Scotland · FULL-DAY
The 15 best full-day tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason; start there and work down.
Private Isle of Skye day tour from Inverness with Loch Ness, Urquhart area views, Eilean Donan Castle, Old Man of Storr, and Portree lunch.
“We had a wonderful guide who provided lots of historical background and funny anecdotes. The stops were well planned and worthwhile. Being pressed for time, the minivan was the best way to visit Isle of Skye in one day.”
Small-group Edinburgh walking tour with **Edinburgh Castle** and **National Gallery** highlights, plus Royal Mile stories and views. 5 hours.
“This is one of the best tours that i have encountered. Although it was raining, Mr James made me appreciate the history and the beauty of the city of Edinburgh. From the old houses to the parks to the museums and the castle. The stories are very interesting and intriguing.”
Spend 10 hours in the Highlands with a driver-guide from Edinburgh, hitting castles, lochs, and Loch Lomond, plus time for Inveraray.
“Spending the day with Ron was like having a pocket encyclopedia of the history of Scotland within reach for an entire day. He was incredibly knowledgeable, had a sweet taste in music and showed us all the best sights! I definitely downloaded his Scottish playlist so I can enjoy it when I head back home! We thoroughly enjoyed learning about and experiencing a few of Scotland’s treasures in our very comfortable van excursion. We took in expansive views, visited some amazing castles and fell in love with the incredible Loch Lomond. Another win with Viator recommended tours😊!”
Spend a full day from Glasgow hitting Loch Lomond, Rest and Be Thankful, Inveraray, Oban, Castle Stalker, and Glencoe with a guide.
“Nick was a wonderful guide, sharing a lot of interesting facts while being funny. Covid rules were adhered to perfectly, with masks all along the way because distancing was not possible in the little van. The only awkward part for me was the last stop at the pub, travelling solo this left me a bit lost, but for the rest the trip was really enjoyable!”
Private Outlander full-day tour from Inverness with pickup, Culloden, Clava Cairns, clan castles, and often Loch Ness, up to 3.
“We had an amazing day. Not only did we visit sites associated with Outlander, we visited Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle. Our guide was very knowledgeable about Scottish history and culture and even sang folk music for us. We had a perfect day.”
Private Speyside whisky day from Inverness with Glen Moray, Glenfiddich, Cardhu, and Glenfarclas tastings, hotel pickup, and valley views.
“Craig was a great, fun and entertaining guide for our day of adventure. Not sure the day would have been the same without him!”
Scottish Highlands day tour from Edinburgh with Loch Ness free time, Stirling and Wallace Monument, Hairy Coos, and optional cruise.
“My family, including my son were waiting by 8am in the cold at the bus stop, but no bus. After several minutes I called the tour operator, no answer. Called again a few minutes later and was told sorry the guide doesn’t feel well your tour is now cancelled. Luckily Rabbies tours saved the day instead and we were able to book a great trip (probably even better) for less $.”
A premium private day tour from Edinburgh to Stirling Castle and Loch Lomond, with hotel pickup, a kilted guide, and big scenery stops.
“This private tour was just great! Ben, our guide and driver was polite, on time, knowledgeable, and wore a kilt. We went to places we wanted to be and the unexpected final stop to Falkland was just awesome!”
Private full-day Isle of Skye tour from Inverness with Loch Ness views, Eilean Donan Castle, Skye viewpoints, and photo add-on.
“My wife and I did a full day tour to Isle of Skye with Ryan and Sgurr Tours, and we had an absolute blast! His knowledge of Skye and Scotland is endless, and he retells it in an entertaining way. We purchased the photo package for our tour and he took the most amazing photos of us and the landscapes we visited. 12+ hours in the car with him absolutely flew by, we wish we could take him with us everywhere we go on vacation. Can not recommend him enough, he seriously made our vacation complete!”
Private full-day trip from Edinburgh to Central Scotland, with Forth Bridge, Linlithgow Palace, Stirling Castle, the Kelpies, and Wallace sites.
“This was a great day and worth every penny. Our driver, Alex, was superb. Not only was he an excellent driver, he was also very personable, which made the day all the more enjoyable. He made sure we got to see all we wanted, and he added a few more sights, and he still got us back to the hotel by the time we requested. We are totally pleased with Alex and this experience.”
Private Highlands day from Edinburgh to Loch Lubnaig, Kilchurn Castle, Oban and Glencoe, with guided stops, WiFi and pickup.
“Did an all day tour of the Highlands with Barney. We saw a ton and Barney was a great guide. His vast knowledge and the way he walked us through Scottish and English history made the day.”
Inverness private full-day tour linking Clava Cairns, Culloden, Cawdor Castle, Loch Ness, and two distilleries with a local guide.
“George was a fantastic tour guide. He noy only provided great information but added the personal touches and stories that made this one of the most enjoyable tours we have ever been on. A million times better than usual tours. Highly recommended. We will be back.”
Private 6-hour Glencoe and West Highlands historical day tour from Oban with a local guide, iconic castles, lochs, and photo stops.
“Out tour was fabulous. Our guide, Darryl, was very personable and very, very knowledgeable. We learned a lot about the history and beauty of Scotland. I would highly recommend this tour and Darryl…. OUTSTANDING!”
Private Braveheart day tour from Edinburgh to Stirling Castle, Bannockburn, Wallace Monument, and Stirling Bridge with pickup and time to eat.
“Our tour guide David was very knowledgeable and perfect with timing, so we were able to see everything without being rushed, and had time to eat lunch and dinner.”
Private 8-hour Shetland TV locations tour from Lerwick. Pickup, scenic beaches, seabird stops, and plenty of photo time for up to 6.
“Maureen was wonderful. She was on time and full of knowledge. We had a wonderful full day We enjoyed some bonus stops and experiences”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
