70 tours · €54–€1883 per person · ★ 4.8
Every Scottish Highlands tour from Edinburgh here was picked by hand: we read every listing and kept 70 tours rated 4.5★ or higher. Prices start from €54 per person for a coach day trip and reach €1883, with private drives and trips with overnight stays also available. A Glencoe tour from Edinburgh puts the driving in a guide's hands, with commentary along the route and stops for photos and rest breaks.
A quick way to choose: on a Highlands day trip to Loch Ness, check whether the cruise ticket is included or paid separately. A Glenfinnan viewpoint stop does not mean you get a train ride, so look for an included rail ticket if you want to board. On overnight trips, check the accommodation option: some include a room, while others leave you to book your own. The best reviewed Scottish Highlands tours from Edinburgh come first below.
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...
Take in the stunning Highland locations made famous by the Harry Potter and James Bond film series. Passing famous landmarks such as Linlithgow Palac...
Discover the Highlands and the magical Isle of Skye with its outstanding natural beauty, Viking history, and ancient myths and legends. This is a jour...
We are dedicated to creating unforgettable experiences for our guests. With our expert local guides, you will be able to explore the stunning landscap...
Explore the Highlands as you travel from Edinburgh through Glencoe to the Glenfinnan Viaduct. The spectacular scenery features filming locations from ...
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...
Join us on an unforgettable journey across the Highlands and Islands, where we discover some of Scotland’s most iconic destinations, as well as the hi...
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...
Experience the magic of Scotland on this memorable 3-day tour from Edinburgh to the Isle of Skye. Journey through spectacular Highland scenery inclu...
Niall and his team of experienced Scottish Tour Guides always aim to give the best possible experience, whether heritage related, historical, cultural...
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 ...
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 Skye, Inverness & Highlands ...
Departing Edinburgh, travel north into Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, with a relaxed morning refreshment stop in the Highland town of Ca...
Your first stop is The Kelpies, two iconic 30-metre-high horse-head sculptures near Falkirk that celebrate Scotland's industrial heritage and the myth...
Join us on a truly magical journey through the heart of Scotland with our Loch Ness, Glencoe, and Highlands tour from Edinburgh, on a day full of awe-...
Tours and prices on this page last updated October 14, 2026
Editorial picks checked: October 2, 2026 · Ranked by Route, duration, format, inclusions, price and ratings weighted by review volume. Prices and ratings on tour cards are live. Commissions never affect the order.
We compared 70 handpicked Highlands tours from Edinburgh, including day trips and overnight routes, by stops, duration, format, price and inclusions.
Start with Glencoe and Glenfinnan by coach, English option: 12h at €54 per person, 4.93 from 6,417 reviews; no train ride.
For a shorter day, book the Tour Only mini coach to Loch Lomond and Stirling: 9h at €74 per person, 4.69 from 1,395 reviews; castle entry extra.
For a group capped at sixteen, book Loch Ness and Glencoe by mini coach: 12h at €80 per person, 4.92 from 224 reviews; cruise extra.
| Tour | Best for | Price | Rating | Duration | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenfinnan, Glencoe & Fort William | First Highlands day by coach | €54 per person | 4.93★ (6,417) | 12h | No train ride included |
| Loch Lomond, Kelpies & Stirling Castle | Loch Lomond, max sixteen | €74 per person | 4.69★ (1,395) | 9h | Tour Only option excludes Stirling Castle entry |
| Loch Ness & Glencoe Small Group | Loch Ness, max sixteen | €80 per person | 4.92★ (224) | 12h | Optional cruise paid locally |
| Loch Ness, Glencoe & Highlands Coach | Loch Ness by coach | €54 per person | 4.92★ (6,699) | 12h 30m | English option; optional cruise costs extra |
| Glenfinnan, Glencoe & Loch Shiel | Glenfinnan by mini coach | €80 per person | 4.99★ (222) | 12h | Glenfinnan Monument entry costs extra |
| Private Scottish Highlands Tour | Private: Luss & Three Sisters | €885 per group/vehicle | 4.93★ (439) | 9h | Up to four passengers option; Inveraray Castle entry extra |
| Loch Ness Small Group with Cruise | Cruise included, max sixteen | €123 per person | 4.72★ (6,298) | 12h | Cruise depends on weather |
Our editorial picks require a rating of 4.5★ or higher and at least 50 traveler reviews. Read our methodology.
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We are dedicated to creating unforgettable experiences for our guests. With our expert local guides, you will be able to explore the stunning landscap...
Niall and his team of experienced Scottish Tour Guides always aim to give the best possible experience, whether heritage related, historical, cultural...
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...
Join us on an unforgettable journey across the Highlands and Islands, where we discover some of Scotland’s most iconic destinations, as well as the hi...
Experience the magic of Scotland on this memorable 3-day tour from Edinburgh to the Isle of Skye. Journey through spectacular Highland scenery inclu...
Discover the Highlands and the magical Isle of Skye with its outstanding natural beauty, Viking history, and ancient myths and legends. This is a jour...
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...
Choose Glenfinnan, Glencoe and Scottish Highlands for a day trip; allow several days for the shared Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands tour. For example, Glenfinnan, Glencoe and Scottish Highlands Day Tour costs €63 per person, rated 4.88 from 1,245 reviews. The shared Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands tour costs €448 per person, rated 4.94 from 1,377 reviews. Skye routes on this page have a median trip length of 72 hours.
Reserve a full day: Highlands tours also listed as day trips have a median duration of 12 hours and a median per person price of €75. The day trip figures cover 52 Highlands listings. Among their per person fares, the middle half fall between €65 and €82. For example, Glenfinnan, Glencoe and Loch Shiel costs €80 per person, rated 4.99 from 222 reviews; Glenfinnan Monument entry is extra.
For a couple, start with shared per person tickets; the Private Central Highlands Driving Tour costs €932 per vehicle. Shared tours have a median of €81 per person; private tours sold per person have a median of €362. This is a spread between different products, not a premium. Of 18 private tours, 15 are priced per vehicle, with a median fare of €944; divide the vehicle price by your party size. For example, the Private Central Highlands Driving Tour costs €932 per vehicle, rated 4.99 from 108 reviews.
For hotel pickup, start with private tours and apply the pickup filter: 17 of 18 private Highlands listings include it. Across all formats, 17 of 70 tours include hotel pickup. Shared listings with hotel pickup: none. A private fare example is Luxury Private Highlands and Loch Ness: €1,302 per vehicle, rated 5 from 201 reviews.
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Book Loch Ness Small Group with Cruise if you want the boat fare included; the Loch Ness, Glencoe and Highlands coach tour leaves the cruise as a paid extra. For example, Loch Ness Small Group with Cruise costs €123 per person, rated 4.72 from 6,298 reviews. Loch Ness, Glencoe and Highlands Coach costs €54 per person, rated 4.92 from 6,699 reviews; its optional cruise costs extra.
Figures in these answers come from the 70 tours on this page, as of October 14, 2026.