Top Edinburgh Overnight Tours

Discover the Scottish Highlands on a leisurely 2-day trip from Edinburgh that includes overnight accommodation at a hotel or bed & breakfast. Visit two of Scotland’s most popular spots—Loch Ness and Inverness—during scenic drives among pine forests, dramatic castles and charming villages, with an optional boat ride on Loch Ness. Travel in a top-of-the-range, 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach with a small group limited to 16 passengers for a personalized experience with your informative guide.

Experience the enchantment of the Scottish Highlands on a small-group, 2-day trip from Edinburgh. As you travel through spectacular scenery, visit historical highlights like Doune Castle and witness the natural splendor of Loch Ness and Glen Coe. Delve into the history of Culloden battlefield, take a riverside stroll at Dunkeld and recognize Glenfinnan Viaduct, famed for its role in the ‘Harry Potter’ films. B&B or hostel accommodation is reserved but not included in the price. Receive personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to 16 people.

See the rivers, lochs, and mountains of the Scottish Highlands during this two-day tour from Edinburgh. Leave the driving to your guide and take in the scenery as you journey to top landmarks in the region including Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, and Inverness. Visit the historic Ruthven Barracks and enjoy a gentle forest walk in the Hermitage Woodland before driving back to Edinburgh.

Explore the Highlands and Loch Ness on this 2-day tour from Edinburgh. Gaze over Loch Lomond from Luss Beach. Take in Loch Tulla and Glen Coe as a guide sheds light on Scotland’s troubled past. Enjoy free time to explore Fort William, then head up to Fort Augustus. Enjoy an optional Loch Ness cruise or Urquhart Castle visit, then perhaps learn of Scotland’s Jacobite Rising at the Culloden Battlefield. Learn how drams of whisky are made in a local distillery, then pass Perth and Kinross on route back to Edinburgh.

Swap the city streets for the watery expanse of Loch Ness on a 2-day tour that saves you hours of advance planning. Letting someone else drive allows you to devote your full attention to the Scottish Highlands and saves you the stress of navigating unfamiliar roads, while a cap of 16 travelers ensures an intimate atmosphere.

Immerse yourself in the rugged peninsular landscapes of the Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands on this 3-day trip from Edinburgh. During your visit to Scotland's wild northwest coast, you’re driven through the Highlands, including stops at Glencoe and Loch Ness. Stay overnight with daily breakfasts in the harbor town of Portree, where you find local pubs and have plenty of time to explore the Isle of Skye with your guide. Numbers are limited to 16 people on this small-group tour, ensuring a personalized experience.

Marvel at Scotland’s rural majesty on this 3-day Isle of Skye and Highlands tour from Edinburgh. Admire Loch Lomond and Eilean Donan Castle; and discover the relaxed lifestyle of Skye, with a stroll around the harbor town of Portree and a whisky tasting. Plus, explore Culloden Battlefield to learn of Scotland’s Jacobite Rising; visit Urquhart Castle, and cruise on Loch Ness. Some entry tickets are at your own expense.

Venture to the Scottish Highlands and spend two nights on the Isle of Skye, including a steam train ride on The Jacobite of the West Highland Railway Line — aka the ‘Hogwarts Express’ of Harry Potter fame. This 3-day guided trip from Edinburgh takes you through Cairngorms National Park to regional highlights such as the Old Man of Storr and the Cuillin Mountains. Visit Eilean Donan Castle, ride the ferry to Mallaig and stop at the legendary Loch Ness. Enjoy daily breakfasts during your hotel or B&B stay in Portree.

The Isle of Skye is the largest of Scotland’s Hebrides Islands and this multi-day tour from Edinburgh ensures you take in all the highlights. Admire natural wonders such as Loch Ness, Glencoe, and Ben Nevis; visit Lealt Falls, Dunvegan Castle, and Kilt Rock on the Isle of Skye; and see Eilean Donan Castle, where 'Highlander' was filmed.

Get a comprehensive look at Scotland during this 5-day journey through its rugged and rural landscapes. Travel through the Lowlands, Northern Highlands, West Coast, and the Isle of Skye, including a stop at Loch Ness and Eilean Donan Castle. Enjoy overnight stays in Oban and Loch Ness, and a 2-night stay in Isle of Skye, with daily breakfast included

Escape the city to experience wild, small-town Scotland on this 5-day tour of the Highlands and the Isle of Skye from Edinburgh. Aboard a luxury minivan, enjoy the scenery of Cairngorms National Park, Achmelvich Bay and the mysterious Loch Ness. Visit famous sites like the Old Man of Storr and Eilean Donan Castle, hear bloody histories like the massacre of Glen Coe, and admire the dramatic beauty of the Quiraing mountain pass. Four nights in 3- or 4-star lodging and daily breakfasts included.

