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 →

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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 →

Lerwick is the main town and port of the Shetland Islands. On our first stop we will visit the incredible Clickimin Broch. After seeing this …More

Lerwick, Scotland

4.9 (42)

Full-Day Private City Tour in Lerwick

Lerwick is the main town and port of the Shetland Islands. On our first stop we will visit the incredible Clickimin Broch. After seeing this...

6 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (42)

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$156

Private guide/driver will take you to the iconic beauty spots and historical locations on the road to Skye. We have flexibility to alter the tour …More

Inverness, Scotland

5.0 (57)

Isle of Skye Day Tour

Private guide/driver will take you to the iconic beauty spots and historical locations on the road to Skye. We have flexibility to alter the tour...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (57)

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$1,302

Speyside Whisky Tour - Three Distilleries Included - Private - 5 Star Reviews

****** Private Tour ***** Three distilleries included ***** Visit at least three Speyside distilleries in one day for a distillery tour and tutored tasting at …More

Laggan, Scotland

4.5 (21)

Speyside Whisky Tour - Three Distilleries Included - Private - 5 Star Reviews

****** Private Tour ***** Three distilleries included ***** Visit at least three Speyside distilleries in one day for a distillery tour and tutored tasting at...

12 to 14 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.5 (21)

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$788

North East Coastal Trail Small Group Day Tour from Aberdeen

Look out for sea creatures, ancient castles, and beautiful beaches on this tour along Scotland’s North East Coast. On this tour, you venture from Aberdeen …More

Aberdeen, Scotland

4.8 (89)

North East Coastal Trail Small Group Day Tour from Aberdeen

Look out for sea creatures, ancient castles, and beautiful beaches on this tour along Scotland’s North East Coast. On this tour, you venture from Aberdeen...

9 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (89)

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$79

Private St Andrews, Dunfermline and Fife Day Tour from Edinburgh

A full day visiting the beautiful towns of South Queensferry, Dunfermline, Lower Largo and the iconic St Andrews. The tour includes a visit to the …More

Edinburgh, Scotland

4.8 (38)

Private St Andrews, Dunfermline and Fife Day Tour from Edinburgh

A full day visiting the beautiful towns of South Queensferry, Dunfermline, Lower Largo and the iconic St Andrews. The tour includes a visit to the...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (38)

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$985

At Sixstar Bespoke Tours, we believe that the best memories are created through personal experiences. Our private tours are designed around you, allowing you to …More

Edinburgh, Scotland

5.0 (44)

Full-Day Tour to the Scottish Highlands

At Sixstar Bespoke Tours, we believe that the best memories are created through personal experiences. Our private tours are designed around you, allowing you to...

12 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (44)

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$1,028

Invergordon Shore Excursion Highland Bucket List Tour

Let us collect you directly from your cruise ship from the Cromarty port Invergordon Our first stop Clava Cairns is where you will find the …More

Invergordon, Scotland

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Invergordon Shore Excursion Highland Bucket List Tour

Let us collect you directly from your cruise ship from the Cromarty port Invergordon Our first stop Clava Cairns is where you will find the...

7 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (42)

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$109

loch Ness, Clava Cairns, Culloden, COO,S, DRAMS & Outlander sites

HISTORIC AND SCENIC TOURS Whether you are looking for DAY tours from Inverness or simply trying to take in as many of the beautiful sights …More

Inverness, Scotland

5.0 (42)

loch Ness, Clava Cairns, Culloden, COO,S, DRAMS & Outlander sites

HISTORIC AND SCENIC TOURS Whether you are looking for DAY tours from Inverness or simply trying to take in as many of the beautiful sights...

6 hours 45 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$137

Kelpies and Falkirk Wheel Private Tour for 1 - 4 people from Greater Glasgow

Private Kelpies and Falkirk Wheel Tour from Tartan Tours Scotland for parties of 1- 4 people. Tours leave from the Greater Glasgow and Clyde area, You …More

Glasgow, Scotland

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Kelpies and Falkirk Wheel Private Tour for 1 - 4 people from Greater Glasgow

Private Kelpies and Falkirk Wheel Tour from Tartan Tours Scotland for parties of 1- 4 people. Tours leave from the Greater Glasgow and Clyde area, You...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (54)

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$761

Glencoe & Highlands: Private Land Rover Tour

Glencoe & Highlands Private Driving Tour: Unveil Scotland's Majestic Landscapes Join Monarch Tours on an unparalleled journey from Edinburgh to Glencoe and the captivating Highlands. …More

Edinburgh, Scotland

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Glencoe & Highlands: Private Land Rover Tour

Glencoe & Highlands Private Driving Tour: Unveil Scotland's Majestic Landscapes Join Monarch Tours on an unparalleled journey from Edinburgh to Glencoe and the captivating Highlands....

