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6 Day Outer Hebrides, Isle of Skye & Glenfinnan Viaduct

5.0 · 238 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 99% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Edinburgh Operated by Highland Explorer Tours Ltd Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
6 days
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
08:30 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Confirmation within 48 hours · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

The Outer Hebrides and Isle of Skye route includes Gearrannan Blackhouse Village and Harris Distillery.

Coach travel, ferries, B&B stays and breakfast are included; other meals are extra. 4.97 from 238 reviews at €1457 per person for 6 days.

In our comparison: #7 of 70 in Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Options and prices

4 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: Chinese, German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Double Room without train rideThe page priceGuesthouse Double Room: Tour including 5 nights in 3-star guesthouse - 1 room with 1 double bed; suitable for 2 people, no train ride€1457 for 2+ people
Twin room without train rideGuesthouse Twin Room: Tour including 5 nights in 3-star guesthouse - 1 room with 2 single beds; suitable for 2 people, no train ride€1457 for 2+ people
Double Room with train rideGuesthouse Double Room: Tour including 5 nights in 3-star guesthouse - 1 room with 1 double bed; suitable for 2 people, with train ride€1696 for 2+ people
Twin Room with train rideGuesthouse Twin Room: Tour including 5 nights in 3-star twin room guesthouse - 1 room with 2 single beds; suitable for 2 people, with train ride€1696 for 2+ people

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.

Included and not included

  • Train journey across Glenfinnan Viaduct (not Jacobite Steam Train)
  • Transport in an air conditioned midi-coach
  • Gearrannan Blackhouse Village
  • Harris Distillery
  • 5 nights B&B Accommodation
  • All ferries
  • Breakfast
  • Local English Speaking Guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Reviews

5.0
238 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 236 of 238

Star breakdown of all 238 ratings

5 stars
232 · 97%
4 stars
4 · 2%
3 stars
2 · 1%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the storytelling, scenery and small groups; some wanted more time for meals and sightseeing

Praised

  • Guides combine Scottish history and folklore with humour and music
  • Varied scenery and historic stops across the Highlands and islands
  • Small groups and a friendly atmosphere help travellers get to know each other
  • Comfortable accommodation with welcoming hosts
  • Well organised travel and confident driving on narrow roads

Complaints

  • Some stops leave too little time for meals or sightseeing

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (31 July 2024 to 15 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
This tour will depart at 8:30 am from 60 High Street, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 1TB. Meet 15 minutes before departure and look for the check-in staff wearing blue high-visibility vests there to greet you. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
08:30 on Tue; scheduled through September 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Highland Explorer Tours Ltd; booking and payment are completed on Viator

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Children under 5 years old, including infants who do not require a seat, are not permitted to travel. We are unable to accommodate any child under the age of 5.

Accessibility

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them to board and disembark

Good to know

  • Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers
  • Food included Breakfast
  • Age 5+ Children under 5 years old, including infants who…

The booking form will also ask for: dates of birth

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #7 of 70€14576 days4.97 (238)shared
Stirling, Highlands & Distillery in Spanish€7812h4.98 (406)shared
Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William€5412h4.93 (6417)shared
3 Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh€4483 days4.94 (1377)shared

Ranked #7 of 70 in Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €54 to €1883, median €81; typical length 12h. 18 of 70 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 70 Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh

From €1457 per adult · Double Room without train ride