Indulge in natural wonders, charming locales, and fine whiskies on a 4-day small-group tour of Isle of Islay. Travel to the Scottish Hebrides, where jagged peaks and white sand beaches set the stage for a centuries-old whisky-making tradition. Spend four days exploring the remote archipelago and visiting up to six distilleries such as Laphroaig and Ardbeg, and enjoy three evenings of relaxation at the 4-star Bowmore Distillery Cottages.

Enhance your experience of Scotland’s spectacular Highlands on a 3-day trip to the Isle of Skye from Edinburgh. Alongside a professional guide, immerse yourself in the windswept landscapes and local legends of the Scottish Highlands as you visit the county of Dunkeld, famed for its association with Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth’, and Loch Ness, home to the mythical Loch Ness monster. Discover the atmospheric castle ruins and dramatic coastlines of the Isle of Skye and experience traditional Scottish hospitality during two overnight stays in shared accommodation.  

Scotland is known as the setting for the famous Outlander series, but matching real landmarks to their fictional counterparts can be difficult on a self-led tour. Discover sites associated with the series on a 2-day tour from Edinburgh, with included overnight accommodation in Inverness. Travel with ease between attractions including Clava Cairns and Doune Castle by air-conditioned vehicle, and gain historical insight from your professional guide.

Take in top natural attractions including Glencoe, Ben Nevis, and Loch Ness on this day trip from Edinburgh. Pass the iconic Stirling Castle en route through the Trossachs, then head onto Glencoe—a region steeped in history. Explore Fort William and Ben Nevis with a guide, then follow the Great Glen to the village of Fort Augustus. After lunch on the shores of Loch Ness, pass Loch Laggan and stop for a stroll in a Highland village.

Discover the untamed beauty of rural Scotland on this Highlands day trip from Edinburgh. Travel to the ancient city of Stirling as a guide sheds light on the medieval Wars of Independence. Admire local landmarks including the Wallace Monument. Pass Loch Earn en route to one of Scotland's famous whisky distilleries and enjoy an optional tour. Then visit the pretty village of Dunkeld, then return to Edinburgh via the Forth Bridge.

Experience Scotland’s dramatic landscapes with this two-day tour in the Highlands, including an overnight stay in the town of Fort William. Skip the hassle of a rental car and enjoy round-trip transportation from Edinburgh. Itinerary highlights include Doune Castle, Loch Ness, and the Commando Memorial. Learn about Scottish history from a local guide during this small-group tour.

Travel from Edinburgh over the Scottish border to England and back on this 1-day borders and Alnwick Castle tour from Edinburgh. Visit the impressive ruins of Melrose Abbey where Robert the Bruce’s heart is buried, with a guide. Take an optional tour of Alnwick Castle, made famous in the ‘Harry Potter’ movies, and learn to fly like a wizard! Explore the grand salons and underground cellars, or take a stroll through the gardens.

Tour of two days and one night, with accommodation and full breakfast included. Scotland's must-see landscapes and sights in two days. Regions to visit: The Caledonian Canal - Loch Ness - Perthshire - Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park - Glen Coe - Cairngorms National Park - Inverness and much more! Scotland: country voted in prestigious tourism publications as the most beautiful in the world in 2017! In this short but intense two-day tour we are going to show you some of the essential landscapes, areas and monuments of ALBA, its original name in Scottish Gaelic, the native language of this wonderful and incredible country. We will of course visit the famous Loch Ness, the Caledonian Canal in the bucolic region of the Highlands and the two Scottish National parks with some of their most characteristic secrets! We're going to enjoy!

Discover the NW Scottish Highlands and experience the best of Scottish food while staying in some of the most spectacular landscapes you can imagine. All accommodation and locations dependent on seasonal availability. Alternatives can be discussed and agreed at time of booking. As this is a private tour it can be customised.

We visit – the places you choose! Plan a journey with us that includes your personal favourite sights and must-see destinations. A Custom Tour can last 2-7 days and you can choose to visit any or all of the locations featured in our Wynding Road Tours. With more time at your disposal, we can venture further from Edinburgh and you can visit: The Isle of Skye The Far North and The Western Isles.

Calling all fans of the British-American sci-fi drama, Outlander, this 2-day tour from Edinburgh takes you to the series’ most significant Scottish filming locations. In a small group limited to four people, you’ll visit on-screen locales such as Doune Castle (Castle Leoch), Fort William, and the buildings that serve as Wentworth Prison and Mrs Baird’s Guesthouse. At the end of each day, you’ll be returned to your Edinburgh accommodation, not included in the tour price.

Only adrenaline adventure multi-day tour on Tripadvisor. You will do white water rafting, canyoning, river bugging and stand up paddle boarding as well as being collected and returned from Edinburgh.