9 hours Hotel pickup offered

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$1,227

Scottish Highlands Adventure Small Group Tour from Inverness

This small group day trip from Inverness will guide you through some of the most rugged and remote areas of the beloved Scottish Highlands, including …More

Inverness, Scotland

4.6 (24)

Scottish Highlands Adventure Small Group Tour from Inverness

This small group day trip from Inverness will guide you through some of the most rugged and remote areas of the beloved Scottish Highlands, including...

10 hours Free Cancellation

4.6 (24)

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$76

Speyside Whisky Trail Day Tour from Aberdeen Including Admissions

Whether you're a whisky lover or a whisky learner, you're bound to get a taste for it in the beautiful region of Speyside. Home to …More

Aberdeen, Scotland

4.9 (31)

Speyside Whisky Trail Day Tour from Aberdeen Including Admissions

Whether you're a whisky lover or a whisky learner, you're bound to get a taste for it in the beautiful region of Speyside. Home to...

10 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (31)

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$108

Enjoy Scotland and let yourself be back to the past in the Jacobite wars. Feel you are in the middle of the XVII century, understanding …More

Edinburgh, Scotland

5.0 (64)

Ruta Outlander en Español

Enjoy Scotland and let yourself be back to the past in the Jacobite wars. Feel you are in the middle of the XVII century, understanding...

9 to 10 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (64)

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$75

Discover the history behind the water of life in a light hearted excursion from your cruise / accommodation. SPEYSIDE or HIGHLAND Distilleries Sharing my knowledge …More

Inverness, Scotland

4.9 (29)

Personalised Whisky Tours

Discover the history behind the water of life in a light hearted excursion from your cruise / accommodation. SPEYSIDE or HIGHLAND Distilleries Sharing my knowledge...

7 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (29)

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$137

Private Day trip to Loch Ness and Scottish Highlands via Glencoe

Join our full-day Highlands private trip from Edinburgh and experience the best of Scotland's history and culture. Here are some of the highlights you can …More

Edinburgh, Scotland

4.8 (25)

Private Day trip to Loch Ness and Scottish Highlands via Glencoe

Join our full-day Highlands private trip from Edinburgh and experience the best of Scotland's history and culture. Here are some of the highlights you can...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (25)

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$420

Cawdor Castle, Inverness, Culloden, Outlander and Loch Ness Tour

Return journey: We WILL have you back to your ship around 1 hour prior to its departure time. We nearly always arrive back BEFORE the …More

Invergordon, Scotland

4.7 (334)

Cawdor Castle, Inverness, Culloden, Outlander and Loch Ness Tour

Return journey: We WILL have you back to your ship around 1 hour prior to its departure time. We nearly always arrive back BEFORE the...

6 to 8 hours Free Cancellation

4.7 (334)

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$191

On arrival at Inveraray you will have the opportunity to take a tour of Inveraray Castle. You may also wish to undertake a tour of …More

Glasgow, Scotland

4.9 (20)

Inverary Castle & Loch Lomond Tour

On arrival at Inveraray you will have the opportunity to take a tour of Inveraray Castle. You may also wish to undertake a tour of...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (20)

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$244

Stornoway: Guided Tour of the Isle of Lewis

Hugh, your guide, can collect you from your accommodation, the ferry terminal, airport or when you arrive off your cruise ship. Even if you bring …More

5.0 (95)

Stornoway: Guided Tour of the Isle of Lewis

Hugh, your guide, can collect you from your accommodation, the ferry terminal, airport or when you arrive off your cruise ship. Even if you bring...

5 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$199

Full-Day Speyside Whisky Trail from Inverness

Travel at your own pace, enjoy plenty of photo stops, and immerse yourself in Highland life with your very own Highlander Guide in a kilt. …More

Inverness, Scotland

5.0 (26)

Full-Day Speyside Whisky Trail from Inverness

Travel at your own pace, enjoy plenty of photo stops, and immerse yourself in Highland life with your very own Highlander Guide in a kilt....

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (26)

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$228

Cawdor Castle & Culloden Battlefield, Clava Cairns Inverness

So you only have Half-of day and don't want the hassle of hiring a car. No problem jump on board and explore the true inspiration …More

Inverness, Scotland

5.0 (20)

Cawdor Castle & Culloden Battlefield, Clava Cairns Inverness

So you only have Half-of day and don't want the hassle of hiring a car. No problem jump on board and explore the true inspiration...

6 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (20)

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$109

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?