Top 15 4-Day Experiences in Edinburgh

1.4-Day Isle of Skye and Highlands Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 200 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $907Our pick

4-day Highlands and Isle of Skye small-group tour from Edinburgh, with guided stops, two Skye days, and 3 nights plus breakfast.

“My senior citizen mother, sister and me were taking some time out together - the trip was paced well and suited all ages. My mother absolutely loved it. Andrew from the tour company Rabbies was extremely solicitous of my mother, letting her do things she felt up to doing. The scenery was beautiful and the group was nice. We even celebrated the graduation of one of our fellow travelers! Good people to travel with!”

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2.4 Day Islay Whisky Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 148 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $1,520

Four-day Islay whisky tour from Edinburgh with small-group distillery visits, ferry crossings, tastings, and 3 nights with breakfast.

“This was such an enjoyable experience! We visited 8 different distilleries as well as the Whisky Vault and several historical sites. Our accommodations for 3 nights at the Bowmore House B&B were spacious; we had a great view and the proprietors were anxious to make us comfortable.”

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3.Isle of Skye and Hogwarts Express 4-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 142 reviews · 83 hours · from $1,071

Edinburgh to Isle of Skye in a small group with Glen Coe, Loch Ness, Eilean Donan, and a one-way Jacobite-style steam train.

“It was great! The guide, Rose, was an excellent story teller! She even had Harry Potter & Outlander costumes for us :)”

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4.Isle of Skye and West Highlands: 4-Day Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 98 reviews · 4 days · from $808

4-day small-group Skye and West Highlands from Edinburgh, from the Kelpies to Glenfinnan, Skye icons, Eilean Donan, Ben Nevis.

“Rabbies was super professional and reacted super quickly when we had questions before the trip. We went on the 4 days Isle of Skye tour with our guide Andy D. We were there during the heavy storm Amy and Andy handled the situation brilliantly. Despite the extremly difficult weather conditions he managed to give us the full experience and showed us as much as possible from all the sights. He was unbelievably knowledgable about historic facts, had a great sense of humour and had always the right songs on the playlist. Great job, Andy D. and Rabbies. Yours, the Lobster King”

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5.4-Day Isle of Skye & Jacobite Steam Train (train ride included)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $1,096

4 days from Edinburgh to Skye and the Jacobite Steam Train, plus Loch Lomond, Glencoe, castles, and small-group comfort.

“Fantastic 4 days enjoying Isle of Skye and surroundings. Cameron is a great driver and expert tour guide, full of energy, information, stories. Our days were filled with amazing sights and adventures, never a boring minute. We had a chance to go to Glenfinnan viaduct but missed the train by two minutes. Is doable and proper planning would have given us the opportunity to see the train go by. Clarification of the end point would be helpful. We were dropped off on the other side of Waverly station and all of us had a long walk to the hotels near Royal Mile where the tour started.”

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6.4-Day Outlander Trail Tour from Edinburgh Including Admissions

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $1,087

4 days from Edinburgh to key Outlander filming spots in the Highlands, with a small-group Mercedes coach and major castle admissions included.

“What can I say about this most amazing tour?!!! Our guide, Simon, is a true Outlander fan who also has tremendous knowledge of the history of Scotland and the Jacobite risings. He was able to point out the areas of Outlander filming in t”

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7.4-Day Islay & Whisky Tour Including Admissions from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $1,351

4 days from Edinburgh to Islay whisky country in a small-group tour with ferry crossings, up to six distillery visits, and Bowmore cottages.

“The trip to Islay started with difficulty in so far as we were initially directed to gather at the wrong location. Viator made a feeble attempt to correct this error prior to our trip sending us a vague imprecise email with the correct gathering location that made no attempt to illuminate the error. In any case a staff member from the tour company, found us at the wrong location and redirected us to the correct location. Unfortunately all but two seats were taken and my wife and I spent the initial portion of the tour seated in different areas of the bus, a situation that corrected itself the next day…”

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8.Islay and The Whisky Coast 4-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 55 reviews · 4 days · from $1,205

4 days from Edinburgh to Islay and the Whisky Coast: Loch Lomond, Kilmartin stones, Bowmore stays, and guided distillery tastings.

