Highland Explorer Tours - Day Tours

60 High Street (The Royal Mile), Edinburgh, Scotland

+44 (0)131 558 3738

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Ranked #17 of 55 tours in Edinburgh

142 Reviews

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Owner description: Our superb selection of tours are specially created to showcase our wonderful country. They are designed to make the most of your time and to give...... more » Owner description: Our superb selection of tours are specially created to showcase our wonderful country. They are designed to make the most of your time and to give you an authentic experience of Scotland

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barraking

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3 reviews

1 helpful vote

“Stevie was a great driver and the stuff at loch Ness blew my mind.”

Reviewed 15 January 2012

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The loch Ness hunter tour was great, not too long, not too short. We had great weather and all the lochs and mountains looked very pretty. The cruise on the loch Ness blew me away, the guy we had giving us a presentation was with MIT and was an expert on everything nessie related, I went aboard a sceptic and... More

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CFCWBA

Gosford, Australia

1 review

1 helpful vote

“awesome”

Reviewed 22 November 2011

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We went on the 5 Day Isle of Skye, Loch Ness and West Coast Tour. The secenery was awesome, we even had great weather. The people on the coach were all very friendly, and Don the driver was a real Barry !!!!, and helped make the trip more memorable We had a great time, had emigrated to Australia in 1987... More

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Hi there, we're so glad to hear that you enjoyed your first visit to Scotland, even after all this time! Don does indeed ensure that everyone on his tour has a barry time and it certainly sounds as if this was the case for the clan on your 5-day tour! Hopefully it won't be quite so long until your next... More

cmm1299

Ottawa, Canada

1 review

“3 Day Isle of Skye Tour”

Reviewed 14 November 2011

This tour was very appealing because it offered a chance to see the Scottish Highlands and various popular landmarks within a three day period. Unfortunately, there was way too much driving, and not enough stopping! You barely have enough time to dip your toes into Loch Ness before you're off driving again for another three hours looking out the window.... More

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Hi there, thanks for joining us on our 3-day tour during the summer. Skye and all the surrounding area is indeed a very beautifuI part of Scotland and this trip is one of our most popular, as you'll see from other reviews which we've had for it. It is ideal for those who do not have as much time to... More

MaxineC607

Baltimore, Maryland

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3 reviews

“Thrilling tour of the Highlands”

Reviewed 12 November 2011

Highland Explorer Tours delivered on all its promises. Nic our tour guide kept us enthralled with entertaining stories of the history as we traveled through the beautiful country. Not only is she very knowledgeable, but also went out of her way to make sure we experienced memorable pub meals and special musical events. The accommodations were clean, comfortable, and centrally... More

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Hi Maxine, Many thanks for taking the time to tell us how much you enjoyed your 5-day tour with us - we're delighted to hear that it more than lived up to your expectations and that you enjoyed all the evening entertainment which Nic was able to help you fit in. We'll make sure your all your comments are passed... More

AndrewMace

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8 reviews

2 helpful votes

“Very much worth it for time limited tourists”

Reviewed 8 November 2011

A breathtaking dash across the heart of Scotland to the western isles (specifically to visit Skye) and back. Many interesting stops along the way as well. The trip fulfilled the expectations of the advertisement. Would love to take other tours with Highland Explorer Tours. More

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Hi Andrew, many thanks for your review. We too find Scotland to be a very breathtaking place and are delighted that we were able to share some of it with you. We look forward to seeing you on a longer tour sometime soon - haste ye back! More

Matthew M

Ottawa, Canada

1 review

“An outstandingly fun tour!”

Reviewed 6 November 2011

Any tour through the beautiful highlands will be great, but our tour guide went out of his way on any number of occasions to ensure we had the best possible time. He had a wealth of information on local history, attractions and myths that really served to give us a sense of immersion in Scottish culture and past. More

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Hi Matthew, thanks for your feedback and the photos. That's a great picture of Hamish - looking mean and moody as always! We hope you'll be able to join us on a longer tour the next time you're over visiting from Canada :-) More

Lisa V

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

1 review

“Great Trip”

Reviewed 3 November 2011

We thoroughly enjoyed our 5 day tour of the west coast, the Isle of Skye, and Loch Ness. Don was a terrific guide - entertaining, knowledgable, enthusiastic, and a great story teller. Got a good sample of what Scotland has to offer. More

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Hello Lisa, Thanks for letting us know what a great time you had on your tour with Don. We particularly like the beautiful photos, they certainly show Scotland at its best! Many Thanks from all at Highland Explorer Tours. More

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everett, washington

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23 reviews

12 helpful votes

“Great tour to Loch Ness and Glencoe”

Reviewed 30 October 2011

We had so much fun on our tour to Loch Ness and Glencoe! It's a very long day, but our guide, Andy kept us entertained with his hilarious stories and fantastic insights into the history of Scotland. We enjoyed the boat ride, and the scenery to and from Loch Ness is spectacular. Andy took whoever wanted to go on a... More

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Hi there, It certainly sounds like you had a fantastic time with Andy. Loch Ness is our most popular tour - as it's a great way of seeing such a lot of Scotland in one day! We'll pass on your comments to Andy and thanks for taking the time to let us know how you got on. Many thanks from... More

Doug F

Honolulu

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“We had a fantastic time on our Isle of Skye Tour”

Reviewed 25 October 2011

I highly recommend the Isle of Skye Tour. It's a beautiful and historic part of Scotland well worth a visit. Our tour guide, Don, was extremely knowledgeble about the history and legends of the region and a great storyteller! More

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Hi Doug, we're really glad to hear that you had such a 'barry' time with Don on your tour - he does indeed love telling a good story and will appreciate your feedback. Best wishes from everyone at Highland Explorer Tours. More

heinrich777

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

1 review

“A life changing tour!”

Reviewed 19 October 2011

I took the 3 day highland tour with my mom not only to experience the beautiful Scottish scenery but also to find out more about my ancestry (my great uncles were part of the McLeod clan and stayed at Dunvegan Castle). This was without a doubt the trip of a lifetime with scenery so beautiful it brought tears to my... More

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Hi Heinrich, Many thanks for taking the time to write your review. We're delighted that you had such a great time on your tour with Andy - he is a very passionate guide and we're sure he more than made up for the weather! It must have been amazing for you to see Dunvegan and we hope that you enjoyed... More