Scotland · FULL-DAY
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 full-day tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Travel from Inverness to the Isle of Skye with a private kilted guide such as Andrew, Mike, Niall, or Malcolm. You’ll see Loch Ness, Eilean Donan Castle, Portree, and the Old Man of Storr in about nine hours, with hotel pickup in Inverness or along the route.
“Graham was an excellent guide. Places we stopped at, e.g. the castle Dunvegan. We enthusiastically recommend this tour.”
Walk from Charlotte Square to Edinburgh Castle with a small group of up to 15. Guides such as Ben, James, and Mark bring Scottish history to life through stories, art, closes, graveyards, and royal drama. Castle entry and guided highlights at the National Gallery are included.
“James made this tour fantastic! One of the best storytellers, he brought the history of Scotland to life for us on our walk around the city. We loved every bit of this experience, and it was all thanks to James! We definitely recommend booking this if you want to be immersed in Scottish history and don’t mind a longer walking tour.”
Travel from Edinburgh into the Highlands in a small group of up to 16 people. You’ll visit Doune Castle, Loch Lubnaig, Kilchurn Castle, Inveraray, Rest and Be Thankful, and Luss. Guides such as Kyle, Ron, Cameron, Jamie, and Fionn mix Scottish history, folklore, humor, and music into a long but rewarding day.
“What a fantastic day out. Kyle was a wonderful host and tour guide full of really wonderful facts and experiences. Would give 10 stars if we could.”
Travel from Glasgow in a small, air-conditioned vehicle with a driver-guide such as Tony, Gary, Chris, or Colin. You’ll see Loch Lomond, Kilchurn Castle, Oban, Castle Stalker, and Glencoe, with time for Inveraray and an optional castle or jail visit.
“Rainy day but the highlands are very quant and a great tour. All the villages and scenics stops were very enjoyable.”
Travel from Invergordon with guides such as Billy, Lawrence, Kevin, or Graham on a private Highland tour covering Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, Culloden, Clava Cairns, Inverness, and Cawdor Castle. Pickup, snacks, bottled water, Wi-Fi, and return to the port are included, but attraction tickets cost extra.
“excellent tour director and great person great excursion we really enjoyed it, he was polite and gave great explanations …..”
Travel privately from Inverness with guides such as Andrew, Michael, Ryan, or Steve to explore Culloden, Clava Cairns, Castle Leod, Beauly Priory, Fort George, Loch Ness, and Urquhart Castle. Expect live history, flexible stops, hotel or port pickup, and room for personal requests.
“We had the pleasure of having Steven as our guide. I can not say enough about our experience with him. He is so knowledgeable of the area and anything we wanted to know, about history, politics, food, culture, anything about the area. He was so accommodating and even showed us a few surprise sites! He even made recommendations for the next leg of our journey. We would highly recommend this tour for anyone who loves the series Outlander or just wants to get everything they can out of visiting Inverness and the beautiful Highlands.”
Leave Glasgow by air-conditioned minivan for Luss, a Loch Lomond cruise or Balloch Country Park, the Trossachs, and Stirling Castle. Your driver-guide, such as Johnny, Tony, Marc, Scott, or Karen, shares Scottish history and local stories. Castle and cruise tickets cost extra.
“Tony, our guide was friendly and professional. He was an excellent driver and very knowledgeable. Instructions were clear and he was very helpful. Loved the cruise and the walk around Luss. Stirling Castle was interesting. I particularly liked the tapestries and the musician playing multiple medieval instruments. I like the fact that this tour gave us choices about how we shaped the day. As an added bonus we got to meet Baxter and Honey, the highlands coos. All in all a great day.”
Travel from Edinburgh with a private guide such as Alexander, Sandy, Hazel, Gary, or Sean in a premium Mercedes minivan. Visit the Forth Bridges, Falkland Palace, St Andrews golf course, castle, cathedral, Pittenweem, and Anstruther, with time to shape the day around your interests.
