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Southern Highlands Day Tour from Edinburgh with Optional Whisky Tour
4.9
57 Ratings
Edinburgh
Explore Scotland’s iconic scenery and history on a Southern Highlands day tour from Edinburgh. Optional whisky tour for a true taste of Scotland.
Duration:
1 day
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- The Kelpies & The Helix - We stop in Falkirk, where we have time to marvel at the Kelpies, the world’s largest horse sculptures
- The Glenturret Distillery - We then take to the back roads and drive through Scotland’s scenic beauty and further into the Highlands. Glens, forests and rivers aplenty, we’ll take you through the centre of this picturesque region before stopping at one of Scotland’s most famous whisky distilleries.
- The Hermitage Woodland Walk - After reviving ourselves with a wee dram of the ‘water of life’, we head to the Hermitage in the heart of Perthshire and take a short woodland walk.
- Dunkeld Cathedral - Our return journey visits the quaint village of Dunkeld, in Macbeth country, where a stunning cathedral sits comfortably by the banks of the River Tay.
- Forth Bridge - Before returning to Edinburgh we pass the iconic Forth Bridges, the new World Heritage Site.
What's Included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Local English Speaking Guide
What's Not Included
- Whisky Distillery Tour
- Lunch
Additional Information
Delight in an exceptional guided day tour that delves into Scotland’s renowned landscapes, landmarks, and adventures. Journey from the historic capital and tales of Scotland’s legendary patriot to breathtaking Highland vistas. Additionally, you have the option to embark on a Whisky Distillery Tour and savor a taste of Scotland’s beloved national beverage for a full Scottish experience!
- Minimum age is 18 years
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them to board and disembark.
- It is recommended to book transport to the departure point in advance. Please also allow extra time to get to the departure point for check-in. We advise you arrive at least 15 minutes before the tour departure to allow time to check-in for the tour. Unfortunately, we are unable to hold back the tour for late arrivals.
- Return times are approximate and subject to road conditions and weather. Please ensure you allocate sufficient time for any onward travel plans, allowing at least 3 hours after the scheduled return time for connections or activities.
- This tour may run in conjunction with our sister company, Highland Explorer Tours.
Location
Haggis Adventures
High Street
This tour will depart at 8:15 am from 60 High Street, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 1TB. Meet 15 minutes before departure and look for the check-in staff wearing blue high-visibility vests there to greet you.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Joann_h
Jun 23, 2024
Wonderful trip to Glenturret and beyond! - My husband and I went on the tour to Glenturret distillery with stops to see the Kelpies and the Hermitage (water falls). Our trip was smooth and enjoyable with adequate time at each location. Emily, our guide, was top notch as a driver and curator for the trip. I recommend it highly!
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B4644yipatriciag
Apr 27, 2024
ONE DAY AROUND SCOTLAND - The tour was amazing and it was most because of our guides, Laura and Martin. Who has told us a lot of stories during the trip. Loved it.
Really recommended!
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Sandra_f
Dec 31, 2023
Cara, the driver and... - Cara, the driver and hostess was the best part of the trip. She had great stories, shared history and was friendly and positive. She really made the trip worthwhile.
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9annkristina
Oct 2, 2023
Glenturret Distillery, The Hermitage Waterfall - The guided whiskey tour at the Glenturret distillery was super, you got to learn a lot from a very nice guide. The waterfall in The Hermitage was magical.
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Carlos_l
Jul 9, 2023
Our driver was awesome.... - Our driver was awesome. The drive wasn’t too long and it was very scenic. Great history info along the way. The distillery was beautiful and a dream come true. Dunkeld was an awesome town to visit.
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Eleftheria_k
Apr 22, 2022
Best day of my trip -
Best day of my trip
Highly recommend
The driver Tim and Rich were great company
And very patient with me as I got confused and was late for 20 minutes ..
Sorry guys !!
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Tiffany
Sep 7, 2021
Amazing - The Highlands Day tour was the best way to get a taste of the wonderful Scottish landscape and its history (and Whisky of course!). Duncan our guide and driver was fantastically knowledgeable and a lot of fun. He had great anecdotes and stories about all the landmarks we stopped at or passed by. His enthusiasm and humor made the trip really enjoyable. We covered a lot of great sites. I definitely recommend it if you don't have a car or much time to explore around Edinburgh.
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Will
Sep 3, 2021
Informative and picturesque bus ride with Caitlyn - We went for the highlands tour and boat ride. The scenery was amazing and Caitlyn was very energetic and no boring moments inside the bus, she was able to explained the scenery very well and addedd multiple stories to it. We had a fun time.
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Yanilyn
Jul 2, 2021
The Highlands and Love for Scotland - We booked the tour just for the Jacobite train because of Harry Potter, but ended up becoming fascinated with Scotland’s history thanks to Caitlin’s very informative and entertaining tour guide. She is such a lovely person; very cheerful and bright, which made the trip so exciting. As she drove us through the highlands, she introduced songs with their backstories, matching it with the scenery, which made the trip even more special and meaningful. We especially love how she surprised us with the view of the viaduct and a visit to the highland cows, Hamish and Honey, which wasn’t in the itinerary. We can definitely feel her passion and love from her work. So much so that she can proudly call the highlands her office.
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Da
Mar 7, 2024
Dangerous journey through Scotland - Laurie has to drive and talk!
During the journey, the volume of the car music system is often manipulated on the cell phone. Such journeys are not permitted in Scotland either, and are unacceptable with customers in the bus
Tour only driver, without guide.
Tour in English. Tablet provided unusable for other languages. Only about 3 minutes of explanations per place.
The tour of the whisky factory only in English with no translation option (we were offered something else). No tasting, only a tiny drop of whisky given in the factory, as stingy as Scots are. £17.00 per person too expensive.
At the end of the tour, we were not dropped off at the meeting point (see program, does not correspond to agreements).
This tour is not recommended and is life-threatening, as Laurie also has to act as guide during the journey. The left hand is very often not on the steering wheel, even when Laurie is talking and driving.
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