THE 10 BEST Escorted and Guided Tours and Trips in Scotland 2025/2026

Loch ness & the Highlands of scotland

No booking fees

Best price guaranteed

From Edinburgh, this tour heads past Stirling, catching views of the Castle and The Wallace Monument, and then north into The Highlands. Passing the town of Callander and over Rannoch Moor the tour comes to the dark brooding Pass of Glen Coe, where we stop for photographs and to hear the haunting story of the massacre of 1692. After crossing Loch Leven at Ballachulish we stop for lunch in the Fort William area, then follow the course of the Caledonian Canal up the Great Glen to Fort Augustus on Loch Ness where you will have time to enjoy am optional boat cruise. After Loch Ness we will take in magnificent views of Loch Laggan on return our journey towards Edinburgh. We should catch a quick view of the magnificent Blair Castle, home of the Dukes of Atholl for over 700 years, before making a stop in picturesque Pitlochry, a delightful Victorian resort town. We then head south through the Kingdom of Fife, past Perth and over the Forth Road Bridge alongside the amazing Forth Bridge before arriving back in Edinburgh. Relaxing music will be played during your comfortable drive back to Edinburgh. NOTES: - The section of the tour between Loch Ness and Pitlochry may be subject to change in the event of inclement weather or road conditions. - This tour is not suitable for young children. - Prices are for transport and guided coach tour only.

Sightseeing Tours

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Resort

Age Range

5-79 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Edinburgh

Duration12 hours

View Tour

Edinburgh for Hogmanay (NYE)

No booking fees

Best price guaranteed

Scotland for New Year's: now THIS is a thing. One of the world's biggest parties, your Hogmanay hiatus comes complete with rides, live music, and a Winter Wonderland complete with ice-skating rink.

Festivals and events

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

18-35 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Edinburgh

Duration5 days

View Tour

Spirit of Outlander - 16 Day Tour

Trip customizable

Best price guaranteed

Spirit of Outlander 16 Day tour of Scotland Welcome to the Spirit of Outlander tour – your chance to experience a unique side of Scotland’s spirited history and heritage. Inspired by Diana Gabaldon’s thrilling Outlander series, our tour combines Scotland’s ancient monuments, famous battlefields and traditions with its landscapes, seascapes and islands, and throws in plenty of legendary myths, folklore and unearthed gems – as well as a surprise or two!

City sightseeing

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Guest House

Age Range

1-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Edinburgh, Glasgow, Pitlochry, D

Edinburgh, Glasgow, Pitlochry, Dunblane, Mallaig, Isle of Skye, Lewis And Harris, Inverness

Duration16 days

View Tour

Lochs, Castles & The Kelpies

No booking fees

Best price guaranteed

A perfect wee taster of Scotland - this tour mixes up the world’s largest horse sculptures “The Kelpies”, the seriously stunning beauty of Loch Lomond (the biggest loch or lake in the whole of Britain and inspiration to poets and painters) and The Trossachs National Park with the savage history of Stirling Castle where kings were murdered, and rebellions started. If you're after a Kelpies tour from Edinburgh that also crams in lochs, legends, and a good bit of chaos from Scotland’s past – you’re in the right place.

Cultural, religious and historic sites

Tour Type

Group Tour

Age Range

18-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Edinburgh, Glasgow, Stirling

Duration1 day

View Tour

15% OFF TODAY

Elegance of Great Britain

(2 reviews )

No booking fees

Best price guaranteed

Excellent pace, choice for the accommodation, variety of places visited, and an outstanding and knowledgeable tour director.

City sightseeing

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

5-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

London, Edinburgh, Lake District

London, Edinburgh, Lake District, York, Stratford, Stratford-upon-Avon, Bath

15% OFF TODAY

Duration12 days

View Tour

Best of the United Kingdom and Dublin

(1 review )

Trip customizable

Best price guaranteed

On this unique journey through the most ancient and remarkable cities in Britain. Explore London, the famous capital remains one of the world's most cosmopolitan cities, and diversity infuses daily life, food, music, and fashion. Visit the city’s landmarks, such as the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, and Big Ben. Continue to Durham, and en route stop in Cambridge, known for the world’s most famous universities. Then head to York, one of the oldest cities in England. Continue your journey by crossing into Scotland. Discover the major highlights of Scotland. The tour will start in Scotland’s Capital city, Edinburgh, where you will enjoy a guided tour of the historical city. Admire the Edinburgh Castle. Travel through the highland, stop in the Victorian mountain resort of Pitlochry, and admire its Scottish Baronial architecture. Continue your journey to spend the night in the Highland capital of Inverness and prepare for a day of glorious Scottish scenery on your drive along the shores of Loch Ness. We proceed to Glasgow and explore the eclectic streets of Glasgow. We then head to Dublin via Belfast. We explore the iconic sights of Dublin. We will continue to Stratford, the hometown of Shakespeare, and finally arrive in London, where your tour ends.

