A private day tour from Edinburgh with us costs £596 to £745 for your whole group of up to 8 guests — not per person. For a full group of 8, that's from £75 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 | £596 | £298 | £149 | £100 | £75 |
| Castles & Whisky Day Tour | £745 | £373 | £187 | £125 | £94 |
| Inverness & Loch Ness Day Tour | £745 | £373 | £187 | £125 | £94 |
| Outlander & Royal Palaces Day Tour | £596 | £298 | £149 | £100 | £75 |
| Loch Ness Day Tour | £636 | £318 | £159 | £106 | £80 |
| Glenfinnan & Harry Potter Bridge Day Tour | £636 | £318 | £159 | £106 | £80 |
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 →
Festive Dates (21 Dec – 2 Jan)
Tours run right through Christmas and New Year, at a higher festive rate for travel between 21 Dec – 2 Jan. Every other date is the normal price above.
| Tour | Normal price | Festive price |
|---|---|---|
| Stirling, Perth & Kelpies Day Tour | £695 | £895 |
| St Andrews & Kingdom of Fife Day Tour | £695 | £895 |
| Loch Lomond & Highlands Day Tour | £596 | £945 |
| Castles & Whisky Day Tour | £745 | £945 |
| Inverness & Loch Ness Day Tour | £745 | £945 |
| Outlander & Royal Palaces Day Tour | £596 | £945 |
| Loch Ness Day Tour | £636 | £995 |
| Glenfinnan & Harry Potter Bridge Day Tour | £636 | £995 |
| 2-Day Highlands Tour | £1,395 | £2,395 |
| 3-Day Tour of Scotland | £1,995 | £2,995 |
| 4-Day Isle of Skye Tour | £2,800 | £3,800 |
| 5-Day Tour of Scotland | £3,195 | £4,595 |
| 7-Day Tour of Scotland | £4,495 | £5,995 |
Castles & Whisky Day Tour: Some distilleries may close over the festive period, which is outside our control.
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
| Transfer | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh City to Edinburgh Airport Transfer | £80 | £170 |
| Edinburgh Airport Transfer | £90 | £170 |
| Edinburgh to Glasgow Transfer | £170 | £320 |
| Glasgow to Edinburgh Transfer | £200 | £370 |
| Edinburgh to St Andrews Transfer | £200 | £350 |
| St Andrews to Edinburgh Transfer | £200 | £350 |
| Edinburgh to Glasgow Airport Transfer | £250 | £420 |
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.