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Full-Day Custom Tour: Loch Ness, Glencoe and Highlands

1. Full-Day Custom Tour: Loch Ness, Glencoe and Highlands

When in the Highlands, you will feel at home. The further north, the wilder it gets. On this tour, you will enjoy beautiful scenery. Your driver/tour guide will be making stops for you to get great shots. As we mentioned before, it is a long tour, 330 miles, taking at least 10 hours to complete. We suggest you to do a two-days tour for the Highlands. But if you will not be able to do that. Make the most of your time by buying something to eat on the way during your quick stops. Because if you do spend time indoors in a restaurant or distillery, you would not have much time for enjoying the scenery and all the stops your driver/tour guide could make. You could always contact us and change the itinerary, swapping Loch Ness for a Loch not that far. This way you would have time to visit more attractions and make longer stops. PLEASE BEAR IN MIND THAT WE ARE BILINGUALS BUT WE DO NOT HAVE AN UNLIMITED NUMBER OF GUIDES WHO SPEAK YOUR LANGUAGE, UNFORTUNATELY : (. SO, WHEN BOOKING YOUR TOUR, PLEASE MAKE A REQUEST IF WE HAVE AVAILABLE GUIDES IN YOUR LANGUAGE. THANKS SO MUCH!!!

From Edinburgh: Private Customizable Highlands Driving Tour

2. From Edinburgh: Private Customizable Highlands Driving Tour

First, get picked up from your hotel in Edinburgh and climb into a luxury vehicle to set off on your customizable tour. The route can be changed according to your personal interests and what you would like to see. There will be plenty of opportunities for photo stops throughout the journey. Venture into the Scottish Highlands and be blown away by the scenery, highland cattle, and castles that are older than some countries. Visit the graves of some of the most famous Scots who ever lived, namely Rob Roy McGregor.  Make a stop at the world-famous Deanston Whiskey Distillery, where you will have the option of touring the distillery or enjoying a tasting. Savor a sip of the 18-year-old single malt which comes thoroughly recommended.  If your feeling brave enough, have the chance to try haggis in one of the famous Scottish gastropubs. Alternatively, have lunch in Deanston Distillery or the villages of Doune or Callander. Spend more time visiting the Scottish countryside or make a stop at Doune Castle, Stirling Castle, or Glencoe. Finally, return to Edinburgh where you will be dropped off back at your hotel and the tour concludes.

Outlander Private Tour - Shore Excursion From Edinburgh

3. Outlander Private Tour - Shore Excursion From Edinburgh

Whether you're a highlander or a sassenach, this tour has something for every fan of the show and books. Your guide cannot wait to show you the locations and inspiration for the Outlander world that Diana Gabaldon created. On your travels you will take in the Duke of Sandringham's home, the French home that Claire and Jamie occupied. You will visit Castle Leoch, the Grand Palace of Versailles, the train station where Claire and Frank said their goodbyes, the prison headquarters of Captain "Black Jack" Randal,l as well as the many breathtaking landscapes as you travel from site to site. This will be an adventure you will never forget as you too will be transported back to the 1740s just as Claire was. You may even be lucky enough to actually watch the Outlander show being filmed. The outlander tour contains filming locations from season 1, 2, and 3, and also from the books Dragonfly in Amber and Voyager. This is full day tour and will last up to 8 hours depending on traffic. This will allow you plenty of time for photographs and to visit the filming locations (where access is permitted).

Private Outlander Tour for Small Groups

4. Private Outlander Tour for Small Groups

Scotland is a hotspot for movies and series set in dramatic landscapes. Outlander has captured the imagination of many with its story and characters and not least with its visuals  of castles, villages, palaces, churches and many more. Follow in the footsteps of Jamie and Claire and travel in Scotland on a private tour. See the locations of Castle Leoch (Doune Castle), Cranesmuir (Culross, Fife), Wentworth Prison (Linlithgow Palace), Lallybroch (Midhope Castle), Fort William (Blackness Castle), Inverness (Falkland, Fife) and the Duke of Sandringham’s residence.  Some attractions may not be open due to filming, restoration works or some reasons which are out of our control, so if any of the attractions we mentioned above are important to you please let us know and we will check ahead of your tour, if they are open and can be visited. PLEASE BEAR IN MIND THAT WE ARE BILINGUALS BUT WE DO NOT HAVE AN UNLIMITED NUMBER OF GUIDES WHO SPEAK YOUR LANGUAGE, UNFORTUNATELY : (. SO, WHEN BOOKING YOUR TOUR, PLEASE MAKE A REQUEST IF WE HAVE AVAILABLE GUIDES IN YOUR LANGUAGE. THANKS SO MUCH!!!

Private Harry Potter Day Tour For Small Groups

5. Private Harry Potter Day Tour For Small Groups

As a Harry Potter fan, you probably made many people wonder how can someone enjoy the books, the movies, the wizard and its crew as much as you do! They should stop wondering, shouldn’t they? Instead of trying to convince someone to read a book or watch a movie about Harry Potter, why not bring them to a tour where they will be visiting some of the most astonishing landscapes in Scotland with you? By the end of the tour they will agree with you that what you saw in the movies and what you came to see in Scotland is very much worth seeing regardless of being a Harry Potter fan. This tour though does not just have a theme for the sake of it. Often fanatic fans of Harry Potter have loved ones that are not very much keen on the wizard. Because you may not be traveling by yourself this tour accommodate the itinerary to please them too. On your private tour you will be coming across castles, ruins and distilleries. By no means, do you have to stick to what is proposed. PLEASE BEAR IN MIND THAT WE ARE BILINGUALS BUT WE DO NOT HAVE AN UNLIMITED NUMBER OF GUIDES WHO SPEAK YOUR LANGUAGE UNFORTUNATELY : (. SO WHEN BOOKING YOUR TOUR PLEASE MAKE A REQUEST IF WE HAVE AVAILABLE GUIDES IN YOUR LANGUAGE. THANKS SO MUCH!!!

