The 15 Best Highlands Day Tours from Edinburgh

Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour - Choosing Your Version: Callander and Deanston, or Loch Ness Cruise and Castle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,854 reviews · 12 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $67Our pick

Edinburgh to Loch Ness and Glencoe in one day, with expert guide stories, great photo stops, and optional Nessie cruise.

“I wouldn’t do this tour when the sun is setting so early. We arrived at our last stop just after 5pm and Pitlochry was pitch black and only 2-3 places were open. It was disappointing. Only 30 mins in the first stop too, not really enough time to enjoy the sites.”

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Loch Ness & Highlands Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh with Cruise

2.Loch Ness & Highlands Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh with Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6,022 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $84

See Loch Lomond, Glencoe, and Loch Ness from Edinburgh on a small-group day tour, with a sonar Nessie cruise included.

“It was a unique experience. We were amazed by the beauty of nature. Please note that it is an approximately 12-hour experience, and most of the time is spent traveling by bus. Fortunately for us, our tour guide made it pleasant with important information and explanations, as well as local music that fit the tour perfectly. I would definitely recommend it.”

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Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William

3.Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,337 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $62

12-hour Highlands drive from Edinburgh to Glencoe and Glenfinnan, with Jacobite Steam Train views at Loch Shiel and photo breaks.

“Scott from Scotland was a really great tour guide for our group. The tour itself was perfect for seeing part of The Highlands by going to Glencoe, Glenfinnan Viaduct, and through some cute small towns. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend this tour!”

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1 Day Loch Ness, Glen Coe & the Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh

4.1 Day Loch Ness, Glen Coe & the Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,186 reviews · 12 hours (approx.)

12-hour coach trip from Edinburgh to Glencoe and Fort Augustus, with optional Loch Ness cruise, Great Glen scenery, and picnic lunch.

“Beautiful highlands and places along the way. Only one downfall. The lunch. When asked for prefences for lunch I made the comment that I needed one for diabetic. It wasn’t even listened to. They had sandwiches with chips with cookie. All carbs and nothing for my husband. If they couldn’t supply then if they had told us we would have supplied our own. For a 12 hour day it was little for a long day. If this part was changed it would make for better time. They did make a point of plenty stops for bathroom breaks as the bus wasn’t equipped with a toilet.”

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Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands

5.Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,771 reviews · 12 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $62

A long but rewarding coach day from Edinburgh to Callander, Glencoe, Fort William, Fort Augustus, Loch Ness and Pitlochry.

“Keith was perfect. Enjoyed the accent and true Scottish knowledge. The places we went were astonishing, so beautiful”

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Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness and Glencoe Day Trip from Edinburgh

6.Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness and Glencoe Day Trip from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,793 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $74

A full-day Highlands coach trip from Edinburgh, with Loch Ness time, Urquhart Castle ruins, and Glencoe photo stops.

“This is a MUST DO! It was an amazing trip into the Highlands. This shouldn’t be missed! Our guides gave us so much history, showed us breathtaking views of Scotland, and took amazing care to make the day phenomenal. Shout out to Brody and Jaclyn for a day well spent!”

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Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Highlands Guided Day Tour from Edinburgh

7.Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Highlands Guided Day Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,233 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $85

Guided Loch Ness, Glencoe, and Highlands day trip from Edinburgh, with major photo stops, Loch Ness time, and optional cruises.

“Nick the bus driver was very helpful and informative through out the trip. The trip was planned and coordinated. The stops and sightseeing spots were excellent.”

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Loch Ness and the Scottish Highlands Day Tour from Edinburgh

8.Loch Ness and the Scottish Highlands Day Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,884 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $59

Loch Ness and Scottish Highlands day tour from Edinburgh: Callander, Glencoe, Nessie time and Pitlochry by comfortable coach.

“Excellent taste of the highlands and visit to Loch Ness. Our driver Brendan was great, interesting and funny!”

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Oban, Glencoe, Highlands Lochs & Castles Small Group Day Tour from Glasgow

9.Oban, Glencoe, Highlands Lochs & Castles Small Group Day Tour from Glasgow

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,432 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $50Best value

Small group day tour from Glasgow to Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Oban, and West Highlands castles, with comfort and frequent photo stops.

“We really enjoyed this trip, Andrew was very friendly and informative. The highlands are a must see when visiting Scotland”

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3-Day Isle of Skye Inverness Highlands and Glenfinnan Viaduct Tour from Edinburgh

10.3-Day Isle of Skye Inverness Highlands and Glenfinnan Viaduct Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,351 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $224

3-day Highlands and Skye bus tour from Edinburgh, hitting Glencoe, Glenfinnan Viaduct, Quiraing, Inverness, and optional Loch Ness cruise.

“Great trip. Our guide Paul S. was amazing. Bring some warm clothes and maybe an umbrella. Totally worth it despite the bus hours. I would offer the trip the other way if I was owner of the Hairy Coo company though. Start with Stirling and the William Wallace/ Robert the Bruce history in year 1300 on day one. Day two stays the same on Skye Island and finish day 3 by the Jacobite story and the rebellion of 1746 at Culloden and go to the Whiskey distillery at the end of the trip at 4pm instead of the first day at 10am…more logical sequence. Overall a great trip, bus very…”

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3-Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh

11.3-Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,276 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $705

3-day Skye and Scottish Highlands tour from Edinburgh, 2 nights in Portree, with Glencoe, Eilean Donan, and Loch Ness searches.

“Exceptional 3 full days experience. Lovely landscapes, nice B&B, wonderful ! Our driver, Adam was very professional, offering a lot of details, a lot of stories. Many thanks for this wonderful experience that will last forever in our hearts.”

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Loch Ness & the Highlands Day Tour from Glasgow Including Cruise

12.Loch Ness & the Highlands Day Tour from Glasgow Including Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,211 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $83

Small-group Highlands day tour from Glasgow with a Loch Ness cruise. Glencoe, Fort William, Cairngorms views, and a monster-chase chance.

“James M. The driver was excellent, and went above and beyond. Very knowledgeable about history of Scotland. Scenery beautiful. Bus comfortable and tour of Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Loch Ness and Pitlochry spectacular. The added meet and greet with the highland coos was great😊”

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Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William Guided Tour

13.Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,151 reviews · 12 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $67

One long day from Edinburgh to Glencoe and Glenfinnan, with Fort William, viewpoints, and live guide storytelling in an air-conditioned coach.

“Enjoyable. Mohammad was knowledgeable and thoughtful of all passengers and very helpful. My only personal criticism is maybe reduce the music not all tourists understand the lyrics or tunes.”

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3 Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh

14.3 Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,138 reviews · 3 days (approx.)

3 days from Edinburgh through Glencoe, Skye’s icons, Loch Ness, and Ben Nevis viewpoints, with a guided coach ride and included lodging.

“We couldn't have asked for a better tour of the Isle of Skye. Tim was an amazing tour guide, along with Tegan. We learned so much and saw so many amazing views! The B&B they arranged for us in Portree was a perfect place to rest at the end of the day. The hotel provided a wonderful breakfast. Could not recommend this tour enough! :)”

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