Guided Edinburgh Private Walking Tour
This private guided walk with our unique guides (Stuart Usher or his son Richard, Professional Historians such as Dr Alison Duncan or David Forsyth, other prominent guides such as Prof. John Frank), will both entertain and enthral your group. Your party (up to 12 people) will be the only visitors on the walk. Stuart Usher's family have historic connections with Edinburgh (his great-great Uncle, Andrew Usher, donated the magnificent Usher Hall to the city, where the tour normally starts) and his deep knowledge of the city's cultural, historical and architectural aspects means he has a unique perspective.
You can book a morning tour (9.30am to 1.00pm), an afternoon tour (2.00pm to 5.30pm) or our full-day tour (9.30am to 4.30pm)
You can have flexibility on itinerary should you choose, e.g. if you have special interests in certain aspects of Edinburgh, and we can even arrange a starting point to suit you (e.g. your hotel) as long as it is in the city-centre.
3 Day Orkney and Highlands Tour from Inverness
This 3-days small-group Orkney tour from Inverness offers a unique blend of history, breathtaking landscapes, and coastal adventure. It goes beyond sightseeing, offering stops at culturally rich sites like Dunrobin Castle and John O’Groats, and the chance to spot whales while crossing the Pentland Firth. With highlights such as Kirkwall’s Norse heritage, the ancient Skara Brae village, and the mystical Ring of Brodgar, this tour will connect you with Scotland’s ancient past and northern beauty, making it an unforgettable journey through Orkney's most iconic heritage sites and scenic wonders.
Half-Day Private Glasgow Must-Sees Tour
Enjoy our best-selling walking tour with a private guide. Discover the world famous Glasgow sights in one day and get a real feeling of the city!
You'll see learn about about the city's most famous landmarks, hear stories about its history and development, and find out lots of interesting and fun facts. We'll go at your pace, and you'll have chance to have a drink and a snack along the way.
Kids Multi-Sensory Underground Vaults Tour in Edinburgh
Edinburgh’s Master Storytellers, Mercat Tours, are redefining the walking tour, promising to enrich and deepen your connection with Edinburgh’s people and its past far beyond your visit.
Take the Story Home: evoke the memories:
- Smell the leather and smoke
- Touch original artefacts
- Listen to the tour playlist
A daytime ghost tour for kids full of tales of stinking streets, terrible tortures and ghostly goings-on.
Listen to the distant clatter of a horse-drawn carriage as you explore a city built on body snatching and torture.
Learn the meaning of gardyloo and hope you never hear it, grimace at the tales of Scottish witches and find out what treasure could be found buried in a 19th century graveyard. You’ll even hear what school children, like you, once packed in their school bags.
You’ll finish your tour in our exclusive Blair Street Underground Vaults, once frequented by some of Edinburgh’s less-appealing characters.
Classic Gin Bothy Tasting in Glamis
Step into the warm and welcoming atmosphere. Experience the historic village of Glamis, near Glamis Castle, and enjoy our Classic Gin Bothy Tasting.
This hosted tasting includes four carefully selected seasonal serves from our award-winning Gin Bothy gin and liqueur range (2.5cl each), perfectly paired with premium mixers, ice and garnishes to enhance their distinctive flavours. Your knowledgeable host will introduce each handcrafted spirit and share the story of Gin Bothy, from our unique "Jam to Dram" journey inspired by traditional jam-making to the award-winning spirits we create today.
Our seasonal tasting menu changes throughout the year, so every visit offers new flavours to discover. Before or after your tasting, explore Bothy Experience exhibition rooms to learn about the history of Gin Bothy and Scotland's bothy culture. Then browse the Bothy Larder Shop for our full range of spirits and liqueurs, Jam Bothy preserves and locally sourced Scottish produce.
Private Glasgow West End Tour: Arts and Culture
Discover the delights of Glasgow’s cool district with your private guide. Explore Glasgow’s West End with a great variety of cultural attractions as well as cafes, bars, and antique shops. You'll see and learn about the city's most famous landmarks, hear stories about its history and development, and find out lots of interesting and fun facts. We'll go at your pace, and the tour will be exclusively for you.
Kingdom of Fife & St Andrews Full-Day Guided Private Tour in a Premium Minivan
The Kingdom of Fife is a beautiful area to the North of Edinburgh. With its industrious towns in the south west to the picturesque fishing villages of the ‘East Neuk’ and the world-famous home of golf and University town of St Andrews. Fife has a varied and interesting history and is an important region in history and in modern Scotland.
Book this bespoke private tour and see more of the sights of this beautiful area complete with the guidance or your knowledgeable driver & guide. Our tours are conducted in our premium Mercedes Minivans with plenty of baggage space, air conditioning and complimentary water & snacks for each guest.
It is also possible to visit the fantastic distillery at Lindores Abbey.
Edinburgh Half Day Guided Private Tour in a Premium Minivan
Our comprehensive private guided Edinburgh tour is a fantastic way to explore the big sights and hidden gems of the Scottish Capital City on a half-day minivan tour. Taking a bespoke tour allows you to tailor your time Edinburgh to your exacting interests and requirements.
