Best Outlander Tours in Edinburgh: Our Top 15

1.The Outlander Experience Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,821 reviews · 8 hours · from $62Our pick

Spend eight hours with an English-speaking driver-guide tracing Jamie and Claire’s Scotland by air-conditioned coach. Visit Falkland, Culross, Doune Castle, Linlithgow Palace, and Midhope Castle, with stories about Outlander, Jacobite history, and Scottish culture along the way.

“It was fantastic! Our guide was entertaining, funny and had so many good tidbits about Outlander, I enjoyed every minute and every detail he shared, it was a fantastic tour! Totally recommend to any fan!”

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2.Outlander Film Locations Day Trip from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,776 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) Top rated

Spend 9.5 hours with a local English-speaking guide visiting Outlander sites around central Scotland. See Midhope Castle, Doune Castle, Culross, Falkland, and Blackness Castle, with time for history, filming stories, scenery, and lunch at your own expense.

“There is no better way to link a memory with a site in a glorious series like Outlander. Your learning& appreciation for the time period, struggles, culture, & people increases exponentially! We loved Ry & his kind & thoughtful guidance. Do it!”

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3.“Outlander” Filming Locations Explorer Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,270 reviews · 9 hours · from $64

Spend nine hours with an English-speaking guide visiting Outlander locations around central Scotland. See Midhope Castle, Doune Castle, Culross, Falkland, and Blackness Castle, with optional entry fees. Guides such as Connor, Louise, Dusty, and Graeme add Scottish history, filming facts, music, and humor.

“Everything was wonderful. Our guide Karis was a doll. She took very good care of us. If you go in the castles, be sure to wear good shoes. I mostly enjoyed learning about the histories of the places and how they were used in the Outlander series. Great time!”

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4.Outlander Adventure Day Tour with Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,206 reviews · 8 hours · from $73

Spend eight hours tracing Outlander locations with a small group of up to 16. Ride from Edinburgh by Mercedes mini-coach with an English-speaking guide, visit Blackness and Doune castles, explore Culross, and stop at Midhope Castle, the real Lallybroch.

“Our guide Jamie King, was polite, knowledgeable, organized and efficient. I loved his facts, funny stories and play list throughout the day. It was an amazing trip!!”

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5.Outlander Locations Tour Including Admissions from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,116 reviews · 8 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $77

Spend about eight hours visiting Outlander locations in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach with an English-speaking guide. See Jamie’s Lallybroch, Fort William at Blackness Castle, Wentworth Prison, Castle Leoch, and Cranesmuir. Guides such as Kelly, Kieran, Andrew, and Penny have brought both filming stories and Scottish history to life.

“The tour was wonderful and so glad we decided to do it. Our tour guide was Simon and he was very knowledgeable. Saw places I know we wouldn’t have found on our own.. so worth it!!”

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6.Outlander, Palaces, and Jacobites Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 937 reviews · 9 hours · from $83

Spend nine hours tracing Outlander locations with a Timberbush guide such as Ian, Linda, Adam, or Paul Santa. Visit Culross, Tuilyies Standing Stones, Doune Castle, Linlithgow Palace, Blackness Castle, and Midhope Castle, with extra time for Scottish history and photos.

“The tour was simply amazing! Our guide was very fun, attentive, and made sure everyone felt comfortable throughout the experience. The vehicle was super comfortable, which made the journey even more enjoyable. Everything was very well organized and exceeded my expectations. Next time, I will definitely book a tour with this company again. Highly recommended!”

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7.Magical Highlands Tour with Jacobite Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 726 reviews · 13 - 14 hours · from $80

Spend 13 to 14 hours touring the Highlands from Edinburgh with an English-speaking driver-guide such as Ian, Brendan, Brian, or Dougie. Travel through Glencoe and Rannoch Moor, ride the Jacobite train if selected, see Loch Shiel and Glenfinnan Viaduct, and stop in Mallaig and Pitlochry.

“Absolutely amazing! It was the best part of my trip. We enjoyed every stop and fully saw all of the sights. The highlands are stunning! Our driver, Brenden, was outstanding and made this trip so much better. We learned so much about Scottish geography, history and culture. I would highly recommend this tour!”

