11 Two-Day Tours from Edinburgh Worth Booking

1.2-Day Loch Ness and Inverness Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 518 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $444Our pick

Ride north from Edinburgh in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach, stopping at places such as Pitlochry, Aviemore and Clava Cairns before a night in Inverness. On day two, the tour visits Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle, then returns via Glencoe. Guides such as Pete, Lizzy and Willie have earned praise for their stories, humor and personal touch.

“Great tour, strongly recommend. Alan, our guide, was both fun and knowledgeable. Beautiful sights. I’m not complaint is we didn’t get to see Nessie (jk)”

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2.2-Day Highlands Tour with Hogwarts Express

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 428 reviews · 35 hours · from $481

Travel north from Edinburgh by bus with an English-speaking guide, stopping at Pitlochry, Culloden, Clava Cairns and Loch Ness. Spend the night at a Fort Augustus B&B, then ride the Jacobite steam train and return via Glen Coe. Guides vary, with past trips led by Steven B, Ben, Iain and others.

“This was an amazing tour that I really can recommand. Steven B was our guide, and it was so interesting to hear about all the stories and history. We stopped alot, and we felt like we been away for a week - a week full of experiences. My daughter is a huge Harr Potter-fan, and it was a dream come true when we took the Jacobite train (Hogwarts express). She wished it had been some more of Harry Potter, but it was a trip for us all. We miss the group - become like a family, and we regret that we did not get their e-mailadresses... wished we could hav…”

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3.2-Day Jacobite Experience including the Hogwarts Express from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 335 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $492

Travel from Edinburgh through Pitlochry, Culloden and Loch Ness, then spend the night in Fort Augustus before riding the Jacobite steam train to Mallaig. A guide handles the driving and shares Scottish history along the way. The tour includes one train ride, transport and B&B accommodation with breakfast; some admissions and meals cost extra.

“What an experience! The tour went so smoothly and our guide, John S. was entertaining, careful and informative. We saw such beautiful locations and met people we will always remember. Our only glitch was at the very end when we were dropped off we were tired and a fairly large group of us had problems finding cabs to take us to where we were staying. All in all a wonderful trip! Than you!”

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4.Eilean Donan, Loch Ness & Glenfinnan 2-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 205 reviews · 2 days · from $157Best value

Travel from Edinburgh through Highland lochs and glens to Glenfinnan Viaduct, Eilean Donan Castle and Loch Ness, with a night in Fort William. An English-speaking driver-guide handles the long route and adds history, stories and scenic stops. Accommodation is included only with the relevant booking option, so check what your price covers.

“The schedule balanced travel and sightseeing well, and above all, the scenery was beautiful. Our guide, Jamie, also explained things clearly (though in English), making it a straightforward and pleasant tourz”

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5.2-Day Inverness and the Highlands Very Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 197 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $248

Travel from Edinburgh to Inverness and back over two days in a Mercedes minicoach with an English-speaking driver-guide. Stops include Glen Coe, Loch Ness, Culloden, Clava Cairns and the Cairngorms, plus the Glenfinnan Viaduct from April to October. Expect a small group of about 12, long scenic drives and a separately paid overnight stay.

“Beatiful Highland scenery, Glenfinnan Viaduct, Culloden Batlefield. Lot of beatiful sightseeings. Hole trip was wonderful experience. Suitably rhythmic driving and pauses. Our driver/guide James was avesome. He told interesting stories about places and keep travelers in good mood.”

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6.2-Day Loch Ness, Inverness & Highlands Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 185 reviews · 2 days · from $157

Travel by air-conditioned bus from Edinburgh through Glencoe to Loch Ness and Inverness, then visit Culloden, Clava Cairns and the Cairngorms on day two. A driver-guide handles the route and adds history, local stories and humor. Accommodation is optional, and the distillery stop may vary.

“Very good two-day tour of the Highlands with interesting explanations and Scottish themed music from our guide Martin. The first day is a bit faster than the second but this is justified by the many stops planned which allow to see a lot in a short timeframe. We booked with the overnight stay and the room was provided by an exquisite B&B in Inverness (Ardross Glencairn). If you want to visit a bit more of Scotland and do not have too many days available, this trip is the perfect choice.”

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7.Loch Ness, Inverness & The Highlands – 2 Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 166 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $179

Travel from Edinburgh through Glencoe and Loch Ness to Inverness, then return via Culloden, the Cairngorms and Blair Athol or Pitlochry. A driver-guide handles the long Highland roads, while you get frequent stops for history, photos and fresh air. The tour includes one night’s accommodation unless you choose the no-accommodation option.

“Great fun with Joe as guide very informative great driver .. no complaints tour was perfect Our tour bus people were so excited seeing the Highland cows”

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8.Loch Ness, Inverness, & Highlands 2-Day Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 112 reviews · 2 days · from $397

Travel from Edinburgh in a 16-seat minibus through Highland villages, pine forests and loch country, with a night in a locally owned Inverness B&B. Day two brings a Loch Ness cruise, Urquhart Castle and Glen Coe. Guides such as David, Stevie and Peter have led memorable trips, though your guide will depend on your departure.

“Stefan was a perfect tour guide. Knowledgeable, fun and used great music and music references to enhance the information. Lots of stopping for points of interest. Great views, great group of people and fantastic tour guide. I highly recommend Rabbie's”

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9.Eilean Donan, Loch Ness & Glenfinnan – 2 Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $179

Travel from Edinburgh into the Highlands on a two-day Timberbush Tours trip, with stops at Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Glenfinnan Viaduct, Eilean Donan Castle and Loch Ness. A driver-guide handles the long route and adds Scottish history along the way. One night in Fort William is included if you choose the accommodation option.

“Paul B was a very good tour guide, (with a lovely singing voice) he was very knowledgeable & really enjoyed his job. My bed & breakfast accommodation was average but apart from that it was all good.”

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10.Inverness and The Highlands 2-Day Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 59 reviews · from $241

Travel from Edinburgh to Inverness in a Mercedes mini-coach with an English-speaking guide and no more than 16 passengers. The two-day route links Glencoe, Glenfinnan Viaduct (April to October), Loch Ness, Culloden, Clava Cairns and Pitlochry, with an overnight stay in Inverness arranged separately.

“Other than the seats in the van being uncomfortable, the trip was wonderful. Our guide, Simon Lee, was excellent and his knowledge of Scottish history was so informative. We will recommend your company to any friends going to Scotland and to Trip Advisor.”

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11.2-Day Outlander Experience Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $345

Travel from Edinburgh to Outlander locations including Lallybroch, Castle Leoch, Clava Cairns and Cranesmuir, with a driver-guide, air-conditioned minivan, breakfast and an overnight stay in Inverness. Midhope and Doune Castle admission is included. Stops also take in Glencoe, Culloden and Loch Ness.

“It was nice and worth the money. however, a bit more background about the relation of the places to "outlander" and some insider informations would have been cool.”

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