Your friendly and knowledgeable driver guide will show you around Edinburgh's many sights onboard your private Mercedes Minivan. Hear the stories that make Edinburgh famous and learn about the cities often gruesome past. We'll venture through the historic old town, Royal Mile, Georgian new town and explore local areas full of history outside the city centre. We will tell you the stories and history that make each attraction come to life!
Our vehicles are the perfect size to squeeze down the city's narrow streets and see the 'off the tourist trail' sights whilst still being spacious.
St Andrews & Cliffs and Dunnottar Castle in Spanish.
Visit with us the city history of St Andrews, Dunnottar Castle, the bridges of South Queensferry and Falkland, famous for representing Inverness in the Outlander series.
Walk on the cliffs!
3-Day Loch Ness, Fairy Pools & Isle of Skye Tour from Edinburgh
Discover the mystical Isle of Skye and mysterious Loch Ness on this unmissable small-group tour of the Scottish Highlands. From imposing glens to deep lochs, we show you the best of what Scotland has to offer over the course of 3 unforgettable days including Eilean Donan Castle, Glen Coe and the Old Man of Storr. You will learn about the tragic battle which marked the end of the Jacobite Rebellion, and experience first-hand Scotland's unique beauty and mystical mythology.
Isle of Skye and the Fairy Pools Tour
Based in the Beautiful City of Inverness, we at Highland Tours 4 You, offer you the opportunity to join us on one of our prearranged tours taking in some of the magical sights and experiences available in this fascinating area. We currently offer One Day tours showcasing some of the most breath-taking scenery and stunning landscapes that the Highlands have to offer. Our 8 seater vehicle offers you that personal experience that we strive to give all our customers.
If there is anywhere not shown that you would like to visit or if you would prefer a Private Tour just give us a call and we will do everything in our power to help meet your needs. Perhaps you fancy a Distillery Tour, a Golf Club Tour, Cocktail Tour, Island Hop, the list is endless, just let us know what you fancy, we are here to help.
We offer a very convenience city centre riverside Pick Up Point.
Whilst this is a planned tour occasionally we may have to change venues making it a bespoke tour pre arranged with pax.
Loch Ness Urquhart Culloden Clava Cawdor Whisky tasting Inverness
Learn about the Scottish Highlands from a born and bred Highlander.
Share stories, laugh lots and have fun while you tour one of the most beautiful places on the planet.
Enjoy a comfortable luxury vehicle throughout your tour.
Chocolate paired whisky tastings with your driver-guide throughout your tour from our private collection of ever changing single malts.
Private Tour of the Highlands, Glencoe and Castles from Stirling
Join us for a private tour of the Highlands, our tour takes us through the Trossachs and up to the Highlands with multiple stops, including three Castles, the Glencoe mountain range, hand feed Highland 'Coos' and embrace the stunning scenery.
The drive time is approximately 5 hours, with 4 hours spent out of the vehicle at multiple stops.
It is our aim to make you feel 'un-hurried' and where you wish to spend less time at one stop will in turn give you longer at other stops
The Kelpies Stirling Castle and Loch Lomond from Greenock Port
Start your journey ashore from Greenock Cruise Terminal with a visit to The Kelpies—Scotland’s remarkable 30-metre-high (95 feet) steel sculptures shaped like mythical water horses - a marvel of modern art and a stunning tribute to Scotland’s industrial heritage.
Next, we’ll make our way to Stirling Castle, one of Scotland’s grandest and most historically significant castles. Known for its breathtaking views and fascinating history, the castle was once home to kings and queens, including Mary, Queen of Scots.
After lunch in the local area, we’ll take you to meet some of Scotland’s most beloved residents—Highland cows! Here, you’ll have the chance to interact, feed, and snap photos with these iconic gentle giants.
Our final stop is the charming village of Luss on the banks of Loch Lomond. Take a relaxing walk through this quaint town and enjoy the stunning views across the loch – a perfect ending to your Scottish adventure.
Fort William Speed Boat Adventure 60 minutes
Departure from CORPACH MARINA
Thrilling high speed blast to Seal Island (Black Rock) to see Common and Atlantic Grey seals.
Playful donuts on the water hang on tight as the skipper spins the boat in fast circles, sending up spray and laughter.
Exciting wildlife encounters porpoises, otters, seabirds and more (all sightings are of truly wild animals, so every trip is unique and will vary and wild life is NOT guaranteed)
Stunning views of Ben Nevis from the Loch.
Watch the Jacobite Steam Train (Harry Potter Train) puff past the shoreline.
Return to Corpach Marina.
St Andrews Eden Mill Gin Cocktail Masterclass
Activity details
Enjoy a fun and informative gin cocktail masterclass, led by one of the expert mixologists. After enjoying a G&T on arrival, your host will tell you all about the history of gin and Eden Mill. Following this, an expert host will take you through a tutored tasting of Eden Mill's three Coastal Gins (Golf Gin, Love Gin & Original Gin) paired with some sweet treats. You will then enjoy a mixology session in one of the tasting rooms, where a mixologist will guide you through how to perfectly craft two gin cocktails!
