Outlander Explorer

  • Best price guaranteed
  • No booking fees
  • duration 1 days
  • tour type Group
  • age requirement 5-95 yrs
  • max group size 20
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-30873
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts Glasgow, Scotland
  • Ends Glasgow, Scotland
HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Culross 
  • Doune Castle
  • Falkland
  • Midhope Castle
  • Blackness Castle
The Outlander Explorer tour starts and ends in Glasgow. The Outlander Explorer is an explorer tour that takes 1 days taking you from Glasgow, Scotland and through other destinations in Europe.

Imagine walking in the footsteps of Jamie and Claire from Outlander, with a local Scottish Guide regaling all the gruesome history and stories which inspired Diana Gabaldon. We take you on a journey to some of the most famous Outlander filming locations such as Midhope Castle, the real-life Lallybroch, Doune Castle, the seat of Clan MacKenzie and the impressive Blackness Castle, the setting for Fort William. Your Guide will give you an insight into the history and stories of each location, making this the perfect trip for those looking for a quick Outlander fix.
ITINERARY

As we leave the capital we learn about the Old and New Town of Edinburgh while we head towards our first stop of the day, Midhope Castle* – the real-life Lallybroch and home of Jamie Fraser.

We then visit Doune Castle*, one of Scotland’s best preserved medieval castles and used as the filming location for Castle Leoch in Outlander. The castle is also featured as Winterfell in Game of Thrones and in Monty Python’s Holy Grail.

Our journey takes us on to the Kingdom of Fife, an area of great historical importance and the ancestral home of Scottish monarchs. We spend time for lunch in Culross, the fictional village of ‘Cranesmuir’ where Claire was accused of witchcraft. This charming village is the most complete example of a 17th and 18th century burgh in Scotland today.

After lunch we continue to the village of Falkland, used for filming 1940’s Inverness. With over 28 listed buildings it gives a good representation of this period. Our final Outlander filming location of the day is the impressive Blackness Castle, featured as Fort William in the series. The castle also treats us to awe-inspiring views of the iconic Forth Bridge, inscribed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. We arrive back in Edinburgh in the early evening.

*Castle Updates:

Between 22nd Dec 2023 and 15th March 2024 – Midhope Castle will be closed. Instead we will be including entry to Blackness Castle as standard in place of Midhope Castle.

On Thursday 11th, 18th, 25th January & 1st, 8th & 15th February the amended itinerary below will operate as both Midhope Castle and Doune Castle are both closed for filming:

Leave Edinburgh at 8:45am
View Linlithgow Palace
Visit Blackness Castle – Fort William
Visit Callander House
Visit Culross - the fictional village of Cranesmuir
Visit Royal Burgh of Falkland – Inverness
View Forth Bridges
Return to Edinburgh – 5.30pm

Midhope Castle will be bookable as an optional add-on from March 16th 2024 onwards.

WHAT'S INCLUDED
Guide
  • Passionate Local Guide
  • Foreign Language Audio Guides
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Any international flights to/from Glasgow are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
  • Travel insurance is not included in this Outlander Explorer tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Outlander Explorer tour. You can cancel the tour up to 3 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 2 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 30 March 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 30 March 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 2 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Outlander Explorer tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Outlander Explorer tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene protocols have been adhered to.
  • Hygiene safety measures and distancing will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
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