4 3-Hour Experiences in Scotland to Build a Day Around

1.Edinburgh 3 Hour Walking Tour Italian Tour Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · from $20Our pick

Walk Edinburgh’s Old Town with an Italian-speaking guide such as Claudia, Ayrton, or Sara. In three hours, you’ll see the Royal Mile, St Giles’ Cathedral, Edinburgh Castle from outside, Grassmarket, Greyfriars Cemetery, and the National Museum of Scotland, with stories about religion, history, and local characters.

“Ho fatto il giro a piedi con amici ad Agosto 2023. Ayrton, la nostra guida, è stato molto competente, simpatico e molto preparato. Ci ha fatto visitare parte della città raccontandoci, oltre alla storia, anche vari aneddoti. Consiglio questo giro a tutti.”

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2.3-Hour Private Glasgow Essentials Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

See Glasgow’s key sights on a private three-hour walk with guides such as Osh, Molly, Haley, Zhanna, and Christie. Visit George Square, the Duke of Wellington statue, Glasgow Cathedral, Merchant City, and the Necropolis. City-centre hotel pickup is available within a 15-minute walk of George Square.

“Loved the Cathedral and all the history associated with it. If you are interested in getting a brief yet detailed tour of Glasgow, this is the tour for you!”

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3.3 Hour Private City Highlights Glasgow Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $151

Walk Glasgow’s key sights with a private English-speaking guide such as Mary, Lauren, Stephen, or Dave. You’ll connect George Square, Glasgow Cathedral, the Necropolis, Merchant City, Glasgow Green, the Clyde, and Buchanan Street while hearing local stories, with hotel pickup available on request.

“Wonderful way to get to know Glasgow. Our tour guide Lauren was sweet, knowledgeable and informative. She’s a true local and combines knowledge about Glasgow with love and pride for her city and country.”

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4.3 Hour Private Tour of Stirling Old Town and Stirling Castle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $205

Walk Stirling’s steep, cobbled Old Town with a private English-speaking guide, then spend 90 minutes inside Stirling Castle. You’ll see Mar’s Wark, Holy Rude, Lord Darnley’s House, and the Wallace Monument from the castle esplanade. Guides may include Jane, Donnie, Diane, Beth, or Georgia.

“Very thorough tour and experience of old town Stirling and the Stirling castle……you will enjoy the low key vibe of Stirling!!!!!…and it’s an easy train ride from Edinburgh.”

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