Edinburgh and Glasgow by Rail

Welcome to Edinburgh!!! Once you arrive at the international airport in Edinburgh, make your own arrangements to transfer to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure or perhaps you may choose one of our optional tours.

Overnight in Edinburgh

Optional: City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour (On SIC basis)
An Edinburgh bus tour is the perfect way to hear commentary on city sights and get a panoramic overview. This City Sightseeing tour of Edinburgh lets you hop on and off at several strategically placed stops as many times as you like. Board the open-top double-decker bus and travel the entire route, or stop at Edinburgh Castle, the National Museum and many more. Buses depart regularly and tickets are valid for 24 hours from first use.

City Sightseeing 24-hour hop-on hop-off tour of Edinburgh

Open-top double-decker sightseeing tour with onboard commentary

Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace, Royal Mile, Our Dynamic Earth

Hop on and off at several stops around the city

Optional: Scotch Whisky Tasting - The True Spirit of Scotland
This whiskey tasting is an enriching and educational experience in which you will discover the history, culture and why this iconic drink arouses so much passion. Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, has played a key role in the popularity of Scotch, and this is a rare opportunity to learn about and immerse yourself in its heritage. In addition, Scotch whiskey is recognized worldwide for its quality and tradition, making it a distinctive element of Scottish culture. This tour will allow you to learn the secrets of distillation, taste different varieties of whiskey and understand why this drink has lasting global relevance.

Optional: Edinburgh Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours
Scotland is renowned for its unique cuisine, but Edinburgh’s foodie hotspots are best explored with a local guide. On this small-group walking tour, discover the UNESCO-listed Old and New Towns, and sample Scottish classics such as Haggis, Neeps and Tatties, Scotch whisky, and afternoon tea.

Enjoy classic Scottish food such as authentic Haggis, award winning Lowland Single Malt Whisky

Learn why Edinburgh locals are so passionate about their food

Explore the local streets on a walking food tour

Small-group experience with no more than 10 participants

Spend your day at leisure or perhaps you can choose to book one of our optional tours.

Overnight in Edinburgh

Optional: Edinburgh Full Day Walking Tour with Castle Included
Experience some of the best of what Edinburgh, Scotland has to offer in one small group walking tour. Let your tour leader show you around Edinburgh Castle and the Scottish National Gallery. See Princes Street Gardens, Heart of Midlothian, Greyfriars Bobby, and more while you learn all about the city’s history, culture, and heritage from your guide.

Optional: St Andrews & the Fishing Villages of Fife - Day Tour
Travel from Edinburgh to St. Andrews and Fife on this day trip from Edinburgh. Cross the Forth Road Bridge into the Kingdom of Fife and pass by the coastal villages of East Neuk. Then pay homage to the town of St. Andrews, home to Scotland's oldest university and the Old Course where golf is routinely played. Driving in a top-of-the-range, 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach, see Falkland and the Lomond Hills. Enjoy a small-group tour, limited to 16 people, for a memorable and personalized experience.

Full-day small group tour to St. Andrews and Fife by mini-coach

Plenty of time in St Andrews, home of golf and Scotland's oldest university

Enjoy privileged, personalized attention from your driver/guide on this small group tour

Travel in a top-of-the-range, 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach

Optional: Eden Mill Edinburgh Love Gin Cocktail Masterclass
Take a deep dive into all things gin, from how it’s made to what makes it so special, in this cocktail-making masterclass. Enjoy three delicious drinks, two made by mixologists and one made by your own hands. While you mix and learn, taste local artisanal macarons and marshmallows that have been chosen especially because they pair beautifully with the drinks you’ll be sipping.

Optional: The 10 Tastings of Edinburgh With Locals: Private Food Tour
Feast your senses on the diverse cuisine of Edinburgh during a private food tour that allows you to tailor your itinerary according to personal tastes. As well as receiving undivided attention from a food-obsessed local host, you’ll discover eateries and restaurants that you may otherwise have missed, and collect food recommendations for the rest of your vacation.