Edinburgh: Private Outlander, Palaces & Jacobite Experience
Join us on a personalised private tour spanning 9.5 hours, visiting filming locations of the award-winning TV series, Outlander. Visit castles, palaces and mansions. Explore Linlithgow Palace, Outlanders' Wentworth Prison; see Blackness Castle, the Headquarters of Black Jack Randall, and explore the Royal Burgh of Culross, Claire's herb garden, Hopetoun House and more.
Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William
Take in the stunning Highland locations made famous by the Harry Potter and James Bond film series.
Passing famous landmarks such as Linlithgow Palace, the mythical Kelpies, and the dramatically perched Stirling Castle on route to the Highlands.
Head north through Glencoe while your Driver / Guide points out the film locations for the James Bond and Harry Potter franchise
Stop in the Fort William area for lunch before a short drive to the Glenfinnan viaduct which was made famous from its scenes in the Harry Potter movies from the filming of the Hogwarts Express. Take a short walk to the viewpoint, where you will have unparalleled views over Loch Shiel and across to the viaduct. We will do our best to arrive in time to watch the train cross the viaduct.
The road home will be time to relax and take in the Highland scenery. Final stop is at the historic town of Pitlochry before continuing home over the Firth of Forth alongside UNESCO Forth Rail Bridge enroute back into Edinburgh.
Guided Celtic Park Stadium Tour
Soak up the history, feel the passion and see Celtic Park like never before with a 60-minute guided stadium tour. Take the route of legends from the dressing room down the tunnel, sit in the dugout and take in the atmosphere pitch side.
Eden Mill Classic Whisky Tour
Visit us at our brand-new home and let us introduce you to the world of whisky. The Classic Whisky Experience is perfect for those who want to get to know Eden Mill and to delve into the world of Scotch whisky to understand how it is made.
Your visit will start in your immersive Whisky Room before heading through into your beautiful distillery with its fantastic views out over the Eden Estuary.
It will end with a tasting of three spirits, including a guest single malt.
Scotch Whisky Tasting - The True Spirit of Scotland
This whiskey tasting is an enriching and educational experience in which you will discover the history, culture and why this iconic drink arouses so much passion. Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, has played a key role in the popularity of Scotch, and this is a rare opportunity to learn about and immerse yourself in its heritage. In addition, Scotch whiskey is recognized worldwide for its quality and tradition, making it a distinctive element of Scottish culture. This tour will allow you to learn the secrets of distillation, taste different varieties of whiskey and understand why this drink has lasting global relevance.
Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Tour from Inverness
We leave behind the ‘Capital of the Highlands’, for a full-day small-group adventure to the magical Isle of Skye. We drive along the world-famous Loch Ness, home of the elusive monster, and onwards through the mountains towards the west coast. Majestic mountains give way to vast sea lochs, once used by Vikings as an access route to our lands. We stop at the romantic Eilean Donan Castle with time for you to explore inside (optional, pay locally).
After crossing the Skye Bridge, learn about the island’s myths and legends, as well as the true tales of rival clans and a fugitive prince. Enjoy lunch in the main town of Portee and visit the colourful harbor. Explore the Isle of Skye’s stunning coastline, and marvel at the Old Man of Storr, Quiraing, and Kilt Rock. Take in the last of Skye’s otherworldly landscape as we drive through the Highlands back to Inverness.
Full-Day Outlander Experience in the Scottish Highlands from Inverness
Depending on the size of your party you will either be in a luxury saloon or a high-end luxury tourer for a larger party. Your party will be able to customize their tour and your guide will discuss the best options for the day depending on your preferences.
The success of Diana Gabaldon’s “Outlander” novels, and the resultant TV series, has been something of a phenomenon and has brought a new focus and a virtual explosion of interest to many of the historic sites throughout Scotland. The Highlands is the centre stage of the unfolding story both in fact and the tapestry of fictional story.
You will visit the following places in the company of our driver/guide whose commentary will bring alive the relevance of these visits.
The Ultimate Loch Ness Group Tour from Invergordon
The number one award winning Loch Ness Group tour from Invergordon. An elevated view of the beautiful Scottish highlands throughout tour. A spacious and luxurious bus. Beautiful scenic 1hr drive to Loch Ness. Arrival at Urquhart for opening and most importantly before it becomes super busy. A relaxing cruise on a Loch Ness with the award winning Jacobite Cruises. Enjoy a very quiet boat due to our special arrangement with Jacobite. Scenic drive through Inverness to Culloden Battlefield. Walk onto the Battlefield with tour guide Fiona with a bit of Gaelic singing along with a whisky toast. Another picturesque drive to Cawdor where you can wander the castle and gardens. You then have another beautifully scenic drive back to Invergordon going a different way than you came to take in the most of the Scottish Highlands!
All entrance fees included and paid in advance so you can walk straight into the castles without waiting around in a queue.