Top Scotland Shore Excursions

Spend a full day exploring the best Edinburgh has to offer on a private tour by minivan. Save hours researching where to go and how to get there and leave the organization to the experts. Plus, the advantage of a private tour is that you can modify the itinerary to your interests, whether you want to see the highlights of the Old Town, Royal Mile, and Edinburgh Castle, or head off the beaten track.

Leave the bustle of Edinburgh behind and discover the best of the Scottish Highlands in just one day on this private tour. Travel through Glendevon, the Sma’ Glen, Glen Quaich, and the Trossachs, then step inside Doune Castle, a 15th-century fortress featured in TV shows and movies before exploring the village of Kenmore at your own pace. Finish your day with a guided visit to Glenturret Distillery (own expense), Scotland’s oldest working distillery.

Visit multiple out-of-the-box attractions on this private Scottish day trip to Falkirk, capped at four people. Tour stunning Callendar House, the expansive estate that dates back six centuries, and get a peek at the sky-high Kelphies sculptures, a tribute to hard-working Scottish horses. Pickup can be arranged from any location in Edinburgh.

Visit Hadrian's Wall and the border areas in style and comfort with this private, luxury tour from Edinburgh. Your driver will pick you up from your hotel and take you to sights such as the Jedburgh Abbey, the Jedburgh Castle Jail and Museum, and the scenic Carter Bar border area, with time left over to visit sections of Hadrian's Wall in Hexham before returning to your hotel.

Exploring the Scottish Highlands' "Outlander" locations typically means renting a car and plotting a route. Skip the hassle with a private tour from Inverness that allows you to effortlessly explore a region steeped in history and legend. Visit historic sites such as Culloden, where the famous Battle of Culloden was fought and the never-besieged Fort George. Explore Beauly Priory, and see the ancient Clava Cairns standing stones, both key locations in in the TV show. See the mountains and glens of the Highlands from your window, and stop at beauty spots to admire the view.

Truly unique tour of Edinburgh city with your guide offering the best view of the capital from the comfort of a Mercedes V Class.

Explore Glasgow in style, with a private chauffeur to transport you between local landmarks. By opting for a private tour, you’ll have your driver’s undivided attention for questions, and you won’t have to wait around for other travelers. Your driver will help you save time and see many of Glasgow’s top attractions in just one day, including options like the Glasgow Cathedral, the Clydeside Distillery, the Kelvingrove Art Gallery, and more (admission own expense).

If you’re a fan of the TV series “Outlander”, then this is the tour for you. Save hours researching filming locations, and instead, go on a special "Outlander"-themed private tour to castles and sites that appeared on the show. Enjoy the luxury of traveling in a private minivan between historical highlights such as Culross Palace, Doune Castle, Hopetoun House, and Midhope Castle—the location of Lallybroch.

Private Robert Burns Tour from Tartan Tours Scotland for parties of 1- 4 people. Tours leave from the Greater Glasgow and Clyde area and Ocean Terminal Greenock. You will collected at your hotel or agreed meeting place. A fanatic opportunity to explore the life and times of Robert Burns Robert Burns Cottage - his place of Birth. Alloway Auld Kirk - resting place of his parents and part of Tam O Shanter Brig O Doon- made famous by Tam O Shanter Burns Monument and Gardens- stunning monument to Burns Burns Museum- rich in Burns history Private tour of 1- 4 people. Travelling in luxury we provide soft drink and snacks to keep you going between locations.   Being a private tour you will also have your own tour guide for the day.

This is the perfect choice for fans of the TV series “Outlander”. Save hours of research time searching for locations that featured in the series, and enjoy a comprehensive itinerary of filming locations. See Doune Castle (Castle Leoch in the series), Linlithgow Palace (Wentworth Prison), Falkland Palace (Inverness), and much more. Along the way, your driver-guide provides interesting commentary and the sights you see.

This is a great pick for travelers with limited time. Enjoy an action-packed half-day tour that goes to two distilleries in both the Scottish Highlands and the Lowlands. Take the stress out of organizing taxis by having a driver take you between distilleries. Enjoy a full distillery tour and tasting at the first venue and a stand-alone tasting at the second. Please note: payment for the tour and tastings is not included.

