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Private Tour of the Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh

4.9 Excellent 439 reviews
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9h
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HI, PA, German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, UR, Spanish
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Private tour Instant confirmation Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

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Overview

Guidekin summary

Explore Scottish lochs and castles and visit Highland Cows on a private tour for your party. A guide, transport, snacks, water and pickup in or around Edinburgh City Centre are included; Inveraray Castle entry is extra. Priced per group, with 4.93 from 439 reviews at €880 per group/vehicle for 9h.

From the guide

This is an exclusive private tour departing from a pick-up point of your choice in and around Edinburgh City Centre, exploring some of Scotland's greatest Lochs, Castles and a visit to see the adorable Highland Cows. Pick-up is at 10am or other time as requested.

Tour options

The operator sells this tour in 10 versions. Prices are the operator's current list for two travellers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date and party.

Up to 4 passengers

from €880 per group
Guide: UR, Hindi, PA, English

Sedan/SUV

What this option includes

Pickup included

Up to 6 passengers

from €987 per group
Guide: UR, Hindi, PA, English

Minivan

What this option includes

Pickup included

Tour in French

from €987 per group
Guide: French

Sedan/SUV

What this option includes

Tour in French

Pickup included

Up to 7 passengers

from €1023 per group
Guide: UR, Hindi, PA, English

Medium People Carrier

What this option includes

Pickup included

Up to 8 passengers

from €1065 per group
Guide: UR, Hindi, PA, English

People Carrier

What this option includes

Pickup included

Tour in Portuguese

from €1106 per group
Guide: Portuguese

Tour in Portuguese

What this option includes

Pickup included

Tour in Spanish

from €1106 per group
Guide: Spanish

Tour in Spanish

What this option includes

Pickup included

Tour in German

from €1106 per group
Guide: German

People Carrier

What this option includes

Tour in German

Pickup included

Tour in a Luxury Vehicle

from €1249 per group
Guide: English

Luxury/Executive vehicle

What this option includes

Pickup included

Tour in Italian

from €1308 per group
Guide: Italian

Tour in Italian

What this option includes

Pickup included

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departures: 10 start times between 10:00 and 10:09
Available year-round

This tour runs daily, with 10 start times between 10:00 and 10:09 depending on the date. It runs year-round. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked October 1, 2026.

What's Included

Private transportation
Bottled water
Snacks
In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Experienced guide

What's Not Included

Lunch
Dinner
Gratuities
Inveraray Castle admission

Itinerary

Swanston Farm Stop 1
Meet Thelma, Louise and Angus, the three resident Highland 'Coos'.
30 min
Luss Stop 2
A 90 minute drive will take us to the 'foot steps' of the Highlands and the beautiful village of Luss nestled on the banks of Loch Lomond, overlooking the Ben Lomond Munro. Apart from stunning views of Luch Lomond, Luss is a place steeped in history, and here you can find an extremely rare Viking Hogback gravestone. There's a couple of gift shops, toilet facilities and places for refreshments.
30 min
Rest and be Thankful Stop 3
Only 30 minutes away and at over 800 feet, this mountain viewpoint is a great stop for some beautiful photos of the stunning mountain scenery.
10 min
Inveraray Castle & Gardens Stop 4
Only a 30 minute drive away is the iconic Inveraray Castle, one of the few castles in Scotland still used as a residence, (Duke & Duchess of Argyle) this is the seat of the Clan Chief of Clan Campbell. Open Thursday to Monday, the castle grounds are freely open to the public (there is a charge if you wish to enter the castle) or there’s Inveraray town with plenty of options for lunch and views of Loch Fyne. The Castle closes for winter from November to March, but the grounds are still open to the public.
1h
Kilchurn Castle Stop 5
A 30 minute drive takes us to Kilchurn castle, used by the English army as a formidable barracks for over 200 years and surrounded by water on 3 sides – a great place for photos.
10 min
The Three Sisters Stop 6
A 60 minute drive through the Glencoe mountain range will take us to the famous Three Sisters Viewpoint. This is the most photographed place in Scotland - and you will understand why once we get there! Full of breathtaking beauty and full of poignant history, this is a site you will never forget.
30 min
Rannoch Moor Stop 7
Working our way back through Glencoe with multiple photo stops of the '3 sisters', and other amazing photo stops, including Rannoch Moor - the largest bog expanse in the UK.
10 min
Loch Tulla Viewpoint Stop 8
In this beautiful viewpoint, you can take in all that the Highlands have to offer in a single place: mountains, lochs and forests.
10 min
The Kelpies & The Helix Stop 9
Our last stop, approximately 90 minutes away is the stunning Kelpies. These 2 horse statues standing 100 feet tall are the tallest equine statues in the world.
30 min

Departure & Return

Pickup included

Our guide will pick you up directly from your hotel, AirBnB, Vrbo, or other holiday accommodation.

182 pickup points listed by the operator, 181 of them hotels

Additional Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • UK cars are smaller than our American counterparts, please be aware of this when booking for 4 adults.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund

Compared with other Day Trips from Edinburgh

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #6 of 90€880 per group9h4.93 (439)private
Stirling, Highlands & Distillery in Spanish€7712h4.98 (405)shared
Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William€5412h4.93 (6417)shared
Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Highlands€5412h 30m4.92 (6699)shared

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