Loch Ness on a private day tour from Edinburgh
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How Much Does a Private Tour of Scotland Cost?

A private day tour from Edinburgh with us costs £695 to £795 for your whole group of up to 8 guests — not per person. For a full group of 8, that's from £87 per person. Multi-day tours run from £1,395 to £4,495 per group, and private transfers start at £80. Below is exactly what you pay, what's included, and what costs extra.

By Waseem Abuaglain, Founder & Driver-Guide. Prices on this page update automatically and always match our booking system.

Why We Price per Group, Not per Person

The price pays for your own minibus and driver-guide for the day, and that costs the same whether two of you travel or 8. So a couple pays the full group price, while a family of six or a group of friends splits it — and each person pays less. That's why private tours are often the best value for families and small groups, while couples are paying for the privacy, the door-to-door pickup and a day planned entirely around them.

Day Tour Prices, per Person by Group Size

Group price first, then what each person pays if you split it. Per-person figures are rounded up to the nearest pound.

Day tour Group price 2 guests 4 guests 6 guests 8 guests
Stirling, Perth & Kelpies Day Tour £695 £348 £174 £116 £87
St Andrews & Kingdom of Fife Day Tour £695 £348 £174 £116 £87
Loch Lomond & Highlands Day Tour £745 £373 £187 £125 £94
Castles & Whisky Day Tour £745 £373 £187 £125 £94
Inverness & Loch Ness Day Tour £745 £373 £187 £125 £94
Outlander & Royal Palaces Day Tour £745 £373 £187 £125 £94
Loch Ness Day Tour £795 £398 £199 £133 £100
Glenfinnan & Harry Potter Bridge Day Tour £795 £398 £199 £133 £100

Multi-Day Tour Prices

Tour Group price Per day Per person (8)
2-Day Highlands Tour £1,395 £698 £175
3-Day Tour of Scotland £1,995 £665 £250
4-Day Isle of Skye Tour £2,800 £700 £350
5-Day Tour of Scotland £3,195 £639 £400
7-Day Tour of Scotland £4,495 £643 £562

Accommodation isn't included, so you choose your own hotel and budget. On the 2, 3, 5 and 7-day tours we collect you from your Edinburgh hotel each morning and return you each evening. On the 4-day Isle of Skye tour you book 3 nights on Skye, and the Armadale–Mallaig ferry is included. Compare the multi-day itineraries →

What's Included — and What Costs Extra

Included in every tour

  • Private air-conditioned minibus — your group only
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • A knowledgeable local driver-guide
  • Bottled water and Scottish biscuits
  • Free baby, child and booster seat (one of each, reserve in advance)

Paid separately, only if you want them

  • Castle, palace and attraction entry tickets
  • Optional boat cruises, e.g. on Loch Ness or Loch Lomond
  • Jacobite steam train ("Hogwarts Express") tickets
  • Whisky tastings on the Castles & Whisky tour
  • Lunch and other meals
  • Gratuities and personal expenses

Each tour page lists its own optional extras, so you can see in advance which tickets you might want.

Private Transfer Prices

Prices are per vehicle for up to 8 passengers, with room for luggage.

Getting the Best Value

  • Travel as a bigger group. The price is the same for 2 or 8 guests, so bringing family or friends brings the cost per person right down.
  • Pick a shorter day with young children. Our 7-hour tours are our lowest-priced and get you home by mid-afternoon — see our family day-trips guide.
  • Choose your extras on the day. Most entry tickets are optional, so you only pay for the castles and cruises your group actually wants.
  • Book with confidence. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your tour.
  • Giving it as a present? Gift cards start at £100.

Want something different? We also plan tailor-made tours — tell us your ideas and we'll send you a personal quote.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Our private day tours cost £695 to £795 for your whole group of up to 8 guests — not per person. For a full group of 8, that works out from £87 per person.
Per group. The price covers your private minibus and driver-guide for the day, whether you're 2 or 8 guests — so the more of you there are, the less each person pays.
Your private air-conditioned minibus for your group only, hotel pickup and drop-off, a local driver-guide, bottled water and Scottish biscuits, and a free baby seat, child seat and booster seat (one of each) if you reserve them in advance.
Entry tickets to castles and attractions, optional boat cruises and steam-train tickets, lunch and other meals, gratuities and personal expenses. Most entry fees are optional, so you only pay for what your group chooses to do.
No. You book your own hotel, so you can stay wherever suits your budget. On our 2, 3, 5 and 7-day tours we collect you from your Edinburgh hotel each morning and bring you back each evening; on the 4-day Isle of Skye tour you stay on Skye for 3 nights.
You can cancel up to 24 hours before your booking's start time (UK time) for a full refund. No refunds are given after that. If we ever have to cancel your booking ourselves because of bad weather, road closures or other circumstances beyond our control, you'll receive a full refund.

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Loch Ness Day Tour from Edinburgh

Total for your group £795.00

£795 per group — from £100 per person for 8

Duration
8:00 AM – 7:00 PM (approx. 11 hours)
Max guests
8 people
Pickup
Edinburgh
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