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8.The Outlander 1 Day Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 581 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $81

Spend about eight hours tracing Jamie and Claire’s Scotland with a Gray Line driver-guide. You’ll visit Falkland, Culross, Doune Castle, Linlithgow Palace, and Midhope Castle, with free time for photos, lunch, and exploring. Expect Scottish history, film stories, and some uphill walking.

“Very good all in time , good tour leader, no delays clean and comfortable bus.when possible the drive toured with us”

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9.The Outlander, Palaces & Jacobites Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 444 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $77

Travel from Edinburgh to Culross, Doune Castle, Linlithgow Palace, Blackness Castle, and seasonal Midhope Castle with a lively driver-guide. Expect Outlander stories, Scottish history, free time at each stop, and extra fees for castle entry, lunch, and drinks.

“the must was the driver / tourist guide. He taught us a lot about Scottish history with funny stories and tales.”

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10.2-Day Jacobite Experience including the Hogwarts Express from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 335 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $492

Spend two busy days exploring the Highlands from Edinburgh with a guide, visiting Culloden, Clava Cairns, Loch Ness, Mallaig, and Glencoe. The highlight is a one-way Jacobite steam train ride from Fort William to Mallaig, with overnight B&B accommodation in Fort Augustus.

“I think for most people the most crucial selling point of the tour is the Harry Potter stem train. However, it’s not like any review on the site. Firstly there is no stem train at all and all the window cannot open and people are prohibited to go anywhere to take pictures or videos when the train passing the bridge which is even used as the propaganda of the tour. This is completely like a scam. Secondly, I heard from other tour mates that I paid 50% more than them which made me more angry. In this case, I completely lost confidence on Viator and I will not make any…”

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11.“Outlander” Filming Locations Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 308 reviews · 9 hours · from $64

Spend nine hours tracing Outlander scenes with an English-speaking guide such as Tim, Sophie, Charlie, or Euan. Visit Midhope, Doune, Culross, Falkland, and Blackness Castle, with transport from Edinburgh, photo stops, free time, and optional audio guides.

“a good tour to see a little outside the city, super attentive guide we had a good time, beautiful discoveries of Scotland.”

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12.Outlander Full-Day Tour in Spanish

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 191 reviews · 9.5 hours · from $70

Join a Spanish-speaking guide such as Blanca or Fernan for a 9.5-hour Outlander tour from Edinburgh. See Blackness Castle, Midhope Castle, Linlithgow Palace, Doune Castle, Culross, and Falkland, with free time at each stop. Entry fees, food, and drinks cost extra.

“Me encantó cada detalle y cómo nos enseñó toda la relación que existe en la historia real de Escocia y la serie.”

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13.Outlander Experience 2-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 151 reviews · 33 hours · from $312

Follow Claire and Jamie across Scotland on a small-group, two-day tour with an English-speaking guide. Visit Midhope, Blackness, Doune, Culloden, Clava Cairns, Falkland, Culross, and the Highland Folk Museum, with one night in Inverness and breakfast included.

“So much covered in 2 days. Our guide was informative, friendly and fun. Loved every stop!”

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14.4-Day Outlander Trail Tour from Edinburgh Including Admissions

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

Follow Outlander from Edinburgh through Doune, Glencoe, Inverness, Culloden, Falkland, Culross, and Jamie’s Lallybroch. You’ll travel with a driver-guide in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach, sleep three nights in B&Bs or 3-star hotels, and visit major castles and historic sites.

“I loved this trip. Our driver/guide, Willie, was great. He supplied us with lots of interesting and historic information on the sites we were visiting, as well as on the Outlander series. He added the nice touch of playing Scottish music that was appropriate to the next site we were visiting. The accommodations were fine, well run and their hosts friendly. What a beautiful country. Outlander or not, this trip has something for everyone.”

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15.2-Day Outlander Experience Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $345

Follow Outlander from Lallybroch and Castle Leoch to Cranesmuir, while crossing the Highlands by air-conditioned Mercedes minibus. Guides such as John, Graham, Steven, and Chris add Scottish history and local stories. One night in Inverness and breakfast are included.

“Our guides were Kevin and Greg. They were fantastic and we had a great time over the two days. We saw so many beautiful sights and the guys were so entertaining. We stayed the night in an absolutely charming old hotel called Glen Mohr. The breakfast was quite good. We all felt like one big family by the end of this 2 day tour. I highly recommend this. It was so exciting to see these places in person from Outlander. Thank you Kevin and Greg-we will never forget you!”

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