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Highland Explorer Tours
Highland Explorer Tours
5
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Our superb selection of cultural, scenic and culinary tours are specially created to showcase our wonderful country and finest Scottish produce. They are designed to make the most of your time and to give you an authentic experience of Scotland. These tours whisk you through the most essential sights of Scotland and include award-winning samples of Scottish food and drink. It’s the most appetising way to experience Scotland in a day.
Edinburgh, Scotland
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2023
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Historical Tours
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Recommended by 96% of travellers
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Historical Tours
6+ hours
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Recommended by 98% of travellers
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Bus Tours
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Shannon C
1 contribution
Nov 2023 • Friends
Highland Fling 5 day tour w Alistair.
Can not fault.
Tour exceeded wildest dreams.
Alistair made the trip what it was w his hospitality, professionalism, scottish pride and knowledge. Couldn't have been luckier.
Sad to leave but would return to do another tour w Alistair anyway.
Shannon
Can not fault.
Tour exceeded wildest dreams.
Alistair made the trip what it was w his hospitality, professionalism, scottish pride and knowledge. Couldn't have been luckier.
Sad to leave but would return to do another tour w Alistair anyway.
Shannon
Written 1 December 2023
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William S
1 contribution
Nov 2023 • Couples
The trip was a well compacted summary of everything important to Scotland! Cara was an excellent guide!
Written 30 November 2023
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Terry S
1 contribution
Nov 2023 • Family
Excellent! Our driver/guide was fabulous! She anticipated all of our unspoken needs, was very informative and really funny! She was very professional and really wanted to make our visit the best we could have! 5 stars to Cara!
Written 30 November 2023
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luciaduarter
Rio de Janeiro, RJ2 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
It was great! We visited the main sites, except for Lallybroch (Midhope castle, which was closed). Dusty and Lori were great, especially Dusty who had a lot of trivia and historical facts to share making the whole experience complete!
Written 30 November 2023
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Carole C
1 contribution
Nov 2023 • Couples
Had a wonderful day ! Tour guides Dusty and Laurie were exceptional! Highly recommend this tour. You will have a great day and learn a lot !
Written 30 November 2023
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Bronte S
1 contribution
Nov 2023 • Couples
The tour was amazing!! Our guides, Dusty and Lori made it so fun and enjoyable. My husband came along and had a great time as well! Dusty was full of Scottish and Outlander history facts, plus we had great views the whole drive. I highly recommend!
Written 30 November 2023
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Janine K
11 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
Amazing tour by Dusty!
We had such a good time at this tour. Every outlander lover should do it too! All the castle were amazing to visit. Love it
We had such a good time at this tour. Every outlander lover should do it too! All the castle were amazing to visit. Love it
Written 30 November 2023
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Amm J
4 contributions
Fantastic experience ⭐️👍🏻
I been to highland twice with this company
Had an opportunity to visit many different places in highland
The bus was good clean and comfortable
Hotel was lovely and the staff were very friendly
Everything was great! I enjoy it 😊
I been to highland twice with this company
Had an opportunity to visit many different places in highland
The bus was good clean and comfortable
Hotel was lovely and the staff were very friendly
Everything was great! I enjoy it 😊
Written 28 November 2023
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Dalytravels1997
2 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
My family and I couldn't have asked for a better tour! Our guide, Steve, was knowledgeable and fun. He got to know the group - a wide variety of ages and backgrounds, quickly and called out and/or stopped at sites he knew we would especially like.
The Highlands and Isle of Skye were absolutely gorgeous. I really can't say enough about the natural beauty. We stayed at the Skye Inn, which was pretty, comfortable and clean. And, the food was excellent!
I would recommend this tour to anyone who wants to see Skye and the Highlands. I'm already looking at where we might go with Highland Explorers on our next visit. 😊
The Highlands and Isle of Skye were absolutely gorgeous. I really can't say enough about the natural beauty. We stayed at the Skye Inn, which was pretty, comfortable and clean. And, the food was excellent!
I would recommend this tour to anyone who wants to see Skye and the Highlands. I'm already looking at where we might go with Highland Explorers on our next visit. 😊
Written 28 November 2023
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Pioneer13858419269
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Nov 2023 • Couples
Paul our guide was brilliant, really knowledgeable and has a great sense of humour. Amazing 10/10 experience, would recommend to all.
Written 28 November 2023
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Carlos Salinas
Monterrey, Mexico1 contribution
Hi, does the Jacobite Steam Train your departing from Edinburgh runs on November? I’ve been checking if any date opens but no luck for me…
Maryann F
Fort Worth, TX1 contribution
I don't see it on their website in November. I'd go to their site and "chat" or call.
Hello! We want to ride the Jacobite Steam Train in October, but the online timetables show that only the morning service is available. We are wondering if the train ride will still be included in the tour. Thanks in advance!
For the Jacobite train trips which seat booking class is included in the tour? Standard seat or a First Class or First Class Compartment?
GaryLi2021
Hong Kong, China2 contributions
Standard class only
tmbprado
Guarapari, ES67 contributions
Boa Tarde,
Comprei o tour de dois dias "LAGO NESS, INVERNESS E HIGHLANDS - EXCURSÃO DOIS DIAS Saindo de Edimburgo, esse tour tem guia falando PORTUGUES? pois na descrição fala PORTUGUES - ESCRITO.
Frage auch in Deutscher Sprache?
ExplorerTeam
Edinburgh, UK3 contributions
Hi Albert, for German speakers, we offer audio-guides full of Scottish stories and folklore. These are free to use and you can collect them from our office. Please let me know if you have an more questions. Kind regards, Paula
patal44
Pornic, France13 contributions
bonjour,
nous allons à Edimbourg en février, nous hésitons entrelouer une voiture pour une journée pour faire le loch ness, les highlands, glencoe, fort william, le parc national cairgorms..ou faire l'excursion en car avec "Viator"...quels sont vos conseils ? Nous passons 4 jours entiers à Edimbourg, nous avons un logement dans high street. Autre question est ce bien de prendre le bus à Impérial pour visiter avec les arrêts libres ou est ce faisable à pied ? Et quant est -il de certaines visites soit disant "gratuites"..comme free tour legendes fantômes ? Merci à tous pour vos réponses !
Libby
Adelaide, Australia40 contributions
Hi,
Can anyone who has done the 5 day tour give some information on what the accomodation is like?
Thanks
Clive A
Jersey, UK1 contribution
Hi
We recently did this tour, we chose the b and b option, all the rooms were clean, the staff helpful, the locations were all close to restaurants and town centers about 5 to 10 minute walk. All had beds very comfortable, tea facilities in rooms.
Lorna G
6 contributions
Does the 1 day Outlander Tour include more than just seeing Doune castle (we have paid the extra fee to see it and our itinerary states we will be visiting it at 10am and doesn’t include any other places ??)
ExplorerTeam
Edinburgh, UK3 contributions
The main stops on our 1-day Outlander tour are Doune Castle, Culross (the fictional village of Cranesmuir), Falkland (used as 1940's Inverness), Midhope Castle (Lallybroch) and Linlithgow Palace (Wentworth Prison).
Macbit
Clermont, FL62 contributions
Do you have any day tours originating in Stirling?
fergScotland
scotland20 contributions
No i'm afraid we do not have any tours originating in Stirling. All our tours Start from Edinburgh
Kind regards
Hugh