Highland Day Tours from Edinburgh

Our day tours depart from central Edinburgh, making it easy to join your adventure without needing to travel across the city. Your exact meeting point and check-in details can be found on our departure info page or on your e-ticket once you’ve booked.

When you arrive at the meeting point, our reservations team will check you in and make sure you’re ready to go. We usually check your name, contact details, and confirm any add-on bookings with you. You’ll then meet your HAGGiS driver-guide, hop aboard and set off for the day.

Your tour includes transport on a comfortable coach and a HAGGiS local driver-guide who will share stories, history and local knowledge throughout the day. Entry fees and optional extras depend on the specific tour you choose, so check your tour page for full details.

Scotland is a big country, so some time is spent travelling between destinations. We design our itineraries carefully so the journey is part of the experience, with plenty of stops to stretch your legs, take photos and explore.

We make regular stops throughout the day for toilet breaks, snacks, drinks and opportunities to move around. The exact stops depend on your chosen itinerary, but we aim to give you a good mix of time on the road and time off the coach.

Yes. Our tours are not just about looking out of a coach window. You’ll have regular stops where you can get outside, stretch your legs, take photos and experience the places you visit.

HAGGiS has been running Scotland tours since 1993, and our local driver-guides are a big part of what makes the experience different. Along with the famous sights, they’ll share stories, legends, music and local knowledge that you might miss if you explored on your own.

Yes. Many travellers join our tours on their own, and day tours are a great way to meet other people while exploring Scotland.

HAGGiS welcomes travellers from all ages, but our tours are especially popular with younger travellers, backpackers and people looking for a fun, social way to explore Scotland. There is no age limit!

A day tour is a great option if you want to see more of Scotland without worrying about driving, navigation or parking. You can relax and enjoy the scenery while your guide takes care of the route and offers intriguing commentary to the places you pass and visit.

Bring comfortable shoes, a jacket or waterproof layer (Scottish weather can be unpredictable!), a reusable water bottle, snacks and a camera or phone for photos. We recommend dressing for changing weather, especially if you’re heading into the Highlands.

Many of our day tours from Edinburgh run throughout the year, but availability varies by route and season. Check our calendar search for current departure dates.

At the end of your adventure, your guide will drop you back in central Edinburgh. From there, you’ll be within easy reach of buses, taxis and accommodation around the city.