Top Edinburgh Bus Tours

Rosslyn Chapel and Hadrian's Wall Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

10 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Witness dramatic landscapes and majestic castles on a full-day trip through Scotland’s West Highlands from Edinburgh. With a knowledgeable guide, soak up stunning scenery from the rugged Breadalbane Mountains to The Trossachs National Park. Visit the villages of Luss and Inveraray, and hear tales of famous Scottish heroes and rebels. Movie buffs will love the visit to Doune Castle, film site of Monty Python and The Holy Grail.

West Highlands, Lochs and Castles Day Tour Including Admission

Even if your time in Scotland is limited, you can still get out of the capital and into some of the country's best landscapes by booking this guided tour from Edinburgh. Visit historic sites such as Stirling Castle, modern wonders including the Kelpies, and one of Scotland's most beautiful places: Loch Lomond National Park. You also get a taste of Scotland's national drink at a whisky distillery.

Stirling Castle, Whisky & Kelpies Tour starting Edinburgh

9 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Soak up Scotland’s majestic countryside on a small-group day tour of the Highlands from Edinburgh. Cover several of the region's highlights on one tour without the need to plan an itinerary. See Loch Lomond, Trossachs National Park, and Stirling Castle, the coronation place of Mary, Queen of Scots. You have the flexibility to explore the grounds or purchase an optional tour of the castle’s interiors.

Day Trip to Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park with Optional Stirling Castle Tour from Edinburgh

9 hoursFree Cancellation

St Andrews Private Day Tour

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Beyond Edinburgh (Half Day Tour)

Take a break from the city and head into the Scottish Highlands for a taste of Scotch whiskies often missed by visitors. In addition to navigating, your guide acts as designated driver so that you can fully enjoy the tastings. Between distillery visits, break up the day with a midday stop to explore Aberfeldy. Round-trip transport from Edinburgh is included for your convenience. Note that in January, Glenturret Distillery is replaced by Blair Athol Distillery. Admission fees for distillery tours are not included.

Edinburgh: The Ultimate Whisky Experience Tour

Highland Lochs, Glens & Whisky Day Tour Including Admission

Combine the magic of Harry Potter with the history of the Scottish borders on this day trip from Edinburgh. Ideal for fans of the world’s favorite wizard, this tour takes care of transportation, leaving you free to admire Bamburgh Castle and Alnwick Castle, a filming location featured in both Harry Potter and Downton Abbey. You'll venture beyond the capital's crowds and visit parts of the country that many first-time visitors often overlook.

Harry Potter's Alnwick Castle and Scottish Borders Day Trip

9 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Make exploring beyond Edinburgh city limits easy—and see the best of the Scottish Highlands, all in one day—on this comprehensive day tour. Begin with a scenic drive from Edinburgh to the fabled Loch Ness; upgrade to cruise the lake and look out for Nessie. Then, continue to other highlights including Glen Coe and Fort Augustus, admiring additional attractions from Stirling Castle to Ben Nevis along the route.

1 Day Loch Ness, Glen Coe & the Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh

12 hoursFree Cancellation

The Blair Street Vaults shouldn’t be missed when visiting Edinburgh—especially for fans of the spooky and macabre. But independent visits aren’t allowed, so you’ll need to a guide to gain access to this restricted underground area. On this ghoulish walking tour, descend into the darkened depths of the vaults and hear vivid retellings of torture, murder, and body snatching from your guide.

Multi-Sensory Haunted Underground Vaults Tour in Edinburgh

1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation

This walking tour of Edinburgh is a great choice for first-time visitors who want to get their bearings of the city and learn more about its history. By exploring the city with a guide, you’ll be able to stop looking at a map and focus on enjoying the sites around you. Your guide will teach you about secret places locals love, as well as the Old Town’s most famous sites. Highlights include St. Giles’ Cathedral, the Mercat Cross, Edinburgh Castle, and much more.

Old Town Walking Tour History and Tales in Edinburgh

2 hoursFree Cancellation

See the rivers, lochs, and mountains of the Scottish Highlands without the hassle of navigating on this 2-day tour from Edinburgh. Leave the driving to your guide and take in the scenery as you journey to top landmarks including Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, and Inverness. Visit the historic Ruthven Barracks and enjoy a gentle forest walk in the Hermitage Woodland before returning to Edinburgh.

Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Inverness & The Highlands - 2 Day Tour

2 daysFree Cancellation

Discover Northumberland’s fascinating past on a stress-free, small-group day trip from Edinburgh. Avoid the hassle of navigating buses or tide schedules as you cross into England and visit the island of Lindisfarne (also known as Holy Island). There, explore its ancient Christian roots and Viking history. Continue to magnificent Alnwick Castle, famed for its real-life royal heritage and film appearances in "Harry Potter™" and "Downton Abbey"—and return to Scotland having checked off two fascinating historic landmarks.

