Tours

Haystack Hostels work with some of the best tour operators and attractions in the city to offer a wide variety of tours around Edinburgh and Scotland.

Whether you are looking for a package that will show you the best sites Edinburgh has to offer, or want to take on a larger Scotland tour, we will help find and organise a package for you. Take a look at some of the options below:

Edinburgh Tours and Packages

City and Castle

See the best that Edinburgh has to offer. If you only have a short time in the city and cant do a large Scotland tour, this package is for you:

• Castle Tour- visit Edinburgh Castle and learn about the history of this incredible building that dominates the Edinburgh skyline.
• Scottish Whiskey Experience- Learn all there is to know about Whiskey. Find out how this world famous spirit is made and take part in a tasting.
• Edinburgh Ghost Tours: Experience another side of Edinburgh. Visit the famous Edinburgh vaults, learning how people used to live in the Old Town of the city and the dark side of the cities history.

Private Tour Guide

If you want to really experience Edinburgh at it’s best, why not hire a private tour guide for the day. Your tour guide will be an Edinburgh local who will be able to teach you all about the history of the city, show you the best sites and tell you the best hidden gems that the city has to offer.

Scotland Day Tours

If you have a bit more time to spend in the city and want to get the most out of your Scotland Tour, a Scottish Day Trip is for you.

Loch Ness Day Trip

The ultimate destination for your Scottish tour, Loch Ness is a beautiful lake that sits between Inverness and Fort William. Some of the trip highlights include:

• Find the Loch Ness monster visiting Loch Ness itself.
• Experience the beauty and wildlife of Fort Augustus.
• Visit Glencoe, a stunning mountain range filled with beauty.
• A free picnic lunch.
  

If you are interested in this Scottish day trip, simply fill out the form at the bottom of this page.

Outlander Day Trip

The ultimate day trip for any Outlander fan touring Scotland. Travel through the incredible Scottish wilderness and see all the sites that feature in the hit TV show Outlander. Highlights include:

• Visit the home of Clan MacKenzie. Doune Castle is the home of Castle Leoch.
• Experience the haunting landscape of Culross which was the setting for the Cranesmuir witch trials
• See ‘1940’s Inverness’ by visiting the village of Falkland
• Get a photo of Lallybroch, or Midhope Castle as we know it.
• Explore Linlithgow Palace, the setting for Wentworth Prison and the Birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots.

If you are interested in this Scottish day trip, simply fill out the form at the bottom of this page.

Take a trip to the Isle of Skye

If you have plenty of time to spare on your Scotland tour, why not take a trip to the Isle of Skye, probably one of the most beautiful places on earth. This tour takes 3 days and 2 nights and takes in the best of what Scotland has to offer and the stunning wilderness of the Isle of Skye. Highlights include:

• The incredible, awe-inspiring scenery of Glencoe
• Stay the night on the banks of beautiful Loch Ness.
• Visit the world famous Eilean Donan Castle.
• Learn about the myths and legends whilst exploring the beay of the Isle of Skye.
• And much more….

If you are interested in this Scotland tour, please fill out the form below and someone will get back to you with availability.

Whatever it is you are looking to do during your stay in Edinburgh, please fill in the form below and we will get back to you regarding your request. And remember, you can tie in any of these Scotland tour packages with accommodation at Haystack Hostel Edinburgh.

Need some more inspiration? Check out our article on the best short day trips from Edinburgh.

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