Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glen Coe & Highlands Private Tour
Experience the magic of Scotland’s Highlands with your own exclusive private tour, arranged by Highland Experience Tours.
Departing from Edinburgh, journey through stunning landscapes, from lush green valleys in spring and summer to the rich golden hues of autumn and the snow-dusted peaks of winter. Take in the serenity of Scotland’s lochs, and enjoy a lunch stop in Fort Augustus with a chance to look for the legendary Loch Ness Monster. Marvel at the dramatic beauty of Glen Coe and immerse yourself in breathtaking scenery throughout the tour.
At Highland Experience Tours, we take pride in showcasing the best of Scotland all year round. Led by an experienced driver-guide, this tour offers personalized comfort and expert insights, ensuring an unforgettable Highland adventure!
Harry Potter and English Castle Italian Tour Guide
A full-day trip in Italian from Edinburgh towards the county of Northumberland, to visit the outstanding castles of Bamburgh and Alnwick. Get ready to stroll along the sumptuous rooms of these English Castles, still inhabited by the aristocracy of Northumberland and prepare to enjoy the magic atmosphere of “Hogwarts School”.
• Cross the border into England and stroll along the streets of Berwick-upon-Tweed
• Take the chance to visit the impressive Castle of Bamburgh and uncover the mysteries that are still hidden behind his walls (optional)
• Live the magic of Harry Potter saga and take part in one of the broomstick training session offered in Alnwick Castle (optional)
* From November to March, the visit to Alnwick Castle will not be available. A stop at Lindisfarne (Holy Island), will be offered instead. We will in any case stop in Alnwick village for lunch.
Loch Ness & Culloden Battlefield Private Tour from Inverness
Enjoy an 8-hour trip to get a flavor of the lush hills and glens in and around the world famous and mysterious Loch Ness. Experience tastes of this unique culture, history and landscape. The private tour will be in a comfortable, air-conditioned Land Rover or minibus that seats up to 8 people. Relax with your Professional, Scottish, kilted tour guide as they take you on a journey to Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle , Beauly , Glen Ord Distillery, Culloden Battlefield and Clava Cairns.
This tour is NOT available to people who are on a cruise ship in the Port of Invergordon. This is because the meeting point for this tour is 25 miles from the ship and we can't guarantee at the end of the tour you would be back on time for your ship to sail.
3-Day Lake District Explorer Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh
Discover the beauty of England’s Lake District on this unforgettable 3-day small-group tour from Edinburgh. Journey through rolling hills, dramatic mountains, and sparkling lakes as you explore charming villages, historic stone circles, and the landscapes that inspired Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter. Travel in comfort with a friendly driver-guide who brings the region’s stories to life.
Enjoy free time to wander picturesque towns, cruise on Ullswater, and take in breathtaking views from Honister Pass. With intimate group sizes and carefully crafted itineraries, this tour offers a unique, personal experience of one of Britain’s most enchanting destinations.
Oban, Glencoe, Highlands Lochs & Castles Small Group Day Tour from Glasgow
See epic ruined castles, listen to tales of old clan rivalries, and venture through brilliant mountain scenery on this tour to the Scottish Highlands.
Boat Seafari Adventure
Enjoy a tour on a high powered Speedboat. The Tay Estuary is home to Bottlenose Dolphins, Grey seals, Lighthouses, Oil rigs, Bridges and the new Victoria and Albert Museum on the waterside. The trip is a mixture of thrills and wonder with historical and nature information given on the way. Trips last approximately one hour and are available from age seven up. Those particpating should be reasonably agile to board boat but we frequently have passengers in their 70's and older! Safe, well maintained and comfortable boat.
If you cannot find the date you want visit our website as many more dates are available at the same price!
Note we can add additonal boats and cater for coaches upon direct request!
Personalised Whisky Tours
Discover the history behind the water of life in a light hearted excursion from your cruise / accommodation.
SPEYSIDE or HIGHLAND Distilleries
Sharing my knowledge and tasting a range of malts on this fun and friendly private tour for up to 5 people (8 on request)
Visiting a range of distilleries on the Speyside whisky trail. One distillery tour with tastings at the others - experiencing the differences complexities of the water of life. Options- Aberlour, Benromach, Glen Moray, Glen Grant, Glenfarclas, seeking out smaller distinct distilleries within Speyside. Other distilleries can be discussed as alternative options!
Enjoying some of the finest single malts the area has to offer. Throughout the day will explore this area and share my personal experiences .
Alternatively visiting Highland Distilleries or combination of both
Lunch stop at local bar and option to visit Speyside cooperage
Whisky experiences throughout Scotland are available and can be customised
Highlights of Scotland Custom Private Tour from Edinburgh
Your Private Highlights of Scotland Excursion allows you to escape into the heart of Scotland. You Customise the itinerary according to your interests, this excursion is private so you call the shots.
