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1. Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe & Pitlochry Tour from Edinburgh

1,392
By The Hairy Coo
Full-day Tours
6+ hours
Free cancellation
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Recommended by 97% of travellers
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S$91.76
per adult

2. Loch Ness & Highlands Day Tour from Edinburgh (*inc. Cruise from 1st April 2023)

1,939
By Rabbie's
Full-day Tours
6+ hours
Free cancellation
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Recommended by 95% of travellers
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S$99.77
per adult
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3. Isle of Skye, The Highlands and Loch Ness- 3 Day Group Tour from Edinburgh

261
By Timberbush Tours Edinburgh - Day Tours
Bus Tours
3 days
Free cancellation
Free Cancellation up to 7 days in advance
Recommended by 94% of travellers
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S$291.59
per adult
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5. Full-Day Trip to Loch Ness and the Scottish Highlands with Lunch from Edinburgh

906
By Highland Explorer Tours
Bus Tours
6+ hours
Free cancellation
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Recommended by 95% of travellers
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S$91.76
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6. Walking Tour of Edinburgh's Old Town - History and Tales

763
By Little Fish Tours
City Tours
2 hours
Free cancellation
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Recommended by 97% of travellers
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S$23.36
per adult

8. Edinburgh Sky to Sea Bike Tour by Manual or E-Bike

157
By The Tartan Bicycle Company
E-Bike Tours
4 hours
Free cancellation
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Recommended by 100% of travellers
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S$108.45
per adult

10. Loch Ness, Glencoe and the Highlands Private Luxury Day Tour

13
By Ed Private Tours
Bus Tours
6+ hours
Free cancellation
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Recommended by 100% of travellers
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S$1,668.41
per group
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11. Stirling Castle, Kelpies and Loch Lomond from Edinburgh

78
Bus Tours
6+ hours
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S$85.09
per adult

12. Glencoe, Ben Nevis and Loch Ness Day Tour from Edinburgh

151
By Haggis Adventures
Bus Tours
1 day
Free cancellation
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Recommended by 91% of travellers
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S$91.76
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14. Edinburgh Three Bridges & Inchcolm Island Cruise

172
By Forth Boat Tours
Day Cruises
1–2 hours
Free cancellation
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Recommended by 93% of travellers
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S$30.03
per adult

17. 3-Day Budget Backpacker Isle of Skye and the Highlands Tour from Edinburgh

231
By Haggis Adventures
Bus Tours
3 days
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Recommended by 96% of travellers
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S$332.01
per adult

18. HILL & NATURE Walk ~ DISCOVER REAL EDINBURGH WITH A LOCAL EXPERT! Half Day Tour

36
By Rishi
Adventure Tours
4–5 hours
Free cancellation
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Recommended by 100% of travellers
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S$115.12
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19. Day Trip to Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park with Optional Stirling Castle Tour from Edinburgh

89
By Highland Explorer Tours
Bus Tours
6+ hours
Free cancellation
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Recommended by 96% of travellers
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S$80.08
per adult

25. Panoramic Running Tour of Edinburgh

22
By Edinburgh Run Tours
Ports of Call Tours
60–120 minutes
Free cancellation
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Recommended by 100% of travellers
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S$91.76
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27. 5 Day Isle of Skye, Loch Ness & Inverness From Edinburgh

36
By Highland Explorer Tours
Adventure Tours
3+ days
Free cancellation
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Recommended by 97% of travellers
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S$825.86
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  • Julie G
    1 contribution
    Gorgeous views & amazing history
    My husband and I had a great time on this tour! The views were stunning, the stops were perfectly timed for restroom breaks and coffee/tea breaks.

    Alastair was our driver and storyteller. He was amazing!

