5.0 (13)

Oban and Glencoe and Highlands Day Tour from Glasgow

16 clients maximum - Small Group Tour Consistently awarded 5 Star Tour Travel to the dramatic and stunning Glencoe in the heart of the Scottish...

10 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (13)

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$143

Balmoral Castle & Royal Deeside Private Premium Tour

Begin your journey in Royal Deeside at the Rob Roy McGregor statue, where the story of Scotland’s legendary outlaw sets the scene for your adventure. …More

Aberdeen, Scotland

5.0 (2)

Balmoral Castle & Royal Deeside Private Premium Tour

Begin your journey in Royal Deeside at the Rob Roy McGregor statue, where the story of Scotland’s legendary outlaw sets the scene for your adventure....

6 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$1,083

From Inverness: Monsters, Lochs and Legends Day Tour

Embark on a thrilling day trip through the Highlands on this small-group tour, where stunning Scottish landscapes, local whisky, and the chance to spot the …More

Inverness, Scotland

4.8 (30)

From Inverness: Monsters, Lochs and Legends Day Tour

Embark on a thrilling day trip through the Highlands on this small-group tour, where stunning Scottish landscapes, local whisky, and the chance to spot the...

8 hours 45 minutes Free Cancellation

4.8 (30)

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$50

Glasgow Shore Excursion Incl. Loch Lomond and the Trossachs

Board an air-conditioned coach or mini-coach at the Port Terminal. Pause for refreshments and enjoy scenic views Explore this historic fortress (entrance fee not included). …More

5.0 (3)

Glasgow Shore Excursion Incl. Loch Lomond and the Trossachs

Board an air-conditioned coach or mini-coach at the Port Terminal. Pause for refreshments and enjoy scenic views Explore this historic fortress (entrance fee not included)....

8 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (3)

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$108

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

Edinburgh, Scotland

5.0 (10)

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...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (10)

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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

Edinburgh, Scotland

5.0 (46)

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....

8 hours Hotel pickup offered

5.0 (46)

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$137

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

Edinburgh, Scotland

5.0 (11)

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...

8 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (11)

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$185

The Royal Military Tattoo Edinburgh City Tour Rosslyn Chapel and Dinner

See the Castle, dating back to the Iron Age, home of several Monarchs and to the Scottish Crown Jewels & Stone of Destiny. Take a …More

Edinburgh, Scotland

4.8 (32)

The Royal Military Tattoo Edinburgh City Tour Rosslyn Chapel and Dinner

See the Castle, dating back to the Iron Age, home of several Monarchs and to the Scottish Crown Jewels & Stone of Destiny. Take a...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered

4.8 (32)

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$672

Full-Day Private Guided Shennachies Road to Isles and Skye Tour

There are many additional stop options and they are added according to client interests as we go. Wildlife stops are common as long as the …More

Inverness, Scotland

5.0 (43)

Full-Day Private Guided Shennachies Road to Isles and Skye Tour

There are many additional stop options and they are added according to client interests as we go. Wildlife stops are common as long as the...

12 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (43)

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$480

Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the best options for Scotland Day Trips & Excursions?

What are the best kid-friendly options for Scotland Day Trips & Excursions Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly Scotland Day Trips & Excursions are:

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Which Scotland Day Trips & Excursions have Instant Confirmation?

Scotland Day Trips & Excursions with Instant Confirmation include:

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Which Scotland Day Trips & Excursions have Free Cancellation?

Scotland Day Trips & Excursions with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include:

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I need a ride! Which Scotland Day Trips & Excursions have Hotel Pickup?

Got any more Scotland trip ideas?

What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in Scotland?