The Top 11 Four-Day Tours from Edinburgh

1.4-Day Isle of Skye and Highlands Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 200 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $907Our pick

Travel from Edinburgh through the Highlands to Skye in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach, with a driver-guide, three nights’ accommodation, and breakfast included. Expect castles, lochs, village stops, and time for short walks and photos. Skye’s route can change with the weather, and you’ll pay extra for castle admission and meals beyond breakfast.

“A fabulous tour visiting Castles, walk to the Fairy pools, love an active tour! Meeting new people. Our guide Robbie gave us plenty of history and tales and fabulous music. Would highly recommend this tour. Plenty of stops along the way for a chance to walk around and see the sites.”

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2.4 Day Islay Whisky Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 148 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $1,520

Travel from Edinburgh to Islay in a small group of no more than 16, with a driver-guide, ferry crossings and three nights’ accommodation arranged. Visit distilleries including Lagavulin, Laphroaig and Ardbeg, with tastings and tours built into the schedule. Guides named by past participants include Moray, Jamie, Stefan and Murray, though your guide may differ.

“Our 4-day Islay distillery tour exceeded all expectations from start to finish. Our group of 16 never felt crowded – whether we were traveling in the mini bus or enjoying the intimate tastings at each distillery. The well-thought-out itinerary struck the perfect balance between structured visits and flexibility, and Stefan, our guide, was absolutely outstanding – not only was he incredibly knowledgeable and helpful, but his genuine enthusiasm and local expertise led us to some fantastic bonus stops that weren't part of the original plan. The entire trip ran seamlessly without a single hiccup, from the great B&B accommodation that served as our comfortable home base to the excellent coordinat...”

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3.Isle of Skye and Hogwarts Express 4-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 142 reviews · 83 hours · from $1,071

Travel from Edinburgh through Glen Coe and Loch Ness to the Isle of Skye, with three nights’ accommodation and breakfast included. A driver-guide leads a group of up to 16, and the return south includes a one-way Jacobite Steam Train ride over Glenfinnan Viaduct. Stops can shift with weather, and both the train and Skye ferry are subject to availability.

“Thanks to Eddie, our guide who made it extra special with his humour, positivity and helpful attitude. We felt completely at home. It was an immersive and insightful experience of the Highlands for our family ( my wife, myself and our 11 years old daughter ) from 11th to 14th August and Eddie knew exactly how to make us make the best of the 4 days. Thanks Eddie and Highland Experience. Regards, Bedanta (the Indian family from France if you remember and reading it)”

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4.Isle of Skye and West Highlands: 4-Day Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 98 reviews · 4 days · from $808Best value

Ride a 16-seat minicoach from Edinburgh through Glencoe and Fort William to Skye, with stops at the Kelpies, Glenfinnan Viaduct and Eilean Donan Castle. Your guide adapts the island day to conditions, with time for walks and photo stops. Three B&B nights and breakfast are included; meals and attraction fees are extra. Guides vary, with past trips led by Andy D, Willie and Mark.

“We had an amazing experience with Chris our tour guide and the rest of our tour group beautiful sights and small tours through the highlands and amazing stories throughout from Chris”

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5.4-Day Isle of Skye & Jacobite Steam Train (train ride included)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $1,096

Spend four days travelling from Edinburgh through Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Loch Ness country, and Skye, with a guide handling the Highland roads and three nights’ accommodation included. The summer departure includes a one-way Jacobite Steam Train ride over the Glenfinnan Viaduct route. Guides have included Craig, John, Stefan, Cameron, and Rose.

“Fantastic 4 days enjoying Isle of Skye and surroundings. Cameron is a great driver and expert tour guide, full of energy, information, stories. Our days were filled with amazing sights and adventures, never a boring minute. We had a chance to go to Glenfinnan viaduct but missed the train by two minutes. Is doable and proper planning would have given us the opportunity to see the train go by. Clarification of the end point would be helpful. We were dropped off on the other side of Waverly station and all of us had a long walk to the hotels near Royal Mile where the tour started.”

