--- title: The Magical Highland Tour + optional Jacobite Steam Train Journey lang: en type: tour city: Edinburgh country: United Kingdom price: 70 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.61 reviews: 197 duration_minutes: 810 languages: [de, pt, en, zh-CN, it, fr, es] guidekin_pick: Glenfinnan day? rank_in_category: 12 of 12 (Harry Potter Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/the-magical-highland-tour-optional-jacobite-steam-train-journey/ --- # The Magical Highland Tour + optional Jacobite Steam Train Journey **Guidekin's take:** 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. **Glenfinnan day?:** Book the Excluding Jacobite Train coach option via Glencoe and Glenfinnan: 13h 30m, €70 per person, 4.61 from 197 reviews; no free cancellation. Trade-off: From price excludes train; no free cancellation. (last checked September 15, 2026) ## Overview 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) ## Before you book - Meeting point: The ORIGINAL Elephant House beside… - Starts 06:00: one departure a day - Food not included: Lunch, No food or drinks and included - Children from €70: ages 5 to 15 - Non-refundable: no free cancellation ## Key facts - Price: from €70 per person for the Excluding Jacobite Train option; other options up to €232 - Duration: 13h 30m - Rating: 4.61/5 from 197 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Likely to sell out - Recommended by 90% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Gray Line Scotland ## 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Excluding Jacobite Train | €70 / person | 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 | €232 / person | Spanish, French, Portuguese, German, Italian, English, Chinese | - | ## What's included - Coach Tour - Knowledgeable tour manager on board. - Jacobite Steam Train, single journey, if selected ## Not included - Exclusions - Gratuities - Lunch - Hotel drop off service - No food or drinks and included - Jacobite steam train unless option selected ## Itinerary 1. **Fort William** (2h) - Disembark our coach at Fort William and board the Jacobite Steam Train to Mallaig. 2. **Kinloch Rannoch** (pass by, no stop) - Our guide will show you as we pass many locations used in the filming of the Harry Potter movies. 3. **Glenfinnan Viaduct** (pass by, no stop) - The train will take you over this magnificent viaduct. A truly unique view crossing this iconic set from several Harry Potter movies. 4. **Mallaig** (1h 20m) - 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. 5. **Pitlochry** (30m) - A brief 'leg-stretcher' stop in this lovely Victorian resort town. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 06:00 - 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. ## Meeting point The ORIGINAL Elephant House beside Frankenstein's George IV Bridge at 6am Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJPV3bLIXHh0gRl0vG0gb8Gks ## Good to know - 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 ## Compared with other Harry Potter Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #12 of 12** | €70 | 13h 30m | 4.61 (197) | shared | | [The Potter Trail Private Tour](/uk/edinburgh/tours/the-potter-trail-private-tour/?format=md) | €95 | 1h 30m | 4.97 (2540) | private | | [Exclusive Small Group Guided Edinburgh Potter Tour](/uk/edinburgh/tours/exclusive-small-group-guided-edinburgh-potter-tour/?format=md) | €24 | 1h 30m | 4.98 (426) | shared | | [Harry Potter & Horrible History Small Group Tour](/uk/edinburgh/tours/harry-potter-horrible-history-small-group-tour/?format=md) | €21 | 2h | 5.0 (223) | shared | Ranked #12 of 12 in Harry Potter Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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