--- title: Private One Day Highlands Tour of Scotland lang: en type: tour city: Edinburgh country: United Kingdom price: 773 currency: EUR price_unit: per_group availability: bookable rating: 4.92 reviews: 65 duration_minutes: 600 languages: [en] rank_in_category: 31 of 90 (Day Trips from Edinburgh) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/private-one-day-highlands-tour-of-scotland/ --- # Private One Day Highlands Tour of Scotland **Guidekin's take:** Doune Castle and Loch Lubnaig feature on a private tour for your party, with space for up to seven guests. Private vehicle transport, hotel pickup and drop-off, and bottled water are included; lunch costs extra, and pricing is per group. 4.92 from 65 reviews at €773 per group/vehicle for 10h. ## Overview Our Highland Fling Tour has been carefully designed to give you a true taste of Scotland in just one day. From historic castles and charming Highland villages to dramatic mountain scenery, sparkling lochs, and our famous Highland cows, this tour showcases some of the very best that Scotland has to offer. Travel in comfort aboard one of our luxury Mercedes vehicles, accommodating up to seven guests. Along the way you'll visit iconic locations such as Doune Castle, Loch Lubnaig, the Falls of Dochart, Loch Tulla, and the breathtaking Glencoe Valley, while enjoying plenty of opportunities to stop for photographs and explore at your own pace. As a private tour, the day is relaxed and flexible, allowing us to share not only Scotland's most famous sights but also some of the hidden gems and local stories that larger coach tours often miss. With local guides who are passionate about their country, you'll experience Scotland through the eyes of those who know it best. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 114 pickup points - Starts 09:00: one departure a day - Food not included: Food and drinks, Lunch - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available - Non-refundable: no free cancellation ## Key facts - Price: from €773 per group/vehicle - Duration: 10h - Rating: 4.92/5 from 65 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Recommended by 98% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Highland Private Tours ## What's included - Hotel drop-off - Bottled water - Driver/guide - Hotel pickup - Transport by private vehicle ## Not included - Food and drinks - Lunch ## Itinerary 1. **Start time, 9:00am and pick up from any city centre hotel** (10h) - • Drive Past the Kelpies (famous steel horse heads in Falkirk) • Visit Doune Castle used in the Outlander, GOT series and Monty Python. • Pass through the beautiful town of Callendar to the foothills of the Highlands • Meet and feed some Highland Coos! • Visit Balquhidder •... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations. Pickup points listed by the operator: 114 ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately - Children must be accompanied by an adult - Please tell us if your child requires a child seat. Infants under the age of 4 years old are not permitted on this tour ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €773 | €387 | | 4 | €773 | €193 | | 6 | €773 | €129 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Day Trips from Edinburgh start at €54 per person. ## Compared with other Day Trips from Edinburgh | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #31 of 90** | €773 per group | 10h | 4.92 (65) | private | | [Stirling, Highlands & Distillery in Spanish](/uk/edinburgh/tours/stirling-highlands-distillery-in-spanish/?format=md) | €77 | 12h | 4.98 (405) | shared | | [Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William](/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-glenfinnan-viaduct-glencoe-fort-william/?format=md) | €54 | 12h | 4.93 (6417) | shared | | [Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Highlands](/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-loch-ness-glencoe-and-the-highlands/?format=md) | €54 | 12h 30m | 4.92 (6699) | shared | Ranked #31 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. 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