Edinburgh Private Tour

6. Edinburgh Private Tour

This eight-hour tour will include all of the most popular and main tourist attractions that Edinburgh has to offer, including some spots you will not find in any guide or tourist book. This tour is extremely popular with visitors who have plenty of time and want to see what Edinburgh and the Lothian's has to offer. You will take in Leith Links, The Scottish Parliament, The Palace of Holyrood House, St Giles, The Royal Mile and of course Edinburgh Castle. You will also be driven around Arthur Seat and the Crags for some of the most breathtaking views the city has to offer. Discover mystery and intrigue at the world famous Rosslyn Chapel. Dan Brown's Da Vinci Code put Rosslyn Chapel on the map, and visitors like you come from all over the world to see where the Da Vinci Code was filmed. This beautiful and mysterious building is known for its cryptic carvings and captivating legends about the Holy Grail, the Knights Templar, and Freemasonry.

From Edinburgh: Scottish Borders Full-Day Private Tour

7. From Edinburgh: Scottish Borders Full-Day Private Tour

The Scottish Borders are loved for its rolling hills with stunning views, where every turn will take your breath away. Travel on the this tour route at a relaxed pace, as there is not a long distance to be covered, meaning you have more time to explore. This is a flexible tour, which can be adapted and changed according to your interests. If you can’t look at another castle during the trip, skip one attraction to see another. If you want to stay in one place for longer, it is completely up to you. We are a small tour company and although we have guides who speak Portuguese, Italian, Polish and other languages, we do not have an army of them, but we have very few. So before you book please contact us regarding our availability to guide you in your language. If you contact us before you book, we will be able to confirm that we have or have not a guide which speaks your language for the date you wish to book. So please do not book before checking with us to avoid disappointment. Cheers,

Private Photography Tour in Edinburgh

8. Private Photography Tour in Edinburgh

This tour is a great choice if you would like to learn or build upon your existing knowledge of photography whilst visiting Edinburgh. Your instructor will be giving you an in-depth and hands-on immersive workshop of photography ,which will make you in the end of the day more confident and capable of taking better photos. On this private tour of photography,  all elements of your workshop will be adapted to suit your needs and priorities.  As it is a private tour, you could talk to us before your workshop starts, we would try to tailor made it for you, we always try our best.

From Glasgow: Private Day Trip to Edinburgh with Transfers

9. From Glasgow: Private Day Trip to Edinburgh with Transfers

Experience the best of Edinburgh with our Private Full Day Tour from Glasgow. This tour offers a unique opportunity to explore the history, culture, and beauty of Scotland's capital city. Start your day with a scenic drive from Glasgow to Edinburgh, with a knowledgeable guide providing commentary along the way. Once in Edinburgh, explore the Royal Mile, visit Edinburgh Castle, and marvel at the stunning views from Arthur's Seat. Enjoy a traditional Scottish lunch before heading to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, where you can wander through the beautiful gardens and see where the Queen resides when in Scotland. End your day with some free time to explore on your own before heading back to Glasgow. Our private transfer will drop you off at your hotel or a central location of your choice. With this private tour, you'll have the flexibility to customize your itinerary and the personalized attention of your guide. This is the perfect way to experience the best of Edinburgh in a single day.

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4.7 / 5

based on 5 reviews

TLDR: The tour is amazing and the guide and the company are professionals! I booked this activity for my girl friend who's a big Outlander fan for her birthday. At first the lack of reviews gave some concerns but they very quickly went away- the company contacted me a few days before the tour, explained everything I needed to know, the guide Maurício arrived on time and was an amazing guide(!!!) he explained everything to us, managed to take us to all the places and to see and take pictures of every sight and even some exra sights on the way, the car was large, comfy clean and had water and some snacks. On the way to the sights he played Outlander music which combined with the scotland view was a great way to make us feel like we are in the series. My girl friend really liked it and she even called it a dream come true for her. If you are an Outlander fan, book this tour without hesitation!

Immediately upon meeting our guide Kevin, we knew it was going to be a great day. He was very energetic and enthusiastic about showing us his beautiful country. While the scenery was breathtaking, it was Kevin that made sure we were able to take in all the day had to offer, and it was far beyond our expectations. Kevin was informative, accommodating and a great driver to boot. We highly recommend that you book a tour with Kevin.

Raf was friendly, knowledgeable and thoughtful. As this is a private tour, Raf tailored the day to what I wanted to see. He was a capable and safe driver which was important given the distance we covered in the day. Where Raf suggested we stop for coffee and lunch were also delicious. His Harry Potter knowledge was excellent. Great day out, I would thoroughly recommend spending a day with Raf, thanks so much!

Excellent personalized tour with a great guide who knows the history of Scotland inside out. This visit allows you to see most of the highlands, to stop when you want and to visit without the inconvenience of groups. A full day is necessary, a must in Scotland.

Rafaello, our guide, was the consummate host. He considered our every need while touring the beautiful Scottish countryside, and his suggestions for detours led to enjoyable adventures. We thoroughly enjoyed our day.