Classical Scotland is an ideal tour for a first-time visitor covering Scotland’s most famous highlights. Travelers will experience the beautiful Isle of Skye and other legendary places including Loch Ness, along with the historical cities of Edinburgh and Inverness. This journey includes some of Scotland’s most famous routes, going from the capital city of Edinburgh to the rugged Highlands. Take a road trip through the famous landscapes, ancient ruins and old settlements where many of Scotland’s greatest stories come to life.
Natural landmarks sightseeing
Tour Type
Independent TourTypically a private tour undertaken by one or two travelers
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
8-99 yrs
Operated in
English
Destinations
Edinburgh, Glasgow, Stirling, Ob
Edinburgh, Glasgow, Stirling, Oban, Isle of Skye, Inverness, Perth
Coast to coast, city to city, the European Quest is el perfecto! Balancing everything we love about being in Europe. Stunning days spent on the coast of San Sebastian, cultured nights bar hopping in Prague, and enough time in Italy to leave you up to your eyebrows in pizza.
Our Isle of Skye tour from Edinburgh is a wee gem. Ideal for travellers short on time who want to get the most out of their trip to Scotland. All the best stuff is packed in: Nessie hunting, ruined castles, stunning lochs, and dramatic mountains. During the summer months, you can ride the famous Jacobite Steam train as seen in Harry Potter!
*Tour runs during April-October. Check out the '3-Day Winter Skye High' if you are looking to travel between November-March.
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?
Dreaming of exploring Scotland's rugged wilderness in the winter? Believe us when we say, it doesn’t get any more storybook-like than this! Buckle up for a 3-day escape to the winter highlands of Scotland, from the epic Glen Coe to the elusive Loch Ness. The cherry on top? You’ll spend two nights and a full day exploring the fairy tale island of Skye, surrounded by snow-covered peaks, vast lochs, and timeless legends.
Pack your essentials and travel back to the 18th century on an Outlander-themed tour from Edinburgh to charming villages and iconic historic attractions: a dream day out for any Outlander fan!
We can’t guarantee any time travel through standing stones, but your guide will immerse you in real-life tales from the past which inspired Diana Gabaldon’s world-famous books. When you experience these stunning locations, you’ll understand why they were chosen to feature in the hit TV series.
A splendid introduction to Scotland. This tour fuses the remarkable beauty of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park with the majestic sight of the Kelpies and the savage history of Stirling Castle. On this trip there is plenty of time to examine amazing architecture and ponder over breath-taking natural and man-made wonders while immersing yourself in myths, legends, and stories.
Whisky divides people. You either love its fiery warmth or detest its full-on flavour. Either way, there’s a reason why it’s Scotland’s national drink and our biggest export.
Whether you fall head over heels for our finest dram or banish it to the back of the drinks cabinet, at least you can say you’ve tried it on Scottish soil on a whisky tour from Edinburgh and seen a little of our sexy country along the way – think impressive waterfalls, a mythical glen, ancient woodlands, and a charming Highland village.
Join us for a day of magical adventures, epic tales and stunning landscapes, all in the name of the legendary wee wizard that is Harry Potter. Scotland is a must-visit destination for Harry Potter fans thanks to our impressive list of connections to the world-famous Harry Potter books and movies; from J.K. Rowling’s favourite writing spots and the charming city sights which inspired her, to awesome filming locations and scenic backdrops in the Highlands.
The highlight of the trip is, of course, a 2-hour journey on the Jacobite Steam Train: better known to Harry and his mates as the Hogwarts’ Express. In just one magic-packed day, you will follow in Harry Potter’s footsteps, and experience some of Scotland’s most jaw-dropping sights along the way.
Join us on a jam-packed Loch Ness tour from Inverness and enjoy many iconic Scottish experiences in just one day. Our adventure begins at the legendary Loch Ness , where you will take a cruise and visit the ruins of Urquhart Castle for ideal monster spotting opportunities. After lunch in beautiful Beauly, we visit a Highland whisky distillery, where the best way to learn about the “water of life” is to taste it! Learn the true story which inspired Outlander at Culloden Battlefield and attempt your own journey through the stones at Clava Cairns. We return to Inverness in the early evening.
Say cheerio to Inverness and embark on a full-day adventure through the rugged Highlands on an Isle of Skye day tour. Gear up for an epic trip across the northwest of Scotland where it’s as much about the journey to get there as it is about the destination. Try your luck in spotting legendary Nessie as you drive along world-famous Loch Ness, and step back in time at iconic Eilean Donan Castle, before arriving on the Isle of Skye, where myths, legends and magic await!
Brace yourself for a day brimming with jaw-dropping mountain views, eerie lochs, and majestic castles. Our Highland day tour from Edinburgh ventures through the storied lands of Stirlingshire, home to legacy of the legendary William Wallace. Traverse the wilderness of Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park and dive headfirst into the untamed beauty of the West Highlands.