Discover Scotland's biggest city on a day trip from the capital, without the hassle of crowded trains or buses. This private tour is exclusively for you and your companions and takes you from Edinburgh to the sights of Glasgow, including George Square, the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, and Glasgow Cathedral. Your can customize your itinerary to ensure that you get to know the city your way.

You will be travelling in your personal vehicle with a driver guided experience as you visit many scenic locations across the Highlands of Scotland including the very beautiful Dunrobin Castle

This 3-part tour takes you to two of Scotland’s ancient castles with a whisky break in between. Stirling Castle was the home of Scottish aristocracy—including Mary, Queen of Scots—for generations. Drummond Castle starred in the “Outlander” TV show. Between castle visits, enjoy a guided distillery tour and taste Scotch whisky. Admission fees are at your own expense.

Explore Edinburgh without the hassle of driving or using public transit on this private, full-day sightseeing tour. Your driver, who navigates for you, points out top landmarks and architectural gems, from Edinburgh Castle to Holyroodhouse. With the flexibility to customize your itinerary, plus insider recommendations from your driver, this private tour is a popular choice for newcomers who wish to orient themselves in the city.

If you are serious about whisky, swap the typical big-group bus tours of Scotland for this private and personalized tour that is especially for whisky lovers. In the company of just your group and a guide, the itinerary can be customized to your own interests. You'll visit three distilleries where you can choose which tour to take.

Get to know Stirling’s most interesting sights—without spending hours reading a guidebook—by exploring the city with your own private guide. Find out about Stirling’s most important historical monuments, visit battlegrounds, and see one of the largest horse sculptures in the world—the Kelpies Monument. The route also showcases Stirling Castle, the National Wallace Monument, and Doune Castle.

Embrace Scottish lore with this culture and sightseeing excursion from Invergordon to admire the charming countryside, and uncover tales of Nessie, the famed Loch Ness Monster. Before you encounter this local legend, you get to see the ancient sights. Start with a jaunt to Urquhart Castle, see Culloden Battlefield, and enjoy views of Great Glen as you glide over the waters on a Jacobite cruise.

Avoid the hassle of organizing car rental in Scotland, and opt for a more luxurious and stress-free alternative—a bespoke luxury excursion with a chauffeur. No need to waste time going to sights that don’t interest you—customize the itinerary based on your interests, or ask for expert advice on the ideal custom route. Potential itineraries include the Highlands and National Parks, a Whisky Distillery tour, the Scottish Lochs, or castles and palaces such as Stirling Castle.

Skip the rush of big group tours and discover the Scottish Highlands and Oban at your own pace on this private day tour from Glasgow. Travel by luxury vehicle to highlights including Loch Lomond, St. Conan’s Kirk, Dunollie Castle, and Oban Whisky Distillery where you can enjoy a complimentary dram of Oban single malt scotch whisky. Customize your itinerary or relax as your local driver guides you through stunning Highland scenery.

Explore Edinburgh without the hassle of planning on a private half-day tour with round-trip transport from your accommodation. In addition to navigating for you, your guide provides live commentary and little-known stories about the city’s top landmarks, from Edinburgh Castle to Holyrood House. Avoid impersonal large group bus tours with a private experience, which ensures the full attention of your guide and a customized itinerary.

Follow in the footsteps of one of Scotland’s most storied royal figures—and visit numerous castles and palaces—on this Mary, Queen of Scots tour. Meet your guide in the morning at your Edinburgh accommodation, and set off in a Mercedes. You can visit Mary’s birthplace of Linlithgow Palace, see Stirling Castle (where she spent her childhood), discover royal retreats she once frequented, and more (admission fees own expense). You’ll also learn stories about her controversial life and history as you explore.

Discover Scotland’s second city on this full-day tour of Glasgow from Edinburgh and enjoy a completely customized experience. Traveling in the comfort of a luxury private vehicle, visit sights including Glasgow Cathedral, St. Mungos Museum, the Peoples Palace, and George Square, and benefit from the undivided attention of your private guide.

See the best of Edinburgh in a day with this private sightseeing excursion. Avoid the crowds on public transport, and get around the city in a comfortable and convenient way—in a private vehicle with a chauffeur. No need to worry about rigid itineraries—this tour is completely flexible based on your needs. Potential sights and attractions include Edinburgh Old Town, Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, Holyrood Park, and Calton Hill.