“Great trip for whisky enthusiasts! My husband and myself thoroughly enjoyed this trip with Stewart our guide. I’ve learnt to appreciate this magical water of life! We visited 7/9 distilleries on the island and came home to London with a suitcase full of whisky.”

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9.4-Day Magical Mull, Iona & West Highlands Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $1,080

4 days of Mull, Iona, and West Highlands from Edinburgh with a mini-coach, Tobermory stay, ferries, and Celtic sites.

“Our guide Alan was a superb driver and provided a continuous round of information and entertainment during the long scenic driving sections of the journey. Tobermory was an absolutely lovely base for our 3 night stay on Mull and the trips to Staffa, Iona and round the north of the Island all worked really well. A great trip, thank you!”

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10.4-Day Outlander Trail From Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 4 days · from $969

4-day Outlander Trail from Edinburgh with small-group Mercedes comfort, Doune and Urquhart castles, Glen Affric, Culloden, Inverness.

“Superb!! In every way! Beautiful, comfortable Mercedes van. Great tour guide and music along the way. Great B&B’s. We were sad when it ended!!!!”

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11.4 Day Mull, Iona and Staffa Puffin Experience from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $1,177

4 days from Edinburgh to Mull, Iona and Staffa, with a wildlife boat for puffins, Iona’s abbey sites, and a whisky tour.

“I've thoroughly enjoyed this tour even though we were affected by Storm Floris. Our guide Dusty made sure we had an enjoyable trip with his skilfull driving and interesting commentaries. The sceneries on Iona and Staffa were absolutely stunning. Highly recommended!”

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12.4-Day Scottish Castles Experience Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $1,121

Four days of Scottish castles and stories, with included breakfasts, select admissions, and a small-group Mercedes mini-coach from Edinburgh.

“Best ever!!! That is because our tour guide Sean Gordon was absolutely amazing!!!! One very well versed and knowledgeable guide that can weave history into an incredible story!!”

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13.West Highlands, Mull and Iona 4-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · 4 days · from $975

4 days through Scotland’s wild West Highlands and islands of Mull and Iona, with ferries, B&B stays in Tobermory, and standout guides.

“Los lugares muy bellos, fue muy frustrante y triste que se cancelara el tour a la Isla de Staffa y a la Cueva de Fingal que era por lo que iba yo realmente La habitación del hotel daba a la pared y al extractor de la cocina, súper ruidoso, que estaba desde las 7 de la mañana hasta la medianoche y las tres noches que estuve ahí, tuve que bajar a recepción (que nunca había nadie) a decirles que apagaran el extractor. Ya sabían que lo tenían que hacer y aún así yo tuve que molestarme y bajar a pedírselos las tres noches. Yo fui la única que tuve una…”

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14.Isle of Skye Private 4 Day Tour From Edinburgh or Glasgow

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $2,091

Private 4-day tour from Edinburgh or Glasgow to Isle of Skye with a local guide, Highlands stops, and flexible ferry options.

“John was absolutely the best!!! We could not have asked for a nicer, friendlier, and knowledgable guide to tour us around the Isle of Skye. Over the course of four days, he was always on time with a smile on his face and passion for the country he grew up in. He was definitely a highlight to our visit to Scotland!!!! He took us to beautiful natural areas as well as "touristy" highlights. Always receptive to the desires of the group! Cannot recommend him highly enough! Thanks John!!!!!”

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15.4 Day Highlands and Isle of Skye Tour from Glasgow

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $539Best value

Four days from Glasgow to the Highlands and Skye with ferries, paid admissions, big-name castles, Culloden, Loch Ness, and Portree.

“Out of my trip to Scotland, this was the tour I most looking forward too, but the most anxiety it caused.”

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