2-Day Outlander Experience Small Group Tour from Edinburgh
Recommended by 97% of travelers
Edinburgh, Scotland
- 2 days (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- This Outlander tour is perfect for dedicated fans of the TV series
- Benefit from the small-group tour size for a more personal feel
- Travel between attractions with ease via air-conditioned minivan
- Enjoy included breakfast and cozy 1-night accommodation in Inverness
What's Included
- Breakfast
- Overnight accommodation in Inverness
- Live commentary on board
- Professional driver-guide
- Transport by air-conditioned Mercedes mini-bus
- Admission Fee - Entrance to Doune Castle and Midhope Castle is included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Attraction Fees
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 1 Parliament Sqr, Edinburgh EH1 1RF, UK
Please check in with Highland Experience staff inside/outside Caffe Nero by 08:45
End point
- 22 St Andrew Sq, Edinburgh EH2 1AY, UK
Operating hours.9:00 am
Itinerary
Day 1
The Outlander Trail
5 Stops
1
Midhope Castle
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
2
Blackness Castle
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
3
Doune Castle
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
4
Glencoe
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Loch Ness Region
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodation: You will stay overnight in Inverness in a local B&B or hotel. Breakfast will be included the next morning.
Meals: Not included
Day 2
Through the stones at Craigh na Dun
5 Stops
1
Clava Cairns
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Culloden Battlefield
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
3
Highland Folk Museum
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
4
Falkland
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Culross
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodation: Not included
Meals: Breakfast
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Please wear suitable footwear and bring an outdoor jacket to explore Scotland in any month!
- Luggage Restrictions: Maximum weight: 15kg. Maximum size: 55cm x 40cm x 20cm per person plus small carry on
- Children under 3 years not accepted- valid ID may be required at check in.
- Please note Midhope Castle may close at short notice for filming. Please note closure dates over winter months.
- Double/twin room: these rooms are for 2 people. If 3 people choose this option, you will be allocated a family room for 3, subject to availability. If you prefer 2 rooms, you must choose ‘Single Room’ for one person
- If you are travelling alone, please choose the ‘Single Room’ option or we may not be able to accept your booking
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 6 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.8
based on 58 reviews
Linda_J, Feb 2026
An excellent way to visit key Outlander locations and see the beauty of Scotland. Our driver Stevie B made sure that we had an exciting and informative trip. He also gave us the opportunity to experience the best of the places we visited and ensured we were looked after. Even though it was February, we were able to enjoy a range of locations and experiences. The accommodation in Inverness was very comfortable with perfect decor and service. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone interested in Outlander, Scottish history and culture. Even those who are not familiar with the TV show will find it a fascinating and inspiring tour.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Hi,
Thank you for taking the time to share such a wonderful review! I'm delighted to hear that the tour was such a great way to explore the iconic Outlander locations while taking in the beauty of Scotland.
It's great to hear that Steven B made sure the trip was both exciting and informative, and that he went above and beyond to ensure you were well looked after and able to make the most of every location. It's also lovely to hear that the accommodation in Inverness hit the mark too!
I'll be sure to pass your kind words on to Steven. We hope to welcome you back on another adventure in the future!
Kind regards,
Cameron
Highland Experience Tours
Martin_W, Aug 2025
It was nice and worth the money. however, a bit more background about the relation of the places to "outlander" and some insider informations would have been cool.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Hello Martin,
Thank you for your review of our tour.
I am sorry if you felt the tour lacked some information and we will note your comments for future tours.
Kind regards,
Scott
Highland Experience Tours
Peter_O, Jul 2025
Our tour guide, John a/k/a Scotty made this tour the incredible experience that ti was. He engaged us throughout our travels and never left a dull moment. His detailed knowledge of Scotland and its inhabitants going back thousands of years was astounding. He was also very attentive to our needs.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Hi,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that your 2-Day Outlander Experience was such a memorable adventure. John (aka Scotty) will be over the moon to know he made such a strong impression his passion for Scotland and its history truly shines through, and it's great to hear that his knowledge and energy kept the journey engaging from start to finish.
We're also really pleased to hear he made you feel well cared for throughout the tour. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to him!
Warmest regards,
Highland Experience Tours
Ingebjrg_y, Jun 2025
The tour was absolute fantastic, and Graham was an amazing guide. He had so much knowledge about historic events and I learned a lot on this tour.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Hi there,
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you had a fantastic time on the tour and that Graham made such a great impression. He’s incredibly passionate about history, and it means a lot to know that came through. We’ll be sure to pass along your compliments he’ll be delighted to hear them! Hope to see you on another adventure soon.
Many Thanks,
Highland Experience Tours
Dixie_P, May 2025
You get in a lot of sights in a short period of time! It was great to not have to worry about how to get to all of the locations and we saw all of the essential Outlander spots! Our driver Steven B was amazing! Great driver, easy to chat with and took very good care of our group!
Response from Host, May 2025
Hello Dixie,
Thank you for the excellent review of our tour. I am delighted that you had such a great experience with our driver guide Steven B and got to see all the Outlander sites.
