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Tours and Sightseeing
Loch Ness and the Highlands Tour
Loch Ness and the Highlands Tour From £41.00 per Adult
Journey through the Scottish Highlands. Walk along the paths laid down by Bonnie Prince Charlie and discover the areas dominated by the histories of Scottish heroes, Rob Roy and William Wallace.
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The Edinburgh Pass
The Edinburgh Pass From £30.00 per Adult
Discover the cultural richness and natural beauty of the Scottish capital with a pass that lets you go where you please, when you please. Enjoy complimentary entry to museums and attractions, and great discounts on dining and shopping. Plus, take advantage of the Airlink bus ticket.
Includes return airport shuttle ticket
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Loch Lomond, the Highlands, and Stirling Castle Tour
Loch Lomond, the Highlands, and Stirling Castle Tour From £32.00 per Adult
From modern Glasgow to the historic Wallace Monument, from the swirling River Clyde to the serenity of Loch Lomond, experience the diversity of bonnie Scotland. Cherish the wild glens and the heather-covered mountains of the Trossachs and venture into Stirling Castle.
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West Highland Lochs and Castles
West Highland Lochs and Castles From £44.00 per Adult
Venture into the wild mountains and forests of the Highlands to see Scotland’s largest loch, Loch Lomond. You’ll also see Kilchurn Castle, a magnificent ruin situated in the middle of Loch Awe, visit the town of Inveraray, and ascend the Arrochar Alps to the viewpoint known, by soldiers in the 18th century, as ‘rest and be thankful’.
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Hop-on, Hop-off Tour of Edinburgh
Hop-on, Hop-off Tour of Edinburgh From £13.00 per Adult
Discover why visitors flock to Scotland's historic capital with this hop-on, hop-off pass. Visit the magnificent Edinburgh Castle and enjoy a trip down the Royal Mile, Princess Street, and New Town.
Now with children’s commentary by Horrible Histories!
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Tour of the Highland Lochs, Glens, and a Whisky Distillery
Tour of the Highland Lochs, Glens, and a Whisky Distillery From £44.00 per Adult
Travel north to the Kingdom of Fife for a guided woodland walk to the Black Linn Falls, and visit the home of Blair Athol Whisky for a tasting, and a tour of the distillery. See the 3,000 year- old Fortingall Yew tree, and enjoy views across the freshwater Loch Tay, on this full-day tour.
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Highland Whisky Experience
Highland Whisky Experience From £29.00 per Adult
Traverse the island of Scotland and witness many of the icons for which the country is known. See kilts, bagpipes, and a Scottish distillery to witness the making of “usquebauch”—Gaelic for The Water of Life.
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Rosslyn Chapel and the Scottish Borders Tour
Rosslyn Chapel and the Scottish Borders Tour From £29.00 per Adult
Dig into the folklore, myth, mystery, and magic that envelop the Scottish Lothians! Enter the 15th-century Rosslyn Chapel to be captivated by tales of masonic symbolism and explore the inspiring landscape of the Scottish Borders on this full-day tour.
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Guided tour at the Scotch Whisky Experience
Guided tour at the Scotch Whisky Experience From £12.75 per Adult
Single out the sweet, spicy, or smoky dimensions in a glass of Scotch whisky, and learn how production techniques influence taste and style on a guided tour of Edinburgh's fully interactive Scotch Whisky Experience. You’ll take home a greater understanding of the famous drink’s history and a souvenir whisky glass.
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St. Andrews, Fife, and Dunfermline Abbey Tour
St. Andrews, Fife, and Dunfermline Abbey Tour From £32.00 per Adult
Visit St. Andrews: home of golf, place of pilgrimage, and the university of choice for the future King, Prince William. Journey to beautiful South Queensferry, the Forth Bridges, and experience the wild beauty of the Fife Coast.
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Mercat Tours: Edinburgh Historic Vaults Walking Tour
Mercat Tours: Edinburgh Historic Vaults Walking Tour From £10.00 per Adult
Discover the 18th century vaults beneath Edinburgh’s South Bridge and learn about the notorious, former inhabitants of these dark chambers.
