SCOTLAND
The trips worth raising a glass to.
The 15 most popular things to do in Scotland. Whisky distillery tours, Loch Ness day trips, Edinburgh ghost walks and the Jacobite steam train, all in one place.
Edinburgh to Loch Ness and Glencoe on a 12.5-hour Highlands coach tour. Photo stops, Urquhart Castle, and optional Nessie cruises.
Most Popular“Our guide, Stevie B. was such a great guy, experienced driver and funny guide. The trip gets you through lovely landscapes, small villages, victorian houses and mountainous terrain.”
Harry Potter meets old Edinburgh on a 2-hour guided walk: house sorting, trivia quiz, and Tom Riddle’s grave at Greyfriars Kirkyard.
“I really enjoyed the Harry Potter walking tour in Edinburgh with Robbie. He’s an incredibly informative and engaging guide, and he shared so many fun details that gave us new insights into the Harry Potter world. We joined the tour with a stroller, and Robbie was always attentive, he waited for us when needed and…”
Guided hour in Edinburgh’s candle-lit South Bridge vaults with murder and witch stories, plus an optional torture exhibition.
“Darren was excellent! Very entertaining. A great storyteller. The vaults were appropriately spooky and the history very interesting.”
Guided Edinburgh Castle walk with an entry ticket from $49. Great Hall stories and Castle Rock views, then you explore inside.
“overall amazing experience. walking until we arrived at the castle, learning of it's and Scotland history! after the guide ended we were left to explor the castle. a must go!”
Edinburgh to Loch Ness and Glencoe in one long day, with optional cruise, whisky at Deanston, and stops like Fort Augustus and Pitlochry.
“We had the best day of our stay, we did not understand all the anecdotes told being French and not speaking much English but it did not bother us, the main thing was understood and the most important are the landscapes and the memories that we keep! It was beautiful and I am very happy…”
A 75-minute Edinburgh ghost walk and vault tour: Royal Mile wynds, Greyfriars Kirkyard, and underground chambers with spooky history.
“Our guide, Dr. Knox was so engaging and knowledgeable. He made the tour fun and memorable. Would highly recommend this tour for those visiting Edinburgh!”
Ticketed Edinburgh Castle history tour from the Royal Mile. English guide, 80 minutes inside, top views, plus museum time after.
“Angus our Guide was very funny & Knowledgable, made the experience so much better & not at all boring”
Loch Ness, Glencoe, and Pitlochry in one long coach day from Edinburgh, with optional boat cruise or whisky distillery add-on.
“Drivers and their knowledge is fantastic. Friendly people. They go out of their way to help make the day with lovely memories.”
Hop-on Edinburgh’s open-top bus for 24 hours of panoramic views, audio in 9 languages, and Horrible Histories for kids from $24.
“Best way of getting your bearings around the city for all the main attractions that way you can decide where you want to get on & off, I went round the full circuit taking in the sights and commentary as then stayed on so I could get off at the stops I wanted to with…”
1.5-hour haunted walk through Greyfriars Kirkyard and Edinburgh Vaults with Greyfriars Bobby and Burke & Hare stories.
“Very fun and creepy! I recommend! James as great Guide and fun to listen!”
Small-group Loch Ness and Highlands day tour from Edinburgh with Glencoe, Fort Augustus cruise and Nessie sonar, plus scenic breaks.
“Great experience Very long day but the views were spectacular Just my opinion but the boat ride at Loch Ness can be skipped. But boring 🤷🏻♂️ Our driver Nathan was great, very informative with explaining where we were and local facts.”
Guided walk inside Edinburgh Castle with a pre-booked ticket, photo time, and stories from a live guide. Includes entry and guided stops.
“Absolutely great experience. Definitely worth the price. Sonia was our guide and she did an amazing job. My whole family loved it including my two teenage boys.”
Guided Edinburgh Castle walk on the Royal Mile with skip-the-line entry. Learn dungeons and Crown Jewels, then explore on your own.
“Steph did an AMAZING job at explaining the history of Scotland and Edinburgh specifically!! She was so animated in telling the story in the absolute best way!! I would 1 million percent recommend this tour!! But chilly during the winter so beware of that but a beautiful view at the top!!”
Guided Scotch whisky tour in Edinburgh’s famous vault with a tutored dram, blending lessons, and regional tasting from Speyside to Islay for $33.
“Super awesome and immersive experience into the process of whisky making and tasting. I consider myself a whisk(e)y connoisseur, and I am no novice by any means, but I was still able to come out of there with a newfound love, appreciate, and knowledge of whisky. I highly recommend this experience for all who enjoy…”
Walk Holyroodhouse in 90 minutes with a multimedia guide, see Mary Queen of Scots’ rooms, the King’s spaces, and Abbey ruins.
“well organized, helpful staff, beautiful history. highly recommend”
From the first dram to the last bus back, every corner of the country and every way to see it.
