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The 15 Best Scottish Highlands Tours

117 tours  ·  from $10

The Highlands begin about an hour past Stirling and do not stop. These 15 cover Glencoe, Rannoch Moor, the Great Glen and the far north, sorted by how long the day runs, what it costs and which stops you actually get out for.

Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour - Glencoe: powerful scenery, very little time
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Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour

1.Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,854 reviews · 12 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $67Our pick

Travel from Edinburgh through Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Fort William, Loch Ness, Cairngorms National Park, and Pitlochry in about 12.5 hours. Your Hairy Coo driver-guide, such as John, Rod, William, or David, provides live stories and local context. Choose a Loch Ness cruise, Urquhart Castle visit, or Deanston whisky stop.

“We had a great time with Allen! Would definitely request him again for any other Scottish tours that I did. He was very accommodating to my family who gets car sick easily and made sure we could sit at the front. He was also so kind to pull over every chance he got so we could see lots of different sites.”

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Loch Ness & Highlands Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh with Cruise - Glencoe: Scotland’s beauty with a darker story
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Loch Ness & Highlands Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh with Cruise

2.Loch Ness & Highlands Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh with Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6,022 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $84

Travel from Edinburgh in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach with an English-speaking guide, stopping at Callander, Glencoe, Fort Augustus, Spean Bridge, Pitlochry, and the Forth Bridge. A 50-minute Loch Ness cruise is included, while meals and drinks are extra.

“Long day , yet so worth it. Bus tour, great guide called Stefan that was most knowledgeable. The Scottish highlands, Glencoe and Lochness were wonderful.”

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Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands - Callander: coffee, comfort, and possible Highland Cows
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Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands

3.Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,771 reviews · 12 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $62

Spend a full day touring Scotland’s Highlands from Edinburgh by air-conditioned coach. Visit Callander, Glencoe, Fort William, Loch Ness, Pitlochry, and the Commando Monument, with an optional boat cruise at Fort Augustus. Guides such as Keith, Anthony, Brian, and Ross add history, humor, music, and local stories.

“While it is a long day -- it's well worth the journey. The drive through the Highlands was the highlight for us. Simply stunning. We loved Glencoe. Loch Ness itself was nice, and we're glad we visited. The other stops along the way were, however, so much more incredible.”

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Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness and Glencoe Day Trip from Edinburgh - Leaving Edinburgh and crossing the Forth
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Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness and Glencoe Day Trip from Edinburgh

4.Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness and Glencoe Day Trip from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,793 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $74

Travel from Edinburgh into the Highlands with an English-speaking driver-guide, stopping in Perthshire, the Cairngorms, Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, and Glencoe. You can add a Loch Ness cruise and castle visit for £30 cash per adult. Expect a long, scenic day with short stops and limited meal time.

“Steven B was great! Several photo stops and great information. Loch ness boat tour was a bit underwhelming but the rest of the tour was very scenic.”

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Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Highlands Guided Day Tour from Edinburgh - Glencoe brings the day’s strongest scenery
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Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Highlands Guided Day Tour from Edinburgh

5.Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Highlands Guided Day Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,233 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $85

Travel from Edinburgh through Callander, Glencoe, Fort William, Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle and Pitlochry in about 12 hours. Your driver-guide handles the long route while you enjoy live commentary, photo stops and free time. Optional cruises and a whisky experience cost extra.

“(Lord) Brian was an excellent tour guide. He told interesting stories and gave factual information along the way! His jokes were not too bad either ☺️. Even though the weather was quite bad and extremely windy, Brian drove us safely. We also made interesting stops with plenty of food and drink options. All in all, It made for an entertaining bus tour and was amazing to see the beautiful Scottish highlands and countryside. Highly recommended!! Sandra and Shayne (from South Africa)”

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Loch Ness and the Scottish Highlands Day Tour from Edinburgh - Leaving Edinburgh for Callander
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Loch Ness and the Scottish Highlands Day Tour from Edinburgh

6.Loch Ness and the Scottish Highlands Day Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,884 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $59

Ride from Edinburgh through Callander, Glencoe, Loch Ness, Rannoch Moor, and Pitlochry on a 12-hour Gray Line Scotland tour. Driver-guides such as Ian, Brendan, and Dougie provide history and humor along the way. An optional Loch Ness cruise costs extra.