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6.4-Day Islay & Whisky Tour Including Admissions from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $1,351

Ride a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach from Edinburgh to Islay with a driver-guide, ferry crossings and visits to up to six distilleries. Tastings and tours are included at Bowmore, Kilchoman, Ardbeg and Laphroaig, with other admissions sometimes extra. You stay on Islay for three nights, often at Bowmore Distillery Cottages.

“My husband, daughter and I had a wonderful time on this tour which, though booked through Viator, is a Rabbie's tour. Along with visiting 6 distilleries on Islay, the tour includes numerous stops along the way at beautiful lochs, small churches, historic sites and small villages and towns. Our tour guide, Daniel, was excellent - filling the driving time with history about Scotland, fun facts and stories, and music related to what we were seeing. The Bowmore Cottages were perfect and well appointed, and the small town of Bowmore was a lovely base from which to see Islay. We enjoyed getting to know the rest of our small group -…”

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7.4-Day Outlander Trail Tour from Edinburgh Including Admissions

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $1,087

Travel from Edinburgh in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach to Outlander locations, Highland battle sites and castles, with a driver-guide, three nights’ en-suite accommodation and breakfast. Doune, Urquhart and Blackness Castles, plus Culloden Battlefield, are included. Guides on different departures have included Willie, Simon, Graham, Lizzie and Mackenzie.

“I loved this trip. Our driver/guide, Willie, was great. He supplied us with lots of interesting and historic information on the sites we were visiting, as well as on the Outlander series. He added the nice touch of playing Scottish music that was appropriate to the next site we were visiting. The accommodations were fine, well run and their hosts friendly. What a beautiful country. Outlander or not, this trip has something for everyone.”

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8.Islay and The Whisky Coast 4-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 55 reviews · 4 days · from $1,205

Travel from Edinburgh to Islay by Mercedes mini coach and ferry, with a driver-guide, three nights in en-suite accommodation and visits to several distilleries. Expect Bowmore, Kilchoman, Ardbeg and Laphroaig, plus ancient stones, ruined churches, beaches and coastal views. Visits can vary by day, and your guide may be Al, Stevie, Mac or another member of Rabbie’s team.

“Adam and Grant were excellent guides, knowledgeable and funny. The tour included a great deal of the history and process behind a stellar selection of whiskys. The tourbus was comfortable, and any long drives were broken up by stops at historical sites and great restaurants. Would absolutely recommend and may do it again myself!”

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9.4-Day Magical Mull, Iona & West Highlands Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $1,080

Travel from Edinburgh in a 16-seat mini-coach to Glencoe, Mull and Tobermory, your base for three nights. Visit Iona and choose between its abbey and an optional Staffa boat trip to Fingal’s Cave. Breakfast and ferry transfers are included; meals and admissions are extra.

“Really excellent trip. Rob, our tour guide clearly cared about his work and had taken time to incorporate a vast store of interesting local and historic information.”

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10.4 Day Mull, Iona and Staffa Puffin Experience from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $1,177

Travel from Edinburgh by small-group midi-coach to Mull, Staffa and Iona, with a wildlife cruise, three hotel nights, breakfasts and a Glenturret Distillery tour included. Expect island scenery, historic sites and long days on the road. Guides such as Dusty, Tim, Louise and Laurie have led recent departures, but your guide may differ.

“I've thoroughly enjoyed this tour even though we were affected by Storm Floris. Our guide Dusty made sure we had an enjoyable trip with his skilfull driving and interesting commentaries. The sceneries on Iona and Staffa were absolutely stunning. Highly recommended!”

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11.Scotland: West Highlands, Mull and Iona 4-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · 4 days · from $975

Travel from Edinburgh across the West Highlands to three nights in Tobermory, with ferry crossings to Mull and Iona, time at Iona Abbey, and a visit to Calgary Bay. A 16-seat Mercedes minicoach and English-speaking guide handle the long drives and connections. A boat trip to Staffa and Fingal’s Cave is optional.

“A perfect trip, with an awesome guide and very nice people. We enjoyed it very much.”

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