SCOTLAND
The trips worth raising a glass to.
The 15 Scottish private tours travellers book the most, gathered in one place with run times, prices and the operator behind each one.
Private Highlands day trip from Edinburgh with a guide, Highland cows, lochs and castles, Glencoe viewpoints, and the Kelpies.
Most Popular“We had a wonderful day in the highlands with our driver and guide Jimmy. He was extremely knowledgeable and very friendly. He showed us beautiful lochs, castles and of course the hairy coos!”
Private Edinburgh walking tour mixing Old Town closes, Royal Mile landmarks, and castle viewpoints, with customizable pacing for your group.
“Most memorable part was David. He was fun, knowledgeable and passionate about the city. The tour was about the right length both in distance and time. The details about the castle were particularly fascinating. Thanks Dave.”
Private 2-hour Old Edinburgh walk with an expert guide, archive photo props, and grim royal-and-criminal tales from Greyfriars to the University.
“This was a fabulous tour. Our guide, Robert, a life-long citizen of Edinburgh and a teacher by trade, shared his immense knowledge about the history and people of the city (including some of its famous canine residents) and showed us the lesser traveled venues and passages with the most amazing views. I highly recommend it!”
A private luxury food and drink tasting walk through Edinburgh’s West End, New Town, and Old Town, with hotel pickup, map, and pairings.
“Outstanding host, excellent food, and even better stories and information about the area!! Our host (Tom) was exceptionally versed in many different facets of the area, and provided some very interesting information. Tom was very friendly and had some of the best facts and stories about the local area that we have ever experienced anywhere.…”
Private 4-hour Edinburgh tour by spacious Mercedes for up to 6. Hotel pickup, expert storytelling, and flexible stops at top sights.
“Steven was a wonderful driver/ guide. Because of tendering off the cruise ship we were late getting off the ship. Steven was so nice to wait for us. Steven showed us a great time seeing the beautiful city of Edinburgh. I would highly recommend his tour.”
Private one-way Edinburgh Airport transfer with a flight-tracking driver, name sign pickup, air-conditioned car, and easy baggage help in about 30–50 minutes.
“I highly recommend this service. Totally worth it. Our driver was early at the lobby to greet us. He was friendly and made our ride enjoyable. When we got to the airport he let us know exactly where to go to catch our flight.”
Private luxury Highlands and Loch Ness day trip from Edinburgh with Doune Castle, Kilmahog Hairy Coos, Glencoe, and an optional Loch Ness cruise.
“This was a jam packed day through the highlands that exceeded our expectations. If you have limited time this does basically everything you want with tons of options to customize. Noel was a super engaging, friendly, and proud Scotsman who made the history come alive as he takes you through the most spectacular landscapes. This…”
A private 3-hour walk through Edinburgh’s Old Town with Castle Rock views, Grassmarket stories, University stops, and a local drink.
“Russell is very accommodating and a wealth of information about history of Edinburgh! He is enthusiastic and very personable. We learned so much and were fascinated with historic information he was able to provide us! It was our first exposure to Edinburgh and we are excited to explore on our own with some of the…”
Private 1.5-hour St Andrews golf tour with a local guide: R&A museum, Old Course 1st/17th/18th fairways, Swilken Bridge photos.
“Sheila was amazing! She was informative, patient and gave us a great history of St. Andrews. She took her time walking us through the area and explained the course/buildings, letting us watch the players and taking pictures of us at all the historical points of interest. I was with my partner and don’t care for…”
Private Edinburgh food walk: haggis, neeps & tatties, Scottish cheese and cakes, Lowland single malt, with local stories and sights.
“Nicola was a great tour guide. She is knowledgeable, passionate about Scottish culture and funny. We enjoyed our tour immensely. Haggis, scones, whisky and ice cream were delicious.”
Private Central Highlands drive from Edinburgh with a guide, flexible stops, lochs, castles, whisky country, and legendary scenery.
“Our guide, Jim, was a master storyteller and had an envious knowledge of Scottish history. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would definitely go again. We saw many beautiful places that weren’t even on the initial itinerary, and we attribute that to Jim’s knowledge of the area. This tour was 100% perfect!”
A private, interest-based walking tour of Edinburgh with iconic sights, quieter corners, whisky stops, and big-view moments from Arthur’s Seat.
“Doug was fantastic. Wealth of information and charm. Knowledge of the area is excellent. I would highly recommend”
Private 3-day Scotland tour from Edinburgh with pickup and Dave’s sharp commentary, plus smart routing that skips Inverness Castle.
“I have visited 78 countries in the last 30 years and I have never had a tour and guide I enjoyed as much as Dave. Funny, knowledgable, and flexible. He works with you to let you help design the tour to meet your needs. He provides great commentary. He made everything enjoyable. His tours are…”
Edinburgh’s Old Town in 2.5 hours on a private walk from St Giles to Victoria Street, with royal tales, legends, and local food tips.
“Very interesting, wonderful tour and guide, David. Well worth the time and expense. Very interesting stories, historical and otherwise.”
Private Edinburgh day tour to Loch Ness, Glencoe, and the Highlands, with pickup, photo stops, Wi‑Fi, and optional cruise.
“Muhammad 5 stars guide really improved the experience”
From the first dram to the last bus back, every corner of the country and every way to see it.