“Our guide Alexander is amazing. He is not only very professional, friendly and knowledgeable, he also made sure that we are comfortable and able to see what we wanted to see. We enjoyed this trip because of him. The information we gathered were helpful and more than what we expected from him. We had so much fun.”
Spend about nine hours with Happy Tours Scotland exploring Glen Moray, Glenfiddich, Cardhu, and Glenfarclas. Your kilted guide handles the driving from Inverness, while you sample single malts, hear local stories, and stop for lunch at The Mash Tun Hotel.
“Craig was a great, fun and entertaining guide for our day of adventure. Not sure the day would have been the same without him!”
Set out from Holy Loch Marina with skipper Jason and your private group for a flexible Clyde boat trip. Use binoculars and wildlife cards to spot seals, sea eagles, gannets, and porpoises, while visiting the Sugar Wreck, Carrick Castle, Coulport, and Little Cumbrae Lighthouse.
“Such a great place to dive with a skipper that goes above and beyond to take the weekend to the next level! Amazing scenery above and below the water. On site fill station including nitrox bank. Cheers Jason can’t wait to be back next month!”
Travel from Edinburgh into the Highlands in a private air-conditioned vehicle for up to seven people. Guides such as Davie, Dave, Brian, or David share Scottish stories, music, and local tips while you visit Kilmahog, Glencoe, Loch Ness, Fort Augustus, and Pitlochry.
“Six Stars Coaches and David our driver / guide sere amazing. Very comfortable bus, very safe driving skills and terrific knowledge of the local sites. In 40 plus years of world traveling one of the best tour experiences we have ever had. Six Stars and David is known to locals and we were blessed to have 5 local patrons riding on the tour to bring an amazing local experience to the adventure. We will come back to Edinburg just to tour with David! Kelly and Michele”
Join Gordon, a kilt-wearing Highland guide and traditional storyteller, for a private 12-hour trip from Inverness to Skye. Expect Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle views, Eilean Donan, the Fairy Pools, Portree, wildlife stops, local stories, and room to shape the day around your interests.
“We can’t say enough good things about Gordon! He’s a great tour guide, phenomenal story teller, and all around good guy to get to know! He made sure we could see as much as we could fit into our day, but also let us spend as much time in the different places as we wanted. Not if, but when we come back to the Scottish Highlands we will be booking with him again!”
Travel from Edinburgh in a private, air-conditioned minivan with a kilt-wearing Highland guide. Visit Stirling Castle, Doune Castle, Loch Lomond, South Queensferry, and more, with time to shape the day around your interests. Guide Ben is praised for being punctual, polite, and well informed.
“This private tour was just great! Ben, our guide and driver was polite, on time, knowledgeable, and wore a kilt. We went to places we wanted to be and the unexpected final stop to Falkland was just awesome!”
Spend 5 to 8 hours with a private guide in Edinburgh’s classic LEVC TX black cab. See Old Town, New Town, Arthur’s Seat, Dean Village, the Forth bridges, and Rosslyn Chapel, with hotel or port pickup, local commentary, photos, and Scottish sweets included.
““I had such a great day on this tour! Saf is incredibly knowledgeable, kind, and friendly. He’s always ready to help and share tips to make the experience even better. I highly recommend Saf—an outstanding tour guide!””
Leave Inverness at 7:30 am with a private driver-guide for a 11 to 12-hour journey through Loch Ness, Eilean Donan Castle, Portree, the Quiraing, Kilt Rock, and more. The route can be adjusted, and guides including Ryan, Iain, Lewis, and Gavin are praised for lively stories and helpful service.
“My wife and I did a full day tour to Isle of Skye with Ryan and Sgurr Tours, and we had an absolute blast! His knowledge of Skye and Scotland is endless, and he retells it in an entertaining way. We purchased the photo package for our tour and he took the most amazing photos of us and the landscapes we visited. 12+ hours in the car with him absolutely flew by, we wish we could take him with us everywhere we go on vacation. Can not recommend him enough, he seriously made our vacation complete!”
Pick a loch, a castle or a still house.
