Outlander Locations Tour Including Admissions from Edinburgh
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Edinburgh, Scotland
- 8 hours 15 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
"Outlander" fans are sure to want to book this full-day tour that combines the hit TV show's filming locations with Scottish history, without the worry of figuring out logistics. Join this small-group tour from Edinburgh that visits key sites, including Culross, Doune Castle, Blackness Castle, Midhope Castle, and Linlithgow. Travel comfortably in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach while exploring the real settings behind the popular show.
- Check off plenty of Scotland's "Outlander" sites in just one day
- Take in the scenery and historic landscapes connected to the Jacobite era
- Hear stories that combine "Outlander" insights with real Scottish history
- Enjoy a more personal and relaxed journey on this small-group tour
What's Included
- Admission fees - Doune Castle included in tour price
- Admission fees - Blackness Castle included in tour price
- Small Group Tour (maximum 16 passengers)
- Top range 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach
- The stories and services of an English-speaking driver-guide
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Admission fees unless specified
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Edinburgh Bus StationEdinburgh EH1 3AY, UK
Please meet your Rabbie's guide inside the Edinburgh Bus Station, Gate J and Gate K, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ (Check in closes 15 minutes before departure)
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Start time.9:30 am
Itinerary
1
Midhope Castle
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
2
Blackness Castle
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
3
Linlithgow Palace
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
4
Doune Castle
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
5
Culross
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- We apologise, but we cannot accommodate children under 5 years old on our tours. Children under 18 need to be accompanied by an adult. Please note that if this policy is not followed, we will have to refuse travel without issuing a refund. Thank you for understanding.
- Luggage Allowance: You're restricted to 20kg (44lbs) of luggage per person. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) plus one small bag for onboard personal items.
- Check in closes 15 minutes prior to departure
- Doune Castle – We reserve tickets for you. Included in tour price.
- Blackness Castle – We reserve tickets for you.Included in the tour price .
- Midhope Castle - We reserve tickets for you. If you want to visit this attraction, please purchase your ticket whilst on tour.
- In order to retain the integrity of the tour and try to ensure that all our customers have the best possible experience, we do cap bookings from any one party to 8 passengers.
- Culross Palace is closed over the winter months. Tickets are not included in the tour price.
- Please note that Midhope Castle grounds will be closed to visitors from 23 December to 26 February, although photo stops will still be possible. On 10, 14, 19 and 21 November, and 1, 5, 10, 12 and 21 December; and 5, 9, 16, 23 and 30 January, the site will be fully closed, with no access even for photos. No alternative stop will be provided; additional time will be allocated to other tour stops.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
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Q:What is the departure point for the Outlander Adventure Small-Group Day Tour?
A:The tour departs from Edinburgh Bus Station, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh EH1 3DQ
Feb 2023
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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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Travelers praise this full-day Scottish tour for its well-planned itinerary that balances iconic filming locations with local historical sites, offering immersive cultural and natural experiences. Guides and drivers receive consistent commendation for their deep knowledge, engaging storytelling, and safety-conscious professionalism. The tour pacing allows ample time for exploration and relaxation amid stunning landscapes. Smooth coordination and timely stops contribute to an enjoyable, informative journey that many find both entertaining and enlightening.
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This is an all day journey to 4 various Outlander filming sites. A stop is made to find a local restaurant for lunch too. Tour starts from the bus station that is centrally-located. Our native born Scottish guide, Lyn was humorous and entertaining. She gave a lot of historical information about Scotland (Prince Charles, The Battle of Collodum, Gaelic language) that provided cultural perspective of the country in addition to the Outlander sites. It was a comfortable and enjoyable experience. Doane Castle (Castle Leoch) was a favorite well-preserved castle with headsets for self-tour. The tour of Midhope (Lollybroch) was more commercial with mostly Outlander artifacts inside the home, but you could just envision Jamie and Claire on the beautiful pathway to the home. The surrounding property was beautful. Be sure to buy Lollybroch socks … I did!
My husband and I are big fans of outlander. So when I saw this was an option to see many filming locations it was an immediate book! Our driver was Neil and he was funny, charismatic, fantastic story teller and interacted with the group. He was full of knowledge, information and was overall the best guide. 100% would recommend this tour and ask for Neil!
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
Rico (Richard) was not only a great story teller but a hoot. He was prepared with photos from the show, stories about kilts and kelpies and historical facts. The castles and towns were wonderful with a little Monty Python to boot! I highly recommend this for fans as well as castles lovers. What a great and memorable day. Thanks Rico!
Shea is a great tour guide. She has a great personality and very energetic! The tour itself was a great experience and the landscape along the journey was unbelievable. The castles are all worth visiting!
This is a great tour! So fun seeing the places from the series and to learn some of the unknown bits of filming. It’s also a great trip to see castles and learn some history. Rich (aka Rico) was fabulous! Funny, energetic, knowledgeable and super helpful. I highly recommend this tour and Rich!
The tour was so much fun! We had an excellent tour guide in Neil. We enjoyed time at five different Outlander filming sites. It is a long day, but it doesn't feel that way while participating. We had plenty of time at each site, and for lunch. There are toilets throughout the day. We received local information along the way from our tour guide on the bus. If you love Outlander, you'll love this tour.
