Top Edinburgh Bus Tours

Edinburgh:5-Day Isle of Skye, Inverness & Loch Ness Tour w/Hostel

5 daysFree Cancellation

the World Famous Kelpies & Stirling Castle tour from Edinburgh

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Even if you have only limited time to explore Scotland, you can explore many of the country's best landscapes on this private day tour from Edinburgh to the Highlands. Travel through the Cairngorm and Trossachs national parks, along the edge of Rannoch Moor, and past the mountains Ben Nevis and Buachaille Etive Mor on your way to five beautiful lochs, including the most famous, Loch Ness.

Loch Ness Day Tour from Edinburgh

11 hoursFree Cancellation

Central Scotland Driving Tour - Stirlingshire (Private)

Full-Day Tour to the Scottish Highlands

12 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Take the stress out of navigating on unfamiliar Scottish roads and let someone else take care of the driving instead. This tour is perfect for travelers with limited time who want to see the best of Stirling—the Gateway to the Highlands, in a day. Travel in a luxurious Mercedes-Benz vehicle with Wi-Fi and bottled water included to make it a stress-free experience. Highlights include The Battle of Bannockburn Experience, Stirling Castle, and Stirling Bridge.

Stirling Luxury Private Day Tour from Edinburgh

Explore Edinburgh without the hassle of planning on a private tour with door-to-door chauffeur service, bottled water, and complimentary wifi. Your drive and guide tailors the day’s itinerary according to your needs and interests, with potential stops ranging from Edinburgh Castle to Charlotte Square. Unlike impersonal large-group tours, this private experience ensures your guide’s full attention and a customized experience.

Edinburgh Luxury Private Day Tour with a Scottish Local

Edinburgh Private Day Tour from Edinburgh

7 hoursFree Cancellation

UNESCO–listed Edinburgh is widely considered among Scotland’s must-see cities, but exploring on foot can be tiring and time-consuming. On this tour, begin with pickup at your Edinburgh hotel and spin through the city in style by comfortable van. Hit top attractions including Edinburgh Castle, Grassmarket, the Royal Mile, and St. Giles Cathedral with ease, with plenty of time to alight and explore on foot where you wish.

Private 4 Hour Tour of Edinburgh in a Spacious 6-seater Mercedes

Private 4 Hour Tour of Edinburgh in a Spacious 6-seater Mercedes

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Explore Glencoe from Edinburgh, away from the crowds

8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

Outlander Odyssey: Outlander Filming Locations Private Day Tour

There’s no need to coordinate your own visit to the blustery Scottish Highlands, Lochs, and whisky distilleries, when you can explore in luxury on this full-day, comprehensive, and customizable tour. Your local driver will tell stories as they transport your private tour group between attractions in comfort and style, freeing you up to enjoy the scenery and experience the best Scotland has to offer.

Highlights of Scotland Custom Private Tour from Edinburgh

Highlights of Scotland Custom Private Tour from Edinburgh

On a journey around the West of Scotland with highly knowledgeable tour guides, learn about the rich cultural heritage of this wild region. Steeped in history, the West of Scotland is popular with tourists because of its dramatic scenery, but it’s also full of culture and tradition. Learn about the Highland clans who lived here, and see the castles, lochs and mountains that make this area so famous.

West of Scotland Cultural Tour

1 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

Highland Delights is a private day tour from Hearts & Highlands, a family-run business with a decade of experience showing people the real Scotland. The day starts at the Kelpies, Andy Scott's 30-metre steel horse heads and one of the most photographed landmarks in the country. From there you'll head to Culross, a 17th-century village so untouched by time it's doubled for entire scenes in Outlander. The road then climbs through Glendevon, past reservoirs and empty hills that most visitors never get to see. You'll finish in Dunkeld, a small cathedral town on the River Tay where the 14th-century ruins sit right at the water's edge. The whole route flexes around what you actually want to see, so if a stop doesn't interest you, we'll swap it for one that does. Sit back, let your driver-guide handle the roads, and see the Highlands the way locals do. Perfect for couples, families or small groups, with hotel pickup and drop-off across Edinburgh included as standard.

Highland Delights: Private Day Tour of the Scottish Highlands

Edinburgh City Centre and St Andrews Private Driving Day Tour

Explore Edinburgh from the comfort of your own personal minibus on a private tour of the Scottish capital city. While listening to informative commentary from your guide, you’ll gaze at the Gothic silhouette of Edinburgh Castle and hear about the historic Royal Mile. Ascend Calton Hill for panoramic city views, admire the grand architecture of the Palace of Holyroodhouse and become engrossed by tales of witchcraft, body snatching, and a loyal dog. This private tour ensures you’ll receive undivided attention from your guide while experiencing the best Edinburgh has to offer.

Private Edinburgh City Tour

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.

Edinburgh City Centre Private and Personal Half Day Driving Tour

4 hoursFree Cancellation

See the sights that inspired the story of 'Outlander' and tour the places where the series was filmed. This private tour caters to you, keeping your comfort in mind at all times as you are chauffeured from your hotel or the cruise ship port in a Mercedes van. Visit the sets that stood in for Mrs. Baird’s B and B, Castle Leoch, the village of Cransemuir, Wentworth Prison and Fort William. Your guide will share stories of Scotland as you travel.

Outlander Luxury Private Day Tour from Edinburgh

Edinburgh Private city tour

7 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Game of Thrones and Outlander Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

Game of Thrones Doune Castle tours , Game of Thrones Castle tours

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

Private Luxury Shore Excursion Driving Tour to Stirling Six Hours Long

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Outlander Filming Locations Day Tour from Edinburgh

9 hoursFree Cancellation

Edinburgh City 4-Hour Private Guided Tour

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Exploring the Scottish Highlands independently typically means renting a car or navigating irregular public transportation. Skip the hassle with a 3-day small-group tour from Edinburgh that handles the logistics for you. Journey through dramatic scenery to landmarks including Loch Ness, Eilean Donan Castle, and Glen Coe, and cross the bridge to the magical Isle of Skye, all with a guide who reveals the stories behind each site.

