--- title: Private Tour of the Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh lang: en type: tour city: Edinburgh country: United Kingdom price: 880 currency: EUR price_unit: per_group availability: bookable rating: 4.93 reviews: 439 duration_minutes: 540 languages: [hi, pa, de, pt, en, it, fr, ur, es] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 6 of 90 (Day Trips from Edinburgh) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/private-tour-of-the-scottish-highlands-from-edinburgh/ --- # Private Tour of the Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh **Guidekin's take:** 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. ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 182 pickup points - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - 10 start times: between 10:00 and 10:09 - Food included: see what is included - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available ## Key facts - Price: from €880 per group/vehicle for the Up to 4 passengers option; other options up to €1308 - Duration: 9h - Rating: 4.93/5 from 439 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 98% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: E2G Travel ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Up to 4 passengers | €880 per group | UR, Hindi, PA, English | Sedan/SUV Pickup included | | Up to 6 passengers | €987 per group | UR, Hindi, PA, English | Minivan Pickup included | | Tour in French | €987 per group | French | Sedan/SUV Tour in French Pickup included | | Up to 7 passengers | €1023 per group | UR, Hindi, PA, English | Medium People Carrier Pickup included | | Up to 8 passengers | €1065 per group | UR, Hindi, PA, English | People Carrier Pickup included | | Tour in Portuguese | €1106 per group | Portuguese | Tour in Portuguese Pickup included | | Tour in Spanish | €1106 per group | Spanish | Tour in Spanish Pickup included | | Tour in German | €1106 per group | German | People Carrier Tour in German Pickup included | | Tour in a Luxury Vehicle | €1249 per group | English | Luxury/Executive vehicle Pickup included | | Tour in Italian | €1308 per group | Italian | Tour in Italian Pickup included | ## What's included - Private transportation - Bottled water - Snacks - Air-conditioned vehicle - Experienced guide ## Not included - Lunch - Dinner - Gratuities - Inveraray Castle admission ## Itinerary 1. **Swanston Farm** (30m) - Meet Thelma, Louise and Angus, the three resident Highland 'Coos'. 2. **Luss** (30m) - 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... 3. **Rest and be Thankful** (10m) - 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. 4. **Inveraray Castle & Gardens** (1h) - 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... 5. **Kilchurn Castle** (10m) - 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. 6. **The Three Sisters** (30m) - 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... 7. **Rannoch Moor** (10m) - 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. 8. **Loch Tulla Viewpoint** (10m) - In this beautiful viewpoint, you can take in all that the Highlands have to offer in a single place: mountains, lochs and forests. 9. **The Kelpies & The Helix** (30m) - 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. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10 start times between 10:00 and 10:09 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Pickup points listed by the operator: 182 ## Good to know - 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. Booking asks for: arrival flight or ship details ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €880 | €440 | | 4 | €880 | €220 | | 6 | €987 | €165 | 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 · #6 of 90** | €880 per group | 9h | 4.93 (439) | 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 #6 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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