Top Scotland Cultural Tours - page 7

See the highlights of the Isle of Skye in just two days, without any of the hassle of planning your trip or renting a car, with this overnight tour. Set out from Inverness with a driver-guide, stopping at scenic viewpoints and beautiful castles, lochs, and waterfalls along the way. Choose from a package that includes accommodation in Portree or book your own for more flexibility.

If you're visiting Edinburgh with your family, book a private sightseeing tour specially designed for those with kids. With a private guide, the tour can be tailored to your children's ages and interests to keep everyone entertained. Perhaps check out medieval Old Town, the art galleries of New Town, or something active like climbing Arthur's Seat.

Many visitors to Scotland rush between the cities and the Highlands but this private tour allows you to discover the history-rich but often-overlooked Central Scotland region. Traveling in a comfortable vehicle, your guide takes you to such regional highlights as Linlithgow Palace, the Kelpies, and Stirling Castle while filling you in on the rich history and culture of the area.

Experience the sightseeing highlights of Glasgow with a local guide to show you around town on this private tour. Learn all about the city’s storied past and vibrant present, and check out popular attractions and hidden gems alike with the help of your guide. See the City Chambers, George Square, the Necropolis cemetery, and much more.

Discover Fife, Scotland with a guide to drive you in a comfortable vehicle from Glasgow to explore the countryside and the historic town of St Andrews. See Falkland Palace, The Kelpies, Lower Largo, Queensferry Crossing, and more as part of this group tour, as your guide tells you all about the history and the myths behind the sights. Note that admission to St Andrews Cathedral requires a fee.

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.

Don’t let limited time in Scotland stop you from visiting natural wonders such as the Isle of Skye and the Scottish Highlands. This 3-day tour from Edinburgh takes you beyond the capital to parts of the country that many visitors miss, while taking care of all travel logistics. You'll be able to soak up much more scenery as someone else drives. Two nights accommodation and breakfasts are included.

Stroll through Edinburgh's Old Town and visit major sights including the Royal Mile, St Giles' Cathedral, Greyfriars Kirkyard, Grassmarket, and Victoria Street on this walking tour, which includes admission to Edinburgh Castle. Hear stories of Edinburgh's history and notable figures as you explore the city's cobbled streets and hidden closes with an expert guide.

This small-group tour offers a unique opportunity to gain in-depth insights into the world of golf, all centered around the iconic Old Course. Hear captivating stories about The Open, learn about Nike’s marketing campaigns, and enjoy fun anecdotes about celebrities, such as Sean Connery. With a professional caddie guide who worked at the Old Course in the 1980s, you can uncover fascinating facts and insider stories you wouldn’t hear otherwise.

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.

This tour can be booked as a Shore Excursion from Greenock Ocean Terminal or it can be booked as a Day Tour form Glasgow. If the tour is booked as a Shore Excursion we will pick you up at the port and will also amend the tour start and finish time to accommodate tour ships arrival and departure. We will visit The Kelpies for some photographs, afterwards we will experience the unique Falkirk Wheel where you will have the opportunity to take a Boat Ride. You can have lunch at the Falkirk Wheel otherwise you might choose to have lunch in Glasgow instead. We will visit The Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and take a panoramic tour of Glasgow before returning to your ship or your drop off location in Glasgow.

This tour from Glasgow offers a perfect mix of cinematic history, breath-taking landscapes, and cultural exploration. Highlights include the iconic Glenfinnan Viaduct, featured in Harry Potter, and the scenic landscapes of the Highlands. Explore the stunning Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, with stops at charming Luss village and Scotland's largest loch. Discover the dramatic landscapes of Glencoe, shaped by an ancient supervolcano, and learn its tragic history. In Fort William, enjoy local flavors and explore historic sites, while the journey through Rannoch Moor and the Cairngorms showcases Scotland's rugged beauty. It's a day filled with history, adventure, and natural wonders.

Take a tour of Scotland’s highlights on this full-day excursion that begins with pickup from Invergordon port, where your cruise ship docks. Visit significant landmarks including Cawdor Castle, Inverness, Clava Cairns, and Culloden Battlefield to get a comprehensive overview of Scotland and its history. And no visit to Scotland is complete without trying to find the famous monster at Loch Ness.

