Private - Culloden, Clava Cairns Day Tour from Edinburgh

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Edinburgh, Scotland

10 to 11 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Admire the Scottish Highlands’ rugged scenery—and discover some of the area’s most historically significant landmarks—on this full-day tour from Edinburgh. Don’t worry about organizing transport: this small-group tour makes it simple to spend a day in the countryside. See the Culloden Battlefield (where the 1745 Jacobite Rising came to an end), visit the 4,000-year-old Clava Cairns burial sites, discover the Ruthven Barracks, and more.

Seamless transportation from a meeting point in central Edinburgh
Discover a number of the Highlands’ most significant landmarks
Guaranteed entry at several historical sites (admission own expense)
Enjoy an up-close experience of the picturesque Scottish Highlands

What's Included

Driver/guide
Local guide
Professional guide
Private transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle

Food and drinks
Gratuities
Admissions

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Please be outside your accommodation at pick up time. It is not always possible to park the car.

Start time
.8:00 am

Itinerary

Culloden Battlefield

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Clava Cairns

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ruthven Barracks

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible

Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9

based on 14 reviews

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Amazing, knowledgeable, friendly

Ashley_H, Apr 2024

My husband and I went on this tour in April 2024 and it was amazing! Steve was very friendly and knowledgeable he answered any questions we had and was very interactive. He found out we were Outlander fans and was very knowledgeable about that subject too! We also stopped at the Highland Folk Museum which I didn’t realize was part of the tour or that Outlander was filmed there. It was an awesome addition! We highly recommend this tour and Steve you won’t be disappointed!

Perfect for small groups wanting to see Scotland

cmhawkins, Sep 2022

My wife and I took a day tour with Steve. He was friendly & knowledgeable about everything Scotland!

Response from Host, Oct 2022

Thank you for taking the time to review the tour. I'll let Steve know you enjoyed it.

Brilliant

Kelly_P, Aug 2022

Fablous trip, the tour guide was fantastic and helpful !!!! We all enjoyed the trip and Would definitely recommend !!!

Response from Host, Oct 2022

Thank you for taking the time to review the tour. It's great to hear how much you enjoyed the tour.

Culloden and Clava Cairns are not to be missed--especially with Steve!

Laurie_M, Jul 2022

Traveling with Steve was a true pleasure. He is knowledgeable and provided insights that we never would have known had we not taken the Culloden, Clava Cairns tour with him. It was incredible and I'd recommend it to anyone.

Response from Host, Oct 2022

Thank you for taking the time to review the tour. I'm so glad you enjoyed it.

Culloden and Clava Cairns is a MUST SEE.

Laurel_S, Oct 2018

Sam was a great guide. She obviously cares about these sites. She took us to a settlement where we watched a woman use an old loom and it was fascinating. She stopped several times to allow us to see ruins and beautiful scenery. She is a good driver too..

Response from Host, Apr 2019

I am so glad you enjoyed the tour. The Highland Folk Museums is a great place to visit particularly the Township. It is a long day but the scenery is beautiful and Ruthven Barracks is also worth stopping at.

One happy fan!

AndreaG_P, Sep 2018

I cannot say enough about Steve our tour guide and the tour itself! I live the small group setting, Steve is a wealth of information and fun to hang out with! We saw everything, heard all of the history surrounding it, had plenty of time to explore in our own too. And Steve showed us where outlander was filmed along the way. I highly recommend this tour!!!!!!!!

Response from Host, Apr 2019

Steve is a star and I'm so glad you enjoyed his tour. He really enjoys the Culloden and Clava Cairns Tour.

Great Culloden/Outlander Tour

jules1673, Aug 2018

I'm sorry I can't remember the tour guide's name, but he was great! We had plenty of time at Culloden. The Clava Cairn stones are amazing! The Folk Museum was really interesting too. I highly recommend this tour!