The 15 Best Three-Day Tours from Edinburgh

1.3-Day Isle of Skye and The Highlands Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,405 reviews · 3 days · from $244Our pick

Travel from Edinburgh through Glencoe, Glenfinnan, Inverness and the Isle of Skye on a three-day guided road trip. Your English-speaking driver-guide shares Scottish history, local stories and music along the way. You’ll need to book two nights of accommodation in Inverness, and can add an optional Loch Ness cruise.

“Craig was the best guide/driver ever. Always had little stories about everything which made the trip very interesting.”

Check availability →Read our full review

2.3-Day Isle of Skye Inverness Highlands and Glenfinnan Viaduct Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,351 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $224Best value

Ride with a local Scottish driver-guide from Edinburgh through Glencoe, Glenfinnan and Skye, then return by Loch Ness, Culloden and the Cairngorms. You’ll spend two nights in Inverness, arrange your own accommodation and make frequent photo and comfort stops. Guides such as Paul, Ewan, John and Nick are known for lively history, local tales and music, but your guide is assigned on the day.

“It was a very good tour of the Scottish highlands. It was on schedule and the music and history provided by our guide / driver was very good!”

Check availability →Read our full review

3.3-Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,276 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $705

Travel from Edinburgh to the Highlands and Isle of Skye in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach, with two nights in Portree and daily breakfast. Expect Glencoe, Eilean Donan Castle, Loch Ness and a flexible day on Skye. Guides who have led the route include Chris, Kieran, Adam and Michael, though your guide is not guaranteed.

“This trip was SO worth it!! We saw more than we expected and had a great time doing it. I highly recommend! This trip with Rabbies took us to so many beautiful places…too numerous to mention. Our guide Jamie kept an eye on the weather to make sure we could safely see and experience everything Skye and the area had to offer. Rabbies had us staying at the Portree hotel which was fine. The food was good and the accommodations were…ok. But, they had a great nightlife and filter coffee! If you’re looking for a taste of American coffee it’s not americano…Anyway, I digress. The tour was amazing. We went…”

Check availability →Read our full review

4.3 Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,138 reviews · 3 days (approx.)

Travel from Edinburgh through Glencoe and the Highlands to Skye, with stops at the Old Man of Storr, Kilt Rock and more. A local English-speaking guide drives and shares Scottish history, myths and practical photo tips. Two nights, transport and breakfast are included. The Jacobite Steam Train is optional and costs extra.

“What a wonderful way to learn about Scotland’s rich history. We were truly immersed in the culture and it still felt like a relaxing time. Our guide was Tom and we couldn’t imagine a better experience from him. Passionate, authentic, and articulate. All while being thoughtful and polite. A great trip!”

Check availability →Read our full review

5.Isle of Skye, Highlands and Loch Ness 3-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,002 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $235

Travel from Edinburgh through Loch Lomond and Glencoe to Portree, spend a day seeing Skye’s best-known sights, then return via Eilean Donan Castle and Loch Ness. A driver-guide handles the long drives and local commentary. Two nights’ accommodation are included unless you choose the no-accommodation option; guides such as Scott, Jada, Andrew, and Alan have led the tour.

“Wonderful tour all thanks to our guide Ian. If you could request a tour guide - ask for Ian. He was awesome and took us off the beaten path where we rarely saw lots of crowds. He went above and beyond to show us a great tour of the highlands!”

Check availability →Read our full review

6.3-Day Isle of Skye, Highlands, and Loch Ness Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 975 reviews · 3 days · from $230

Travel from Edinburgh through Loch Lomond and Glencoe to two nights in Portree, with a full day for Skye’s cliffs, waterfalls and mountain views. A driver-guide handles the long Highland roads and adds history, local stories and practical stops. Accommodation is included only with the selected option; food and attraction entry cost extra.

“One of the best trip. The guide-driver, Neil really made 3days on the bus very smooth and knowledgeable.”

Check availability →Read our full review

7.3-Day Isle of Skye, ‘Hogwarts Express’ Train and Highlands Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 972 reviews · from $926

Travel from Edinburgh by air-conditioned midi-coach with an English-speaking driver-guide, ride the Jacobite steam train past the Glenfinnan Viaduct, and spend two nights in Portree. The route takes in Skye’s Old Man of Storr and Kilt Rock, plus Eilean Donan Castle and Loch Ness. Breakfast and the Dundreggan Rewilding Centre visit are included.

“One of the best tours I've ever been one. You get to experience a lot of Scotland in a short amount of time. Dusty was definitely the best tour guide we've ever had.”

Check availability →Read our full review

8.3-Day Guided Isle of Skye and Highlands with Stay from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 904 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $416

Leave Edinburgh by coach for three busy days of Highland scenery, Skye stops, Loch Ness, Culloden and more. A driver-guide handles the roads and adds local history, stories and music; guides have included Kenny, Jamie, Rory and Hugh. Two B&B nights and breakfast are included, while some entrance fees, meals and the optional Loch Ness cruise cost extra.

“Ben was an incredible tour guide. The itinerary was very efficient for the short time we had and the locations were well chosen.”

Check availability →Read our full review

9.Isle of Skye 3-Day Tour with Accommodation

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 526 reviews · 3 days · from $629

Ride from Edinburgh to Skye in a 16-seat minibus with an English-speaking driver-guide and two nights in an en-suite B&B. Look for Glencoe, Eilean Donan Castle, Portree, and Skye’s coastal and mountain sights. Your guide sets the island route around weather and group interests, so stops can vary. Meals and attraction entry fees are extra.