3-Day Loch Ness, Fairy Pools & Isle of Skye Tour from Edinburgh

3 daysFree Cancellation

Puffin Boat Trip & Tantallon Castle Day Trip from Edinburgh

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

Jessica_W, Oct 2026

PICK THIS TOUR - and Billy N. is awesome!

BEST TOUR EVER - there are so many options, PICK THIS ONE - I solo traveled to Scotland and had an amazing time, on my very last day I had this tour and wow oh wow did it leave my trip on the happiest and highest note ever!!!! BILLY N. IS THE BEST TOUR GUIDE IN THE WORLD. I have never had a tour guide care more about ensuring that the travelers have a 3839201/10 experience, Billy was so kind, so patient, took a bunch of pictures for us (which is appreciated as someone traveling alone), created a whole playlist specific to each event/thing we were seeing, made it feel like a family on board, gave the best and most interesting facts ever, was so funny, ensured we had plenty of bathroom breaks, was always checking in to make sure we were ok, and even stayed after the tour to make sure every single person on the tour had directions (if they needed) to where they were going after the tour - if every tour guide in the world was like Billy, I think everyone would want to go on tours 24/7 because that is how epic Billy is!!!! Scotland is absolutely STUNNING, I’ve been to many countries and wow oh wow Scotland shines with its gorgeous landscapes, all of which you get to see on this tour - and yes I saw some very cute highland cows which I loved - excellent, amazing, 38282919/10 tour - super kind and accommodating company - PICK THEM!!!! THERE ARE LIKE 482929 OPTIONS AND IM TELLING YOU THIS IS THE ONE YOU WANT!!!! Thank you Billy - sincerely from, the solo traveler you were willing to add last minute to your tour group, who had the best time ever :)

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.

Outlander Locations Tour Including Admissions from Edinburgh

Kimberly_P, Oct 2026

We had a great experience...

We had a great experience on this excursion! Dave was a good tour guide—very knowledgeable, engaging, and happy to answer any questions along the way. The tour company was well organized, and everything ran right on schedule. There were lots of stops and plenty to see throughout the day. A few parts felt a little rushed, especially lunch (you could either do the castle or lunch, not enough time for both) but that’s understandable given how much they manage to fit into one excursion. The castles were absolutely fantastic and well worth seeing, even if you’re not an Outlander fan. If you enjoy history, beautiful scenery, and exploring castles, this is a great tour. Definitely recommend

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!!!

3-Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh

MariaBelen_R, Oct 2026

It was 10000/100

Loved the experience, Adam was our guide and he was really knowledgeable about history, the areas we were visiting and he had an excellent playlist. Sky is beautiful and I was glad that we had good weather to explore everything. Even the b&b was cozy for the night. I had so much fun exploring Sky, the lochs, and hiking. Before booking I was a little hesitant because I was going solo but it wasn’t awkward at all and you end up bonding with your group. I can’t wait to go back to keep exploring Scotland

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

Emma_R, Oct 2026

What a fun day! It was me...

What a fun day! It was me and my friend’s first time in Scotland, and we truly felt that we got to experience so much of the gorgeous country in just 12 hours. Our guide, Sarah, was so knowledgeable on all we saw, and her jokes and fun facts kept the day from ever being boring. Our driver, Neil, also was a delight and did a wonderful job getting us through the windy roads! During the tour, we viewed Glencoe and the Three Sisters, visited Loch Ness and Uqurhart Castle, saw some highland cows and did some shopping! Overall, we had a blast and will be recommending Sarah, Neil, and the tour group to all our friends. I look forward to coming again with my family for another tour!

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

Kerri_B, Oct 2026

Such an unforgettable...

Such an unforgettable experience. This is such an amazing way to explore Scotland. Isle of Skye is not to be missed. Our tour guide, Jim, was the absolute best. He is an amazing tour guide that really went above and beyond. There was even a road block of cars to one of our destinations and he was a super hero that got everything cleared out in no time. He also made sure we were provided for at every moment. The scenes were stunning. We were also very comfortable throughout the trip. Highly recommended.

Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William Guided Tour

Sally_W, Sep 2026

Stunning trip with a fantastic guide

Fantastic tour of Highlands and Scottish highlights. Adam was a brilliant guide. Knowledgeable and entertaining We got lots of interesting information about Scotlands history, the beautiful dramatic landscape. We also learnt a lot about Harry Potter and other film locations. His playlist was great ( that would normally worry me, but it suits everyone) We thoroughly enjoyed our trip. Too many highlights to mention, maybe Glencoe Thanks for a great day.

Edinburgh Darkside Ghost Tour of Mysteries and Murder and Legends

Phirun_S, Sep 2026

Spectacular presentation of scandalous history!

Our tour guide James was spectacular! The energy and style in which he told these dark historical facts bought each of the characters to life. The walking pace was steady, had good amount of stops. Totally worth the time &money! Best part was how we ending— up on high grounds seeing the beautiful skyline of Edinburgh! My kids and i thoroughly enjoyed it.

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!

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

PAUL_D, Aug 2026

Edinburgh, a place for history lovers

Edinburgh is the most beautiful city in Scotland. The history and architecture of the city can’t be matched. The people are devoted to maintaining the history and tradition of Scottish life. Traffic is very congested with buses, walking can be tiresome with all the hills, but I highly recommend using the hop-on, hop-off buses. You will see a lot more of the city.