Discover Edinburgh at your own pace on this private walking tour of the Old Town and New Town. In the company of just your party and a guide who has lived in Edinburgh all their life, you'll enjoy an intimate experience of the Scottish capital while seeing some of its most important landmarks and learning all about its rich culture and history.

No trip to Edinburgh is complete without a stop at the Edinburgh Vaults—aka South Bridge Vaults—the 18th-century underground chambers that lie far below the city. But independent visits aren't allowed. On this underground walking tour, hear tales of this dark and almost-forgotten place below one of Edinburgh’s busiest thoroughfares. See evidence of excavated storage spaces, human habitation, taverns with wine vaults and more.

Discover the secrets of Glasgow’s Necropolis and spend quality time with a local guide. On this exclusive 1.5hr Private Tour with flexible start times, get a real sense for Glasgow’s history told through its past residents who now rest here forever. Join us for an authentic insight into life and death in the city and unearth little-known treasures along the way! You'll explore key sights of the Necropolis with your local guide, and be immersed in the stories and secrets of the City of the Dead. Travelling through the centuries to discover the origins of Glasgow’s Necropolis and its first citizen through to modern day and the thousands who now occupy it: from actors to entrepreneurs, free spirits to socialites, discover the stories behind the stones - there is something for everyone to enjoy!

Discover the heart of the Highlands on this private tour from Inverness. Traveling through the Highlands independently involves complex transport schedules, ferry timings, and isolated routes. Skip the planning and let a local guide handle the details while you enjoy the landscape. Meet Highland cattle on a local farm, learn Jacobite history at Culloden Battlefield, and sample premium spirits at two distilleries.

Explore the stunning landscapes of the Scottish Highlands and Islands on this day tour from Inverness. Begin with a visit to Rogie Falls and Loch Carron, then cross over to the enchanting Isle of Skye. Discover highlights including the Fairy Pools, Sligachan, and Portree, and opt to add on a visit to Dunvegan Castle (own expense). There's time for photo stops at Eilean Donan Castle and Urquhart Castle on Loch Ness on the way back to Inverness.

Explore some of Scotland's most magnificent Highland scenery on this day tour from Inverness. From peaceful Glen Affric to haunting Culloden, site of the last battle fought on U.K. soil, and the ancient Clava Cairns, visit multiple top attractions without the hassle of driving or navigating public transport. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult, and luggage allowance is 20kg per person.

Explore Inverness the way you want to, spend quality time with a local and get a real taste for our beautiful city. With flexible meeting and end points, and a dedicated local guide, maximise your time in Inverness on a private tour. The capital of the highlands and the main shopping, entertainment and travel destination for Northern Scotland, this charming city will take your breath away! On this 1.5 hour tour with an expert, local guide, the main sights of Inverness will be brought to life as you explore and learn about how the city has developed. From its humble beginnings as a royal city, to Jacobite risings and castle sieges, to modern life in Inverness today (and of course, the loch ness monster!), come along and discover why Inverness is officially the happiest city in Scotland.

Make the most of your time in Scotland by following in the footsteps of your favorite "Outlander" characters. This group shore excursion takes you to Highland landmarks including Culloden Battlefield, Inverness, and Clava Cairns, the inspiration for Craigh na Dun. Even if you're not a fan of the show, enjoy soaking up the scenery and history at Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle.

Learn magical facts about the historic city of Edinburgh that most guidebooks miss on this witches and wizards walking tour. Learn Edinburgh’s role in the Scottish witch trials, see the sights that inspired stories like Harry Potter, hear the real-life tales of some of the country’s most notorious witches, and much more.

Learn all about the ancient city of St Andrews along with golf history with a historian guide. As well as being the birthplace of golf, St Andrews has a world-famous university and cathedral, visited by monarchs and royalty for hundreds of years. Hear about the Pictish kings and clans who once lived here, and the Scottish royals who called this place their home. See gothic architecture side by side with humble fisherman’s cottages, and explore side streets and hidden closes you wouldn’t find on your own.

Swap the rush of standard group tours for the chance to explore Edinburgh's history-packed Royal Mile at your own pace. Open this audioguide on your smartphone and let it lead you to the most-important landmarks while filling you in on the stories behind each. With your personal guide in hand, see the Palace of Holyroodhouse, St Giles' Cathedral, and Edinburgh Castle, and explore narrow medieval lanes and a unique double-level street.