City sightseeing

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Resort

Age Range

8-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

London, Glasgow, Liverpool, Camb

London, Glasgow, Liverpool, Cambridge, Durham, Edinburgh, Dublin

Duration9 days

View Tour

Wild Scotland - M/V Greg Mortimer

No booking fees

Best price guaranteed

Explore Scotland's wild islands, home to some of the world's largest seabird colonies, including adorable puffin and noisy Arctic tern. The Scottish isles are a bird watcher's paradise with species such as fulmar, kittiwake, guillemot, gannet and shag too. Your ship will get you as close to these sightings as possible, but you can also take to the water in Zodiacs to really get the most out of your wildlife experiences. Seal will frolic close to you and you may encounter whale and dolphin swimming around you. Back on land, discover ancient sites, huge monoliths and remote, picturesque villages in the Hebrides, Shetlands and little-visited tiny isles surrounding the mainland. This is a diverse exploration of rugged and remote Scottish islands, from a unique vantage point. Visit St. Kilda - a World Heritage Site Zodiac cruise through spectacular lochs - home to seal, dolphin and basking shark. On the Shetland Islands - uncover captivating history through a visit to an Iron Age broch.

Cruise

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

16-79 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Edinburgh, Oban, Shetland Archip

Edinburgh, Oban, Shetland Archipelago, Fair Isle, Aberdeen, Inner Hebrides, Outer Hebrides, Kirkwall

Duration12 days

View Tour

Isle of Skye & Eilean Donan Castle

No booking fees

Best price guaranteed

Escape the city on a full-day Isle of Skye tour from Inverness, venturing through the rugged Highlands to the enchanting ‘Misty Isle’. Along the way, cast your eyes upon the world-famous Loch Ness and venture inside the iconic Eilean Donan Castle on an optional tour. Then it’s off to Skye for an afternoon of jaw-dropping coastline scenery, rock formations, and history galore.

Art and architecture

Tour Type

Group Tour

Age Range

5-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Isle of Skye, Inverness

Duration1 day

View Tour

Treasures Of England Scotland and Ireland

Trip customizable

Best price guaranteed

On this unique journey through the most ancient and remarkable cities in England. Explore London, the famous capital remains one of the world's most cosmopolitan cities, and diversity infuses daily life, food, music, and fashion. Visit the city’s landmarks such as the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, and Big Ben. Continue to Durham, en route stop in Cambridge known for the world’s most famous universities. Then head to York, one of the oldest cities in England. Continue your journey by crossing into Scotland. Discover Scotland’s Capital city, Edinburgh, where you will enjoy a guided tour of the historical city. Admire the Edinburgh Castle. Travel through the highland, stop in the Victorian mountain resort of Pitlochry and admire its Scottish Baronial architecture. Continue your journey to spend the night in the Highland capital of Inverness and prepare for a day of glorious Scottish scenery on your drive along the shores of Loch Ness. We proceed to Glasgow and explore the eclectic streets of Glasgow. We then head to Dublin via Belfast. We explore the iconic sights of Dublin. We continue through centuries of Irish history and to some of the most stunning natural highlights that the island of Ireland has to offer. In the north, experience the imposing Rock of Cashel, the dramatic Cliffs of Moher, drive the tourist trail of The Ring Of Kerry. This trip will give you the chance to explore the true hidden gems of the old west Clare, the Kingdom of Kerry, and the medieval city of Kilkenny. We will continue to Stratford, the hometown of Shakespeare finally arriving in London where your tour ends.

City sightseeing

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Resort

Age Range

8-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

London, Inverness, Liverpool, Ca

London, Inverness, Liverpool, Cambridge, Galway, Dublin, Durham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Cork, Limerick

Duration15 days

View Tour

Scotland Guided And Escorted Tours: Premium Scotland

18% OFF TODAY

Super Sales

Premium Scotland

No booking fees

Best price guaranteed

Embark on an unforgettable eight-day journey through Scotland’s rolling hills, ancient ruins and the less-visited East Coast. Walk through the historic Royal Mile with an expert historian in Edinburgh, join a guided tour of Stirling Castle – the childhood home of Mary, Queen of Scots – and cruise the serene waters of Loch Lomond. Take a tartan weaving workshop, sit down to a malt whisky tasting at a local distillery along the Speyside Whisky Trail and explore the Isle of Skye on a daytrip through rugged landscapes. Enjoy free time to explore at your own pace and unwind at your Feature Stay in Meldrum house – a 13th-century mansion in the Aberdeenshire countryside.

