EDINBURGH · SCOTLAND
Edinburgh’s best days out.
The 15 most popular isle of skye tours in and around Edinburgh. The ones worth building a day around, with prices, running times and who to book through.
3-day Highlands and Isle of Skye tour from Edinburgh with live storytelling, Glenfinnan and Skye icons, Inverness nights, and optional Loch Ness.
Most Popular“Amazing tour through the highlands… our guide Paul S is really amazing as a driver, a story teller and jokes maker. We had a lot of fun and enjoyed our times on the tour”
3 days from Edinburgh to Skye and the Highlands with Glenfinnan Viaduct, Inverness, Loch Ness lore, plus Culloden and more.
“Unforgettable experience even with storm warning during our trip to Isle of Skye. Thanks to our guide John for making our journey safe and memorable.”
Small-group Skye and Highlands tour from Edinburgh with a 16-seat Mercedes, two nights in Portree, and Nessie-style stops.
“I do not have enough words to describe how amazing this 3-day tour was. Our driver/tour guide Kieran was amazing, the fellow passengers were a great group of people, the B&B that the tour group booked was just the best, and the scenery and animals we got to see, and experience were breath taking (even…”
3 days from Edinburgh to Glencoe, Isle of Skye, and the Highlands—scenic stops, myth-filled walks, and Loch Ness towns by coach.
“The scenery, the stories and history made this trip unforgettable. Amazing tour guides who shared the historical and mythological stories of Scotland.”
Small-group Isle of Skye from Edinburgh with Glencoe, Ben Nevis, Loch Ness, and Portree stays. Includes transport and 2 nights.
“Our guide Lorna was knowledgeable, attentive, and hilarious. Our group went on this tour in late September. We were extremely lucky to have beautiful weather most of the trip, which meant we got to see a whole lot more than what's on the list. On the day we did get light rain off and on,…”
3 days of Skye, Highlands, and Loch Ness from Edinburgh with a small-group bus tour, Portree overnight, and classic castle scenery.
Edinburgh to Skye by coach, with the Jacobite steam train ride to Mallaig plus Glencoe, Loch Ness, Eilean Donan, and Portree time.
“Tour Guide/Driver: Jenny is hard-working and knowledgeable, and truly cared that we had a good time. She is a true pro, and we appreciated everything she did for us. Safety was her priority, and she has great driving skills.”
Guided Isle of Skye and Highlands loop from Edinburgh with B&B stays and breakfasts. Kilt Rock, Culloden, Loch Ness, Pitlochry.
“Jaime the tour guide was truly amazing! He gave detailed stories about history and land marks that were carefully arranged with matching music! He made many stops for potty, snacks, and tour sites. We felt safe and very entertained! We saw so much in 3 days!”
Three days from Edinburgh to Isle of Skye with a small group, 2 B&B nights in Portree, and guided stops from Glencoe to Neist Point.
5 days from Edinburgh to Isle of Skye, Glencoe, Loch Ness, Inverness and Culloden with 4 nights B&B and guided stops.
“Paul was a wonderful guide and we had an awesome group of people. The tour didn't feel rushed and we saw lots of lovely sites.”
3 days from Edinburgh through the Highlands and Isle of Skye. Eilean Donan, Skye views, Loch Ness and Culloden with a guide.
“We had a lot to cover as the scenery and historic sites were amazing. Only suggestion would be to add an extra day at the Isle of Skye as there was too much to see given the time.”
3 days from Edinburgh to Skye and the Highlands with Loch Ness, Storr, castles, and Harry Potter movie stops.
“Louise is the best!!! I couldn’t have asked for a better tourguide and trip. The carefully chosen route, stories, playlists (and jokes ;) were creating a beautiful atmosphere. Felt amazing to be part of the group!”
Small-group Highlands in Spanish plus Skye treks, whisky culture, Loch Ness stops, and two nights in Plockton with breakfast included.
“Excelente roteiro! Excelentes acomodações!”
Six days from Edinburgh through the Outer Hebrides and Isle of Skye, with B&B stays, ferries, and an optional Hogwarts Express steam train.
“Tour guide Sophie made this an amazing trip. Not only was she an amazing driver but she was knowledgable,kind and made the driving time so fun. Some on the tour stayed at actual B&B which i was expecting but the hotels did serve breakfast. All with friendly and accommodating staff.”
4 days from Edinburgh through the Highlands and Skye with a small group, breakfast-included stays, and flexible photo stops from a local driver-guide.
“Good overview of Scotland Highlands and isle of Skye and so much more. Jim was a fun tour guide with his Scottish sense of humour”
The Old Town and the New, the castle and the closes, and every road north into the Highlands.
