Cultural & Theme Tours in Scotland

Scotland's rugged landscapes and historic castles provide a spectacular backdrop to hit TV series Outlander, but you'll need a guide if you want to follow in the footsteps of your favorite characters. This full-day tour from Edinburgh gives fans the inside scoop, visiting memorable filming locations such as Doune Castle, Culross, and Falkland.

Experience the magic of the world's most famous wizard on a 2-hour Harry Potter walking tour of Edinburgh, perfect for families with kids. Alongside your Potter-mad guide, you'll explore the winding streets and mysterious alleys that inspired J. K. Rowling to create the iconic wizarding world, and see filming locations featured in the movies. Plus, tick off top Edinburgh attractions such as the Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle, and Princes Street.

Discover filming locations from the hit TV show Outlander on this private full-day tour from Inverness and benefit from the inside knowledge of a local guide. Marvel at historic sites such as the Clava Cairns and Culloden Battlefield; admire natural scenery including the Monadhliath Mountains, Loch Ness, and Fraser Cave; and visit Urquhart Castle, Beauly, and Castle Leoch.

From ancient ruins to cinematic landscapes, Loch Ness to Ben Nevis, see the Scottish Highlands' key sights in the space of a single day. With just a small group for company, you'll travel by climate-controlled bus, and will trade the bustle of Inverness for the beauty of the countryside. Visit the ruins of Urquhart Castle, see the Glenfinnan Viaduct (made famous in the Harry Potter films), and more.

Explore Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle on a 4-hour cruise tour from Inverness. Board the 'Jacobite Rebel' cruise boat at Dochgarroch Lock, and sail down the Caledonian Canal and Loch Dochfour to Loch Ness, Britain's largest body of water by volume and famous for its mythical monster. Admire the scenery, hear stories about Loch Ness' history, and enjoy two hours to explore 13th-century Urquhart Castle on the lochside before another hour of cruising.

Delve into Edinburgh's ghoulish side with an 80 minute early evening walking tour of the city's eeriest sites!  As you venture down the historic  Royal Mile you will hear tales of torture, witchcraft, plague and mayhem from your local ghoslty guide - Mr Alexander Clapperton (deceased) - a former Edinburgh cemetery director.  Learn about and meet infamous apparitions such as the Mad Monk of Cowgate, the witch Agnes Fynnie, and the wild and bloody Higlander Rhuari McLeod.  Prepare yourself for a night of good fun in the shadows!

See the Scotland of the hit television series 'Outlander' on this 8- to 10-hour tour through the countryside. With a driver-guide, you'll visit sites used for Lallybroch (Midhope Castle), Fort William (Blackness Castle), Crainsmuir (Culross), and Castle Leoch (Doune Castle). When booking, select pickup from Glasgow or just outside Edinburgh.

Leave Glasgow behind and feel like you are spending the day with the Frasers in the 17th century. Visit various locations used for filming scenes in the Outlander series and learn where fact and fiction meet and diverge. Stops include Doune Castle (Castle Leoch), Culross (Claire's herb garden), Mercat Cross (Cranesmuir), Blackness Castle (Fort William) and several others. There will also be stops at important landmarks of interest to fans of Scottish history.

Scotland has been the site for many beloved films, from Outlander to Monty Python and the Holy Grail. See these iconic landscapes for yourself on a Scotland's History on Film tour. Visit the filming locations of your favorite productions and learn about the real-life events that inspired them.

A must for Outlander fans visiting Scotland, this private tour visits the show's filming locations around Edinburgh. With a dedicated guide for just you and your party, you'll enjoy personalized attention, a flexible itinerary, and plenty of chances to ask questions. Round-trip private transportation from your Edinburgh hotel included.

Our tour features a visit to the key places in the life of Mary Queen of Scots including her birthplace Linlithgow Palace , Stirling Castle , Loch Leven and Falkland Palace.  The new Mary Queen of Scots film features Oscar Nominee Saoirse Ronan performs the role of the ambitious Mary, whose attempts to reclaim the throne of Scotland incurs the wrath of the maniacal virgin queen, Elizabeth I, played by Margot Robbie.Linlithgow PalaceLinlithgow Palace is where Mary was born in 1542.Next to the Palace is the medieval St Michael's Parish Church where Mary was baptised . A new bronze statue of Mary has been erected next to the church .Linlithgow Palace featured as Wentworth Prison in Outlander.

Ideal for first-time visitors, this 2-hour tour of Edinburgh's Old Town lets you follow in the footsteps of important Scottish figures such as Mary Queen of Scots, Robert Burns, and Bonnie Prince Charlie. In a small group limited to 15, you'll visit three of the Old Town's former execution spots, admire the cobbled streets of the UNESCO-listed Old Town, and see the site of the notorious Tolbooth Prison. Throughout the tour, your guide provides photographic evidence of historical Edinburgh to enhance your experience.

Experiencing Edinburgh's many highlights can be tricky on limited time. Maximize your visit on a private day tour, and discover landmarks including Arthur's Seat, the Royal Mile, and Edinburgh Castle. Learn about the city's history and culture from your guide, and travel the seven hills with ease via air-conditioned, panoramic minibus.

Learn about Glasgow's vibrant music scene with this guided walking tour of Merchant City and the East End. Led by enthusiastic music fans and writers, this tour includes concert venues both old and new along with stories of the musicians that helped to build Glasgow's notable cultural life. Limited to a small group, this tour explores some of the oldest streets and legendary pubs of Glasgow.

Visit filming locations from the hit TV show 'Outlander' on this day trip from Edinburgh. Follow the footsteps of Claire and Jamie as you see sites used for Lallybroch, Fort William (Blackness Castle), Crainsmuir (Culross) and the Mackenzie stronghold, Castle Leoch (Doune Castle).

Travel with a small group through time to the era of the Jacobite uprising and see the Edinburgh area filming locations for the Outlander series. Visit the familiar sights where Claire and Jamie ventured in the series and learn the fictional past and factual history of the fascinating buildings. This day-long tour will take you to the places that acted as Lallybroch, Wentworth, Jamie's Cave, Castle Leoch, and Fort William.

Travel back to the action-packed world of Outlander on a 9-hour private trip to Scotland's TV filming locations. Enjoy a guided tour from Edinburgh to the Highland areas featured in the popular program like the villages of Culross and Falkland "“ which represents Inverness in the series "“ and cinematic landmarks like Castle Leoch (Doune Castle). Along the way, enjoy insider stories and trivia about the series, cast and crew.

Located in the heart of Edinburgh, the Greyfriars Kirkyard is rich in history - and on this in-depth, nighttime tour, you'll discover a side of the landmark that most visitors miss. Follow your guide to the cemetery's key points of interest, learn about the characters buried here with an interactive projector tour, and even discover how Greyfriars inspired Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling.