Both castle admissions, mini-coach transport and driver commentary are included; Midhope Castle entry costs extra. 4.84 from 1,271 reviews at €112 per person for 8h 15m.
Best for: Book Outlander Locations Including Admissions: shared minicoach, Doune and Blackness entry included, 8h 15m at €112 per person; Midhope entry costs extra. Outlander Tours comparison
Trade-off: Midhope Castle entry costs extra.
In our comparison: #41 of 90 in Day Trips from Edinburgh, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
One price for every traveller: €112 per adult.
Children from €97 (ages 5 to 15). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.
96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 1,225 of 1,271
Star breakdown of all 1,271 ratings
Reviewers praise the filming locations and Scottish history; the depth of Outlander commentary varies with the guide.
Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (7 May 2026 to 2 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.
Reviews are shown as the platforms publish them and removed when they disappear there.
Ratings collected from Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
Midhope Castle is your next highlight. Unfortunately, visitors are unable to go inside the castle, but Jamie’s lovely Lallybroch home is still an essential photo opportunity for any fan of the show. Jamie’s family home, Lallybroch, is as lovely as it looks in the show.
20 min · Admission not includedBlackness Castle entrance included in tour price. The tough-looking castle looks like it could fend off an entire empire. And in Outlander, it impersonates Fort William.
1h · Admission includedNext is Linlithgow Palace, the birthplace of Mary, Queen of Scots, also known as Wentworth Prison. Here, you can have lunch, explore the town, or wander around the loch.
1h 15m · Admission not included*Doune Castle entrance included in tour price. In Outlander, it’s the fictional Castle Leoch. And in reality, it’s a stunning castle with a tall gate house, an impressive great hall, and lovely views of the River Teith.
1h · Admission includedFinally, we head to Culross, a virtually unchanged 16th-century village that represents the fictional town of Cranesmuir. You can visit Claire's herb garden, explore the palace, or wander the ancient streets, imagining life 400 years ago.
1hEntrance to *Doune and Blackness Castles included in tour price.
Take this time-travelling adventure through a fantastic array of Outlander sights on a small group day trip from Edinburgh. With a maximum group size of 16 passengers, you are sure to have a memorable and personal experience on this special day trip for fans of the show and history lovers.
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| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #41 of 90 | €112 | 8h 15m | 4.84 (1271) | shared, max 16 |
| Stirling, Highlands & Distillery in Spanish | €78 | 12h | 4.98 (406) | shared |
| Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William | €54 | 12h | 4.93 (6417) | shared |
| Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Highlands | €54 | 12h 30m | 4.92 (6699) | shared |
Ranked #41 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