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2-Day Inverness and the Highlands Very Small Group Tour from Edinburgh
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2-Day Inverness and the Highlands Very Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

by Heart of Scotland Tours

2 days
Edinburgh
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2 days
Starting time
Monday 26 October 2026
Language
English
Free cancellation until 25 Oct 2026.
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Overview

This two-day very small group tour from Edinburgh offers a detailed visit to the Scottish Highlands with an average of 12 passengers per group. Traveling by air-conditioned Mercedes mini coach, the tour includes live commentary throughout the journey. The itinerary covers notable locations such as Glen Coe and Loch Ness. Between April and October, the route also passes the Glenfinnan Viaduct. The overnight stay is in Inverness, the main city of the Highlands. On the second day, the tour visits Culloden Battlefield, ancient standing stones, and Pitlochry, where there is an optional whisky distillery tour. The day ends with a riverside walk in Dunkeld. Food, drinks, entrance fees, gratuities, and accommodation are not included in the price. Accommodation options are available on request, ranging from hostels to hotels. This tour runs in all weather conditions unless deemed unsafe and is suitable for travelers aged five and above who must be accompanied by an adult if children.

Highlights

Two-day very small group tour with about 12 passengers
Travel by air-conditioned Mercedes mini coach with live commentary
Stops at Glen Coe, Loch Ness, and Glenfinnan Viaduct (April to October)
Overnight stay in Inverness
Visits to Culloden Battlefield, standing stones, Pitlochry, and riverside walk at Dunkeld
Optional whisky distillery tour in Pitlochry

What's included

Driver and guide with 5-star reviews
Transport on air-conditioned Mercedes mini coach
Live commentary during travel
Very small group with average size of about 12 passengers

What's not included

Food and drinks
Tips and gratuities
Entry fees to attractions
Accommodation (B&B) as per additional info
Accommodation (Hotel) as per additional info
Accommodation (Hostel) as per additional info

Itinerary

1

Pass by historic Stirling Castle on its rocky crags.

2

The National Wallace Monument was built to honour our great Scottish hero - William Wallace.

3

Glen Coe is perhaps the most famous of all Scotland’s glens. This narrow valley is where the bloody massacre of the MacDonalds took place in 1692 and has been used as a backdrop for many movies including Skyfall. We will stop nearby for lunch (at own expense).

60 min

4

Visit the Glenfinnan Viaduct (Apr-Oct only) which famously features in several Harry Potter movies as the Hogwarts Express train crosses the bridge.

30 min

5

We stop for a photo of Britain’s highest mountain (Ben Nevis).

10 min

6

There will be an opportunity for photos and souvenir shopping in the charming village of Fort Augustus.

30 min

7

We continue along the full length of Loch Ness - keep your eyes peeled for a glimpse of the Loch Ness Monster!

8

We will stop at Urquhart Castle for a photo opportunity and to stretch legs before the final leg of the journey to Inverness.

10 min

9

Our overnight stay is in the northernmost city of the UK and pretty capital of the Highlands, Inverness. There are numerous pubs, cafés and restaurants for evening entertainment.

840 min

10

After being collected from your accommodation it's only a short drive to Culloden Moor where the Jacobites were finally defeated by government soldiers in 1746, the last battle to be fought on British soil. You will have time to walk on the battlefield and learn more about this tragic event that killed 700 Highland clansmen in three minutes.

30 min

11

Visit one of Scotland's most evocative and sacred prehistoric sites, 4000 year old stone circles and burial mounds at Clava Cairns.

30 min

12

As we drive south through the Cairngorms National Park you'll hear about the flora and fauna of this wonderful wilderness which was officially protected in 2003 and is the largest national park in the British Isles. We will also stop for lunch at one of the charming villages within the national park.

60 min

13

During your drive through the Cairngorms National Park, you should spot Ruthven Barracks, built in 1719 after the 1715 Jacobite rising.

14

The Highland town of Pitlochry has an elegant main street packed with shops and restaurants.

105 min

15

Your final stop is a gentle riverside walk through Big Tree Country at Dunkeld, a beautiful way to finish the tour all seasons of the year.

45 min

16

Just before returning to Edinburgh (tour return time is 7pm) your journey takes you over the River Forth. You may make a quick photo stop in South Queensferry to capture the famous Forth Rail Bridge - built in 1890.

15 min

Meeting point

This tour departs from (and returns to) Bus Stand ZE, Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3BQ (opposite Howie's Restaurant). Please arrive no later than 08.15

End point

This tour departs from (and returns to) Bus Stand ZE, Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3BQ (opposite Howie's Restaurant). Please arrive no later than 08.15

Languages

English (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund. If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Additional info

1–15 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Service animals are welcome
Reachable by public transport
Suitable for all fitness levels
Accommodation preferences must be indicated in the Special Requirements box. Options include Hostel £30 to £45 per person, per night; B&B single £100 to £150 per night or £120 to £190 for single occupancy of a double or twin room; B&B en-suite double or twin £120 to £190 per room, per night (2 sharing); B&B en-suite triple or quad £190 to £250 per room, per night (3 or 4 sharing); and Hotel £190 to £250+ per room, per night (2 sharing).
Average group size is around 12 passengers
Minimum age to join is 5 years old
Children must be accompanied by an adult
The tour operates in all weather unless conditions are unsafe; appropriate clothing is required
Service animals must be declared at least 7 days before the tour
Total
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