90 tours · €54–€940 per person · ★ 4.8
Day trips from Edinburgh here are picked by hand: we read every listing and kept 90 tours rated 4.5★ or higher. Prices run from €54 per person for shared coach trips to €940 for private guided days. The shared day tours from Edinburgh put the driving in a guide's hands, with live commentary along the route and regular stops for photos, short walks and rest breaks.
A quick way to choose: check whether your Loch Ness cruise is included or paid separately, since both ticket types appear here. A Glenfinnan viewpoint visit does not include a train ride; look for a steam train ticket in the inclusions if you want to board. For an Edinburgh day trip to Loch Ness, expect a large part of the day on the bus, even with stops along the way. The best reviewed day trips from Edinburgh come first below.
A once-in-a-lifetime adventure on a small-group tour exploring iconic filming sites of Outlander with Scottish scenery, culture and history a long the...
Venturing to the heart of Scotland will take us through battlefields, over bridges, and face to face with legends. Hungry for history? This tour is fo...
This tour combines stunning East Neuk fishing villages, the beautiful town of Falkland, and St Andrews: a place of history, culture, and golf....
Embark on an unforgettable 1-day adventure through Loch Ness, Glencoe, and the Scottish Highlands. Enjoy stunning scenery, unspoiled landscapes, and a...
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 11t...
Join this captivating 1-day tour from Edinburgh and discover the history, legends and scenic landscapes of the Scottish Lowlands. This tour explores S...
Enjoy a one day tour visiting filming locations of the award-winning TV series, Outlander. Visit castles, palaces and mansions. Explore Linlithgow Pal...
Embark on a full-day tour of Scotland's most iconic landscapes. Depart from Edinburgh and discover the beauty of the Highlands with a guide in Spani...
* Includes entrance to Vindolanda Roman Army Museum (or Homesteads Roman Fort should Vindolanda be closed). Travel through 2,000 years of history as y...
This tour is unique for its blend of stunning landscapes, rich history, and cultural experiences. It takes visitors through iconic Scottish scenery,...
Enjoy a full day tour in Italian from Edinburgh to the Highlands and take the chance to see their breathtaking scenery. Take a glimpse of Glencoe, the...
Embark on an unforgettable full-day journey through the Highlands, where breathtaking landscapes and legendary tales await. Stand on the shores of mys...
A perfect introduction to Scotland on this small-group tour - history, legend, and breathtaking landscapes all in one. This journey takes you from st...
This is the undisputed tour for history lovers. We journey through Scottish history stopping at Dunfermline Abbey, Stirling Castle and finally Rosslyn...
*Includes entry to Glengoyne and Deanston Distilleries in the tour price. Scotch whisky is ingrained within Scottish culture. The ancient Scots used...
Tours and prices on this page last updated October 1, 2026
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Explore the Highlands as you travel from Edinburgh through Glencoe to the Glenfinnan Viaduct. The spectacular scenery features filming locations from ...
This private tour that allows you to diverge from the suggestions based on what you want to get from the day. Spend the day with a local guide allows ...
Without a doubt, this is the most complete tour of all! Explore the forests of the Highlands, visit dream lakes and learn about the history and cultu...
Visit with us the city history of St Andrews, Dunnottar Castle, the bridges of South Queensferry and Falkland, famous for representing Inverness in th...
Take in the stunning Highland locations made famous by the Harry Potter and James Bond film series. Passing famous landmarks such as Linlithgow Palac...
This is an exclusive private tour departing from a pick-up point of your choice in and around Edinburgh City Centre, exploring some of Scotland's grea...
Embark on our Highlands, Queen’s View, and William Wallace tour to discover the natural and historical treasures of Scotland. We begin our journey at...
Mythical beasts, tall tales and dramatic scenery: explore the beauty of Scotland in a day on this one day coach tour. Leaving from Edinburgh, we head...
Departing Edinburgh, travel north into Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, with a relaxed morning refreshment stop in the Highland town of Ca...