Overview
An amazing week-long private guided tour (your group only) which gives you a true flavour of a wonderful country.
Castles, History, Highland Cows, culture, whisky, beautiful scenery, monsters, boat cruises, mountain walks, great food, shopping, Palaces, wildlife & Whisky tasting are some of the options in this amazing private tour.
We pick you up from your airport or hotel and then will take you on a true coast to coast experience, which also includes famous islands and 3 famous movie locations (Harry Potter, Highlander and Prometheus).
We will book everything for you to ensure a seamless tour with each day being more impressive than the previous. Sit back relax and enjoy a trip of lifetime.
Some attractions are subject to seasonal opening.
We are happy to change the itinerary to suit your own requirements and is also dependant on times/location of pick up/drop off.
What's Included
- Lunch
- Loch Ness Boat Cruise
- Pick up and drop off
- Some castles are fee to see from outside but charge for internal tours
- Balmoral Castle entrance fee
- Visit and lunch at Highland Cow Farm
- Ferry Crossings
- Private Tour for your group only
- Private Transport in Minivan with Driver / Guide
- Meals other than stated
- Drinks / snacks
- Dunnottar Castle - Free to see from outside. Pay at gate if you wish to go inside. No Pre booking.
- Crathes Castle - £18 per person
- Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate -Free to see from outside. Pay at gate if you wish to go inside. No Pre booking.
- Accommodation - we can make recommendations and have a booking service.
- Blair Castle - Pay at gate if you wish to go into grounds and inside. No Pre booking.
- Glamis Castle - Pay at gate if you wish to go into grounds and inside. No Pre booking.
- Inverewe Gardens - Pay at gate if you wish to go inside. No Pre booking.
- Talisker Distillery - Shop and visitor centre Free. Distillery Tours to be paid at time of booking.
- Scone Palace - Pay at gate if you wish to go into grounds and inside. No Pre booking.
Meeting and Pickup
We will pick you up from your hotel, accommodation, train station, airport or cruise liner. The location may adjust the tour route.
What To Expect
Edinburgh to Aberdeen via St Andrews, Glamis Castle and Dunnottar Castle.
4 Stops
Aberdeen to Inverness via Crathes Castle, Highland Cow Farm, Balmoral Castle and The Cairngorms.
4 Stops
Inverness to Ullapool via Culloden and Loch Ness.
4 Stops
Ullapool to Isle of Skye via Inverewe Gardens and Eilean Donan Castle
4 Stops
Explore the Isle of Skye (Fairy Pools, Whisky Distillery, Old Man of Storr)
5 Stops
Skye to Pitlochry via Glenfinnan, The House of Bruar and Blair Castle.
6 Stops
Pitlochry to Edinburgh
2 Stops
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 7 Day Very Best of Scotland Private Tour from Edinburgh?
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Activity code: C-91620P28
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Lunch.
- Loch Ness Boat Cruise.
- Pick up and drop off.
- Some castles are fee to see from outside but charge for internal tours.
- Balmoral Castle entrance fee.
- Visit and lunch at Highland Cow Farm.
- Ferry Crossings.
- Private Tour for your group only.
- Private Transport in Minivan with Driver / Guide.
- Meals other than stated.
- Drinks / snacks.
- Dunnottar Castle - Free to see from outside. Pay at gate if you wish to go inside. No Pre booking.
- Crathes Castle - £18 per person.
- Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate -Free to see from outside. Pay at gate if you wish to go inside. No Pre booking.
- Accommodation - we can make recommendations and have a booking service.
- Blair Castle - Pay at gate if you wish to go into grounds and inside. No Pre booking.
- Glamis Castle - Pay at gate if you wish to go into grounds and inside. No Pre booking.
- Inverewe Gardens - Pay at gate if you wish to go inside. No Pre booking.
- Talisker Distillery - Shop and visitor centre Free. Distillery Tours to be paid at time of booking.
- Scone Palace - Pay at gate if you wish to go into grounds and inside. No Pre booking.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 1..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the 7 Day Very Best of Scotland Private Tour from Edinburgh is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 7 Day Very Best of Scotland Private Tour from Edinburgh will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Lunch
- Loch Ness Boat Cruise
- Pick up and drop off
- Some castles are fee to see from outside but charge for internal tours
- Balmoral Castle entrance fee
- Visit and lunch at Highland Cow Farm
- Ferry Crossings
- Private Tour for your group only
- Private Transport in Minivan with Driver / Guide
- Meals other than stated
- Drinks / snacks
- Dunnottar Castle - Free to see from outside. Pay at gate if you wish to go inside. No Pre booking.
- Crathes Castle - £18 per person
- Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate -Free to see from outside. Pay at gate if you wish to go inside. No Pre booking.
- Accommodation - we can make recommendations and have a booking service.
- Blair Castle - Pay at gate if you wish to go into grounds and inside. No Pre booking.
- Glamis Castle - Pay at gate if you wish to go into grounds and inside. No Pre booking.
- Inverewe Gardens - Pay at gate if you wish to go inside. No Pre booking.
- Talisker Distillery - Shop and visitor centre Free. Distillery Tours to be paid at time of booking.
- Scone Palace - Pay at gate if you wish to go into grounds and inside. No Pre booking.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
