Top Edinburgh Overnight Tours

Discover the Scottish Highlands on a leisurely 2-day trip from Edinburgh that includes overnight accommodation at a hotel or bed & breakfast. Visit two of Scotland’s most popular spots—Loch Ness and Inverness—during scenic drives among pine forests, dramatic castles and charming villages, with an optional boat ride on Loch Ness. Travel in a top-of-the-range, 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach with a small group limited to 16 passengers for a personalized experience with your informative guide.

Get out of the city and soak up the natural beauty of Loch Ness and the Scottish Highlands on this day tour from Edinburgh. See wooded lochs and tucked-away villages as you journey through spectacular scenery en route to Glencoe and Fort Augustus. Enjoy a boat tour in search of the Loch Ness Monster and traverse the picturesque Cairngorms National Park. Travel in a top-of-the-range, 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach with a small group.

Escape from it all and discover the beauty of Loch Ness, Inverness & the Highlands on this 2-day tour from Edinburgh. Enjoy easy walks through the forest to a magical waterfall and along the banks of the Caledonian Canal. Take an optional cruise on mysterious Loch Ness to try and spot Nessie, the mythical Loch Ness monster. Explore the ruins of Urquhart castle which dates back to the 13th century.

Immerse yourself in Scotland's spectacular landscapes on a 2-day Highlands tour, offering flexible package options. Choose to add accommodation in Fort William or arrange your own stay. Then, skip the hassle of renting a car and enjoy convenient round-trip transportation from Edinburgh. Highlights include visits to Loch Ness, the Commando Monument, and Eilean Donan Castle, which is closed from late December to early February with limited access.

Scotland is known as the setting for the popular Outlander series, but matching real landmarks to their fictional counterparts can be difficult on a self-led tour. Instead, discover sights associated with the series on a 2-day small-group tour from Edinburgh, with included overnight accommodation and breakfast in Inverness. Travel with ease between attractions, including Clava Cairns and Doune Castle, by air-conditioned vehicle, and gain behind-the-scenes insights from your guide.

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 is known for its dark past, and this evening walking tour is the original one to showcase the city's historically sinister and spooky side. Discover the hidden ‘wynds’ (alleys) and closes of the Old Town as you learn their mysteries and horrors; visit the ghost-ridden Greyfriars Kirkyard; and explore the city’s underground vaults to uncover their spirits and secrets. Your tour is led by a creepily costumed guide to get everyone into the spooky spirit of things.

Travel from Edinburgh to St. Andrews and Fife on this day trip from Edinburgh. Cross the Forth Road Bridge into the Kingdom of Fife and pass by the coastal villages of East Neuk. Then pay homage to the town of St. Andrews, home to Scotland's oldest university and the Old Course where golf is routinely played. Driving in a top-of-the-range, 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach, see Falkland and the Lomond Hills. Enjoy a small-group tour, limited to 16 people, for a memorable and personalized experience.

Our 2-day tour starts at 09:00 from Edinburgh. Passing the iconic Forth Bridges, we head to Dundee, known for its V&A Museum. We continue north to Montrose for lunch, famous for seafood. Next, St Cyrus and Dunnottar Castle await, offering rugged coastline views and rich history. In Stonehaven, explore the town before heading to Aberdeen for overnight stay. Day 2 begins with a visit to Crathes Castle west of Aberdeen, renowned for its gardens and history. Lunch in Ballater precedes our tour of Balmoral Castle, the Highland retreat of the British Monarchy. Heading south, we stop at Devil’s Elbow for Highland vistas and wildlife spotting. After a break in Perth, known for its ancient history, we return to Edinburgh via the Forth Bridges, concluding our journey.

To make the most of your time in the Scottish Highlands, a tour that packs plenty into your itinerary is a must. On this small-group option from Edinburgh, check off multiple highlights in just two days—with all the logistics taken care of. Make the most of photo ops at Loch Ness and Glen Coe, delve into the history of Culloden Battlefield, take a riverside stroll at Dunkeld, and admire Glenfinnan Viaduct (seasonal), famed for its role in the "Harry Potter™" movies.

Delve into Edinburgh’s horrific history on this evening ghost bus tour. With your spooky local guide, visit the city’s most terrifying locations, haunted by infamy and restless spirits! From your seat in a double-decker vintage bus, gaze at eerie sites such as Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh Castle, Grassmarket, and the Royal Mile. Throughout the trip, hear anecdotes and facts about Edinburgh’s chilling past, replete with bloody executions, unspeakable tortures, and murder.

