Hidden Scotland Experiences:
Private Day Tours Scotland & Highland Adventures
At Scottish Odyssey, we specialise in private tours Scotland that showcase the country’s most captivating experiences. Our carefully curated Scottish Highlands tour itineraries are thoughtfully designed to maximise exploration while minimising road travel, with convenient day tours from Edinburgh available. As we ensure minimal time on the road, our private tours are great for families with children, we cater to family’s with children of ALL ages.
Each private Scottish guide helps you escape the tourist crowds as you discover hidden waterfalls, ancient castles, and charming villages at your own pace. Your expert local guide brings each location to life with tales of folk lore, history, and tradition, creating meaningful connections with the places you visit.
If you’re looking for a more active way of travelling, look out for our adventure-focused Scottish Highlands tour options. These experiences blend outdoor thrills with cultural discovery, from paddling on mirror-like lochs to hiking secret trails with magnificent viewpoints, or gorge walking through incredible Highland landscapes. Whether you’re an experienced adventurer or trying activities for the first time, our private Scottish guides create a safe, supportive environment where you can challenge yourself while connecting deeply with Scotland’s wild landscapes. These are also family friendly tours, please get in touch if you have any questions.
Every private tour includes our commitment to Scotland’s future – we plant a tree for each booking through our partnership with The Future Forest Company.
If you would like a bespoke version of any of these tours, whether it’s extra nights in the Highlands or additional adventures beyond our day tours from Edinburgh, we’ll craft your perfect Scottish journey. Get in touch to start planning!
One Day Private Tours
Highland Wildlife Explorer | Private
Journey into the heart of the Highlands on this intimate wildlife adventure, where you’ll encounter Scotland’s most iconic animals
1 Day Tour from Edinburgh
Highland wildlife encounters
Prices from £650 per tour
Loch Lomond Family Explorer | Private
Highland Cows, Castle Magic, Loch Cruising and More –
A Perfect Family Day Out in the Scottish Highlands!
1 Day Tour from Edinburgh
Highland cows, castles, lochs and kelpies
Prices from £650 per tour
St Andrews Mysteries: Town, Temple & Cave | Private
Discover Scottish hidden places & ancient mysteries on one of the best of St Andrew’s Tours from Edinburgh
1 Day Tour from Edinburgh
Medieval St Andrews, pagan temple and hidden chapel
Prices from £650 per tour
St Andrews, Whisky and Stirling Castle Tour | Private
An exploration of ancient St Andrews, Stirling Castle and a guided whisky tour at Tullibardine Distillery
1 Day Tour from Edinburgh
A well-rounded Scottish experience
Prices from £650 per tour
Edinburgh Old Town and Countryside Explorer | Private
Experience the best of Edinburgh in a single day- historic: Edinburgh streets and a Scottish countryside hike
1 Day Tour from Edinburgh
Guided Royal Mile and Old Town Edinburgh…and Highland cows!
Prices from £650 per tour
Highland Lochs, Waterfalls & Castles Adventure | Private
The perfect one day tour escape from bustling Edinburgh: guided Scottish sightseeing and village, Highland coos and a medieval castle tour
1 Day Tour from Edinburgh
Loch Leven boat trip, castle tour and Highland cows
Prices from £650 per tour
One Way (A-B) Private Tours
Our one-way adventures transform necessary travel into extraordinary experiences. If you are travelling from Edinburgh to Inverness, Glencoe or Fort William and want to explore more of the country as you travel through it, this is your chance to turn travel time into treasured memories.
Make the most of time spent ‘on the road’ while discovering secret glens and hidden waterfalls and with time in between for castles and don’t forget the Highland coos!
HIGHLAND ADVENTURE: Edinburgh to Inverness
Turn this journey from a transfer into a day to remember, packed to the brim with activities to suit the whole group and all the best Scotland has to offer.
1 Day, One Way Tour from Edinburgh to Inverness
Scenic hikes, water sports, luxury shopping and Highland cows
Prices from £650 per tour
HIGHLAND JOURNEY: Edinburgh to Inverness
Some of Scotland’s best photo spots, luxury shopping, Highland Cows and the iconic Loch Ness, rounded off with a guided tour of Dalwhinnie Distillery
1 Day, One Way Tour from Edinburgh
Highland cows, scenic walks, Loch Ness, House of Bruar and whisky tour
Prices from £650 per tour
HIGHLAND ADVENTURE: Edinburgh to Fort William
An adventure filled day of Highland cows, scenic hikes and Loch Lubnaig water sports – Why would you take the train?!
1 Day, One Way Tour from Edinburgh
Highland hiking, paddleboarding/kayaking, Highland cows and plenty of photo opps
Prices from £650 per tour
HIGHLAND JOURNEY: Edinburgh to Glencoe
A full day of Scotland’s mountain views, villages and historic locations – a wonderful alternative to a motorway!
1 Day, One Way Tour from Edinburgh
Mountain chairlift and views; Scottish cuisine at The Drovers Inn
Prices from £650 per tour