“The highlands are lovely and definitely worth the trip. The driver was a bit pushy about paying extra for the Loch Ness cruise, which we felt was just okay and not worth the extra money. Understandably stops were brief with such a full day, but with minimal direction on where to find food it was difficult and stressful to find a meal in the thirty minutes allowed. We appreciated the history shared throughout the tour, though perhaps the company could provide two employees, one. narrate one to navigate. Our poor driver was trying to be safe while reciting detailed history and spent a lot of time repeating himself. Overall we…”

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Oban, Glencoe, Highlands Lochs & Castles Small Group Day Tour from Glasgow - Rest and Be Thankful brings a mountain view
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Oban, Glencoe, Highlands Lochs & Castles Small Group Day Tour from Glasgow

7.Oban, Glencoe, Highlands Lochs & Castles Small Group Day Tour from Glasgow

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,432 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $50Best value

Ride through the West Highlands in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach with a driver-guide such as James, George, Grant, or Caitlin. Stop at Loch Lomond, Inveraray, Kilchurn Castle, Oban, Castle Stalker, and Glencoe, with local stories, photo stops, and time for lunch.

“Awesome tour and silly tour guide. Guide always cracking jokes and made the tour really engaging and fun. Would definitely recommend”

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3-Day Isle of Skye Inverness Highlands and Glenfinnan Viaduct Tour from Edinburgh - Glencoe and Glenfinnan Viaduct
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3-Day Isle of Skye Inverness Highlands and Glenfinnan Viaduct Tour from Edinburgh

8.3-Day Isle of Skye Inverness Highlands and Glenfinnan Viaduct Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,351 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $224

Travel from Edinburgh to Inverness and the Isle of Skye in a comfortable, air-conditioned mini-coach. Your Hairy Coo driver-guide, such as Paul, Ewan, John, or Nick, provides live stories, music, and local history while you visit Glenfinnan Viaduct, Quiraing, Culloden, and more. Two nights in Inverness are booked separately.

“Be prepared for a whirlwind tour! Pack plenty of extra batteries for your camera and a good sized memory card as everywhere you turn there will be things to photograph. Pack light but plan for weather that can literally encompass all four seasons in one day…sometimes twice. Stephen was our guide. If you have a sense of humor and appreciate a genuine Scot, he’s your man. He was knowledgeable, enjoyed his job, and funny as hell. He managed to herd the cats (our group of tourists) which was a feat of pure genius. If he makes a recommendation, as with any local in Scotland, take note.”

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3 Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh - Comfort, luggage, and the realities of the road
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3-Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh

9.3-Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,276 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $705

Ride a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach from Edinburgh to Portree, with two nights in a B&B or 3-star hotel. Your driver-guide, such as Chris, Adam, or Declan, adjusts Skye’s route to suit the weather, while you see Glencoe, Loch Ness, Eilean Donan Castle, and more.

“Adam was a great guide! He offered great commentary while driving safely the entire trip. He is personable and mindful to give us the best experience.”

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Hogwarts Express and the Scenic Highlands Day Tour from Inverness - The Commando Memorial and Nevis Range
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Hogwarts Express and the Scenic Highlands Day Tour from Inverness

10.Hogwarts Express and the Scenic Highlands Day Tour from Inverness

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,227 reviews · from $262

Travel from Inverness through Loch Ness country to Fort William, then ride the Jacobite train to Mallaig. Guides such as Harrison, Iain, Emma, and Stewart add stories and local detail. The train may run with a diesel engine instead of steam, so plan for scenery first and Harry Potter nostalgia second.