Embark on a two-day private executive tour to Loch Ness, where nature, history, and culture come together for an unforgettable Scottish adventure in the comfort of our luxury vehicles. Begin your journey with a visit to the striking Doune Castle, followed by a stop in the charming Roman town of Callander. Marvel at the stunning landscapes of Glen Ogle and Glencoe before traveling through the Great Glen to the picturesque village of Fort Augustus. Discover the ruins of Urquhart Castle along the shores of Loch Ness before spending the night in Inverness. After breakfast, continue the tour with visits to the historic Culloden Battlefield, the ancient Clava Cairns, and the scenic town of Aviemore. Option to experience whisky-making at the Dalwhinnie Distillery or to explore the Highland Folk Museum. Then we'll take a peaceful woodland walk at The Hermitage to admire the waterfall and conclude your tour by passing the iconic Forth Rail Bridge as you return to Edinburgh.

Discover more about Scottish history on this guided walking tour of Edinburgh Castle. Walk up the Royal Mile with your guide while learning about the castle's 3,000-year history and its role in Scottish heritage. Explore the castle grounds with detailed insights into key features like the one o'clock gun and Argyle Battery, gaining a deeper understanding than a casual visitor.

Hear secrets from beyond the grave on this haunted vaults and graveyard walking tour in Edinburgh. As night falls across Scotland’s ancient capital, follow a guide through the streets and learn the mysteries of the city’s dark past. Visit venues believed to be haunted, including Greyfriar's Kirkyard and the Niddry Street Vaults—and keep your wits about you for sightings of the un-dead.

Step off the tourist trail and explore the Scottish capital’s hidden secrets on this underground walking tour in Edinburgh. Follow a guide from the South Bridge in Edinburgh Old Town down below street level, where a series of ancient vaults lie. As you explore the dark passageways, learn why the vaults were built, hear of the poor souls who sought refuge in the depths and discover a hidden witchcraft temple. Gain insight into city life during the 18th century, and learn of the deadly diseases which threatened Edinburgh’s inhabitants.

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.

Discover Edinburgh in the palm of your hand for two days at your own pace. The all-in-one guide for an unforgettable experience: restaurants, activities, monuments, secret places, must-sees and tips. Don't miss anything! Benefit from many tips and recommendations, best restaurants and places to go out? Throughout your journey enjoy a guide between each point of interest with full description (general information, times, prices, reservation, tips, accessibility, reviews). Strengths: It is a complete guide for everyone: family, friends, solo travelers, lovers. You can activate the guide whenever you want. Note that it is possible to enjoy the Guide in offline mode: Works without cellular signal or wifi once downloaded. In the details of the tour you will find a non-exhaustive list of activities we offer in the guide.

We provide fully personalised, bespoke private tours for travellers wanting to experience the wonders of Scotland at their own pace. Our guides are experts in History, Nature and Photography so be sure to tell us if you want a tour based around history and culture or the great outdoors and we will provide the best guide for you. We work with you before your arrival to ensure that we are taking you to places of interest for you and we will also stop off at some hidden gems along the way. Together we will build an itinerary to make your trip to Scotland truly unique and magical. We can also prebook all accommodation to match your budget and we can book restaurants for you as well. All you have to do is turn up and enjoy the journey!

This 2-day heritage tour of the Scottish Highlands features historic locations linked to the Jacobite movement of 18th-century Scotland. Visit the village of Dunkeld, travel through Cairngorm National Park to Loch Ness, and stay overnight in Fort Augustus—without worrying about arranging your own travel logistics. You’ll ride to Mallaig aboard the Jacobite steam train, featured as the Hogwarts Express in the "Harry Potter" films. Along the way, hear tales of battles fought by the Jacobites, supporters of the exiled King James II.

Discover Scotland your own way. This private, fully customizable multi-day tour allows you to swap the rigid itineraries of typical sightseeing tours for a personalized experience of the country. You choose where in Scotland you want to go, from the northern Highlands to the Isle of Skye, and how long you want to spend there. Your guides will plan the perfect itinerary based on your interests.

Listen to Edinburgh’s grisliest tales on a haunted evening or night-time 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 or Canongate Kirkyard cemetery to learn about body-snatching and some of the infamous individuals interred here.

Tour of two days and one night, with accommodation and full breakfast included. Scotland's must-see landscapes and sights in two days. Regions to visit: The Caledonian Canal - Loch Ness - Perthshire - Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park - Glen Coe - Cairngorms National Park - Inverness and much more! Scotland: country voted in prestigious tourism publications as the most beautiful in the world in 2017! In this short but intense two-day tour we are going to show you some of the essential landscapes, areas and monuments of ALBA, its original name in Scottish Gaelic, the native language of this wonderful and incredible country. We will of course visit the famous Loch Ness, the Caledonian Canal in the bucolic region of the Highlands and the two Scottish National parks with some of their most characteristic secrets! We're going to enjoy!

Discover the untamed beauty of rural Scotland on this small-group Highlands day trip from Edinburgh. Travel to the ancient city of Stirling as a guide sheds light on the medieval Wars of Independence. Admire local landmarks including Dunkeld Cathedral. Pass Loch Earn en route to one of Scotland's famous whisky distilleries and enjoy an optional tour. Then visit the pretty village of Dunkeld, returning to Edinburgh via the Forth Bridge.