We had a great time with Sean as our guide! He was so knowledgeable about the area and all things Outlander related. The tour gave us the opportunity to get out of the city and see a little more of Scotland without the hassle of renting a car and driving. Highly recommend!
Our guide Youen (sorry if that’s spelled wrong) was phenomenal! Driving to each site he gave us the perfect blend of Outlander facts and true Scottish history! The locations were amazing to see and it was the perfect amount of time at each location so that you didn’t feel rushed but still got to explore everything you wanted to! Truly one of the best tours I’ve been on when traveling.
The most wonderful experience of my life to see some of the location of the my favorite series outlander
Small group travel to many beautiful locations. Lots of interesting information from a true Scotsman.
Wonderful places we stopped and the information the tour guide gave was so great and cloaked in humor!
My tour guide Louise was amazing! She was very friendly and knowledgeable! Highly recommend her and the outlander locations I got to see were fabulous
This was the perfect day. If you’re an Outlander fan, this tour was a dream crime true.
We started the morning at Midhope Castle (Lallybroch) which instantly put everyone in the best mood and set an amazing tone for the day. We wrapped up an incredible itinerary at Doune Castke (Castle Leoch) and finished with delicious ice cream in the beautiful village of Culross (Cranesmuir).
The pacing of the tour was spot-on. We never felt rushed and had plenty of time to explore each location, take photos, and enjoy a relaxing lunch.
A massive thank you to Rachel, our wonderful driver and tour guide. She was fantastic, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience seamless. I cannot recommend this tour enough.
This tour was amazing, my guide Kieran was hilarious, knowledgeable, fun, and just the right amount personality to lead this OUTLANDER TOUR! 10/10
Wallace was an excellent tour guide and kept us entertained throughout the trip. Highly recommended!
It is entertaining and informative . Ewan was the perfect guide for us . He provided knowledge of Outlander as well as historical information .
This trip was amazing because I had watched this tv series and I really enjoyed seeing the filming locations
Lovely way to spend the day exploring Outlander spots. Our driver Stephen was wonderful. He was full of knowledge and humor. Highly recommend.
Our guide mac was informed about all things Jacobite and scotland highlands. He knew back places to go at sites to see other filming locations that were not advertised. A 100% must do for any highlander fan. Whether just the novels or the show or both.
Very enjoyable tour. Polish up your Outlander knowledge because our guide (Simon) really knew his stuff! Not only did he know the true history of each location but he also knew the season, episode and characters from the show that were filmed at each location. We had a small bus and it was just the right size group. Simon, our guide was great. The bus was clean and very comfortable. We recommend this tour.
We had such an amazing time! Our guide, Neal, was so informative and entertaining making the trip even more enjoyable. A couple got engaged in the trip…it was such a magical day, it’s a must do!!!
We are huge Outlander fans. It was a wonderful experience! Brian was great! Loved the music selection too. I wish we had more time in the sites. It felt a bit rushed specially at Doune Castle and Midhope. The tours could start an hour earlier. Even so, we saw places we wouldn’t have been able to see on our own without a car. Recommended!
It was a fun tour. We are fans of the Outlander series. This tour (and Scotland) made us want to watch the series all over again from season 1. My favorite castle was Midhope Castle (Lallibroch in the series Outlander), but all the other castles were worth seeing. Culdross village is sooo beautiful. This tour is one to remember.
Fritz was absolutely fantastic and easily one of the best tour guides I’ve had during my travels through Europe. He was incredibly knowledgeable, engaging, funny, and genuinely seemed to enjoy sharing both the Outlander connections and the history of Scotland with us. What really stood out was his ability to make the time between stops just as interesting as the destinations themselves. He kept us entertained with stories, history, and information throughout the day without ever making it feel like a lecture. The locations were wonderful, but Fritz really made the experience memorable. After taking many tours throughout Europe, I can honestly say that a great guide can completely transform a tour, and Fritz did exactly that. Highly recommended!
I loved being able to see places from the show. It was so fun with enough time at each stop that we didn’t feel rushed at all, which is not always the case. I also liked that it was a smaller group. Mary was great as our guide. She had a great attitude and told great stories and history about Edinburgh.
I would highly recommend this tour. We had a great experience with our guide Duncan. It’s a great way to spend the day and get to see some amazing things and learn about some Scotland history along the way.
Even if you — unlike your wife, husband, partner … — is not a dedicated Outlander fan, this tour is fascinating. Our driver/guide, Kim, was informative, entertaining, engaging and an excellent driver as we visited five locations that were enlightening to both my wife (the Outlander fan) and me, more into the history. If you stay at the W Edinborough (highly recommend) the bus station pick-up/drop-off point is just a block away. Each stop had unique value, including Blackness Castle (where Jamie burst through a window and rescued Claire, I am told) and the last stop in Culross, where some key scene played out in the courtyard outside a window where Claire could be seen from the ground. I am told it was touching.
Tour locations were great, but I was a little disappointed the Guide didn’t know Outlander very well. I was thinking she would take us through the castles and point out filming sites.
Best tour to date! Our guide Jack was so knowledgeable about Scottish history and Outlander. All the sites were incredible and we were provided just the right amount of time to leisurely see everything. Castle has unstable ground and we walked up some inclines. Older tourist may want to opted out of some sites but still worth seeing.
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