4-Day Edinburgh: Explore Scotland’s Storied Capital

Travel to Scotland's famous Outlander locations with this tour Duration: 9h Daily operations Start time 08:45 Meeting point: 60 High Street, EH1 1TB, Edinburgh ­ Love Outlander? Don't miss this location tour with a local guide to famous Scottish locations from the hit TV show! ­ The first stop is Midhope Castle, the real-life Lallybroch home of Jamie Fraser. Next, head to Doune Castle – one of Scotland's best-preserved medieval castles and the setting for Castle Leoch in Outlander. It's also featured in some Winterfell scenes in Game of Thrones, as well as Monty Python's Holy Grail. ­ Continue to the Kingdom of Fife, the ancestral home of real Scottish monarchs. Spend time for lunch in Culross, the fictional village of 'Cranesmuir' where Claire is accused of witchcraft. This quaint village is the most complete example of a 17th- and 18th-century burgh in Scotland today. ­ After lunch, drive to the village of Falkland, used for filming 1940s Inverness. With over 28 listed buildings, the village brims with period charm. The final Outlander filming location is the impressive Blackness Castle, featured as Fort William in the series. ­ Please note, there are dates throughout the year when Midhope Castle is closed for estate activity and filming. ­

See Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Britannia and the Palace of Holyroodhouse Daily operations Start time 09:30 Meeting point:Waterloo Place, EH1 3BG, Edinburgh Included in the tour: Guaranteed entry to Edinburgh Castle Guaranteed entry to Palace of Holyroodhouse Guaranteed entry to Royal Yacht Britannia Access to the Edinburgh Tour Access to the Regal Tour Access to the City Sightseeing Tour ­ Description The Royal Edinburgh ticket gets you 48 hours of unlimited travel on the City Sightseeing, Edinburgh Tour, and the Regal Tour buses. ­ Additionally, this package includes guaranteed tickets to three must-see locales: the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the Royal Yacht Britannia, and Edinburgh Castle. Go to what interests you, get right into the busiest attractions, and stay as long as you want. ­ Get two full days to travel Auld Reekie by bus: 41 stops on three different lines, with either multi-language audio commentary (City Sightseeing Edinburgh and Regal Tour) or a live guide in English (Edinburgh Tour). Plus, guaranteed access to three of the finest sites in the city! ­ Edinburgh Castle is a frequently besieged fortress that towers over the city and is home to the oldest British crown jewels and the National War Museum. The Baroque Palace of Holyroodhouse lies on the other end of Royal Mile and is said to be the favorite residence of Queens Victoria and Elizabeth II. ­ Your tour routes will also take you to Leith, where you can see another of Scotland's favorite visitor attractions: the luxurious Royal Yacht Britannia. This elegant vessel was the at-sea home of the British Royal family for 44 years. ­ With 1400 years of history, Edinburgh is home to more sights than one traveler could see - but that's no reason not to try! ­

After breakfast, meet your driver for a smooth transfer to the airport. We recommend scheduling your hotel pick-up at least 4 hours before your flight departure to allow ample time for check-in. Please note that hotel check-out is at 12:00 noon. Late check-out requests will be subject to availability, so be sure to confirm with the hotel in advance if needed. Safe travels!