Glenfinnan viaduct, Glencoe and the Fort William area anchor this Highlands route focused on film locations. Air-conditioned coach travel, commentary and photo stops are included; no train ride is included, and seeing the steam train is not guaranteed. 4.93 from 6,417 reviews at €54 per person for 12h.
Take in the stunning Highland locations made famous by the Harry Potter and James Bond film series.
Passing famous landmarks such as Linlithgow Palace, the mythical Kelpies, and the dramatically perched Stirling Castle on route to the Highlands.
Head north through Glencoe while your Driver / Guide points out the film locations for the James Bond and Harry Potter franchise
Stop in the Fort William area for lunch before a short drive to the Glenfinnan viaduct which was made famous from its scenes in the Harry Potter movies from the filming of the Hogwarts Express. Take a short walk to the viewpoint, where you will have unparalleled views over Loch Shiel and across to the viaduct. We will do our best to arrive in time to watch the train cross the viaduct.
The road home will be time to relax and take in the Highland scenery. Final stop is at the historic town of Pitlochry before continuing home over the Firth of Forth alongside UNESCO Forth Rail Bridge enroute back into Edinburgh.
This tour runs daily, departing at 07:15, 08:15. Scheduled through September 2027. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked October 1, 2026.
Meet the driver/guide at Charlotte Square* for check in at 8:00am for a sharp 8:15am departure. *The bus stop outside the West Register House (17 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh, EH2 4DJ) is the exact location of departure.
Open in Google MapsMeet the driver/guide at Charlotte Square* for check in at 8:00am for a sharp 8:15am departure. *The bus stop outside the West Register House (17 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh, EH2 4DJ) is the exact location of departure.
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| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #2 of 90 | €54 | 12h | 4.93 (6417) | shared |
| Stirling, Highlands & Distillery in Spanish | €77 | 12h | 4.98 (405) | shared |
| Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Highlands | €54 | 12h 30m | 4.92 (6699) | shared |
| Luxury Private Tour of The Highlands Loch Ness from Edinburgh | €1302 per group | 10h | 5.0 (198) | private |
Ranked #2 of 90 in Day Trips from Edinburgh by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €54 to €940, median €77; typical length 10h. 26 of 90 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 90 Day Trips from Edinburgh