Explorer

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

15-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Edinburgh, Dunkeld, Inverness, L

Edinburgh, Dunkeld, Inverness, Loch Ness, Glasgow

18% OFF TODAY

Duration8 days

View Tour

15% OFF TODAY

Britain and Ireland Panorama - Signature

No booking fees

Best price guaranteed

Dive right into history, culture and spectacular scenery on this immersive England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland trip. Step in the shoes of Highland warriors, 12th-century monks and welcoming, Irish locals.

City sightseeing

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

5-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

London, Dublin, Limerick, Cork

London, Dublin, Limerick, Cork, Wexford, Cardiff, Plymouth, Dartmoor, York, Edinburgh, Scottish Highlands, Isle of Skye, Glasgow, Liverpool

15% OFF TODAY

Duration19 days

View Tour

Wild Skye Volunteer Adventure

No booking fees

Best price guaranteed

We have partnered with our mates at The Sleat Community Trust to roll up our sleeves and embark on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the Isle of Skye. Don your boots and get down and dirty to transform the Tormore Forest through tree planting, path building and repair. But don’t sweat it, it’s not all hard toil; you can expect stunning scenery, jaw dropping waterfalls, legendary stories, drinking drams and all-round guaranteed belly laughs. Think you can handle it?

AdventureVolunteering

Tour Type

Group Tour

Age Range

18-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Edinburgh, Portree, Inverness

Duration5 days

View Tour

Harry Potter Train & The Scenic Highlands (7.30am Departure)

No booking fees

Best price guaranteed

Enjoy a Jacobite Steam Train day tour packed with stunning scenery and fresh Highland air as we travel all the way from Inverness around Loch Ness and along Scotland’s idyllic west coast. Our journey reveals ancient ruins, a poignant war memorial, and beautiful beaches – with mountain backdrops never far from sight. Hop aboard the Jacobite Steam Train for a magical 2-hour ride along stunning coastal scenery and over the iconic Glenfinnan Viaduct. Made famous by the Harry Potter films, and voted one of the world’s most scenic railways, this is a trip you’ll never forget!

Train tours

Tour Type

Group Tour

Age Range

5-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Inverness

Duration1 day

View Tour

10% OFF TODAY

Country Roads of Scotland - Premium

4.6

(9 reviews )

No booking fees

Best price guaranteed

A great set of interesting and beautiful spots, with plenty of informed guidance about all the stops.

Adventure

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

5-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, T

Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Thurso, Isle of Skye, Glencoe

10% OFF TODAY

Duration9 days

View Tour

All Guided Tours of Scotland

Page 3 of 171 Guided and Escorted Trips in Scotland with 1,126 Reviews

Create a 100% personalized and guided trip to Scotland

Page 3 of 171 Guided and Escorted Trips in Scotland with 1,126 Reviews

Loch ness & the Highlands of scotland

Edinburgh for Hogmanay (NYE)

Spirit of Outlander - 16 Day Tour

Lochs, Castles & The Kelpies

Elegance of Great Britain

Best of the United Kingdom and Dublin

Wild Scotland - M/V Greg Mortimer

Isle of Skye & Eilean Donan Castle

Treasures Of England Scotland and Ireland

Premium Scotland

Britain and Ireland Panorama - Signature

Wild Skye Volunteer Adventure

Harry Potter Train & The Scenic Highlands (7.30am Departure)

Country Roads of Scotland - Premium

Europe

Asia

South America

Africa

North America

Oceania

Polar

Food, wine, events and nightlife

Adventure and sport

Wildlife, landscapes and nature

Boat tours, water sports and marine wildlife

Sightseeing, attractions, culture and history

Air tours, road trips and transfers

Beach, romance, getaways and relaxation

Special interests and hobbies

All Guided Tours of Scotland

Page 3 of 171 Guided and Escorted Trips in Scotland with 1,126 Reviews

Create a 100% personalized and guided trip to Scotland

Page 3 of 171 Guided and Escorted Trips in Scotland with 1,126 Reviews