What are the must-see landmarks included in Edinburgh to Glasgow tours?

A journey between these Scottish cities covers major historical sites and natural wonders. The route typically leads visitors through Edinburgh Castle the Royal Mile and Holyrood Palace before heading to Stirling Castle. The path continues to the Scottish Highlands passing Urquhart Castle on Loch Ness and the well-preserved Eilean Donan Castle. Many tours stop at the Glenfinnan Viaduct made famous by Harry Potter films and end at Glasgow Cathedral. Natural stops include the valley of Glencoe and the shores of Loch Lomond. A TourRadar traveler shared: "Seeing Edinburgh Castle and then traveling through the Highlands to places like Eilean Donan Castle gave us a perfect overview of Scotland's history."

What is the typical price range for Edinburgh to Glasgow tours?

Tours between these Scottish cities cost between USD 1048 and USD 5695 with most travelers spending around USD 2500 per person. A basic 5-day experience with 3-star lodging starts at USD 1000. Luxury options spanning 13 days with high-end hotels and comprehensive sightseeing can exceed USD 5000. As noted by a TourRadar traveler: "While not cheap the tour was excellent value considering the quality of hotels included meals and incredible experiences."

What type of accommodations can I expect on Edinburgh to Glasgow tours?

Lodging options span from 3 to 5-star properties. In Edinburgh popular choices include the Intercontinental Edinburgh The George and Holiday Inn Express while Glasgow offers stays at places like the Leonardo Royal. City center locations are standard in both major cities. When touring the Highlands guests often stay at scenic properties such as the Oban Bay Hotel. A TourRadar traveler commented: "The hotels were well-located and comfortable especially the Intercontinental in Edinburgh with its amazing castle views."

What are the most common destinations visited between Edinburgh and Glasgow?

The route typically includes stops at Loch Ness Inverness Fort William Isle of Skye and Glencoe. Tours start with Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile then head north to explore the Highlands. Popular stops include Urquhart Castle overlooking Loch Ness the Glenfinnan Viaduct and the rugged landscapes of Glencoe before arriving in Glasgow. A TourRadar traveler mentioned "The landscapes of Scotland are breathtaking - from the historic Edinburgh Castle to the misty mountains of Glencoe every stop was memorable."

What kind of transportation is used between Edinburgh and Glasgow?

Transportation typically combines modern coaches and trains. The coaches come equipped with air conditioning WiFi and spacious seating. Some operators like STM Tours feature scenic rail journeys between cities. For visits to islands such as Skye ferry crossings are included. A TourRadar traveler noted: "The coach was very comfortable with great views and our driver was incredibly skilled on the Highland roads."

What is the average tour length for trips from Edinburgh to Glasgow?

Most itineraries run between 5 and 13 days with 6-7 day tours being the most common choice. The Classic Highland tour represents a typical schedule with 3 nights in Edinburgh exploring the castle and Royal Mile followed by visits to Loch Ness and Highland sites before concluding with 2 nights in Glasgow at the Kelvingrove Museum. As one TourRadar traveler noted "This tour offers a perfect introduction to Scotland's highlights and makes you want to come back for more."

Edinburgh to Glasgow Tours

Between Edinburgh and Glasgow, the route takes in some of Scotland’s best-known sights. Edinburgh’s Old Town, Edinburgh Castle, and its narrow streets show the city’s past in a very direct way. Further north, Loch Ness and the wider Scottish Highlands bring open scenery, while Loch Lomond and Stirling Castle add more history before the rail journey into Glasgow.

