These day trips make the best use of a spare day in Edinburgh. Stirling Castle sits under an hour away, Rosslyn Chapel about forty minutes, and the Highlands need a full twelve hours. Most coaches leave from the Royal Mile area before 9am.
Journey through Scotland's captivating landscapes and historic sites on the 'From Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle & Kelpies Tour' to uncover hidden treasures that will leave you spellbound.
Most Popular★ 4.6“The tour was AMAZING!!! Ash is the BEEESST tour guide ever! He is such a great storyteller and knows about everything, he recommended us good restaurants, stores and more! I was really really happy, thank you! I’m Maria from Mexico!”
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2,360 reviews9 hoursFrom $61by Timberbush Tours
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Take a scenic journey through the fishing villages of Fife and uncover the hidden treasures of St Andrews on this small-group day tour from Edinburgh.
★ 4.5“It was a great way to see other cities/towns outside of Edinburgh and not have to worry about driving or planning how to get there. The amount of time at each stop was enough time to get a feel for the places, eat and wander.…”
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1,973 reviews8 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $59.85by Rabbies Trail Burners
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Get ready to step into the world of Outlander with 'The Outlander 1 Day Experience From Edinburgh'—where time-traveling tales await, leaving you eager for more.
★ 4.6“The tour guide was amazing 🤩 very funny, well informed and also perfect and patient driver 😉”
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1,821 reviews8 hoursFrom $62by Gray Line Scotland
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Have you ever wondered if you can visit the iconic Outlander film locations in just one day? The answer may surprise you.
★ 5.0“If your an outlander fan this tour satisfies all your location needs , the locations are all in beautiful settings , you get a wonderful commentary about history integrated with the outlander series , Connor was very entertaining and informative, obviously passionate about Scottish history”
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1,776 reviews9 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $89.22by Highland Explorer Tours Ltd
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Discover the enchanting landscapes and captivating history of Scotland on the Loch Lomond, Kelpies & Stirling Castle Tour, where mythical creatures and ancient castles await.
★ 4.5“Great day tour. Craig was an amazing story teller and funny. We got to go feed a highland coo cow as well.”
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1,305 reviews9 hours (approx.)From $72.95by Rabbies Trail Burners
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Curious about the captivating 'Outlander' Filming Locations Explorer Tour departing from Edinburgh? Unravel the enigmatic secrets waiting to be discovered beyond the Scottish landscapes.
★ 4.8“This as a wonderful tour full of history lessons and stories of Scotland folklore, and of course drawing the line being factual events that were woven into the Outlander storyline. Our guide, Louise, was warm, personable, entertaining and engaging.”
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1,270 reviews9 hoursFrom $64by Highland Explorer Tours
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Mystical realms await on the 'From Edinburgh: Outlander Adventure Day Tour With Entry,' promising an unforgettable journey into the heart of a captivating saga.
★ 4.8“All locations visited as stated with decent travel times in between. Really informative guide, we had a great day. Would use again.”
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1,206 reviews8 hoursFrom $73by Rabbie's Small Group Tours
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Uncover the hidden treasures of Scotland with the 'Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and the Kelpies From Edinburgh' tour, where adventure awaits at every turn.
★ 4.5“Had a marvelous experience. The tour guide was fabulous and made the whole trip lively.It was worth every penny.”
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1,198 reviews9 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $63.66by Timberbush Tours
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Lose yourself in the captivating world of Outlander on this top-rated guided tour, exploring enchanting landscapes and historic sites that brought the show to life.
★ 5.0“The stops are well chosen with scenes from the show of course but also a cross section of Scotland. I learned as much about the Jacobite rebellion and the battle of Culloden as I did about Jamie Fraser. Shae was a gregarious and knowledgeable guide…”
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1,116 reviews8 hours 15 minutes (approx.)From $77.22by Rabbies Trail Burners
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Journey through Scotland's enchanting coastlines, where ancient tales and salty breezes intertwine, revealing the hidden treasures of St Andrews & Fife's Fishing Villages.
★ 4.7“Time wise we had enough to explore whatever we wanted, food was great, lots of local shops to get gifts from, learnt a lot about Fife and the cultural heritage of the place! Had an amazing time, would absolutely recommend to anyone looking to go…”
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1,110 reviews8.5 hoursFrom $48by Rabbie's Small Group Tours
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Fascinating tales of history and beauty await on the 'From Edinburgh: St Andrews & Fishing Villages of Fife Tour,' where each stop promises a new chapter of adventure.
