Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe and Loch Shiel 1-Day Tour from Edinburgh
by Discover Scotland Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£134Overview
This full-day coach tour lasts about 12 hours and departs from Edinburgh to the Scottish Highlands. The route passes through Glencoe and includes a visit to the Glenfinnan Viaduct and Loch Shiel. The tour highlights several film locations from Skyfall, Highlander, and Harry Potter. The first stop is Callander, where travelers have roughly 30 minutes to get refreshments and walk along the high street with its tearooms and shops. Next, the tour drives through Glencoe valley with photo stops, followed by a longer break of about 90 minutes at the Glencoe Visitor Centre to have lunch and explore. At Glenfinnan, visitors spend about 90 minutes viewing both the viaduct and the Glenfinnan Monument overlooking Loch Shiel. From April to October, the Jacobite Steam Train crosses the viaduct, allowing passengers to photograph this scene. Note that the steam train will not run from September 1st to 5th, 2025. The coach passes through Fort William, where guests can spot Ben Nevis towering above the town. Finally, the tour stops for about 45 minutes in the Perthshire area for evening refreshments before returning to Edinburgh. Transportation is provided by a mini-coach with air conditioning and a driver-guide. Meals and refreshments are not included. Admission to the Glenfinnan Monument requires an additional fee. Children under 5 years old are not permitted on this tour.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Callander
The tour stops in Callander, a busy Highland town, for about 30 minutes. Visitors can get morning refreshments and explore the high street, which has several tearooms and small shops.
30 min
Glencoe
The coach travels through Glencoe valley with opportunities for photo stops. There is a longer 90-minute stop at the Glencoe Visitor Centre for lunch and further exploration of the area.
90 min
Glenfinnan
At Glenfinnan, visitors spend 90 minutes viewing the Glenfinnan Viaduct and the nearby Glenfinnan Monument overlooking Loch Shiel. Between April and October, the Jacobite Steam Train crosses the viaduct, providing a chance for photographs. The steam train does not operate from September 1st to 5th, 2025.
90 min
Fort William
The route passes through Fort William. Guests are encouraged to look out for Ben Nevis, which towers above the town.
Perthshire
The coach stops in the Perthshire region for about 45 minutes in the evening, allowing time for refreshments.
45 min
Meeting point
Our tour departs from Bus Stand ZE, Waterloo Place, Edinburgh (Opposite Howie's restaurant). what3words:///proof.person.proven. Check in is at 07:45 for an 08:00 departure. Please ensure you check in on time. IMPORTANT: There are 2 Howie's in Edinburgh, we depart from Waterloo Place only.
End point
Our tour departs from Bus Stand ZE, Waterloo Place, Edinburgh (Opposite Howie's restaurant). what3words:///decay.laws.likes. Check in is at 07:45 for an 08:00 departure. Please ensure you check in on time. IMPORTANT: There are 2 Howie's in Edinburgh, we depart from Waterloo Place only.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe and Loch Shiel 1-Day Tour from Edinburgh
by Discover Scotland Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£134Overview
This full-day coach tour lasts about 12 hours and departs from Edinburgh to the Scottish Highlands. The route passes through Glencoe and includes a visit to the Glenfinnan Viaduct and Loch Shiel. The tour highlights several film locations from Skyfall, Highlander, and Harry Potter. The first stop is Callander, where travelers have roughly 30 minutes to get refreshments and walk along the high street with its tearooms and shops. Next, the tour drives through Glencoe valley with photo stops, followed by a longer break of about 90 minutes at the Glencoe Visitor Centre to have lunch and explore. At Glenfinnan, visitors spend about 90 minutes viewing both the viaduct and the Glenfinnan Monument overlooking Loch Shiel. From April to October, the Jacobite Steam Train crosses the viaduct, allowing passengers to photograph this scene. Note that the steam train will not run from September 1st to 5th, 2025. The coach passes through Fort William, where guests can spot Ben Nevis towering above the town. Finally, the tour stops for about 45 minutes in the Perthshire area for evening refreshments before returning to Edinburgh. Transportation is provided by a mini-coach with air conditioning and a driver-guide. Meals and refreshments are not included. Admission to the Glenfinnan Monument requires an additional fee. Children under 5 years old are not permitted on this tour.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Callander
The tour stops in Callander, a busy Highland town, for about 30 minutes. Visitors can get morning refreshments and explore the high street, which has several tearooms and small shops.
30 min
Glencoe
The coach travels through Glencoe valley with opportunities for photo stops. There is a longer 90-minute stop at the Glencoe Visitor Centre for lunch and further exploration of the area.
90 min
Glenfinnan
At Glenfinnan, visitors spend 90 minutes viewing the Glenfinnan Viaduct and the nearby Glenfinnan Monument overlooking Loch Shiel. Between April and October, the Jacobite Steam Train crosses the viaduct, providing a chance for photographs. The steam train does not operate from September 1st to 5th, 2025.
90 min
Fort William
The route passes through Fort William. Guests are encouraged to look out for Ben Nevis, which towers above the town.
Perthshire
The coach stops in the Perthshire region for about 45 minutes in the evening, allowing time for refreshments.
45 min
Meeting point
Our tour departs from Bus Stand ZE, Waterloo Place, Edinburgh (Opposite Howie's restaurant). what3words:///proof.person.proven. Check in is at 07:45 for an 08:00 departure. Please ensure you check in on time. IMPORTANT: There are 2 Howie's in Edinburgh, we depart from Waterloo Place only.
End point
Our tour departs from Bus Stand ZE, Waterloo Place, Edinburgh (Opposite Howie's restaurant). what3words:///decay.laws.likes. Check in is at 07:45 for an 08:00 departure. Please ensure you check in on time. IMPORTANT: There are 2 Howie's in Edinburgh, we depart from Waterloo Place only.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.