10 best Edinburgh to Glasgow tour packages

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Best of Scottish Lochs, the Highlands, Edinburgh and Glasgow in 6Days (Partially-guided, Independent)
5.0 (1 traveler review)
"The planned activities were must-dos and we recommend doing everything extra that you can do!"
Jennifer, traveled in December
Duration
6 days
Destinations
Edinburgh, Glasgow
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
WiseYatra
20% Off
From $2,080
US$1,664per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Best of Scotland Small Group Tour
4.5 (2 traveler reviews)
"The locations visited were very good. Both the city guides and guide in the highlands were very good."
Ann, traveled in September
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Edinburgh, Inverness, Glasgow
Age Range
Ages 12+
Operated in
English
Operator
Firebird Tours
20% Off
From
US$4,183per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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$Scotland\'s Highlands & Orkney Tour$
$Scotland\'s Highlands & Orkney - 14 destinations$
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In-depth Cultural
Scotland's Highlands & Orkney
Duration
11 days
Destinations
Edinburgh, St Andrews, Aberdeen, Orkney Islands, Thurso,Ullapool,Culloden,Inverness,Loch Ness,Isle of Skye,Fort William,Oban,Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park,Glasgow+9 more
Age Range
Ages 30+
Operated in
English
Operator
Bunnik Tours
20% Off
From
US$5,430per person
+$175 upfront costs
Price based on Private Double Room
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In-depth Cultural
Scottish Highland Fling
5.0 (251 traveler reviews)
"When I went into the hospital in Oban with what turned out to be a kidney stone, both the hotel and Clive were very supportive."
Susan, traveled in September
Duration
10 days
Destinations
Edinburgh, St Andrews, Pitlochry, Inverness, Thurso,Orkney Islands,Durness,Ullapool,Gairloch,Isle of Skye,Fort William,Oban,Isle of Mull,Isle of Iona,Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park,Glasgow+11 more
Age Range
Ages 8+
Country Region
Northern Scotland
Operated in
English
Operator
Globus
13% Off
From $3,999
US$3,499per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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In-depth Cultural
Highlights of Scotland
4.8 (18 traveler reviews)
"The tour was excellent, keeping us all well informed, including giving historical updates."
Keith, traveled in September
Duration
7 days
Destinations
Edinburgh, Inverness, Fort William, Glasgow
Age Range
Ages 12+
Mountain
Scottish Highlands
Operated in
English
Operator
G Adventures
15% Off
From $3,099
US$2,634per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Scotland
Duration
6 days
Destinations
Edinburgh, Stirling, Pitlochry, Culloden, Inverness,Fort William,Inveraray,Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park,Glasgow+4 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Europamundo
15% Off
From
US$1,489per person
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Expedition Through the Scottish Isles: Where Land Meets Legend
Duration
10 days
Destinations
Edinburgh, Leith, Orkney Islands, Skara Brae,Shetland Islands,Thurso,Lunga,Isle of Iona,Greenock,Glasgow+6 more
Age Range
Ages 12+
Country Region
Northern Scotland
Operated in
English
Operator
G Adventures
15% Off
From
US$4,549per person
Price based on Shared Room
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Premium Scotland (from Edinburgh to Glasgow)
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Edinburgh, Isle of Skye, Glasgow
Age Range
Ages 15+
Operated in
English
Operator
Intrepid Premium
15% Off
From
US$6,260per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Scotland in a Week (Classic, Winter)
4.5 (5 traveler reviews)
"Sure knew so much about all of our stops as well and the combination of her and our driver was perfect."
Casey, traveled in August
Duration
6 days
Destinations
Edinburgh, St Andrews, Stirling, Inverness, Loch Ness,Aviemore,Glasgow+2 more
Age Range
Ages 18-35
Operated in
English
Operator
Contiki
15% Off
From
US$925per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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5-Day Edinburgh and Glasgow by Train
Duration
5 days
Destinations
Edinburgh, Loch Ness, Glasgow
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Mountain
Scottish Highlands
Operated in
English
Operator
STM Tours LLC
27% Off
From $1,654
US$1,207per person
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In-depth Cultural
Country Roads of Scotland (Classic)
4.4 (26 traveler reviews)
"It has a fast but comfortable pace, allowing us to experience both large and small cities, and many historical sites along the way."
Anne, traveled in August
Duration
9 days
Destinations
Edinburgh, St Andrews, Blair Atholl, Loch Ness, Culloden,Wick,Orkney Islands,Kirkwall,Skara Brae,Isle of Skye,Broadford,Kyle of Lochalsh,Ben Nevis,Glencoe,Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park,Glasgow+11 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Insight Vacations
10% Off
From $4,250
US$3,825per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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$Scotland\'s Highlands, Islands and Cities Tour$
$Scotland\'s Highlands, Islands and Cities - 19 destinations$
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In-depth Cultural
Scotland's Highlands, Islands and Cities
5.0 (4 traveler reviews)
"Thoroughly enjoyed my first solo trip to Scotland. The tour was very well organised."
Christine, traveled in August
Duration
13 days
Destinations
Edinburgh, Jedburgh, Melrose, Glamis, Dundee, Culloden,Inverness,Loch Ness,Thurso,Orkney Islands,Ullapool,Isle of Skye,Fort William,Oban,Isle of Mull,Glasgow,Stirling+11 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Trafalgar
10% Off
From $5,650
US$5,085per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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In-depth Cultural
Journeys: Discover Scotland National Geographic Journeys
Duration
9 days
Destinations
Edinburgh, Pitlochry, Stirling, Fort William, Glencoe,Loch Ness,Isle of Skye,Portree,Glenfinnan,Glasgow+5 more
Age Range
Ages 12+
Operated in
English
Operator
National Geographic Expeditions with G Adventures
15% Off
From $3,799
US$3,229per person
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In-depth Cultural
Country Roads of Scotland (Small Groups)
4.4 (26 traveler reviews)
Duration
9 days
Destinations
Edinburgh, Fife, St Andrews, Blair Atholl, Loch Ness,Culloden,Wick,Orkney Islands,Kirkwall,Skara Brae,Isle of Skye,Broadford,Kyle of Lochalsh,Dornie,Spean Bridge,Glencoe,Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park,Glasgow+13 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Insight Vacations
15% Off
From
US$5,525per person
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$Scotland\'s Highlands, Islands and Cities - Signature Tour$
$Scotland\'s Highlands, Islands and Cities - Signature - 27 destinations$
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In-depth Cultural
Scotland's Highlands, Islands and Cities - Signature
4.3 (3 traveler reviews)
"The coach was comfortable and activities were interesting and fun. We saw so much of Scotland in our 12 days."
Kimberly, traveled in October
Duration
13 days
Destinations
Edinburgh, Jedburgh, Melrose, Dundee, Glamis, Pitlochry,Culloden,Inverness,Loch Ness,Dunrobin,Thurso,Orkney Islands,Skara Brae,Kirkwall,Ullapool,Eilean Donan,Isle of Skye,Oban,Glenfinnan,Fort William,Ben Nevis,Isle of Mull,Craignure,Glencoe,Stirling,Bannockburn,Glasgow+21 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Brendan Vacations
10% Off
From $5,650
US$5,085per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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