From Edinburgh: Skye & Jacobite Train Tour

Highland Experience Tours

Available to 18 July 2025

Book now from £390.00

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Book Highland Experience Tours for some of the best guided tours in the Scottish Highlands

Discover hidden gems and iconic landmarks with knowledgeable guides offering much more than guided tours! Gain insight into the beauty and history of the Highlands and enjoy much more than a typical tourist experience as you embark on an unforgettable adventure!

From Edinburgh: 4-Day Isle of Skye & Jacobite Train Tour

  • Departure Location: Edinburgh
  • Age Guidance: 3+
  • Check In/Departs/Returns: 08:15/08:30/18:30
  • Duration: 4 days
  • Overnight Locations: 2 nights in Skye & 1 night on the mainland
  • Please note: Accommodation is not included in your tour price. Please contact the Highland Experience Tours team here to discuss accommodation. For information on accommodation, please see 'More Info'.

Highlights of your Isle of Skye & Jacobite Train Tour from Edinburgh

Enjoy four fantastic days travelling through some of the most scenic areas of the Scottish Highlands as you travel towards the Isle of Skye before enjoying an incredible journey on the world-famous Jacobite Steam Train!

Day 1:

  • Depart Edinburgh and journey North, stopping to see UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Visit the breath-taking areas of Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park 
  • See the majestic Glen Coe, surrounded by Scotland's most iconic and evocative landscapes
  • Overnight Stay: Fort Augustus, Loch Ness

Day 2:

  • Spend the morning in Fort Augustus & enjoy an optional Loch Ness cruise
  • See the exterior of the iconic Eilean Donan Castle, surrounded by stunning Highland scenery
  • Explore Eilean Donan Castle and discover the rich 13th century history kept inside the castle walls
  • After exploring the castle, head over the bridge to the Isle of Skye
  • Overnight Stay: Isle of Skye

Day 3:

  • Explore the Isle of Skye with your expert driver-guide
  • Your tour can include stops at: Cuillin Mountains, Dun Beag Broch, the Black Houses, the Kilt Rock Waterfall, The Old Man of Storr and the incredible Trotternish Peninsula
  • Visit the island's enchanting capital, the coastal town of Portree
  • See waterfalls, natural springs and historic landmarks nestled in Scotland's stunning landscapes
  • Overnight Stay: Isle of Skye

Day 4:

  • Head to the south of Skye and join a ferry from Armadale to the quaint fishing village of Mallaig
  • Enjoy a delicious lunch stop located on the West Coast of the Scottish mainland
  • Experience a 1-way journey on the world-famous Jacobite Steam Train... or as you probably know it, the Hogwarts Express!
  • Pass through the Highlands and the iconic Glenfinnan Viaduct
  • Re-board your bus at Fort William, journey to Pitlochry and enjoy a stroll along the River Tummel, visit Pitlochry Dam and Fish Ladder
  • Please note: Ride on Jacobite Steam Train is subject to availability.  

Book Isle of Skye tour tickets for one of the best guided tours on the Isle of Skye!

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How to find us

Address: Highland Experience Tours, Caffe Nero, 1 Parliament Square, High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1RE

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Highland Experience Tours are suitable for ages 3+

Highland Experience Tours have various meeting places. Please ensure you are checking the correct meeting point for your chosen tour. 

  • Edinburgh: Highland Experience Tours, Caffe Nero, 1 Parliament Square, High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1RE
  • Glasgow: Highland Experience Tours, 204 George Street, Glasgow, G1 1WX
  • Inverness: Highland Experience Tours, 25 Union Street, IV1 1LT

Highland Experience Tours tickets include the tour, sightseeing, transportation and the knowledge and entertainment of the passionate drivers and tour guides. 

The team at Highland Experience Tours can book accommodation for you, or you're welcome to book your own, providing it is centrally-located at the overnight stop location. You'll be picked up and dropped off at this location. 

Accommodation is not included in the tour price. The following is an estimate of prices:

  • Bed and Breakfast Ensuite: From £100 - £220 per room per night
  • Ensuite: This means you'll have your own private bathroom/toilet/shower

Accommodation prices may vary depending on availability and season, so it may be more than the above. 

Please contact Highland Experience Tours here to discuss booking accommodation. 

The team recommend bringing the following to your Isle of Skye and Jacobite Steam Train tour:

  • Bring clothing suitable for all weather conditions, including a waterproof jacket, sunglasses and layers
  • Bring comfortable shoes suitable for short walks on rough or uneven terrain
  • Bring cash, just in case businesses don't accept card
  • Bring a camera to snap fantastic memories!

Please limit your luggage to 1 x small/medium piece per person, along with 1 x small handbag or daypack. (15kg)

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