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5 Day Isle of Skye, Glencoe and Loch Ness Tour from Edinburgh

We offer extra small group tours for up to only 16 clients. Explore some of the most gorgeous locations in the Highlands of Scotland and the Isle of Skye! Explore the village of Luss which sits on Loch Lomond, the incredible Inveraray Castle and its stunning Gardens, and the ancient artifacts of Kilmartin Glen. Discover Oban and the rugged beauty of Glencoe and witness the Glenfinnan Viaduct in real life! On the Isle of Skye, visit Dunvegan Castle, the impressive Old Man of Storr, and the magical Fairy Glen. Admire and learn of the historic Eilean Donan Castle, cruise Loch Ness in search of Nessie, and explore Urquhart Castle. Conclude your wonderful trip with visits to Culloden Battlefield, a Highland whisky distillery, and the incredible Cairngorms National Park. Return to Edinburgh with memories of Scotland to last a lifetime!

★★★★★ 5.0 (4)

From $962.37

Secret tours

I invite you on an extraordinary journey into the most hidden corners of the city. I will show you places that remain invisible to most visitors – spaces hidden between the walls of the Old Town, secrets you won’t find on maps or in guidebooks. Through photographs, I will reveal inaccessible corners and show you exactly where the city’s greatest secrets are hidden. We will travel back more than 500 years to the time of witches, dark legends, and robbers hiding in the underground passages of Edinburgh that have survived to this day. This is a journey into a world known only to a few. If you want to see the city from a completely different perspective, join me and discover secrets that have remained hidden for centuries.

★★★★★ 5.0 (4)

From $32.53

Private Walk: Sunny Leith

Edinburgh Walks offer unique small group private guided walks through parts of this UNESCO World Heritage city of Edinburgh & Leith. Your guide was born in Edinburgh, has lived all his life in the city and has an intimate knowledge of the place. With local knowledge to the fore, you can customise your tour to your own requirements. You are in charge. Discover the real Edinburgh & Leith in a friendly, relaxed and informative way. You will experience breathtaking views of Edinburgh & Leith and learn about the history of the surrounding area. Each of the walks around Edinburgh & Leith will take you to places of interest and beauty that tour buses cannot reach, allowing plenty of opportunities to stop, shop, rest and take photographs. Edinburgh & Leith just have to be walked.

★★★★★ 5.0 (3)

From $311.76

Private Airport Transfer from Edinburgh airport to Glasgow

We are a highly professional and discreet chauffeur service. We will transport you in a luxury vehicle to the destination of your choice. Unlike some transportation companies, We will always be there to collect you, and we promise we will never let you down.

★★★★★ 5.0 (3)

From $338.86

Private Edinburgh Whisky Tour - Distilleries & Tastings

This Whiskywheels tour is fantastic for those wishing to sample what the Edinburgh whisky distilleries and tasting venues have to offer. Delicate and fruity, with a kick, these drams are some of the most well sought after in the whisky industry: 1. Glenkinchie Distillery is a single malt whisky distillery in East Lothian, Scotland. The best distillery tour in the Lowland region and one of the best in the country. 2. The Malt Whisky Society was formed in 1983 by a group of unconventional ‘water of life’ experts. The society exists to present their selected single cask whisky in its purest form. 3. Our final stop for your Edinburgh whisky tour is the newly built Holyrood distillery. Holyrood is all about flavour. Taste your way through our beautiful city, while learning the history and entertaining tales from local experts who know their whisky. Half Day Tour includes one distillery Tour and Tasting and an optional drop off at the Malt Whisky Society for lunch.

★★★★★ 5.0 (3)

From $474.41

Edinburgh Night Tour with a Local Guide: Private & 100% Personalized

Hold on to your kilts, because you’re about to join one of our local Edinburgh hosts for a night out in this magical city! Enjoy an authentic experience at Cowgate, listen to live music or visit a quirky speakeasy. Whether you’d like to club hop, explore a trendy bar or do some stargazing at the Royal Observatory, the city caters to all tastes, and luckily so do we. Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

★★★★★ 5.0 (3)

From $235.85

Best Edinburgh Photoshoot Experience

All shoots are private tours Simon is a local and loves to share the city with guests from all over the world We will meet you in the centre of town in the Grassmarket where we will head to our first location in the shadow of the magnificent Castle. From there we will head to another 3 locations picked specifically for you depending on what is going on in town - we have a thriving festival and lots of filming going on depending on the time of year so are quite flexible, but no matter where we are, the city as a backdrop makes for some incredible sights. My photos are unique and stand out. I love meeting new people & showing them around our unique & characterful city. I hope that you feel you have made a new friend as well as taking home some amazing images! Photoshoots last one hour typically and on completion of the shoot, I will deliver a minimum of 35 high resolution edited jpeg images, delivered within 48 hours via a web link for you to download.

★★★★★ 5.0 (3)

From $169.43

Castle, Royal Mile, and Holyroodhouse Day Tour in Edinburgh

Explore the rich history and vibrant culture of Edinburgh on a comprehensive day tour. Begin at the iconic Edinburgh Castle, where breathtaking views await. Wander the historic Royal Mile, discovering quaint shops and landmarks such as St. Giles' Cathedral. Visit the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the official residence of the Queen in Scotland, and enjoy its stunning gardens. Ascend Calton Hill for panoramic city views, and delve into Scottish heritage at the National Museum of Scotland. Cap off your day with a leisurely walk or savor a traditional Scottish dinner for an unforgettable experience. - Full-day tour showcasing Edinburgh's top attractions - Visit Edinburgh Castle and enjoy breathtaking city views - Explore the Royal Mile and see landmarks like St. Giles' Cathedral - Discover the Palace of Holyroodhouse and the National Museum of Scotland

★★★★★ 5.0 (3)

From $1,003.04

3-Day Customizable Private Tour

We visit – the places you choose! Plan a journey with us that includes your personal favourite sights and must-see destinations. A Custom Tour can last 2-7 days and you can choose to visit any or all of the locations featured in our Wynding Road Tours. With more time at your disposal, we can venture further from Edinburgh and you can visit: The Isle of Skye The Far North and The Western Isles.