“Excellent trip! The train ride was fun. Our driver Harrison was super knowledgeable. We got to see several beautiful places on the drive to and from the train!”

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Loch Ness & the Highlands Day Tour from Glasgow Including Cruise - Cairngorms National Park and the return route
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Loch Ness & the Highlands Day Tour from Glasgow Including Cruise

11.Loch Ness & the Highlands Day Tour from Glasgow Including Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,211 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $83

Travel from Glasgow in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach with an English-speaking driver-guide such as John, Maggie, James, or Cameron. See Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Fort William, Loch Ness, and the Cairngorms, with a 50-minute cruise included.

“Tour was quite long but very enjoyable. Scenery was majestic and James’s knowledge was outstanding but his jokes not so much( sorry James). We stopped enough to enjoy the scenery and memorials.”

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3 Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh - Comfort, luggage, and the realities of the road
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3 Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh

12.3 Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,138 reviews · 3 days (approx.)

Travel from Edinburgh through Glencoe and Fort William to the Isle of Skye, with stops at the Old Man of Storr, Kilt Rock, Eilean Donan Castle, Loch Ness, and Dunkeld. An English-speaking guide, two breakfasts, lodging, and coach transport are included. The Jacobite Steam Train is optional.

“Amazing 3 days exploring the Highlands/Isle of Skye with a super fun group. Our tour guide, Tiegan was awesome. Totally recommend this tour”

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West Highlands, Lochs and Castles Day Tour Including Admission - Luss and the shores of Loch Lomond
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West Highlands, Lochs and Castles Day Tour Including Admission

13.West Highlands, Lochs and Castles Day Tour Including Admission

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,122 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $68

Travel from Edinburgh into the West Highlands in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach with an English-speaking driver-guide. Walk through Luss, pause at Rest and Be Thankful, eat lunch in Inveraray, photograph Kilchurn Castle, and enter Doune Castle, famous for Monty Python and Outlander.

“Scotland‘s West Highlands are beautiful! Ester was our guide and she was a font of knowledge. Loved visiting Doune Castle, especially if you’re a Monty Pythons fan! Delicious lunch in Inverary at Ocho. Great Whisky shopping there and nice shoppes. Visited Luss on the shores of Loch Lomand. Beautiful scenery. Highly recommend this tour.”

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Hogwarts Express and Scottish Highlands Tour from Edinburgh - Pitlochry gives you a brief Highland pause
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Hogwarts Express and Scottish Highlands Tour from Edinburgh

14.Hogwarts Express and Scottish Highlands Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,114 reviews · from $262

Leave Edinburgh early for Pitlochry, Glenfinnan, Mallaig, and Glencoe, then ride the Jacobite Steam Train toward Fort William. Your guide, who may be Tim, Tiegan, Cara, or another Highland Explorer host, adds film facts, local history, and stories to a 13.5-hour day.

“The people saying that this was boring and wasn’t as expected went into the experience with too high of expectations. The train was the only “slow” part of the tour. It’s not a special Harry Potter Experience, it’s a basic ride on the train. What Read more”

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Edinburgh: Isle of Skye, Highlands and Loch Ness 3-Day Tour - Accommodation, food and what to pack
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Edinburgh: Isle of Skye, Highlands and Loch Ness 3-Day Tour

15.Isle of Skye, Highlands and Loch Ness 3-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,002 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $235

Travel from Edinburgh to the Isle of Skye in a small group of up to 19, with stops at Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Ben Nevis, Kilt Rock, Dunvegan Castle and Loch Ness. Two nights in Portree are included unless you choose the no-accommodation option. Guides such as Scott, Jada and Andrew are known for lively stories and music.

“Alan made this trip amazing!! His ability to work through the Highlands weather with all 13 of us and make every stop enjoyable with his jokes music and stories made us feel well taken care of. We will be vet for the the sheraff or the unicorn! Alan Jill and I wish you all Hods best and recommend you ask for him by name. The best guide on the isle.”

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