Delve deeper into Edinburgh's culture and cuisine on a private food tour

Skip the group tours and explore at your own pace on a more personal tour

Choose a start time that suits your schedule

Spend your day at leisure or you can choose to book our optional tours.

Overnight in Edinburgh

Optional: Hogwarts Express and Scottish Highlands Tour from Edinburgh
Trade the city’s bustle for a magical day in nature on this Harry Potter-themed excursion into the Scottish Highlands. In the morning, set off from Edinburgh and enjoy sightseeing stops en route, including the fishing village of Mallaig. Then, board the Jacobite Steam Train (a double for the Hogwarts Express) and travel along the Glenfinnan Viaduct, made famous in the films. Finally, see Glencoe’s dramatic scenery before your return trip.

Have the special opportunity to ride the Jacobite Steam Train

Round-trip transit from Edinburgh makes this a stress-free experience

Discover Harry Potter filming locations and learn behind-the-scenes facts

See Highlands highlights like Mallaig, the Glenfinnan Viaduct, and Glencoe

Optional: Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour
Explore the stunning Scottish Highlands on a full-day excursion that includes Glencoe and Loch Ness. Set out from Edinburgh aboard a comfortable coach to experience some of the area's top sights and attractions. Visit Callander, the "Gateway to the Highlands", learn the fascinating history of Glencoe—a village made famous as a setting for “James Bond” and “Harry Potter” films—and see the world-renowned Loch Ness too.

Full-day tour of the Scottish Highlands, from Edinburgh

Explore the spectacular and scenic Scottish Highlands

Comfortable air-conditioned coach transport is included

Try and snap a picture of the Loch Ness monster herself, 'Nessie'

Make your own way to the railway station to board your train to Glasgow. Upon arrival at the Glasgow Railway Station, find your own way to your hotel. From there, you will spend your day at leisure in Glasgow. You may choose to join our optional tours.

Overnight in Glasgow

Optional: Glasgow City Centre Daily Walking Tour
Maximize time in Glasgow with a city center walking tour with a local guide. Each tour is unique depending on the guide, but potential stops include George Square, Glasgow Cathedral, and Glasgow Green. As well as well-known sights, the itinerary also includes off-the-beaten-path attractions and hidden treasures that you’d likely miss if exploring alone.

Discover main attractions including George Square

Visit hidden spots that are off the usual tourist trail

Get personalized tips for your visit to Glasgow

Small group size, capped at 14 travelers

Optional: Guided Celtic Park Stadium Tour
Go behind-the-scenes of the Celtic Park Stadium in Glasgow, Scotland’s largest football stadium and home of the legendary Celtic Park Football Club. On this 60-minute tour, you’ll get to peek inside the dressing rooms, walk through the player’s tunnel, sit in the dugout, and hear all the secrets and stories of Glasgow’s most popular football team.

60-Minute Guided Celtic Park Stadium Tour in Glasgow

See the dressing rooms, dugout, and pitch on a behind-the-scenes stadium tour

Follow in the footsteps of legendary Scottish footballers as you walk through the player’s tunnel

Learn more about Glasgow’s footballing legacy and famous players

Optional: Glasgow Walking Food Tour
Discover Glasgow through food and drink with locally owned Eat Walk Glasgow Food and Drink walking tours. A city known as much for its vibrant food and drink scene as its history, Glasgow beckons food lovers and curious locals and travelers alike.

Authentic Food: From traditional to modern you'll visit 4 unique venues. Taster plates equivalent to a full meal are served on the tour. Dishes vary based on the seasonality of menus.

Local Drinks: Three handpicked drinks. Whether it's local ale, whisky, or a refreshing cocktail, you'll discover a selection of locally produced drinks

Scenic Stroll: Walk the streets of Glasgow's new towns including the Merchant City. We'll share the story of Glasgow all connecting back to food and drink.

