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Explore the land of castles, breathtaking nature, and the best whiskey with one of our private tours of Scotland! We offer to guide you around all the "must-sees" of the region, such as majestic Stirling and impressive Edinburgh castles, scenic Cairngorms National Park, and the mysterious Loch Ness. What is more, we offer an extensive list of activities to spice up your trip with, including a steam train ride across the iconic Glenfinnan Viaduct (also known as the Harry Potter bridge), tours to the best whiskey distilleries, and exciting Royal Mile tours of Edinburgh. Prefer to choose the fairytale Fingals Cave instead? Not a problem as all our tours are fully customizable and can be shaped to meet all your wishes. To top it all off, we also take care of all your connections (including the airport transfers), stays in remarkable centrally located hotels, and local professional guides, passionate to share their knowledge of Scotland's historical heritage with you. On this page, you can browse through our collection of the best private guided tours of Scotland and choose the one that works best with your travel preferences. And don't forget that our travel specialists, with years of experience in the field, are happy to give you a hand in case you have any questions.
Explore the land of castles, breathtaking nature, and the best whiskey with one of our private tours of Scotland! On this page, you can browse through our collection of the best private guided tours of Scotland and choose the one that works best with your travel preferences. And don't forget that our travel specialists, with years of experience in the field, are happy to give you a hand in case you have any questions.
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Best of Scotland

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EdinburghInvernessGlasgow
United KingdomUnited Kingdom:Edinburgh, Inverness, Glasgow
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Scotland Train Explorer
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Scotland Train Explorer

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8 days
1 country, 2 cities
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United Kingdom1 country,2 cities
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EdinburghInverness
United KingdomUnited Kingdom:Edinburgh, Inverness
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Best of Britain
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Best of Britain

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10 days
1 country, 4 cities
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LondonBathYorkEdinburgh
United KingdomUnited Kingdom:London, Bath, York, Edinburgh
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Unforgettable tour to Scotland featuring Edinburgh sightseeing
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Scotland in a Nutshell

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7 days
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EdinburghInvernessGlasgow
United KingdomUnited Kingdom:Edinburgh, Inverness, Glasgow
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Best of Scotland
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Best of Scotland with Fort William

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EdinburghInvernessFort William
United KingdomUnited Kingdom:Edinburgh, Inverness, Fort William
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Scotland tour featuring a Jacobite Steam Train ride across the Glenfinnan Viaduct
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Essence of Scotland

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7 days
1 country, 2 cities
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EdinburghInverness
United KingdomUnited Kingdom:Edinburgh, Inverness
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Essence of England & Scotland
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Essence of England & Scotland

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LondonYorkEdinburgh
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Extensive tour of Scotland's whisky distilleries featuring memorable tastings of this noble drink
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Scotland Whiskey Trail

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8 days
1 country, 4 cities
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EdinburghInvernessFort WilliamGlasgow
United KingdomUnited Kingdom:Edinburgh, Inverness, Fort William, Glasgow
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Scotland Private Vacation Packages

Let magnificent Scotland capture your heart! Famous for its royal castles, dramatic landscapes, and legendary whisky distilleries, Scotland is an unforgettable destination. Our Scotland private tours are created by destination experts and combine incredible sightseeing from the big cities to the wild nature with professional guides, as well as comfortable accommodations and smooth logistics. Treat yourself to an exciting journey to Scotland, which will make you eager to visit the country again!



Things To Do & Places To See in Scotland

Don't miss out on any important sights & experiences in Scotland

If Scotland has been on your dream destination bucket list for quite some time now, it is time to make your dreams come true. Choose one of the private tours to Scotland or create one for yourself and enjoy a fully customizable tour adjusted to your needs and wishes. These tours include centrally-located hotels and private airport transfers by default and feature comprehensive sightseeing tours of globally-known landmarks and gems off the beaten path all over Scotland.

Highlights of Scotland tours
  • Edinburgh Castle
  • Boat ride on Loch Ness Lake
  • The Glenlivet Distillery, Glenlivet
  • Jacobite train ride over Glenfinnan Viaduct
  • Stirling & Blair Castle visits
  • Day tour to the famous Isle of Skye
  • Guided tour of Edinburgh
  • Wildlife cruise safari in Mallaig




Scotland Travel Tips

Look through the travel tips for Scotland and set off for a one-of-a-kind adventure in the authentic destination.

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  • What to pack

    Make sure to pack warm and comfortable clothing, as well as comfortable footwear, as the tours might involve spending quite some time outdoors.

  • Food

    Make sure to sample the local cuisine while in Scotland; some of the must-tastes Scottish dishes include Cullen Skink, Haggis, and Cranachan.

  • Currency

    Having some local currency on hand is always a good idea while traveling abroad; the local currency in Scotland is the Pound Sterling.

  • Tickets

    Make sure to check for tickets online before starting the journey; this will allow you to save precious time while traveling.

  • Climate

    The weather in Scotland might often be unpredictable, so make sure to check the weather forecast beforehand.

  • When to travel

    Best time to visit Scotland depends on your weather and activity preferences as there is plenty to see and do throughout the year.



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  • Michelle Tibbels
    From Canada:
    Canada
    5

    We had a wonderful experience

    Traveled to United Kingdom

    We had a wonderful trip. All drivers were prompt and polite. All guides were prompt, friendly, and knowledgeable. Very impressed with the personal feel of a private tour such as this. Thank you!

    Published, Aug 28, 2018
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  • Richard Skaggs
    From United States:
    United States
    5

    Great Southern English Adventure June, 2017

    Traveled to United Kingdom

    We had a wonderful trip! The hotels were lovely and located in just the right areas, the guide was informative and accommodating, and everyone had a great time. Thank you for arranging a beautiful tour!

    Published, Jul 17, 2017
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  • Paul Dugan
    From United States:
    United States
    5

    Many thanks for the private tour to Great Britain

    Traveled to United Kingdom, Ireland

    The professionalism and quality of your work impressed me greatly! England was was a destination I always dreamed to visit and it was worth it. London was nice, just as I pictured it with the red phone booths and the mighty Big Ben. The other cities included in the tour were enjoyable as well

    Published, Aug 04, 2016
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  • Maggie Dylann
    From United States:
    United States
    5

    We had a top-notch tour to the UK. Even more than top-notch, "ace" as the locals say!

    Traveled to United Kingdom, Ireland

    My husband was awed by Edinburgh. He told me that he would even consider moving there given the chance! All in all, thank you for putting together such a flawless trip! We will recommend Firebird Tours to all our friends.

    Published, Aug 04, 2016
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