SCOTLAND
Scotland's standouts.
The 10 most-booked guided tours in Scotland. What each day actually includes, who runs it, and what you can expect to pay.
Edinburgh Castle guided walking tour with entry ticket: royal palace stories, Great Hall history, photo stops, and time to explore.
“Our tour guide Valeria really made the tour very informative and entertaining. I would definitely recommend this tour of the castle.”
Edinburgh Castle skip-the-line walk on the Royal Mile with a local guide, then time to explore on your own after 90 minutes.
“Very knowledgeable guide. He was personable and we enjoyed listening to him. He was able to keep the group engaged on a very cold day.”
A 2-hour guided Harry Potter walk through Edinburgh’s Old Town, hitting Diagon Alley and Castlehill, with trivia and games along the way.
“This was an amazing tour. Highly recommend!! Robbie, our guide, was very entertaining and knowledgeable about all thing Harry Potter!”
Walk Celtic Park’s tunnel to the dugout on a guided behind-the-scenes tour with dressing rooms, boardroom access, and plenty of photo stops.
“John was excellent, entertaining AND informative! Even for non soccer fans this is a must see! We loved it! Thank you!”
Nessie stories, Glencoe scenery, and Highlands villages in one guided day trip from Edinburgh with built-in stops and Loch Ness free time.
“The experience was wonderful, from start to finish - including the organisation. Our tour guide Neil was funny, lively, and kept the bus’ spirits up. We even learned a lot about the country from him.”
Guided whisky intro in Edinburgh beside the castle: replica distillery, aroma lessons by region, tasting, and a crystal tumbler souvenir.
“An absolute have to do. Very informative! The tasting was great and the guide was lovely. Definitely recommend this to all whisky lovers.”
A small-group walk through central Glasgow with a local guide, street art stops, and big-hitter landmarks from George Square to GOMA.
“Perfect introduction to the history of Glasgow. Perfect for those new to the city. Good pace and Grace was a great guide!”
Skip-the-line Edinburgh Castle guided tour with tickets included. Get context on the Royal Mile, Mons Meg, St Margaret’s Chapel, and the Honours.
“Our tour guide was very informative about Scotland history and Edinburgh castle. He was a funny guide who had us enjoying our time.”
One long Highlands day from Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe, Fort William and Pitlochry, with live guide stories and film-ready views.
“couldn’t have asked for a nicer drive & guide through the highlands, beautiful vista’s, highland stories & lore along the way…. thank you vix & scottish adam :)”
2-hour guided Edinburgh Old Town walk with a pro guide, medieval-to-modern stories, and a handy orientation from High Street to Greyfriars.
“Very informative. Now I see the city with different eyes. History and places were a good match. There were also many tips.Auto-translated”
