Top Scotland Historical & Heritage Tours

Q: Which Scotland Historical & Heritage Tours have Instant Confirmation?

Scotland Historical & Heritage Tours with Instant Confirmation include: The Chocolatarium Chocolate Tour Experience in Edinburgh Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour Tickets Included Edinburgh Castle Tickets and Tour - Local Expert Guide In a Kilt St Andrews Must-Sees Daily Walking Tour (11am & 2pm) View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

Q: Got any more Scotland trip ideas?

We sure do. Check out our curated lists of hand-picked Scotland Tours. Top 10 Scotland 2026 Senior-friendly tours Scotland The best tours and activities for culture lovers in Scotland Top Day Trips from Scotland Things to do in Scotland this summer View all Scotland Trip Ideas →

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 →

Glencoe, Scenic Walk & Scottish Highlands Tour starting Balloch

Maximum Group Size of 16 clients - Small Group Tour Consistent 5 Star reviews from Visitors Discover one of the most beautiful locations in the …More

5.0 (116)

Glencoe, Scenic Walk & Scottish Highlands Tour starting Balloch

Maximum Group Size of 16 clients - Small Group Tour Consistent 5 Star reviews from Visitors Discover one of the most beautiful locations in the...

8 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (116)

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$129

Big Bus Edinburgh 24 or 48 hour Hop On Hop Off Sightseeing Tour

Discover Edinburgh with a Big Bus hop-on, hop-off open-top bus tour. Explore the city at your own pace on the City Tour or Britannia Tour, …More

Edinburgh, Scotland

4.3 (461)

Big Bus Edinburgh 24 or 48 hour Hop On Hop Off Sightseeing Tour

Discover Edinburgh with a Big Bus hop-on, hop-off open-top bus tour. Explore the city at your own pace on the City Tour or Britannia Tour,...

1 hour 10 minutes Free Cancellation

4.3 (461)

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$27

Glasgow: Pubs & History Walking Tour with Beer Tasting

Experience the vibrant new towns of Glasgow and the city's rich pub culture with ScotBeer Tours on a unique historic walking tour with visits to …More

Glasgow, Scotland

5.0 (113)

Glasgow: Pubs & History Walking Tour with Beer Tasting

Experience the vibrant new towns of Glasgow and the city's rich pub culture with ScotBeer Tours on a unique historic walking tour with visits to...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (113)

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$61

Private Royal Mile walking tour - Discover the history of our most famous street

Explore the oldest parts of Edinburgh's UNESCO World Heritage Site with an award-winning, five-star rated local guide! Robert was born within sight of the Old …More

Edinburgh, Scotland

5.0 (61)

Private Royal Mile walking tour - Discover the history of our most famous street

Explore the oldest parts of Edinburgh's UNESCO World Heritage Site with an award-winning, five-star rated local guide! Robert was born within sight of the Old...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (61)

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$116

Private Greyfriars Kirkyard history tour

The Greyfriars Kirkyard tour is perfect for everyone who wants to know more about Scottish history. The people buried within the Kirkyard made Edinburgh what …More

Edinburgh, Scotland

5.0 (74)

Private Greyfriars Kirkyard history tour

The Greyfriars Kirkyard tour is perfect for everyone who wants to know more about Scottish history. The people buried within the Kirkyard made Edinburgh what...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (74)

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$122

St Andrews, Fife Coast Walk & Historic Abbey Tour from Edinburgh

16 clients maximum - Small Group Tour Consistently awarded 5 Star Tour You'll have plenty of time to explore the famous and historic town of …More

Edinburgh, Scotland

4.9 (71)

St Andrews, Fife Coast Walk & Historic Abbey Tour from Edinburgh

16 clients maximum - Small Group Tour Consistently awarded 5 Star Tour You'll have plenty of time to explore the famous and historic town of...

8 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (71)

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$122

Glasgow's Stills are flowing again at The Clydeside Distillery; the city of Glasgow's first dedicated Single Malt Whisky Distillery in over 100 years. Discover fascinating …More

Glasgow, Scotland

4.9 (954)

Glasgow: The Clydeside Distillery Tour

Glasgow's Stills are flowing again at The Clydeside Distillery; the city of Glasgow's first dedicated Single Malt Whisky Distillery in over 100 years. Discover fascinating...

1 hour Free Cancellation

4.9 (954)

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$27

Private Tour Loch Lomond Stirling and the Kelpies from Glasgow

An opportunity to experience some of Scotland's attractions in a one day tour: a boat cruise on Loch Lomond, a truly unforgettable experience on one …More

Glasgow, Scotland

4.9 (64)

Private Tour Loch Lomond Stirling and the Kelpies from Glasgow

An opportunity to experience some of Scotland's attractions in a one day tour: a boat cruise on Loch Lomond, a truly unforgettable experience on one...

7 hours 40 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (64)

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$705

Made in Dundee: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Dundee: coolest city in Scotland or sink of humanity? On this self-guided GPS audio tour, you decide for yourself as I take you beyond Dundee's …More

Dundee, Scotland

4.2 (23)

Made in Dundee: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Dundee: coolest city in Scotland or sink of humanity? On this self-guided GPS audio tour, you decide for yourself as I take you beyond Dundee's...

1 hour 10 minutes Free Cancellation

4.2 (23)

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$8

You will be transported through time as you travel towards Speyside getting closer to George's Home town. You may hear his accent change slightly the …More

Inverness, Scotland

4.9 (100)

Highland Tour of Speyside Distilleries

You will be transported through time as you travel towards Speyside getting closer to George's Home town. You may hear his accent change slightly the...

