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Full-Day Tour to the Scottish Highlands

4.9 · 48 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 98% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Edinburgh Operated by Sixstar Bespoke Tours Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
12h 30m
Group
Private tour, your party only
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
08:00 · Hotel pickup from 71 pickup points
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Explore the Scottish Highlands at a pace shaped around you on a private tour for your party in an air-conditioned minibus.

Guiding, bottled water, whisky and shortbread are included; boat entry costs extra and the trip is priced per group. 4.9 from 48 reviews at €897 per group/vehicle for 12h 30m.

In our comparison: #39 of 90 in Day Trips from Edinburgh, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €897 per group.

Included and not included

  • Bottled water
  • A wee dram of whisky and shortbread
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Guide
  • Food
  • Gratuities
  • Entry to boat ( £24 Adult) (£14 Child)

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.

Reviews

4.9
48 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 47 of 48

Star breakdown of all 48 ratings

5 stars
46 · 96%
4 stars
1 · 2%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
1 · 2%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise personal service, flexible stops and historical commentary; many accounts describe other itineraries

Praised

  • Warm, personal attention that makes travellers feel welcome
  • Historical stories, humour and music that keep the journey engaging
  • Flexible itineraries and extra stops tailored to individual interests
  • Clean, comfortable vehicles and careful driving
  • Snacks and drinks offered during the journey

Complaints

  • No recurring complaint is established by the supplied reviews

Written by Guidekin from the 45 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (18 January 2021 to 19 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Departure
08:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
Hotel pickup from 71 pickup points (71 pickup points listed by the operator, 67 of them hotels)
Operator
Sixstar Bespoke Tours; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

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

  • Specialized infant seats are available

Accessibility

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

Good to know

  • Food not included bring or buy your own
  • Age rule Specialized infant seats are available

The booking form will also ask for: arrival flight or ship details

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 Day Trips from Edinburgh

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #39 of 90€897 per group12h 30m4.9 (48)private
Stirling, Highlands & Distillery in Spanish€7812h4.98 (406)shared
Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William€5412h4.93 (6417)shared
Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Highlands€5412h 30m4.92 (6699)shared

Ranked #39 of 90 in Day Trips from Edinburgh by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €54 to €944, median €78; 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

From €897 per group