The Top 14 Five-Day Tours from Edinburgh

1.5-Day Isle of Skye, Loch Ness & Inverness From Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 451 reviews · from $808Our pick

Travel from Edinburgh through Glencoe to Skye, Loch Ness and Inverness on a five-day guided tour for up to 30 people. Four nights in three-star B&Bs and visits to Clava Cairns, Culloden and Dundreggan are included. Guides named by past participants include Paul, Cara, Sophie, Owen, Tom, Ryan and Robert.

“Absolutely amazing experiences! Scotland is lovely - the locals are friendly and helpful, the scenery is spectacular, the history is dark and deep resulting in such depth I haven't seen elsewhere. Our tour guide was phenomenal - knowledgeable, witty, humourous and well orgaRead more”

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2.Scotland in 5 Days Including Jacobite Steam Train from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 341 reviews · from $1,330

Travel from Edinburgh by coach, ferry and Jacobite Steam Train on a five-day route through the Highlands and Isle of Skye. Expect Loch Ness, Culloden, Eilean Donan Castle and a whisky distillery, with four nights in a B&B or hotel and breakfasts included. Guides such as Louise, Ross and Caitlin have been praised for their care and storytelling.

“Our driver and Guide Ali was a great and helpful Guide. She has a lot of knowledge about Scotland in general and the highlands in particular. Plus she is a verry good and safe driver. Wel loved the whole experience and we are planning to come back to see more of this beautiful country.”

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3.5-Day Best of Scotland Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 263 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $1,240

Travel from Edinburgh in a guided minibus to Loch Lomond, Kilmartin Glen, Glencoe, Skye, Loch Ness and Culloden. Four nights’ accommodation and breakfast are included. Guides on past departures have included Hugh, Iain, Alex and Chris, but your guide will depend on your date. Castle entries and the Loch Ness cruise cost extra.

“We have had a good time and an excellent tour guide, the piper. He’s a real highlander and describes the country, history and myths very well.”

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4.5-Day Highland Explorer and Isle of Skye Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 169 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $1,301

Travel from Edinburgh in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach, with a driver-guide and four nights of en-suite lodging and breakfast arranged for you. The route takes in Ardvreck Castle, Achmelvich Bay, the Bealach na Ba, Skye’s Old Man of Storr, Dunvegan Castle, Eilean Donan, and Glencoe. Guides vary by departure; past tours have been led by Alan Oliver, Ross, Gail, and others.

“The trip is good. Driver Michael is excellant. One point I need to point out Do not choose the Hotel option. I choose and pay for the Hotel optionfor 4 nights, but Viator give me a Bed and Breakfast Guest House in the first 2 nights. Viator did not give an answer to my complaint.”

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5.5-Day Orkney & Northern Coast Tour from Edinburgh Incl Admissions

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 132 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $1,454

Ride from Edinburgh in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach, cross the Pentland Firth to Orkney, and visit Skara Brae, Maeshowe, the Italian Chapel, and more. Four nights’ lodging and breakfast are included. Expect long, full days, changing weather, and free evenings in Inverness, Kirkwall, and Ullapool.

“We were so lucky to have found this tour online. Me and my partner wanted to visit Scotland and Orkney, so this tour was perfect. We were travelling in a small group of 7 visitors and everybody was really nice. Our tour guide Kelly was amazing and had a huge variety of stories and history to tell, accompanied with great music 🎼 🎶 and all around the best of atmospheres! We absolutely loved this tour and the experience. We would have loved to have more time for places like Culloden, but the schedule is completely understandable. Thank you for an amazing tour Kelly, in case you get to read this…”

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6.Scottish Highlands & Isle of Skye 5-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 107 reviews · 106 hours · from $1,214

Travel from Edinburgh through the Trossachs, Kilmartin Glen, Oban, Glencoe and Glenfinnan to two nights on Skye, then return via Loch Ness, Inverness and Pitlochry. An English-speaking driver-guide handles the route and shares Scottish history, stories and music. B&B accommodation is included; meals, entrance fees and some castle and cruise visits cost extra.

“Alex was the perfect tour guide and driver. His navigation on the narrow roads in all weather conditions was second to none. He regaled us with traditional stories, as well as, many historical facts from each region. He had a fun playlist that kept us passengers entertained. We saw everything we wanted to see and more. The adventure through Glen Coe, Isle of Skye, and up through Inverness with many waterfall stops, castle visits, and so much more exceeded expectations! Thank you for this wonderful Scottish adventure!”

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7.5-Day Iona, Mull and the Isle of Skye Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 86 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $1,417

Set out from Edinburgh in a 16-seat Mercedes minicoach for five days among Loch Lomond, Oban, Iona, Mull and Skye. Your driver-guide handles the routes and ferry crossings, while you choose how to spend free time at island stops. Four nights’ en-suite lodging and breakfast are included; attraction admissions, meals and the optional Staffa boat trip cost extra.