Scotland has so much to offer, our team offer personalised advice on where to visit and being all locals if you want that real Scottish experience away from those tourist routes this excursion is for you.
• Explore the Highlands & National Parks
• Walk the shores of one of our many Loch's
• Sample a Dram or Two of our Famous Whisky
• Step back in time with a Castle visit
All from the comfort of a luxury vehicle, skip the stress of a rental car or crowded bus tour, let your chauffeur do the driving while you take in all what Scotland has to offer.
With Door to Door service from Edinburgh, complimentary Bottled Water and Wi-Fi Access you truly are getting that First Class experience the Scottish Way.
Edinburgh: History Lovers Old Town Walking Tour
Discover the history Edinburgh's most historic quarter in a personal small group setting with an expert local guide.
On this intimate 2 hour Walking Tour, you’ll find out how Edinburgh has evolved and developed over the past 2000 years. What were the major events that shaped it's development and who were the famous/infamous characters behind these events? We answer these questions and many more! Tours in English language only.
You'll see all of Edinburgh's most important landmarks, and some lesser known Old Town locations as well. This tour is perfect for the discerning traveller who wants the real history of the Old town.
The Complete Loch Ness Experience Small-Group Day Tour from Inverness
No one can resist the mythical Loch Ness: its beauty evokes a sense of wonder, while its monstrous depths are legendary. On this 8-hour small-group tour, you explore all of it in the comfort of a luxury, 16 seat mini-coach. You can enjoy incredible views, learn about the historic ruins of Urquhart Castle, and explore the less frequented south roads of the loch. Even if the monster doesn't show up, you can be assured that your experienced driver-guide will bring this loch to life with beastly tales and history.
Edinburgh: Eilean Donan, Loch Ness & Glenfinnan - 2 Day Tour
Experience the beauty of the north-west Highlands on this two-day tour from Edinburgh. Visit Eilean Donan Castle, the Glenfinnan Viaduct, the Wallace Monument, and even Loch Ness on this attraction-filled tour. All with a relaxing overnight stay in the loch-side town of Fort William at the foot of Ben Nevis.
Edinburgh Full-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 full day private tour.
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'll visit the impressive Forth Bridges. 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.
You can customise the itinerary to your interests and your knowledgable guide will ensure you get the most from your day.
Stirling Castle, Whisky & Kelpies Tour starting Edinburgh
Our unique 5-star tours, as awarded by the Scottish Tourism Board, offer the chance to explore and experience Scotland in the perfect setting. You will be accompanied by our knowledgeable guides who have a wealth of stories, myths, and legends to entertain you with, and of course, we welcome questions!
We operate our tours in an 16-person capacity to allow you the freedom to spend more time 'sight-doing' as opposed to sight-seeing.
What a wonderful tour you’re choosing. The Stirling Castle, Kelpies, Loch Lomond, and Whisky Distillery tour is designed to give you a fantastic overview of Scotland, all packed into one beautiful day.
Cawdor Castle, Standing Stones, Culloden and Loch Ness
This Tour can start from either Invergordon Cruise Port or Inverness – It takes in breath-taking scenery, historical landmarks, castles and gardens and your own free time to explore the Highland Capital, Inverness. The tour will give you a real Scottish Highland experience. Remember to take your camera.
Go Highlands only caters for small groups of up to 7 on our tours, which means you always get a very personal experience.
Scottish Castles: Glamis and Dunnottar
Enjoy a full-day trip in Spanish from Edinburgh to Glamis and Dunnottar Castle. Admire the amazing family home of the Earls of Strathmore and Kinghorne, the Castle of Glamis and its magnificent gardens and continue your journey to the impressive medieval fortress of Dunnottar whose location will leave you breathless. Spot the RRS Discovery and listen to the story of Captain Scott, the British Royal Navy officer who explored the Antarctic regions for the first time.
• A full-day tour in Spanish to Glamis and Dunnottar Castles.
• Visit one of the most haunted castle in Scotland, Glamis Castle and listen to the legends of the ghosts that wander in its rooms.
• Admire Dunnottar and Castle and its incredible cliffs
5-Day Orkney and Highlands Tour from Edinburgh
An adventure to the Orkney Isles – experience Scotland’s incredible history, nature and people on this fantastic four day tour! Visit the pre-historic sites of Skara Brae, Maes Howe and the standing stones of the Ring of Brodgar. Learn about the Churchill Barriers, the Italian Chapel and St Magnus Cathedral.
3 Hour Private City Highlights Glasgow Walking Tour
Explore Glasgow the way you want to, spend quality time with a local and get a real taste for our beautiful city. With flexible meeting and end points, and a dedicated local guide, maximise your time in Glasgow on a private tour.