★ 4.7“We absolutely loved this tour! St Andrew’s was such a gem and there weather was magnificent for us. Our driver/guide Graham was such a funny bloke but also full of knowledge, he made the day very enjoyable. Gave recommendations for people who weren’t too interested…”
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1,071 reviews9 hoursFrom $71by Timberbush Tours
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Discover Scotland’s highlights in a full-day tour from Edinburgh, featuring Stirling Castle, the Kelpies, and Loch Lomond’s stunning scenery.
★ 4.7“Very enjoyable experience, the tour guide (Paul) was passionate, and enthusiastic during story telling and was happy to add a few extra stops along the way to add to the experience. Would certainly recommend.”
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1,051 reviews10 hoursFrom $61by The Hairy Coo
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Journey through Scotland's enchanting landscapes to uncover hidden treasures and legendary stories on the 'From Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Kelpies & Stirling Castle Tour'.
★ 4.7“Steven, our guide, is a man who really knows his stories and his music! And excellent tour with an excellent guide! Just fix the heating system on the bus people, as it was rather too cold on a chilly day! Cheers!”
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1,043 reviews9 hoursFrom $57by Rabbie's Small Group Tours
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Fascinating blend of history and fiction awaits on the 'From Edinburgh: Outlander, Palaces, and Jacobites Tour' - but what hidden truths lie beneath the surface?
★ 4.7“We had the best time ever, our guide Linda was so funny and sweet I really recommend it❤️”
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937 reviews9 hoursFrom $83by Timberbush Tours
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Kick off an extraordinary adventure and uncover the captivating charm of Scotland on the '1-Day Castles, West Highlands and Loch Lomond Tour From Edinburgh'.
“Noah was our tour guide and he was great! We really liked the small group. We would have preferred to have more time to explore Inveraray Castle but we ran out of time because none of the places to eat opened until noon and later.…”
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850 reviews10 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $88.76by Highland Explorer Tours Ltd
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5.0Rosslyn Chapel and Hadrians Wall Very Small Group Tour From Edinburgh10 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$123.44
4.5Rosslyn Chapel, Dunfermline Abbey and Stirling Castle Day Tour From Edinburgh9 hours (approx.)$77.67
5.0Day Trip to Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park With Optional Stirling Castle Tour From Edinburg9 hours (approx.)$76.87
4.7Rosslyn Chapel & Scottish Borders Tour From Edinburgh7 hours$38
5.0The Outlander 1 Day Experience8 hours (approx.)$81.83
4.5Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle, & Kelpies Tour From Edinburgh8.5 hours$55
5.0The Outlander, Palaces & Jacobites Experience From Edinburgh9 hours (approx.)$77.36
4.5St Andrews & the Fishing Villages of Fife From Edinburgh8 hours 45 minutes (approx.)$73.62
5.0Stirling Castle and Whisky Very Small Group Tour From Edinburgh10 hours (approx.)$95.66
4.8Rosslyn Chapel, Stirling Castle & Dunfermline Abbey Tour9 hours$87
4.6Edinburgh: “Outlander” Filming Locations Guided Tour9 hours$64
5.0Stirling, Highlands & Distillery in English$76
4.8Rosslyn Chapel and Hadrian’s Wall Small Group Day Tour10.5 hours$120
5.0Stirling Castle, Kelpies and Loch Lomond From Edinburgh10 hours (approx.)$62.72
4.5Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond & Whisky Tour From Edinburgh10 hours$75
4.8Edinburgh: Rosslyn Chapel, Borders & Glenkinchie Distillery8 hours$64
4.7Stirling Castle, Highland Lochs & Whisky Tour From Edinburgh10 hours$94
4.7Edinburgh: St Andrews, Dunnottar Castle & Falkland Tour11 hours$87
5.0St Andrews & Cliffs and Dunnottar Castle.$89.51
4.5Rosslyn Chapel, Scottish Borders & Glenkinchie Distillery From Edinburgh8 hours (approx.)$66.67
4.2Loch Lomond, Highlands & Stirling Castle Tour From Edinburgh9 hours$80
4.5Loch Lomond, Stirling and Whisky Tour From Edinburgh10 hours (approx.)$77.78
4.7From Edinburgh: Outlander Experience 2-Day Tour33 hours$312
5.0Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond Walk, Whisky & Kelpies Tour Starting Edinburgh9 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$90.28