Local Guides and locally owned: Our passionate guides aren't just knowledgeable; they're Glasgow lovers to the core and they'll share their personal stories and tips about the city. We're locally owned and operated.

Optional: Glasgow Pub & History Tour
See Glasgow's New Town from a unique vantage point on a small-group walking tour complete with beer tastings. Hear fascinating stories of the people who gained and lost huge fortunes in this city that has experienced the ups and downs of immense wealth and poverty. Discover the history of Glasgow’s brewing scene, and taste beers from Scotland's award-winning breweries with stops at 2 local pubs.

Sample beers from Scotland’s award-winning breweries

Learn the story of Glasgow’s craft beer scene

Small group tour is limited to 8 people

Afternoon tour leaves you free to explore Glasgow in the evening

Optional: The Clydeside Tour
It isn’t a trip to Scotland without a whisky tasting—and this tour provides the perfect introduction to The Clydeside Distillery: Glasgow’s first dedicated single-malt distillery in over a century. Explore the Dockside Story to learn all about the history of whisky, how it's made, and every stage of production. End your tour with a guided whisky tasting where you learn how to nose and taste whisky with three drams from Clydeside. Note: during "silent season," no production will take place but tours run as normal with full access to the distillery.

Discover the first single-malt distillery in Glasgow in over 100 years

Go on a behind-the-scenes tour, and learn how whisky is made

Learn to nose and taste three different whiskies at the end of the tour

Spend your day at leisure or choose to book our optional tours.

Overnight in Glasgow

Optional: Oban, Glencoe, Highlands Lochs & Castles - Day Tour
What could be more quintessentially Scottish than lochs and castles? Travel through the photo-worthy West Highlands, visit the haunting glen of Glencoe and stop at Loch Lomond on this day trip from Glasgow by Mercedes minivan. Numbers are limited to 16 passengers to ensure a more personalized experience with an informative guide, who offers insightful commentary at Kilchurn Castle, Inveraray town, Castle Stalker and more.

Full-day trip from Glasgow to Scotland's West Highlands

Visit the glen of Glencoe, and Loch Lomond (Scotland's largest freshwater loch)

See the ruins of Kilchurn Castle, Inveraray town, and Castle Stalker

Transport in a top-of-the-range, 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach

Optional: Scottish Whisky Distillery Tour
Travel from Glasgow to 3 different distilleries, and learn about what it takes to make a perfect-tasting whisky. You will visit a combination of distilleries who make whisky in the Highlands or Lowlands regions of Scotland, crafting luxury spirits with local barley and spring water. Taste how each whisky is different, and hear about the history of Scotland’s national drink.

Taste different whiskies along with local shortbread at 3 famous distilleries—all included

Commentary en-route by your knowledgeable local driver

Spend your day at leisure or you can choose to book our optional tours.

Overnight in Glasgow

Optional: Standing Stones, Inveraray and Kilchurn Castles & Highland Tour
Check out standing stones that are believed to be over 5000 years old, plus have more adventures in the Scottish Highlands on this small, intimate-group tour. Your guide has the gift of gab and can tell stories the entire tour. You also visit Inveraray, Kilchurn Castles, and more. Make several stops for photos and to stretch your legs, too.

Wear comfy shoes for short guided walks

Bring some cash for food and drinks

Make some friends on this intimate, small-group tour

Optional: Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond and Cruise Day Tour
Discover Scotland’s dramatic landscape and even more dramatic history on this full-day tour from Glasgow. In a small group, wind through the Scottish Highlands to Stirling Castle, former home of Mary, Queen of Scots. Hear about legendary battles that took place there, then continue on to Doune Castle and Trossachs National Park before taking a 1-hour cruise on Loch Lomond.

Full-day trip from Glasgow to Stirling Castle and Loch Lomond

1 Hour cruise on Loch Lomond

See the unsurpassed beauty of the Scottish Highlands while traveling

Today you will make your own way to board the train back to Edinburgh, and finally to the international Airport in Edinburgh for your flight back home.