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Mercat Tours: Secrets of the Royal Mile Walking Tour
Mercat Tours: Secrets of the Royal Mile Walking Tour From £11.00 per Adult
Explore Edinburgh’s Royal Mile—a very busy tourist street—and discover the hidden gems it has to offer!
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Overnight Excursions
5-Day Tour of the Isle of Skye, Loch Ness, and Inverness
5-Day Tour of the Isle of Skye, Loch Ness, and Inverness From £494.99 per Adult
Take in some of the most spectacular sights in Scotland, including Loch Ness, the Isle of Skye, Inverness, Eilean Donan Castle, and Glencoe. This 5-day/4-night excursion includes a ride on the Jacobite Steam Train, which features in the Harry Potter films and is regarded as one of the Great Railway Journeys of the World.
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4-Day Adventure to the Island of Islay
4-Day Adventure to the Island of Islay From £524.99 per Traveller
Venture to the island of Islay, and witness one of the most fascinating islands in Scotland. See the islands famed whiskey distilleries and natural beauty, and spend 3 nights at a Browmore bed and breakfast.
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Air and Land Adventures
Edinburgh City Trike Tour
Edinburgh City Trike Tour From £95.00 per Vehicle
Hold onto your helmets as you whirl around Edinburgh in one of the coolest modes of transport around. Perfect for couples, friends, and family, this 2-person tour lets you see Scotland’s beautiful scenery from your seat in a 1600cc-engine chauffeured trike.Important: Listed rate is valid for 2 people. Please select only one ticket for each 2-person trike you would like to book.
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Attractions
Historic Scotland Explorer Pass
Historic Scotland Explorer Pass From £29.00 per Adult
Unravel more than 5,000 years of intriguing Scottish history with the Historic Scotland Explorer Pass. With free entry to over 70 properties, you can explore the archaeological sites, war-torn castles, ancient monuments, and abbeys of Scotland.
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Fast-track Admission to Edinburgh Castle
Fast-track Admission to Edinburgh Castle From £16.00 per Adult
Visit Edinburgh Castle for breathtaking panoramas of the city and a glimpse of ancient Scotland.
Skip the queue at one of Scotland's leading tourist attractions
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Priority access to the Edinburgh Dungeon
Priority access to the Edinburgh Dungeon From £16.20 per Adult
Find yourself immersed in the most sinister events in Scottish history at the Edinburgh Dungeon. Witness the savagery of judicial punishments, the crude and gruesome dissection of bodies, and the bloody massacre of the MacDonalds. Keep your wits about you as you relive the legend of the Boabhan Sith, the lady vampires of the Glen.
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Admission to The Royal Yacht<i> Britannia</i>
Admission to The Royal Yacht Britannia From £12.00 per Adult
Visit a floating palace: The famous Royal Yacht Britannia. See and hear how the Royal Family travelled in style on an audiotour that includes the Queen's Bedroom and the State Dining Room.
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Priority Admission to Holyrood Palace
Priority Admission to Holyrood Palace From £11.00 per Adult
Visit the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Scotland’s official residence of Her Majesty The Queen. Situated at the end of Edinburgh's Royal Mile, the palatial Baroque structure stands as a landmark to the country’s rich and turbulent history.
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Restaurants and Nightlife
Skip the Line and Dine at Hard Rock Cafe Edinburgh
Skip the Line and Dine at Hard Rock Cafe Edinburgh From £16.19 per Adult
Experience what has made this iconic restaurant a crowd favorite since the cafe first opened in 1998.
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Sandeman's New Europe: Edinburgh Pub Crawl
Sandeman's New Europe: Edinburgh Pub Crawl From £12.00 per Adult
Discover hidden alleyway pubs and bouncer-guarded clubs on this guided tour of Edinburgh’s nightlife. Visit funky cocktail lounges and rocking clubs in old abandoned underground vaults.
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Travel Accessories
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Carbon Offsetting with The CarbonNeutral Company From £3.50 per Traveller
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