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From Edinburgh: 4-Day Isle of Skye & Glenfinnan Tour

4.8 · 102 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 96% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Edinburgh Operated by Highland Experience Tours
Duration
4 days
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
08:30 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Travel through the West Highlands to the Isle of Skye and see the Glenfinnan Viaduct.

Guiding, three nights of accommodation and breakfasts are included; the included steam train ride is seasonal and subject to operation and availability. 4.76 from 102 reviews at €944 per person for 4 days.

In our comparison: #51 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: English.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
B&B En-Suite Twin room for 2 The page priceB&B En-Suite Twin room€944
Family room for 3Family room for 3€944
B&B En-Suite Double room for 2B&B En-Suite Double Room for 2€944
B&B En-Suite Single room for 1B&B En-Suite Single room for 1€1261

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

  • 3 nights of accommodation
  • Professional guide
  • Breakfast x 3
  • 1-way journey on the Jacobite Steam Train (summer only - subject to availability)
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Hotel pickup and drop off at the beginning and end of the tour
  • Optional Cruise on Loch Ness

Reviews

4.8
102 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 98 of 102

Star breakdown of all 102 ratings

5 stars
85 · 83%
4 stars
13 · 13%
3 stars
1 · 1%
2 stars
3 · 3%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the storytelling and scenery; Jacobite train cancellations are a recurring disappointment.

Praised

  • Guides combine Scottish history and folklore with humour and music
  • Varied Highland and Skye scenery, with extra stops beyond the planned route
  • Attentive guides who adapt to travellers' needs and interests
  • Small groups that make it easy to get to know fellow travellers
  • Confident driving on narrow roads helps passengers feel safe

Complaints

  • Jacobite train cancellations resulted in substitute activities
  • Some found stops rushed and bus travel lengthy, while others praised the pace
  • Some praise the accommodation, while others report poor stays or room booking problems

Written by Guidekin from the 98 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (12 June 2023 to 18 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Caffè Nero, 1 Parliament Square, 192 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1RF, UK · Open in Google Maps
Departure
08:30 on Wed, Fri; scheduled through September 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Highland Experience Tours; booking and payment are completed on Viator

About this tour, from the operator

Join us for four wonderful days, travelling through some of the most incredible places in our beautiful country, the sensational landscapes of the Highlands and the Isle of Skye. You will be welcomed to discover more of the fascinating people, places and history that make Scotland and will enjoy the stunning journey through the West Highlands and get to see the Glenfinnan Viaduct

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

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Children under 3 years not accepted. Proof of ID for children may be required at check in.

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Food included Breakfast x 3
  • Age 3+ Children under 3 years not accepted. Proof of ID…
  • Non-refundable no free cancellation

The booking form will also ask for: dates of birth

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

  • 0+ days: No refund

Compared with other Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #51 of 70€9444 days4.76 (102)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 #51 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 €944 per adult · B&B En-Suite Twin room for 2