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The Magical Highland Tour + optional Jacobite Steam Train Journey

4.6 Great 197 reviews
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13h 30m
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English
Instant confirmation Likely to sell out Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

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Overview

Guidekin summary

Travel through Glencoe to Fort William, then continue to Mallaig by coach or the optional Jacobite Steam Train across Glenfinnan Viaduct. Coach transport and onboard commentary are included; the train ride requires the corresponding booking option. 4.61 from 197 reviews at €70 per person for 13h 30m.

From the guide

On this day tour departing Edinburgh at 6am, you can see the Scottish Highlands, Glencoe, film locations and take a journey on the Jacobite Steam Train over the famous Glenfinnan Viaduct.

We travel together to Fort William & passengers who have selected the Jacobite Steam Train option board the train for one of the world's greatest railway journeys to Mallaig, crossing the iconic Glenfinnan Viaduct. Guests on the coach-only option remain on the coach and travel the same route by road.

In the fishing village of Mallaig, you'll have free time to explore and enjoy lunch before everyone rejoins the coach. We then stop at the Glenfinnan Visitor Centre for the chance to photograph the steam train crossing the viaduct (subject to parking availability and therefore not guaranteed) before returning to Edinburgh via Pitlochry.

*This tour may operate in reverse.
*Booking options: With Jacobite Steam Train or Coach Only (no train journey)

Tour options

The operator sells this tour in 2 versions. Prices are the operator's current list for two travellers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date and party.

Excluding Jacobite Train

from €70 / person
Guide: Spanish, French, Portuguese, German, Italian, English, Chinese

Coach Only: On this day tour from Edinburgh, you can see the Scottish Highlands, Glen Coe, Harry Potter film locations by coach ONLY.

The Magical Highland Tour Including the Jacobite Steam Train Journey

from €232 / person
Guide: Spanish, French, Portuguese, German, Italian, English, Chinese

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departs: 06:00
Available year-round

This tour runs daily, departing at 06:00. 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

Coach Tour
Knowledgeable tour manager on board.
Jacobite Steam Train, single journey, if selected

What's Not Included

Exclusions
Gratuities
Lunch
Hotel drop off service
Bottled water: No food or drinks and included
Jacobite steam train unless option selected

Itinerary

Fort William Stop 1
Disembark our coach at Fort William and board the Jacobite Steam Train to Mallaig.
2h
Kinloch Rannoch Stop 2
Our guide will show you as we pass many locations used in the filming of the Harry Potter movies.
Pass by
Glenfinnan Viaduct Stop 3
The train will take you over this magnificent viaduct. A truly unique view crossing this iconic set from several Harry Potter movies.
Pass by
Mallaig Stop 4
The lunch stop is in this sleepy port, then onto Glenfinnan Visitor Centre for an excellent chance to photograph the steam train returning across the viaduct.
1h 20m
Pitlochry Stop 5
A brief 'leg-stretcher' stop in this lovely Victorian resort town.
30 min

Departure & Return

Start point

The ORIGINAL Elephant House beside Frankenstein's George IV Bridge at 6am

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End point

The ORIGINAL Elephant House beside Frankenstein's George IV Bridge at 6am

Additional Information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Children must be 6 years of age to travel
  • Tour departs at 6am promptly
  • Tour may operate in reverse of the itinerary

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

0+ daysNo refund

Compared with other Harry Potter Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #12 of 12€7013h 30m4.61 (197)shared
The Potter Trail Private Tour€951h 30m4.97 (2540)private
Exclusive Small Group Guided Edinburgh Potter Tour€241h 30m4.98 (426)shared
Harry Potter & Horrible History Small Group Tour€212h5.0 (223)shared

Ranked #12 of 12 in Harry Potter Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €18 to €95, median €45; typical length 2h. 3 of 12 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 12 Harry Potter Tours

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