Kind regards,
Scott
Lisa_R, Apr 2025
Our guide, Steve B., was knowledgeable and helpful. We had a wonderful time on our tour and highly recommend this tour company.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Hello Lisa,
Thank you for your review of our tour and I am delighted you had a wonderful time with our guide Steven B.
Kind regards,
Scott
Highland Experience Tours
Darya_R, Sep 2024
Outlander came to life for me, this tour was great! Our guide Keith was very knowledgeable and gave us not only Outlander highlights but a plethora of Scottish history. We loved our overnight stay in Inverness, wonderful accommodations. My hopes of seeing so many Outlander sights was completely fulfilled. Viator clearly communicated with me the changes made to the pick up locations. I highly recommend.
Davina_N, Aug 2024
We had a lovely time on our Outlander tour. I’ve never seen the show, but the history and sights were, none the less, impressive. Our guide Steven B(the Better Steven) was perfect. informative, knowledgeable and friendly. We felt we were in good hands the entire time. The only thing that could make the tour better would be more time in Falk(?) to explore the shops and either an earlier arrival or later departure at Inverness, also so we could explore while the shops were open.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Hello,
Thank you for leaving us this excellent review.
We are very grateful for your positive comments which will be very helpful for our future passengers!
We agree that this tour is just as spectacular whether you are an Outlander fan or not!
Thank you for your feedback which we will take into consideration to optimise our passenger experience for future tours.
Kind regards,
Georgina
Highland Experience Tours
Lisa_D, Jun 2024
Great experience, our guide Neil was awesome! We got to Inverness late, so we didn’t get to shop. The restaurant we ate at was super good and after we went to the Highlander to listen to music. Great night life in Inverness! Got to see some filming spots from Outlander which was cool. The scenery along the drive is breathtaking!
Sandra_M, May 2023
Scotland is so much more than Edinburgh, a tour with Highland Experience is highly recommended. Our tour guide Steven B is great, and provides interesting history and incredible knowledge. We had a great 2 day Outlander tour of the Highlands.
Anthony_P, Aug 2022
Our tour guide Chris was amazing.
Not only was he extremely knowledgable about all the outlander sites we visited he was extremely knowledgable about Scotland.
He made everyone feel comfortable and made sure everyone’s goals for the tour and questions were answered.
Even if you’re not an outlander fan this was an unforgettable experience.
Thanks Chris & Highlander Experience Tours! A++
Dani P, Aug 2019
Took my mom on this tour, she loves Outlander but has limited mobility and we were only in the area for a few days. This was a great option for us! Our guide Steven was fantastic
George_S, Jul 2019
Our guides were Kevin and Greg. They were fantastic and we had a great time over the two days. We saw so many beautiful sights and the guys were so entertaining. We stayed the night in an absolutely charming old hotel called Glen Mohr. The breakfast was quite good. We all felt like one big family by the end of this 2 day tour. I highly recommend this. It was so exciting to see these places in person from Outlander. Thank you Kevin and Greg-we will never forget you!
Marcela_C, Aug 2024
Me encanto recorrer los lugares de la filmacion! Muy bien el transporte y el alojamiento. El guia muy atento tambien, siempre pendiente de las necesidades del grupo.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Hi there,
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed visiting the Outlander filming locations and that our transportation and accommodation met your expectations.
It’s wonderful to know that our guide was attentive and made sure the group’s needs were well taken care of. We strive to create memorable experiences, and it’s great to hear that we succeeded with your trip.
We would love to know what we can do better, so that we can give you a 5* experience. Please feel free to send your detailed comments to feedback@highlandexperience.com. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
Kind regards,
Sofia
Highland Experience
Candela_M, Apr 2024
Jamie, nuestro guía, fue un guía estupendo, simpático y amable, nos brindó un viaje inolvidable.
Mi único inconveniente fue con el hotel en el que nos quedamos, ya que fuimos a cenar apenas llegamos y cuando volví al hotel y entré a la habitación la estufa estaba apagada y la ventana entreabierta, por lo que pasé muchísimo frío a la hora de ir a dormir, y no pude comunicarme ningún empleado del hotel para solicitar ayuda.
Fuera de eso la excursión fue increíble, hermosa, emocionante e inolvidable. Gracias a nuestro guía Jamie por su amabilidad.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Hello,
We really appreciate your time spent writing this 5* review. We are delighted you had such a memorable 2-day tour with Jamie and look forwards to passing this feedback on to him directly, which he will greatly appreciate!
We apologise for the inconvenience regarding your room and will be sure to pass this feedback on to our accommodation team to keep in mind for future tours.
Kind regards,
Georgina
Highland Experience Tours
Delphine_B, May 2023
2 jours fantastiques pour les fans.
Les principaux sites de tournages de la saison 1 sont vus.
Notre guide Brodie nous a commenté ces 2 jours et conseillé pour les choses à ne pas manquer.
La nuit à Inverness était parfaite : hôtes très sympathiques, chambre très propre et décorée avec goût, petit déjeuner avec du choix.
Encore un grand merci à Brodie.
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