SCOTLAND
Scotland's standouts.
The 10 most-booked private tours in Scotland. What each day actually includes, who runs it, and what you can expect to pay.
A private 90-minute Harry Potter walk through Edinburgh’s Old Town, from Greyfriars to Victoria Street, guided, flexible, and great value.
“The guide was very knowledgeable and fun. We learned a lot. Fantastic experience. Highly recommend this tour.”
Private Isle of Skye day from Inverness with Loch Ness, castles, Old Man of Storr, and a kilted guide plus comfortable round-trip transport.
“Andrew was fantastic- we had a tremendous day! Very informative and we caught all the major sites. Highly recommend!”
Private Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, whisky at Singleton, Culloden Battlefield and Clava Cairns from Inverness in one full day.
“This tour leaves from a very central location in Inverness and left right on time. First you have views of and stories about Loch Ness from your guide on the way to Urquhart Castle. At the castle we were given the history and then set loose to explore. We then went for a whisky tasting…”
Private Scottish Highlands day trip from Edinburgh: Highland cows, Loch Lomond, castles, Glencoe views, and the Kelpies, in one long day.
“Be prepared for a long day. Definitely worth the time. The experience was amazing, and our guide was very knowledgeable and took us to the most wonderful places.”
Private guided walk in Edinburgh’s Old Town and Royal Mile, with options for Castle and Holyrood entry and flexible pacing for your group.
“Our tour guide was Allison. She was so knowledgeable and very interesting to listen to. She took us to areas that we would have never know about. Glad we took the tour and would highly recommend if you want to know more about Edinburgh.”
Private Old Edinburgh tour through Greyfriars, the Royal Mile and beyond, with gory tales, archive images, and a flexible 2-hour walk.
“This was a highlight of our trip to Edinburg. Robert was an exceptional guide. He provides an enjoyable overview of the city history, landmarks, and notable stories of Scottish history and lore. Robert was an excellent communicator, and made sure to satisfy any questions we had. The tour pace was appropriate, with well timed stops…”
Private Edinburgh luxury food-and-drink walk with hotel pickup, meal-sized tastings, paired drinks, and West End to Old Town stories.
“The guide was knowledgeable, amiable and funny. Also he had earpieces so we could all hear him. The selection of foods and drinks was perfect.”
Private Highlands day from Inverness: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Fort William, Caledonian Canal and Loch Ness, with a kilted guide and timed train views.
“Great way to make the most of your time especially if you’re on a tighter schedule. Lots of interesting places in one day. We preferred the 8 seater bus to the larger tourist buses because it’s much more convenient traveling around in a smaller group, a lot less waiting. Great guide, very knowledgeable and charming!”
Private 4-hour Edinburgh tour in a spacious Mercedes for up to six, with hotel pickup, smart photo stops, and guided stories.
“We had a great tour: I saw more in four hours than I did in the four days of my last visit! Alan was a super guide, tailoring the trip around our wants (and my slight mobility issues).”
Private 10-hour Highland tour from Glasgow to Loch Lomond, Inveraray, Oban, Glencoe, plus castles and lochs with flexible photo stops.
“Very beautiful tour of Highland country. Had to cut the tour short because we had a shorter time in port. We were able to do this because the tour was a private tour. Also nice that it was a private tour because I move a little slower than most people and the tour could be…”
