Loch Ness Explorer
Edinburgh DepartureLegendary Loch Ness with optional boat cruise, Glen Coe, and the Highlands.
See Scotland In A Day
Our day tours from Edinburgh depart daily and will take you through the Highlands, past castles, lochs and glens. Choose from famous destinations such as Loch Ness, Loch Lomond and Glen Coe. Sample the ‘water of life’ on a whisky tour or ride the Jacobite Steam Train, aka the 'Hogwarts Express'.
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1 day
From $89.00 USD
Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle & The Kelpies
Edinburgh DepartureA taste of Scotland; see historical sights and the Trossachs National Park.
1 day
From $105.00 USD
Scottish Glens, Highlands & Whisky
Edinburgh DepartureAuthentic Highland whisky distillery visit, a stunning glen, and a scenic walk in The Hermitage forest.
1 day
From $95.00 USD
Castles, West Highlands & Loch Lomond
Edinburgh DepartureSee the village of Inveraray, Doune Castle, West Highlands and Loch Lomond.
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1 day
From $105.00 USD
Outlander Explorer
Edinburgh DepartureOutlander filming locations; Falkland, Culross, Blackness Castle, Midhope Castle, and Doune Castle.
1 day
From $99.00 USD
Alnwick Castle & The Borders
Edinburgh DepartureVisit the Borders and Alnwick Castle, spend time in picturesque Bamburgh village.
1 day
From $299.00 USD
Scottish Highlands & Jacobite Steam Train
Edinburgh DepartureRide the "Hogwarts Express", see Glen Coe, Glenfinnan, and the Highlands.
1 day
From $169.00 USD
Highland Games
Edinburgh DepartureTraditional Highland Games with caber tossing, Highland dance, piping competitions, and more.
1 day
From $329.00 USD
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
Edinburgh DepartureVisit beautiful Dunkeld, a Highland whisky distillery, and the famous Tattoo.
1 day
From $105.00 USD
Coastal Path of Fife & St Andrews
Edinburgh DepartureTravel along the Fife Coastal Route, visit traditional villages, and explore St Andrews.
Why Take A Day Trip With Us?
20+ Years of Local Know-How
We know Scotland like the back of our hands, and it shows in the way we craft every itinerary.
Passionate Guides & Storytelling
Our guides call Scotland home and bring it to life with immersive live commentary, fascinating stories, and local insights.
Flexible Cancellation
Most of our day tours offer a 24–48 hour cancellation window, so you can change plans without stress.
Free Audio Guides
Non-English speakers can enjoy our tours with audio guides available in German, Italian, French, Portuguese, Spanish, and Mandarin.
About Edinburgh as Your Starting Point
Scotland's Historic Capital
Edinburgh is a beautiful, walkable city known for its historic architecture, narrow medieval alleyways and cosy pubs tucked in every corner. It's a great place to base yourself if you want to enjoy life in the capital.
An Excellent Base for Day Tours
Our tours from Edinburgh are designed to help you see places like the Highlands, lochs and historic towns without planning the journey yourself.
Travel Further Across Scotland
If you want to go deeper into Scotland, multi-day tours from Edinburgh let you visit places that are harder to reach on a single day, giving you more time to experience the Highlands, islands and coastal scenery.
Frequently Asked Questions
All our day trips from Edinburgh leave from and return to the city centre. For details, check out our departure point address.
Most tours start in the morning, between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM, and return in the evening, between 5:00 PM and 9:00 PM, depending on the tour. Some tours may fall outside this range, so please check each tour page for the exact departure and return times.
Tour lengths vary depending on the itinerary, but most day tours run between 8 and 13 hours. Check the FAQ section on each tour page for specific times. Keep in mind that all durations are estimates and can be affected by weather or traffic.
We offer both small group tours and standard group tours from Edinburgh.
- Small group tours have a maximum of 16 passengers. These usually run on a mini coach, though on occasion a slightly larger vehicle may be used if needed.
- Standard group tours operate on midi-sized coaches and can carry up to 34 passengers.
If a tour is not labelled as small group, it operates as a standard group tour.
Yes, we also operate tours from Inverness and Glasgow.
We welcome travellers of all ages, however, children must be at least 5 years old to join. While our tours are generally easy-going with no upper-age limit, we recommend that anyone with limited mobility or other accessibility needs read our accessibility statement before booking.
The price of your day tour from Edinburgh always includes a local driver-guide and transport on our coaches. Some tours include additional experiences, while others give you the option to add extras for more flexibility. Add-ons can be selected when you book (for an extra charge) or paid for locally at the attraction.
Cancellation policies vary depending on the tour. Most of our scheduled day tours from Edinburgh allow cancellations up to 24 hours before the tour starts for a full refund, but some tours may have different rules.
For the exact cancellation and refund terms for your specific tour, see Section 3 of our Terms and Conditions.
To cancel, please contact us in writing.
Please visit our general FAQs for more useful information. You can also chat with us via our website's chat function or get in touch via phone or email.