Glasgow is often called the friendliest city in the world, but beneath the warm welcome lies a bold, rebellious and creative spirit. From medieval religion to industrial power, political protest to world-famous street art, our city has constantly reinvented itself. On this tour, you won’t just see Glasgow, you’ll understand how it became the vibrant, character-filled place it is today.
You’ll move through centuries of history while experiencing the sounds, humour and everyday life of modern Glasgow with your local guide. Expect grand civic squares, haunting hilltop cemeteries, hidden lanes, colourful murals, riverfront regeneration and plenty of local personality along the way.
Loch Ness Tour: Day Trip to Loch Ness, Outlander Sites and More
Discover top Highlands attractions, including Loch Ness and sites featured in the Outlander series, with this private guided tour from Inverness or Invergordon. Visit the local sites with your local guide around the Inverness area, from the famous Loch Ness to Outlander sites Clava Cairns, Culloden and more and learn the history of the Scottish Clans. Try our world award winning local Gin and Whisky. A fun full day of things to see and try all in one day for guests wanting a full taste of the highlands with a short time frame.
Local Guide
Private Tour
Comfortable Air Conditioned Vehicle
Customisable to your Taste (within reasonable distance)
Please Note: Cawdor Castle Open April 20th - October 5th.
Alnwick Castle and Rosslyn Chapel Day Tour from Edinburgh
16 clients maximum - extra small group tour.
Consistently awarded 5 star tour.
Your cinematic journey starts at Rosslyn Chapel, a 15th century masterpiece made famous by The Da Vinci Code.
Marvel at the Leaderfoot Viaduct which gained its fame from the new Indiana Jones film.
For the Harry Potter fans, Alnwick Castle is your main event! Enjoy a delicious lunch and spot where Harry Potter had his flying lessons!
As we'll have crossed the border, we'll be stopping at the Scotland/England border on the way back to Scotland to snap some cool pictures.
Not only a picturesque coastal village, St Abbs is most commonly known as being New Asgard in the popular Avengers: Endgame.
Edinburgh City Centre and St Andrews Private Driving Day Tour
Planning to tour Edinburgh and St Andrews? You've come to the right place! Don't just depend on guide books, work with an Edinburgh city expert - work with me. I'll share with you the real legends and stories associated with the places we visit and Edinburgh's characters, and show you Edinburgh and St. Andrews like only a local expert can!
This eight hour tour will include all of the most popular and main tourist attractions that Edinburgh and St Andrews have to offer including some spots you won't find in any guide books!
This tour will take you to the home of Golf. We will take in Leith Links, Brittania, The Scottish Parliament, The Palace of Holyrood House, St Giles Cathedral, The Royal Mile and of course Edinburgh Castle! While in St Andrews we will visit the Ancient and Royal Golf Club, Swilken Bridge and Cathedral.
We will also travel through the historic New and Old Towns while in Edinburgh and take in a couple of sites on the way.
Private Cairngorm National Park tour
Experience the beauty of the Cairngorm National Park!
Sharing with you history, culture and folklore of this beautiful area where I live.
We travel back in time with a visit to the Highland Folk Museum, setting for Outlander, Mackenzie village scenes, before visiting Ruthven Barracks, built early 1700 and where jacobites regrouped following the battle of Culloden.
We then travel to Loch an Eilein, with the water reflecting the magnificent pines and views of the ruined island castle.
We will then drive to Cairngorm mountain car park and enjoy the views across the valley with opportunity for short walk and or enjoy a coffee.
Stopping at Loch Morlich beach as we descend towards the village of Aviemore
With time for a whisky tasting at the Snug / Gin Tasting, Kinrara / Cairngorm Brewery options
Ending the day with sheep dog demonstration.
Experience the natural beauty of the Cairngorm National Park, living in the National Park I will share my experiences, the history and folklore.
Dunrobin Castle and Easter Ross Small Group Tour from Inverness
Dunrobin Castle. contrasts the rough and rocky natural Highland surroundings. Its 189 rooms are full of luxuries, legends, and controversy.
Join this tour and explore this unique wonder of the Highlands and delve into the history of the southern stretch of the North Coast 500.
The Quieter side of Loch Ness
No other tour company offers this experience. Being able to slow down and walk through the magnificent forest & waterfall before coming out on the shores of Loch Ness.
Knowing your food and drink is taken care of means you just have to bring yourselves, sit back and relax in our executive VW Caravelle, ensuring maximum space, comfort and visibility!
Get away from the thousands of people that visit the Loch each day by adventuring on the road less traveled.
Luxury Whisky Tasting in Edinburgh's Underground Vaults | 90min
Whiskies you wouldn't be able to try otherwise, in an underground location unlike anything you've ever seen!
5 drams of top shelf whisky, the kind you'd pine over in the shop but never consider buying for yourself, and now is your opportunity to try it.