SCOTLAND
Scotland's standouts.
The 10 most-booked tours in Scotland. What each day actually includes, who runs it, and what you can expect to pay.
A 75-minute evening walk through Edinburgh’s closes, Greyfriars Kirkyard, and underground vaults with a costumed guide. English tour.
“Maggie was an awesome tour guide! Tons of cool stories about the city. Definitely a must if you want to see the underground”
Walk Edinburgh’s Old Town to hidden underground vaults under South Bridge, hearing grisly 18th-century stories in about an hour.
“Nice tour , our guide was interesting and gave us an insight into Edinburghs dark past . Can recommend”
Edinburgh to Loch Ness, Glencoe and Pitlochry in one long day. Air-conditioned coach, expert stories, optional cruise and castle.
“You must see the highlands, we did the whiskey taste version and was good. Our tour leader, William, was very informative in a captivating story telling way that made the drive very enjoyable.”
Small-group Loch Ness & Highlands day trip from Edinburgh with Glencoe stops and an included cruise with Nessie sonar.
“Jim was our tour guide and we couldn’t have been any luckier. He was so informative and funny. I learned so much from his tour and we got to see the most beautiful sites.”
Edinburgh Castle guided walking tour with entry ticket: royal palace stories, Great Hall history, photo stops, and time to explore.
“A great way to see the Castle and learn more about its history. We planned it perfectly and took the 12.15 departure and got to see the firing of the ceremonial gun at 1.00 pm. Valeria our guide was brilliant.”
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 knowledgable guide. Lots to see and do. Value for money. Worthwhile visit. Wrap up warm as the wind makes it very cold.”
Join The Chocolatarium chocolate tour in Edinburgh: learn the cocoa-to-bar story, taste 30+ chocolates, and make your own bar.
“We took the chocolate making class, which was worth it. Though I will note that "chocolate making" is stretching the definition a bit as you mostly just make a chocolate bar using some tempered chocolate and mix-ins. That aside, it was nice to learn about the history and making of chocolate, which had some hands…”
A 2-hour guided Harry Potter walk through Edinburgh’s Old Town, hitting Diagon Alley and Castlehill, with trivia and games along the way.
“10/10 tour with our brilliant guide Jenny. It was really interesting and interactive. You learn so much about Harry Potter and the history of Edinburgh too.”
A 2-hour evening walk on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, with murder, witch trials, and cemetery stops plus Calton Hill views.
“I had a fantastic experience on the Edinburgh Dark History tour. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable, answered all of our questions sincerely, and always with a warm smile. You could really feel their passion for the history and storytelling. It made the tour even more engaging and enjoyable. I would definitely join again and highly…”
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.
“It’s a rare and remarkable occasion to be in the presence of someone who is both passionate about what they do and so damn good at it. The tour of Celtic Park would’ve been a lovely exploration of the famed football club regardless, but it was a true joy to have the tour led by…”