“The best!. Heather was an amazing guide - very knowledgeable and entertaining. Also a great driver. She also was able to take us to off the road views and place she knew about. Just a stunning time!”

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8.5-Day Isle of Skye, Oban, & Highlands Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 86 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $518Best value

Travel from Edinburgh to Oban, Skye and Inverness in a group of up to 16, with a local Hairy Coo driver-guide, frequent stops and a mini-coach. Expect ancient sites, mountain walks, film locations and free time in overnight towns. You arrange your own accommodation and meals; optional extras include a whisky tour and a seal-spotting cruise.

“This was an incredible way to see Scotland. Our guide, Callum, was amazing. We saw many historic and scenic sites over the five days. It would not have been possible to organize such a trip on one's own and take in this many sites, I appreciate the insight and knowledge of the tour guide. The trip was well planned and moved along in a very efficient manner. The evening stopping points were all very interesting. The tour group was 16 people and at the end of five days I was sorry to part with this group. Our guide not only provided the narrative of the sites we were seeing, he…”

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9.5 Day Classic Tour of Scotland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · from $0

Iain Stewart and Serenity Scotland’s local guides lead a private five-day journey from Edinburgh through Stirling, the Highlands, Skye, Loch Ness, Dunkeld and Fife. Expect castles, folklore, film locations, scenic drives and room to adapt the day to your interests. Some castle and attraction admission fees are extra, and the displayed $0 price needs confirmation.

“Our tour guide Iain was fabulous. He was knowledgeable about the history of Scotland and shared so many insights about every place we visited. Our group was 13 members of our family aged 68-10 and Iain connected with every one of us. Iain made our trip one to remeRead more”

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10.5-Day Isle of Skye, Inverness & Loch Ness Tour w/Hostel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 5 days (approx.)

Travel from Edinburgh through the Highlands and Isle of Skye on a five-day small-group tour, with air-conditioned transport, four nights in mixed-gender shared hostel rooms and an English-speaking guide. Visit places such as Glencoe, Portree, Culloden and Clava Cairns, plus the Dundreggan Rewilding Centre. Castle entries, meals and a Loch Ness cruise cost extra.

“My experience with the 5-day tour was worth the booking for Scotland. The Isle of Skye and the highlands were my favorite part of the tour as you saw the autumn colors bloom on mountains and everywhere you drove by, was amazing of the nature scenery. The Haggis Adventure were great on organizing the tour and our driver/tour guide Alister made the trip exciting and well-knowledgeable to keep you entertained with Scottish stories and facts about Scotland.”

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11.Isle of Skye and the Highlands 5-Day Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 43 reviews · 5 days · from $1,159

Travel in a 16-seat Mercedes coach from Edinburgh through the Cairngorms, Assynt, Applecross and Skye. Your English-speaking driver-guide adapts the Skye route to weather and group interests. Guides on recent departures have included Bruce M, Andrew, Gary, Kevin, Graeme and Chris. Four nights in en-suite B&Bs are included; meals and attraction entry fees are extra.

“This was a fabulous tour and allowed you to visit places you just couldn’t/wouldn’t on your own. The small group and small bus was a great way to get around and the accommodation provided was excellent. Our guide was very knowledgeable and made sure we were looked after. Highly recommend.”

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12.5-Day Orkney and Highlands Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $1,305

This five-day small-group tour links Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Inverness, Orkney’s Neolithic sites, Dunrobin Castle and Culloden. A driver-guide handles the long road and ferry legs, while four nights’ accommodation and five breakfasts are included. Guides named Stefan, Iain and Fergie have been praised for adding local stories and extra stops, though admissions and other meals cost extra.

“Great guide who knew the island and went above and beyond to give a great experience. Saw more than was given in the internary.”

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13.5 Day Islay Whisky Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $1,901

Ride from Edinburgh to Islay with a driver-guide, stopping at Oban Distillery before four days of island visits. You’ll tour or taste at nine Islay distilleries, including Lagavulin, Ardbeg and Laphroaig, and stay four nights at Bowmore House or Island Bear. Guides have included Moray, Jamie and John S.

“Absolutely amazing. The (whisky-related) trip of a lifetime. The accommodations at Bowmore House were lovely, as were the hosts. Each distillery had something unique and special to offer, and they were all wonderful. But the trip wouldn't have been possible without our amazing guide, Morey. His snarky banter, whisky and historical knowledge, and relationship with each distillery is what really made this trip perfect. Highly recommend.”

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14.5-Day York, Lake District & Hadrian’s Wall Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $1,310

Travel from Edinburgh to York and the Lake District in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach, with four nights’ accommodation and breakfast. Stops include Bamburgh Castle, Castlerigg stone circle, Windermere and Hadrian’s Wall. You’ll have time to explore independently, with a driver-guide to connect the scenery and history. Check the final route details: some advertised stops differ from the day-by-day plan.

“Our tour was great and our guide, Andy D, was very knowledgeable and engaged with his group in a fun and informative way.”

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