7 to 8 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (100)

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$123

Inverness Castle, Clava, Culloden Battlefield and Loch Ness

Explore the wild and beautiful Scottish Highlands on this small-group tour from Inverness or Invergordon. Following pickup from Inverness or Invergordon simply hop aboard an …More

Invergordon, Scotland

5.0 (204)

Inverness Castle, Clava, Culloden Battlefield and Loch Ness

Explore the wild and beautiful Scottish Highlands on this small-group tour from Inverness or Invergordon. Following pickup from Inverness or Invergordon simply hop aboard an...

5 to 7 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (204)

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$129

Private Glasgow Necropolis Tour: The City of the Dead

Step through the gates of Glasgow’s extraordinary City of the Dead and discover the stories of the people who helped shape the city we know …More

Glasgow, Scotland

4.9 (8)

Private Glasgow Necropolis Tour: The City of the Dead

Step through the gates of Glasgow’s extraordinary City of the Dead and discover the stories of the people who helped shape the city we know...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (8)

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$34

Loch Ness and Outlander Sites Tour from Inverness

This tour will take you through time just as Diana did with her Outlander storyline. We will discover together the inspiration she took from these …More

Inverness, Scotland

5.0 (214)

Loch Ness and Outlander Sites Tour from Inverness

This tour will take you through time just as Diana did with her Outlander storyline. We will discover together the inspiration she took from these...

5 to 7 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (214)

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$129

3-Day Isle of Skye Inverness Highlands and Glenfinnan Viaduct Tour from Edinburgh

Scotland is a big place and with so many amazing places to explore you’ll be right to be excited about your 3 day Isle of …More

Edinburgh, Scotland

4.9 (1,607)

3-Day Isle of Skye Inverness Highlands and Glenfinnan Viaduct Tour from Edinburgh

Scotland is a big place and with so many amazing places to explore you’ll be right to be excited about your 3 day Isle of...

3 days

4.9 (1,607)

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$244

Food experience in a Hidden Wine Cellar in Edinburgh

Step beneath Edinburgh’s historic streets and discover a hidden Scottish wine cellar just moments from Princes Street. Tucked away among ancient stone walls, aged timber …More

Edinburgh, Scotland

4.8 (73)

Food experience in a Hidden Wine Cellar in Edinburgh

Step beneath Edinburgh’s historic streets and discover a hidden Scottish wine cellar just moments from Princes Street. Tucked away among ancient stone walls, aged timber...

2 hours 15 minutes Free Cancellation

4.8 (73)

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$164

From Glasgow: Stirling Castle, Outlander and Loch Lomond

Depart Glasgow and stop first at the Kelpies, the world’s largest horse sculptures. Continue to Midhope Castle (optional), known to Outlander fans as Lallybroch, where …More

Glasgow, Scotland

5.0 (215)

From Glasgow: Stirling Castle, Outlander and Loch Lomond

Depart Glasgow and stop first at the Kelpies, the world’s largest horse sculptures. Continue to Midhope Castle (optional), known to Outlander fans as Lallybroch, where...

9 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (215)

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$74

Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour & Holyrood Palace Ticket

Explore Edinburgh’s Royal History Join a guided tour starting at 10:00 a.m. and walk to Edinburgh Castle, perched on Castle Rock. Discover its dramatic history, …More

Edinburgh, Scotland

4.9 (147)

Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour & Holyrood Palace Ticket

Explore Edinburgh’s Royal History Join a guided tour starting at 10:00 a.m. and walk to Edinburgh Castle, perched on Castle Rock. Discover its dramatic history,...

3 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (147)

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$115

Dunnottar Castle and Royal Deeside Small-Group Tour from Aberdeen

Combine the majestic heights of Royal Deeside with the epic cliff-top site of Dunnottar Castle. For almost 150 years, the British royal family have travelled …More

Aberdeen, Scotland

4.9 (208)

Dunnottar Castle and Royal Deeside Small-Group Tour from Aberdeen

Combine the majestic heights of Royal Deeside with the epic cliff-top site of Dunnottar Castle. For almost 150 years, the British royal family have travelled...

9 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (208)

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$78

This private guided walk with our unique guides (Stuart Usher or his son Richard, Professional Historians such as Dr Alison Duncan or David Forsyth, other …More

Edinburgh, Scotland

5.0 (277)

Guided Edinburgh Private Walking Tour

This private guided walk with our unique guides (Stuart Usher or his son Richard, Professional Historians such as Dr Alison Duncan or David Forsyth, other...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (277)

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$432

Glencoe, Scenic Walk & Highlands Guided Tour from Glasgow

16 clients maximum - Small Group Tour Consistently awarded 5 Star Tour Travel to one of the most dramatic and scenic landscapes in Scotland, the …More

Glasgow, Scotland

5.0 (144)

Glencoe, Scenic Walk & Highlands Guided Tour from Glasgow

16 clients maximum - Small Group Tour Consistently awarded 5 Star Tour Travel to one of the most dramatic and scenic landscapes in Scotland, the...

8 hours 40 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (144)

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$129

Frequently Asked Questions

These answers are based on answers previously given to Cool Shore Excursions customers' questions.

What are the best options for Scotland Historical & Heritage Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best Scotland Historical & Heritage Tours are:

What are the best kid-friendly options for Scotland Historical & Heritage Tours Tours?

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

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Which Scotland Historical & Heritage Tours have Instant Confirmation?

Which Scotland Historical & Heritage Tours have Free Cancellation?

Scotland Historical & Heritage Tours 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 Historical & Heritage Tours have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These Scotland Historical & Heritage Tours include Hotel Pickup:

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Got any more Scotland trip ideas?

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