Edinburgh Tattoo
DAY TOUR
Trip Info
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A stunning day tour of the Highlands, a land of forests, mountains, rivers and glens. Visit a local whisky distillery and sample a warming dram of single malt whisky. The day concludes with our return to Edinburgh in time for an evening at the world-famous Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
Highlights
- The World Famous Edinburgh Military Tattoo
- Whisky distillery visit
- Dunkeld Cathedral
- Hermitage Forest Walk
- Wallace Monument
Inclusions
- Edinburgh Military Tattoo ticket
- Free Souvenir Whisky Miniature
- Local Scottish Guide
- Whisky Distillery Tour
- Dunkeld Cathedral
- Hermitage Forest Walk
- Audio Guides available
- WiFi
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- Warehouse No 9 VIP Whisky Tasting*
* reserve at the time of booking
Carbon Neutral Tour
As of January 1st 2022, this tour will be carbon neutral. To help protect Scotland's nature, wildlife and community, we have developed a five-point Climate Action Plan to reduce our carbon emissions and support the transition towards a low carbon future. You can find out more about our carbon neutral tours here.
The Famous Grouse Experience
The optional guided tour gives you an insight into how 'uisge beatha' (the 'water of life') is made and takes you on a journey to discover the history behind one of Scotland's most iconic exports. Enjoy our exclusive partnership with the Famous Grouse Experience by receiving a discounted entry fee and a free whisky miniature. Only available if reserved in advance.
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"Our tour guide Duncan was very knowledgeable and friendly. Our day was amazing…everything went very smoothly and we had a most enjoyable day. The Edinburgh Tattoo was breathtaking and it was also lovely to catch up and have a chat with people whom we had met during the day trip."
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Itinerary
We leave Edinburgh at 08.45am and pass Stirling with views of its impressive Castle and the Wallace Monument. Then it's into the Highlands through the scenic beauty, once home to the infamous cattle thief and rogue, Rob Roy MacGregor. We visit a local whisky distillery where you will learn how our national drink, the 'water of life' is made and sample a wee dram.
Nicely warmed by the whisky, we then explore a stretch of magical Perthshire forest; the peaceful Hermitage. Take a short woodland walk to see the Black Linn Falls on the River Braan and don't forget to look up! You can spot here the giant Douglas firs which are among the tallest trees in Britain. Travelling further south, we take in Dunkeld with its spectacular cathedral on the banks of the River Tay before returning to the Capital past the inspiring Forth Bridges.
We're back in Edinburgh for approximately 05.30pm with enough time to relax and explore the city before making your own way to the evening performance of the Military Tattoo at Edinburgh Castle.
(Routes are subject to change)
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Options
'TASTE OF SCOTLAND' WAREHOUSE NO 9 VIP WHISKY TASTING
Upgrade your whisky experience to include an exclusive visit to Warehouse No 9. Enter the bonded warehouse to sample four premium whisky tastes from the exceptional Glenturret single malt range. Select at the time of booking.
Departure
Highland Explorer Tours Office
60 High Street (The Royal Mile)
Edinburgh
Scotland
EH1 1TB
Departure Time
Please check in at 08.30am for tour departure at 08.45am.
Return Time
Tour returns at 05.30 pm.