★★★★★ 5.0 (3)

From $3,693.62

Loch Lomond & The Highlands Private Day Tour from Edinburgh

Your Loch Lomond Private Day Tour takes in the stunning Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, using a luxury vehicle and local Scottish Driver with years of experience. Your day is planned to cover all the sights and attractions that Loch Lomond & The Trossachs have to offer, with no waiting for other passengers so if there is something you really want to see we will ensure it is added to your itinerary. Just remember this is Your Day, Your Way! With Door to Door service from Edinburgh complimentary Water and Wi-Fi Access you truly are getting that First Class experience.

★★★★★ 5.0 (3)

From $847.16

7 Days - Isle of Skye, Hebrides Islands, Inverness from Edinburgh

Set off on an unforgettable adventure through Scotland with an exclusive small group tour for up to 16 guests. Discover Loch Lomond National Park and the historic village of Luss. Admire Glencoe’s dramatic scenery and learn of its history before visiting the Glenfinnan Viaduct, made famous as the "Harry Potter Bridge." Explore the Fairy Pools, tour Dunvegan Castle, and soak in the charm of Portree. Visit the Old Man of Storr, the Fairy Glen, and the Quiraing Viewpoint. Take a ferry to the stunning Outer Hebrides. Experience the rich history of the Isle of Lewis at Arnol Blackhouse, Gearrannan Blackhouse Village, and the Callanish Standing Stones. Stop at the Port of Ness and the striking Butt of Lewis Lighthouse. Journey back to the mainland through Ullapool, pausing at Corrieshalloch Gorge, a Highland whisky distillery, and Inverness. Cruise on Loch Ness, explore Urquhart Castle, and visit Culloden Battlefield before returning to Edinburgh with memories to cherish forever.

★★★★★ 5.0 (3)

From $1,354.10

Edinburgh City Centre Private and Personal Full Day Driving Tour

Edinburgh is a city full of mystery and and intrigue, eight hours will fly by as your hear about grave robbers and the famous dog that lay by his master grave for many years. We will visit the extinct volcano in the heart of the city that some say could be King Arthur’s Camelot! We can have a dram or two at Edinburgh’s newest whisky distillery and you visit some of the most breathtaking scenery you have ever scene. You will the inspirations for Harry Potter and the filming locations used in Outlander! If your feeling brave enough we will try the infamous haggis or there is the vegan option. We drive around Edinburgh in a luxury eight seater vehicle that can seat up to a maximum of seven passengers comfortably. This vehicle is only used for tours and is immcaulate inside and out. A warm welcome and I look forward to meeting you soon!

★★★★★ 5.0 (3)

From $893.25

Shore Excursion: Private Braveheart & Whisky country from Edinburgh

See a bit of everything on this 8-hour shore excursion from Edinburgh, led by a private guide in a comfortable minivan. Start with a visit to "Braveheart" country and Rob Roy country, two areas most associated with two of Scotland's greatest folk heroes. See Stirling Castle, Trossachs National Park, Doune Castle, and perhaps even some Highland cattle.

★★★★★ 5.0 (3)

From $1,050.48

Curious Tales of the Royal Mile - Private Walking Tour

Why was a pet blackbird arrested in 1736? What did a washerwoman insist on before she would pull philosopher David Hume out of a swamp? Why was Robert the Bruce Edinburgh Castle’s most deadly enemy? You really couldn’t make up the history of Old Edinburgh! Seldom in the world can there have been so many odd events and strange goings-on in one town’s story as in Edinburgh, and telling these curious tales is what this tour is all about! Local doctor Moray Grigor is an Edinburgh native and lover of the city, and has been collecting some of the best of its stories to bring to you. Starting just below the Castle, we’ll be touring down the world-famous Royal Mile, ducking into alleys and back courts as we go, and we’ll be hearing the most outlandish, amusing and fascinating anecdotes of the Old Town, many collected by Edinburgh publisher and author Robert Chambers right back in 1824. In Edinburgh, truth really is stranger than fiction – as Dr Grigor will be delighted to show you!

★★★★★ 5.0 (3)

From $128.77

Private Edinburgh Walking Experience with STGA Blue Badge Guide

This private Edinburgh walking tour is designed for travellers who want more than a list of landmarks. Led by an STGA Blue Badge Guide, it connects the city’s famous sights with the stories, landscape and people that shaped them. From Castle Rock and the medieval Old Town to the Royal Mile, hidden closes, St Giles’, Canongate and the elegance of the Georgian New Town, the route is carefully paced and adapted to your interests. What sets this experience apart is the balance of professional guiding, local insight and flexibility. You will not be rushed through a script. Instead, the tour is shaped around your questions, pace and interests — whether you enjoy history, architecture, literature, folklore, royal stories, photography or simply understanding Edinburgh properly. It is a personal, story-led introduction to the capital of Scotland, designed to give context, atmosphere and memorable moments rather than just sightseeing.

★★★★★ 5.0 (3)

From $406.64