“Declan made the drive very enjoyable. He had fun tales, bad jokes, pleasant music, and he knew all of our names. We loved our accommodations on Skye. Dinner was difficult in town on a Saturday and Sunday…… maybe reservations ahead for the group?”

Check availability →Read our full review

10.Isle of Skye & Highlands 3-Day Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 352 reviews · from $538

Spend three days travelling from Edinburgh through the Highlands to the Isle of Skye, with an English-speaking driver-guide, transport and bed-and-breakfast accommodation included. Expect Loch Lomond, Glen Coe, Eilean Donan Castle, Skye and Loch Ness, plus historic stops such as Culloden. The route can change with weather, and admission fees and lunch are extra.

“We had a wonderful time and saw so much. A good mix of travellers. Our guide/driver, Chris, was excellent. Friendly, knowledgeable and provided information /history giving us context for our stops. The b&b we stayed in was very comfortable, about a ten minute walk into the center of Inverness. Our hostess offered a good range of breakfast selections. Bring waterproof gear as the weather changes quickly so you will need it. The Culloden Battlefield stop for lunch on day 3 was a bit longer than needed, I would have preferred (weather permitting) to shorten that by a half hour and add it to the last stop in Pitlochry which is…”

Check availability →Read our full review

11.3-Day Budget Backpacker Isle of Skye and the Highlands Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 273 reviews · 3 days (approx.)

Travel from Edinburgh through the Highlands to Skye on a three-day coach tour with an English-speaking guide and two nights in shared dorm accommodation. Expect mountain and coastal viewpoints, Portree, Loch Ness and castle stops, with some entry fees and meals extra. Guides such as Louise, Cara, Jamie and Rich have led tours, often adding local stories, music and humor along the way.

“Una experiencia Maravillosa!! Skye es definitivamente de naturaleza Salvaje!! En mi caso me quedé en Hostel con vista al lago, todo muy bien, habitaciones muy confortables, muy buena calefacción, una ducha fabulosa. Dejo algunos comentarios aquí que me hubiera gustado leer antes de ir. Si vas en modo bajo costo lleva tus provisiones, en la Isla todo es muy caro. Utiliza los baños públicos todas las ocasiones que puedas porque hay tramos largos sin lugares habilitados, sobre todo en temporada baja. El itinerario es solo tentativo, no vas a ir a casi ninguno de esos lugares, en mi caso me quedé con muchas ganas de ir a los castillos y…”

Check availability →Read our full review

12.Isle of Skye & Highlands 3days / 2nights in Spanish.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 230 reviews · from $823

Travel from Edinburgh with a Spanish-speaking guide and a group capped at 16. Over three days, visit Loch Ness, Eilean Donan Castle and Skye’s famous walks, including the Old Man of Storr when weather allows. Two nights in Plockton and breakfast are included; meals and attraction tickets cost extra.

Check availability →Read our full review

13.3-Day Speyside Whisky Tour from Edinburgh Including Admissions

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 114 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $809

Travel from Edinburgh to Speyside in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach, with an English-speaking driver-guide, five included distillery and whisky-making admissions, and two nights’ B&B accommodation in Grantown-on-Spey. Expect tastings, a traditional cooperage visit, Highland history, and scenic stops. Guides such as Keith, Pete, and Stevie have made the journey especially lively for past groups.

“My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed this tour - if you love whisky you must do this! The whole package was excellent from the accommodation to the lovely Keith our driver. We learnt so much about Scotland and it's history too!”

Check availability →Read our full review

14.Speyside Whisky Trail 3-Day Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 80 reviews · 3 days · from $721

Spend three days travelling from Edinburgh to Speyside in a 16-seat mini-coach, with two nights in a local guesthouse or B&B. Visit Lindores Abbey, Glenlivet, Cardhu, Dalwhinnie and the Speyside Cooperage, with scenic stops in Braemar, Pitlochry and Dunkeld. English-speaking guides such as Bruce, Chris and Ewan have brought Scottish history and whisky-making to life for past groups.

“I was hesitant to book a pricey tour but very much wanted to learn more about whisky. Turns out it was worth every bit of the money! The tours were fabulous and the whisky tastings taught me what I like and dislike. It lead to lots of purchases but it's a big year for my family and we'll be celebrating with some of the best Scottish whisky. Our guide Chris was fabulous! So entertaining and he really went out of his way showing us sites aside from the distilleries. I've taken several tours with Rabbie's and the quality is always outstanding. If you're on the fence, rest assured this one…”

Check availability →Read our full review

15.3 Day – Isle of Skye, Loch Ness & Glenfinnan Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $345

Travel from Edinburgh to the Highlands and Isle of Skye in a group of up to 16, with coach transport, daily breakfasts, a ferry crossing and a guided walk to Glenfinnan Viaduct. Expect waterfalls, castle stops, a Loch Ness cruise option and long scenic drives. Accommodation and several entry fees are extra.

“It was perfect for not driving yourself on narrow winding roads. Our guide was very kind. The only reason for not giving 5 stars is the van was not adequate for four couples. We were somewhat tight and had to take turns being separated. They need to figure out a different type of transportation for this type of extended trip. But everything else was wonderful.”

Check availability →Read our full review