Top Scotland Day Trips & Excursions

Q: Which Scotland Day Trips & Excursions have Instant Confirmation?

Scotland Day Trips & Excursions with Instant Confirmation include: Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Highlands Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William Inverness: The Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Hogwarts Express and the Scenic Highlands Day Tour from Inverness View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

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 Luxury Private Tour of The Highlands Loch Ness from Edinburgh Loch Ness,Culloden Battlefield,Cawdor Castle & Much More From Inverness City Inverness Highlands Bucket List Tour Speyside Whisky Tour View all Tours with Hotel Pickup →

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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 →

1 Day Castles, West Highlands and Loch Lomond Tour from Edinburgh

Travel northwest from Edinburgh on this small-group tour for an unforgettable day of stunning mountains, lochs, and ancient Scottish castles. We will take you through …More

Edinburgh, Scotland

4.9 (978)

1 Day Castles, West Highlands and Loch Lomond Tour from Edinburgh

Travel northwest from Edinburgh on this small-group tour for an unforgettable day of stunning mountains, lochs, and ancient Scottish castles. We will take you through...

10 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (978)

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$78

Loch Ness & Culloden Battlefield Private Tour from Inverness

Enjoy an 8-hour trip to get a flavor of the lush hills and glens in and around the world famous and mysterious Loch Ness. Experience …More

Inverness, Scotland

4.9 (875)

Loch Ness & Culloden Battlefield Private Tour from Inverness

Enjoy an 8-hour trip to get a flavor of the lush hills and glens in and around the world famous and mysterious Loch Ness. Experience...

8 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (875)

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$1,028

Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Small-Group Day Tour from Inverness

Sharp geological formations, crumbling coastlines and wind-swept valleys: Skye is mother-nature at her dramatic best. And on this day-tour you explore the best of it …More

Inverness, Scotland

4.9 (850)

Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Small-Group Day Tour from Inverness

Sharp geological formations, crumbling coastlines and wind-swept valleys: Skye is mother-nature at her dramatic best. And on this day-tour you explore the best of it...

12 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (850)

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$83

Loch Ness and the Highlands Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

Join this very small group tour (average group size of around 12 passengers) for a classic one day tour to Loch Ness. Traveling through spectacular …More

Edinburgh, Scotland

4.9 (749)

Loch Ness and the Highlands Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

Join this very small group tour (average group size of around 12 passengers) for a classic one day tour to Loch Ness. Traveling through spectacular...

12 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (749)

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$121

Rosslyn Chapel, Dunfermline Abbey and Stirling Castle Day Tour

This is the undisputed tour for history lovers. We journey through Scottish history stopping at Dunfermline Abbey, Stirling Castle and finally Rosslyn Chapel and tell …More

Edinburgh, Scotland

4.8 (717)

Rosslyn Chapel, Dunfermline Abbey and Stirling Castle Day Tour

This is the undisputed tour for history lovers. We journey through Scottish history stopping at Dunfermline Abbey, Stirling Castle and finally Rosslyn Chapel and tell...

9 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (717)

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$75

Rosslyn Chapel and Hadrian's Wall Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

Join this very small group tour (average group size of around 12 passengers) and travel to the amazing and mysterious 15th century Rosslyn Chapel, across …More

Edinburgh, Scotland

4.8 (712)

Rosslyn Chapel and Hadrian's Wall Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

Join this very small group tour (average group size of around 12 passengers) and travel to the amazing and mysterious 15th century Rosslyn Chapel, across...

10 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.8 (712)

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$121

We take you on a journey to some of the most famous scenes from the hit series visiting the locations that lets you step back …More

Edinburgh, Scotland

4.9 (689)

The Outlander 1 Day Experience

We take you on a journey to some of the most famous scenes from the hit series visiting the locations that lets you step back...

8 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (689)

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$53

Hadrian's Wall and The Borders Tour from Edinburgh with Admission

* Includes entrance to Vindolanda Roman Army Museum (or Homesteads Roman Fort should Vindolanda be closed). Travel through 2,000 years of history as you visit …More

Edinburgh, Scotland

4.8 (655)

Hadrian's Wall and The Borders Tour from Edinburgh with Admission

* Includes entrance to Vindolanda Roman Army Museum (or Homesteads Roman Fort should Vindolanda be closed). Travel through 2,000 years of history as you visit...

10 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.8 (655)

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$120

Day tour to Isle of Skye and Fairy Pools from Inverness

Explore the facinating Isle of Skye on a full-day trip from Inverness Taking in spectacular Highland scenery, your tour passes Loch Ness and the picturesque …More

Inverness, Scotland

4.8 (639)

Day tour to Isle of Skye and Fairy Pools from Inverness

Explore the facinating Isle of Skye on a full-day trip from Inverness Taking in spectacular Highland scenery, your tour passes Loch Ness and the picturesque...

12 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (639)

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$107

Day Trip to Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park with Optional Stirling Castle Tour from Edinburgh

Take a small-group day trip from Edinburgh to the beautiful Scottish Highlands and get to know Loch Lomond, Trossachs National Park and Stirling Castle. The …More

Edinburgh, Scotland

4.9 (613)

Day Trip to Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park with Optional Stirling Castle Tour from Edinburgh

Take a small-group day trip from Edinburgh to the beautiful Scottish Highlands and get to know Loch Lomond, Trossachs National Park and Stirling Castle. The...

