Day trips from Edinburgh

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The best day out of Edinburgh is usually the one someone else drives. These trips handle the transfers, the timings and the tickets, and have you back by evening.

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Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour Tickets Included

4.9 (2,125)1h 30m

Join us on an unforgettable journey through millennia as we explore the iconic Edinburgh Castle on a walking tour that will bring Scotland's rich history to life! As you explore, your knowledgeable guide will regale you…

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Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour - Entry Tickets Included

4.9 (5,785)1h 30m

We pre-collect your tickets so that our Castle Tour gives you easy access into Scotland's most iconic fortification. The 1h30 long tour will cover the 3000 year history of Edinburgh Castle and the significant role it…

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Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Highlands

4.9 (6,449)12h 30m

Mythical beasts, tall tales and dramatic scenery: explore the beauty of Scotland in a day on this one day coach tour. Leaving from Edinburgh, we head northwest passing famous landmarks such as Linlithgow Palace:…

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Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile Walking Tour - Ticket Included

4.9 (2,423)2h 15m

Make the most of your time in Edinburgh with our guided walking tour that combines a walk on the historic Royal Mile and a guided visit inside Edinburgh Castle (entry included). The tour will begin on the Royal Mile,…

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Underground Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh Old Town

4.7 (9,352)1h

Journey along Edinburgh's Royal Mile hearing some of Edinburgh's darker history before visiting the infamous hidden and supposedly haunted vaults beneath the South Bridge in Edinburgh Old Town. Hear tales of how the…

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Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour

4.8 (7,328)12h 30m

Embark on an unforgettable 1-day adventure through Loch Ness, Glencoe, and the Scottish Highlands. Enjoy stunning scenery, unspoiled landscapes, and a chance to escape the bustle of modern life. Immerse yourself in…

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Glenfinnan, Glencoe and Scottish Highlands Day Tour

4.9 (1,164)12h

Discover the magic of the Scottish Highlands on an unforgettable journey through stunning landscapes and iconic landmarks, where you’ll be transported to the world of Harry Potter and James Bond. When exploring Scotland…

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Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

4.8 (6,738)1h 30m

Scotland’s second-most-popular tourist attraction as you learn about the bloody history including stories of the kings and queens who lived in this castle. There is evidence of a fort here for almost 3000 years, and it…

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Edinburgh: Isle of Skye, Highlands and Loch Ness 3-Day Tour

4.8 (1,187)3 days

Embark on a true Scottish adventure with our 3-day tour small group tour to Skye from Edinburgh. Journey through the magnificent Scottish Highlands, before arriving on the mystical Isle of Skye. Enjoy a full day…

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

4.7 (6,276)12h

Embark on an unforgettable 12-hour adventure from Edinburgh and experience the very best of the Scottish Highlands. Travel in comfort aboard a luxury mini-coach with a friendly, knowledgeable guide and a small group of…

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The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

4.6 (10,643)1h 15m

Experience the world's most haunted city on a ghost tour of Edinburgh and be spooked by one of the city's most infamous sons as they lead you around the dark side of the Old Town. Discover the hidden wynds (alleys) off…

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St Andrews & the Fishing Villages of Fife Small-Group Day Tour from Edinburgh

4.7 (2,171)8h 30m

Contrast elegant architecture with sweeping coastal views. Compare the ruins of a wind-swept castle with the curves of an ancient golf course. And visit Scottish villages and towns that offer far more than their small…

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Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William

4.9 (6,183)12h

Take in the stunning Highland locations made famous by the Harry Potter and James Bond film series. Passing famous landmarks such as Linlithgow Palace, the mythical Kelpies, and the dramatically perched Stirling Castle…

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Original Harry Potter Locations: Guided Walking Tour in Edinburgh

4.9 (4,612)2h

Come on this Harry Potter themed walking tour of Edinburgh. Get sorted into your House and test your Potter knowledge. Walk in the footsteps of your favourite Harry Potter actors and screenwriters around the magical…

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Outlander Locations Tour Including Admissions from Edinburgh

4.8 (1,246)8h 15m

Entrance to *Doune and Blackness Castles included in tour price. Take this time-travelling adventure through a fantastic array of Outlander sights on a small group day trip from Edinburgh. With a maximum group size of…

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3-Day Guided Isle of Skye and Highlands with Stay from Edinburgh

4.7 (954)3 days

Depart Edinburgh at 0830am and discover the best of the Highlands and the Isle of Skye. See Eilean Donan Castle, explore the Highlands and Culloden Battlefield, take an optional Loch Ness cruise, tour Urquhart Castle…

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Edinburgh Castle Tickets and Tour - Local Expert Guide In a Kilt

4.9 (627)1h 30m

Join the only Edinburgh Castle guided walking tour that guarantees a local guide wearing a Scottish kilt! Explore Scotland’s most famous fortress with a local expert, proudly dressed in a traditional kilt for an…

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Harry Potter Tour and Edinburgh Castle Visit

4.7 (454)4h

Set off on a magical tour of Edinburgh with our fun Potter-head guide, and see the places that inspired JK Rowling to create her wizarding universe. Then, enter the incredible Edinburgh Castle! Starting at Tron Kirk on…

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Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness and Glencoe Day Trip from Edinburgh

4.6 (2,946)13h

Immerse yourself in spectacular scenery, beguiling mystery and dramatic history on this day trip from Edinburgh. Traveling to the Scottish Highlands, witness the stunning vistas of Cairngorms National Park and cruise…

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Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and the Kelpies Day Tour

4.7 (1,385)9h 30m

This one-day tour from Edinburgh takes you sightseeing at the impressive Kelpies, to beautiful Loch Lomond, the magnificent Trossachs National Park and the land of Scottish legends William Wallace and Rob Roy. Before a…

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Edinburgh: The Kelpies, Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond & Trossachs

4.9 (408)9h

Your first stop is The Kelpies, two iconic 30-metre-high horse-head sculptures near Falkirk that celebrate Scotland's industrial heritage and the mythical water spirits of Scottish folklore. Next, visit Stirling Castle,…

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Private Tour of Loch Ness, Glencoe and Highlands from Edinburgh

5.0 (86)12h

Join us on a truly magical journey through the heart of Scotland with our Loch Ness, Glencoe, and Highlands tour from Edinburgh, on a day full of awe-inspiring natural wonders, rich history, and folklore. Witness the…

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Eating Edinburgh: Old Town Food & Drinks Tour

4.9 (309)3h

Edinburgh doesn't give up its best stories easily, but it does give them up over food. On this 3-hour small-group tour, you'll move between the Georgian elegance of the New Town and the cobbled medieval closes of the…

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Haunted Vaults and Graveyard Walking Tour in Edinburgh

4.8 (2,067)1h 30m

Your knowledgeable guide takes you to Greyfriar's Kirkyard, home of the famous Greyfriar's Bobby – nice dog – who had cocked his leg where rotting corpses lay below and whose names were made famous in many novels and…

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