Viking Coast and Alnwick Castle Very Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

9 hoursFree Cancellation

Have one day ashore in Scotland, and not sure how to make the most of your time? Zip between top sights in St Andrews and beyond on a private shore excursion, with round-trip transfer from a location of your choice by air-conditioned Mercedes-Benz. Discover highlights including the Old Course at St Andrews, the top-rated St Andrews University, Kingsbarns Distillery, and a range of other natural and historical highlights (entry to the sights own expense).

St Andrews & The Old Course Private Day Tour from Edinburgh

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Take a private tour to Stirling Castle and Loch Lomond and learn more about this wild landscape than you ever could alone. Set off from your hotel in a luxury minivan, and listen as your guide points out many points of interest along your journey. See Linlithgow Palace and Stirling Castle, learn about Scotland's historic royal families, then travel on to Loch Lomond and embrace the drama of the Trossachs National Park.

Tour guide Alexander at Linlithgow Palace

Stirling Castle and Loch Lomond Full-Day Private Tour in a Premium Minivan

Price varies by group size

Exploring Scotland beyond Edinburgh can feel daunting—with so much to see, where do you start? This full-day tour takes away the guesswork with a comprehensive itinerary and multiple stops. Leave the logistics to someone else as you visit the historic Stirling Castle (own expense), taste Scottish whisky at the Glengoyne Distillery, and travel through the picturesque Highlands to explore Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park.

Standing on the Highland Boundary Fault-line

Stirling Castle and Whisky Very Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

Experience parts of Scotland most visitors to Edinburgh don’t normally think to visit, during this private, one-day Highland Tour. Benefit from the local knowledge of your driver-guide and stop by hidden destinations and key attractions, such as Doune Castle, Glencoe, and the highest whisky distillery in Scotland: Dalwhinnie. Cover far more ground, far more comfortably, than you would be able to alone.

Private One Day Highlands Tour of Scotland

Edinburgh: West Highland Lochs, Mountains & Castles

10 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Evening Ghost & Underground Vaults Tour with Candlelit Whisky

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Planning a multi-day journey through the Scottish Highlands and the Isle of Skye can be challenging, especially when it involves long drives and accommodation logistics. However, this 3-day tour from Edinburgh takes care of everything for you—so you can focus on making the most of the sweeping Highland scenery. Along the way, gain insight into Scotland’s past at locations such as Culloden Battlefield, and choose to enhance your experience with an optional cruise on Loch Ness and entry to Urquhart Castle.

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

3 daysFree Cancellation

Explore Edinburgh’s famous Royal Mile with a professional historian or other specialist guide, and gain insight into the famous writers and inventors who have called the city home. Hear tales of Scotland's national bard—Robert Burns—and discover top landmarks such as Edinburgh Castle, St. Giles’ Cathedral, Grassmarket, and Greyfriars Kirkyard as well as hidden gems. Get the chance to ask questions in a small-group setting and find out what makes this ancient city tick.

Edinburgh Royal Mile and Old Town Small Group Walking Tour

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Uncover the mysteries of Loch Ness on a day trip from Edinburgh that saves you the hassle of car hire. Set out north along Scotland's West Coast to experience one of the country's most iconic lochs. En route, pass some incredible sights as someone else takes the wheel, including the ruins of Linlithgow Palace, Ben Nevis, and dramatic Highlands landscapes. Your guide regales you with stories about the area that you won't find in the guidebook.

Loch Ness and the Highlands Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

12 hoursFree Cancellation

Listen to Edinburgh’s grisliest tales on a haunted evening walking tour. Experience the ghastly histories of monsters, madness, and murder that cast a dark shadow on Scotland’s capital. See where witch trials, pagan rituals, and executions took place, then visit the chilling Old Calton Burial Ground and Canongate Kirkyard to learn about body-snatching and some of the infamous individuals interred here.

Edinburgh Darkside Ghost Tour of Mysteries and Murder and Legends

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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Outlander Locations Tour Including Admissions from Edinburgh

Karen_L, Nov 2026

A fun journey to Outlander filming sites!

This is an all day journey to 4 various Outlander filming sites. A stop is made to find a local restaurant for lunch too. Tour starts from the bus station that is centrally-located. Our native born Scottish guide, Lyn was humorous and entertaining. She gave a lot of historical information about Scotland (Prince Charles, The Battle of Collodum, Gaelic language) that provided cultural perspective of the country in addition to the Outlander sites. It was a comfortable and enjoyable experience. Doane Castle (Castle Leoch) was a favorite well-preserved castle with headsets for self-tour. The tour of Midhope (Lollybroch) was more commercial with mostly Outlander artifacts inside the home, but you could just envision Jamie and Claire on the beautiful pathway to the home. The surrounding property was beautful. Be sure to buy Lollybroch socks … I did!

Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William

B1533YKsandrao, Nov 2026

Would repeat

A 10/10 experience in the Highlands thanks to Benjamin! He is a super friendly and entertaining guide who makes the long hours of the trip fly by. This is the second time I have taken a tour of this type and, without a doubt, this one has been much better, in large part thanks to him. Impressive tour, especially because of the views, the very well-chosen stops, and as I mentioned, I recommend doing the tour with Ben. I would definitely do it again!

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

Ian_S, Nov 2026

Fantastic tour!

I would read other comments for an accurate assessment of the tour: mostly riding in a nice van through the gorgeous highlands, with numerous photo stops and bathroom breaks. Loved the cruise on Loch Ness, and Rico/Rich was absolutely phenomenal; he had so many stories, good history facts, and jokes to pass the time and make the tour well worth it. Absolutely added to our first time in Scotland, and would recommend to anyone who wants to see a good bit of the highlands in a day. And again thanks to Rico/Rich, who made the day immensely enjoyable. I would recommend bringing a warm waterproof jacket, a phone charger (although our van had USB-A outlets), cash for a tip for the driver, and some snacks/drinks for the ride. The only long period of time you’re outside is the cruise, and even for that you can stay indoors on the boat — no need to have an extreme number of layers.

Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour

elizabeth_l, Nov 2026

5 star tour! Mari was an...

5 star tour! Mari was an amazing host and driver. She made the trip fun and informative of Scottish History, pointing out locations along the way! All spots were interesting and time was ample for each spot. I would definitely book another trip on the bus with Mari!!!!!

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

Heather_R, Oct 2026

The boat tour on Loch...

The boat tour on Loch Lomond was lovely, we had good weather and it was informative. There was a quick extra stop to see some Highland Coos and the driver had brought a bag of vegetables so that was a great experience getting to feed one. The visit to Stirling Castle could have been longer, we arrived about a bit over an hour before they were closing so that was not really enough time.

City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free

94katleenv, Oct 2026

Unmissable with a real extraordinary guide on 1 of the lines

We are used to taking these buses when we visit a city, because even if it has a certain cost, the bus allows you to visit the city with an audio guide, to learn many things, and not to get tired. But this bus has something extra, the green line has a real live guide and what a guide, TORI, she was extraordinary! Funny, attentive to people, and professional. We recommend it 100%!!

Loch Ness, Glencoe, the Highlands Guided Day Tour from Edinburgh

Kimberly_M, Oct 2026

Highly recommended tour AND TERRIFIC guide

You are on a bus most of the time. The scenery is magnificent! And Brian was a fabulous tour guide. A great day of beautiful stops. It was Brian’s deep knowledge, wonderful stories, and sense of humor that made this experience so enjoyable. Thank you, Brian. How he can drive a bus AND talk was a marvel.

Loch Lomond, Kelpies & Stirling Castle Small-Group Tour

RACHEL_W, Oct 2026

Definitely a must when visiting Scotland

Paul was our guide for the day and he was so awesome!!! He was very informative. My best friend and I had a great day exploring beautiful Scotland!!! The only thing I would change is the directions for the meet up spot. It says the bus station and does not give clear directions as to where in the bus station to meet. Overall great day!!!

Rosslyn Chapel, Dunfermline Abbey and Stirling Castle Day Tour

Brian_B, Oct 2026

Scottish holiday

I'm not good at doing reviews. It always comes down to the tour guide who really makes or breaks a tour. Much of this tour was pretty much on your own. The driver/guide gets you there, cuts you lose and tells you when to be back. That was not Alex. Yes he drove us from place to place but he constantly interjected and entertained with his humourous banter and his knowledge of the site we were to visit and giving little tips on how best to use the time to see each site.

Edinburgh Darkside Ghost Tour of Mysteries and Murder and Legends

Mike_C, Sep 2026

Thanks, Mister G!

This tour was a lot of fun! It was insightful and relaxing, and I thoroughly enjoyed spending the tour with the group. They were all lovely people from different walks of life, and they all seemed to enjoy the tour. Our tour guide, Mister G, was a really cool guy. He was knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and a fun guy. I learned quite a bit about the city from this tour, and we ended on a high, literally and figuratively, at Calton Hill. Overall, it was a great tour, and I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a good time.

Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off City Tour with Live Guide

Melody_H, Sep 2026

Great ride

It had been a few years since we’d been to Edinburgh and weren’t sure where to go first so we hopped on the hop on:hop off bus and rode the whole route before deciding where to get off first. This allowed us to best use the time we had and see the things we wanted to see. The guides were helpful and funny and made the ride more enjoyable!