    I highly recommend this tour for anyone who wants to see the highlands.
    Review of: Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe & Pitlochry Tour from Edinburgh
    Written 25 March 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • Jonathan A
    Cincinnati, OH13 contributions
    Beautiful views and interesting history
    Duncan was an awesome tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and passionate about Scotlands history. I learned a lot more than I expected to and really enjoyed his story telling. The tour was well paced and I felt like I got a fair amount of time at each leg and did not feel shorted on any of it. I really enjoyed the views, the highlands are absolutely stunning.
    Review of: Loch Ness & Highlands Day Tour from Edinburgh (*inc. Cruise from 1st April 2023)
    Written 25 March 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • Seta M
    1 contribution
    Lots of sightseeing
    Great tour, jam packed with so many sites to see. Shelby was so enthusiastic and friendly! Definitely worth the trip. Must do!
    Review of: Isle of Skye, The Highlands and Loch Ness- 3 Day Group Tour from Edinburgh
    Written 21 March 2023
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  • Pilar P
    1 contribution
    Amazing tour with Iain
    Iain was our tour guide and he was absolutely AMAZING!!! He made everything fun and kept us entertained with his jokes. The trip was stunning and having a fantastic tour guide like Iain made it even better. I could not recommend this trip more, 11/10 experience.
    Review of: 3-Day Isle of Skye and Highlands Tour from Edinburgh
    Written 23 March 2023
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  • Kristian B
    1 contribution
    Fantastic landscape with amazing guide!
    We had the pleasure of taking a trip to the highlands with Highland Explorer Tours. The landscape is amazing and full of unique history. However, what really made our trip was our guide and bus driver, Connor. His way of telling about the scenery and details of Scottish history truly made the trip. Adding his “fun” jokes along the way. We can only recommend this trip - and with Connor at the wheel, it can only be a great trip.
    Review of: Full-Day Trip to Loch Ness and the Scottish Highlands with Lunch from Edinburgh
    Written 24 March 2023
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  • karin r
    London, UK17 contributions
    Great way to learn more about Edinburgh
    We did the history tour of the Old Town in Edinburgh with Richard. He was very informative and entertaining. Brought lots of humour to the group along with the history of this lovely city. He gave us great tips on what to look at in more depth and recommendations on bars clubs and sites.
    Review of: Walking Tour of Edinburgh's Old Town - History and Tales
    Written 24 March 2023
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  • Θέλμα Τ
    13 contributions
    Ome of the best experiences!!!
    This excursion was one of the best things i ever did. Our guide was Ross and he really cared about the group and he made sure that noone was left behind. The information that he gave us was very interesting. The drive was smooth and the scenery amazing. We were lucky that the weather was good. We made a lot of stops for pictures and other needs. We went on the cruise at the Loch Ness which was really nice. In my opinion the castle on the lake is not worth visiting it. At the end we visited Pitlorchy and Ross recomended to us to get whiskey ice cream. It tasted so good!!!
    Review of: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands Day Trip from Edinburgh
    Written 13 March 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • Joe M
    2 contributions
    A great way to see the city
    A great tour and fantastic way to see the city sights with a great and friendly guide. I would 100% recommend this to anyone wanting to get around and see the sights and learn some great information about the city of Edinburgh as well.
    Review of: Edinburgh Sky to Sea Bike Tour by Manual or E-Bike
    Written 24 March 2023
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  • Rosin M
    1 contribution
    Worth of dollar you pay for this tour
    All arrangement is just perfect. Good choice of tourist spot, special thanks to James who has good knowledge of history, perfect driving skills and very funny
    Review of: 5-Day Best of Scotland Experience from Edinburgh
    Written 9 July 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • TWMD11
    New Orleans, LA11 contributions
    Fantastic Day!
    We were picked up from our Hotel on time (he was actually early). Our host was very flexible/accommodating with the itinerary. He went out of his way to make sure we had tickets at venues before we arrived. Never felt rushed. Plenty of time allowed for pictures. Car was clean, organized and comfortable. Our host was very knowledgeable about local landmarks, legends and tales. Overall, it was a day filled with bucket-list worthy adventures, awe-inspiring vistas and memories to last a lifetime.
    Review of: Loch Ness, Glencoe and the Highlands Private Luxury Day Tour
    Written 8 September 2022
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  • Sarah G
    Baton Rouge, LA38 contributions
    Good itinerary- Strong guide elevated the trip from good to great
    I was surprised at how much I loved this trip - our tour guide Alan had a lot to do with it!

    Alan was knowledgeable and funny right out of the gate. We had a smaller tour with only 6 people: a couple and my family of four (two parents and two adult children). He wowed us with his knowledge on our way to Stirling and seamlessly wove history with fun viewpoints (like the Kelpies) along the route.

    We had a quick 1.5 hours at Stirling castle, which provided stunning views of the surrounding area. £18 admission to the castle included a free 1 hour tour by a castle employee. A brief tour at Glenturret and lunch at their cafe provided a nice midpoint for the day.

    Next we cruised on to my favorite parts of the day - a detour into the lower highlands and a light hike in the Trossachas National park. Even with constant rain taking in the sights of the lower highlands was an absolutely unbeatable experience.

    Very glad we booked the adventure with The Hairy Coo. Well worth the time and money.
    Review of: Stirling Castle, Kelpies and Loch Lomond from Edinburgh
    Written 25 November 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • Daniel
    8 contributions
    Incredible Experience - Thank You Euan!
    What a fantastic day - truly was one of the highlights of Scotland. Euan was fantastic -guide with so much knowledge, fun stories, and got us safely to and from Loch Ness. Highly highly recommend - thanks Euan!
    Review of: Glencoe, Ben Nevis and Loch Ness Day Tour from Edinburgh
    Written 10 February 2023
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  • Roberta K
    1 contribution
    A most memorable vacation in Scotland.
    Will Robb of Iconic Tours couldn’t have been a better tour guide for my family and myself on our February 2023 trip to Scotland. He drove us from Edinburgh to see the Fifth of Forth Bridge, Hairy Coos (cows), The Kelpies, Trossachs National Park , Loch Lomand, Glencoe, Oban and included a few castles along the way, before dropping us off in Glasgow. We spent an overnight at the Loch Leven Hotel which he had recommended. The hotel was charming and our dinner at their restaurant was most enjoyable.
    Will was fun to be with and provided lots of historical information along the way. He’s also a wonderful photographer.
    Scotland is a beautiful place to visit and our time spent with Will was truly the highlight!
    Review of: Private Glencoe Driving Tour from Edinburgh
    Written 3 March 2023
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  • Vicki F
    1 contribution
    Fantastic trip
    This was a birthday gift and to say i was nervous is an understatement due to being on water! But how wrong was i! The boat was nice and clean! The trip was as smooth as you could imagine! We actually sat right at top of boat which is open and it was fantastic! Enjoyed it all and even seen some seals! The driver went above and beyond to let everyone have a good view of them! Only disappointment was the boat advertised a cafe onboard. Wouldnt say it was a cafe as just hot drinks, crisps and some sweets not what we expected from it saying cafe. But except this was so good!
    Review of: Edinburgh Three Bridges & Inchcolm Island Cruise
    Written 19 March 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • Adventure Buddies
    Houston, TX67 contributions
    Scotland highlights
    Tour guides like Grant make Rabbies a 5 star company. He was so informative, knowledgeable, personable, and funny. He constantly made sure everyone in our group was happy and taken care of. He showed us the beauty of Scotland and I couldn’t have asked for more. Thanks for a great trip full of memories that will last a lifetime.
    Review of: 3-Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh
    Written 13 March 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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