9 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (613)

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$53

Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond and Cruise Day Tour from Glasgow

*Includes entrance fee for Stirling Castle and cruise on Loch Lomond Envision gory battles thrashing against the grand walls of Stirling Castle. Follow in the …More

Glasgow, Scotland

4.8 (604)

Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond and Cruise Day Tour from Glasgow

*Includes entrance fee for Stirling Castle and cruise on Loch Lomond Envision gory battles thrashing against the grand walls of Stirling Castle. Follow in the...

9 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (604)

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$136

Highland Lochs, Glens & Whisky Day Tour Including Admission

*Includes tour and tasting at Dewar's Aberfeldy Distillery. Fancy sampling a wee dram o' whisky and exploring the rugged landscape of the Scottish Highlands? Combine …More

Edinburgh, Scotland

4.9 (594)

Highland Lochs, Glens & Whisky Day Tour Including Admission

*Includes tour and tasting at Dewar's Aberfeldy Distillery. Fancy sampling a wee dram o' whisky and exploring the rugged landscape of the Scottish Highlands? Combine...

10 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (594)

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$134

Edinburgh: West Highland Lochs, Mountains & Castles

Take an adventure into the Highlands as you explore the lochs, mountains and castles of Scotland. Enjoy spectacular views of Kilchurn castle, wander around Inveraray …More

Edinburgh, Scotland

4.8 (536)

Edinburgh: West Highland Lochs, Mountains & Castles

Take an adventure into the Highlands as you explore the lochs, mountains and castles of Scotland. Enjoy spectacular views of Kilchurn castle, wander around Inveraray...

10 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.8 (536)

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$79

Edinburgh: The Kelpies, Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond & Trossachs

Your first stop is The Kelpies, two iconic 30-metre-high horse-head sculptures near Falkirk that celebrate Scotland's industrial heritage and the mythical water spirits of Scottish …More

Edinburgh, Scotland

4.9 (511)

Edinburgh: The Kelpies, Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond & Trossachs

Your first stop is The Kelpies, two iconic 30-metre-high horse-head sculptures near Falkirk that celebrate Scotland's industrial heritage and the mythical water spirits of Scottish...

9 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (511)

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$61

Edinburgh: St Andrews & The Fishing Villages of Fife

Enjoy a relaxing one-day tour to St Andrews from Edinburgh. This tour allows for a relaxed journey, offering plenty of free time to explore St …More

Edinburgh, Scotland

4.8 (498)

Edinburgh: St Andrews & The Fishing Villages of Fife

Enjoy a relaxing one-day tour to St Andrews from Edinburgh. This tour allows for a relaxed journey, offering plenty of free time to explore St...

8 hours 45 minutes Free Cancellation

4.8 (498)

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$66

Edinburgh: The Outlander, Palaces & Jacobites Tour

Enjoy a one day tour visiting filming locations of the award-winning TV series, Outlander. Visit castles, palaces and mansions. Explore Linlithgow Palace, Outlander's Wentworth Prison; …More

Edinburgh, Scotland

4.9 (485)

Edinburgh: The Outlander, Palaces & Jacobites Tour

Enjoy a one day tour visiting filming locations of the award-winning TV series, Outlander. Visit castles, palaces and mansions. Explore Linlithgow Palace, Outlander's Wentworth Prison;...

9 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (485)

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$84

Harry Potter's Alnwick Castle and Scottish Borders Day Trip

Combine movie magic and historic wonder on this small-group trip through the Scottish Borders and Northumberland. You will visit the picturesque seaside village of Bamburgh …More

Edinburgh, Scotland

4.9 (472)

Harry Potter's Alnwick Castle and Scottish Borders Day Trip

Combine movie magic and historic wonder on this small-group trip through the Scottish Borders and Northumberland. You will visit the picturesque seaside village of Bamburgh...

9 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (472)

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$88

Highland Lochs, Glens and Castles Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

On our Highland Lochs, Glens & Castles tour from Edinburgh we will take you to some of the best scenery Scotland has to offer. Majestic …More

Edinburgh, Scotland

4.9 (465)

Highland Lochs, Glens and Castles Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

On our Highland Lochs, Glens & Castles tour from Edinburgh we will take you to some of the best scenery Scotland has to offer. Majestic...

10 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (465)

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$87

From Glasgow: Scottish Highlands and Loch Ness Day Tour

Join our small-group Loch Ness tour from Glasgow for an unforgettable full-day adventure, beginning with a visit to the stunning Loch Lomond and the Trossachs …More

Glasgow, Scotland

5.0 (441)

From Glasgow: Scottish Highlands and Loch Ness Day Tour

Join our small-group Loch Ness tour from Glasgow for an unforgettable full-day adventure, beginning with a visit to the stunning Loch Lomond and the Trossachs...

11 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (441)

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$86

Spend a day Nessie-hunting, take a cruise on the mysterious Loch Ness, explore the village of Fort Augustus, visit the ruined loch-side Urquhart Castle, admire …More

Inverness, Scotland

4.9 (378)

Inverness: Loch Ness & The Highlands

Spend a day Nessie-hunting, take a cruise on the mysterious Loch Ness, explore the village of Fort Augustus, visit the ruined loch-side Urquhart Castle, admire...

8 hours 45 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (378)

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$75

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

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Which Scotland Day Trips & Excursions have Instant Confirmation?

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?