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Coach Tours of Scotland

Sit back and relax on a mini-coach tour of Scotland. Let a professional local guide do the driving, and focus all your attention on the gorgeous scenery all around you.

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Nearly all-inclusive coach tours of Scotland

When the roadside views are as amazing as they are in Scotland, who can blame you for wanting to let someone else handle the driving? With coach tours of Scotland from Edinburgh, all you need to do is sit back, enjoy the ride and take in the beautiful scenery.

Of course, on a small coach tour in Scotland by Nordic Visitor, you’ll do a lot more than sitting and looking out the window. Nordic Visitor’s guided small group tours in Scotland are perfect for folks who want the comfort and convenience of riding with a local expert guide, while making some new friends along the way in a group of maximum 16 people.

Unlike many coach tour companies in Scotland, we use smaller vehicles to ensure better navigation of narrow, winding country roads, like the stunning Quiraing Pass on the Isle of Skye. With the flexibility of both the small group and the small bus, you’ll enjoy more visits to castles, ancient standing stones, quaint villages and places you’d never even know about without the guide’s local knowledge.

Looking for mini-coach tours of the Scottish Highlands? Or perhaps you’re interested in being driven around on a whisky distillery tour of Scotland? For the best coach tours in Scotland that cover the country’s top highlights, look to the local experts at Nordic Visitor. Our friendly staff in Edinburgh have travelled extensively on self-drive holidays and coach tours around Scotland, so our handcrafted routes, personally-reviewed accommodations and tried-and-tested group activities are sure to please.

Scroll down to see our Scotland coach tours from Edinburgh, and browse further for travel tips to prepare you for your Scotland adventure.

 

— WHY US?

Why book with Nordic Visitor

  • Hassle-free & seamless travel experience
  • Flexible & customisable tour options
  • Value for your money
  • Professional service from local experts

Join a guided small group in Scotland

Meet like-minded travellers on your Scotland coach tour, in a small group of 16 people at most. See the top attractions and well-kept secrets with your local guide.

Scotland
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Guided Groups
7 days / 6 nights
4.8
May - Sep

Wonders of Scotland

Pace Level Level 2 (Classic)
Activity Level Level 2 (Moderate)

2892GBP

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7 days / 6 nights
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Scotland
10% OFF IN 2024
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Guided Groups
10 days / 9 nights
4.7
May - Sep

Highlights of Scotland

Pace Level Level 2 (Classic)
Activity Level Level 2 (Moderate)

3774GBP

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10 days / 9 nights
May - Sep

3774GBP

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Scotland & Ireland
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Guided Groups
14 days / 13 nights
Apr - Oct

Wonders of Scotland & Ireland

Pace Level Level 2 (Classic)
Activity Level Level 2 (Moderate)

5417GBP

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14 days / 13 nights
Apr - Oct

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Scotland & Ireland
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Guided Groups
16 days / 15 nights
Apr - Sep

Best of Ireland & Scotland

7315EUR

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16 days / 15 nights
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Travel with your own expert guide

Enjoy more flexible sightseeing and deeper Scottish cultural insights on a privately guided tour with a local driving you around in style. These tours are fully customisable.

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Privately Guided
8 days / 7 nights
4.9
Apr - Oct

Scottish Highlands & Isle of Skye - Private

4134GBP

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8 days / 7 nights
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Privately Guided
5 days / 4 nights
Apr - Oct

Scenic Scotland Express - Private

2222GBP

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5 days / 4 nights
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Privately Guided
10 days / 9 nights
5.0
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Classic Scotland - Private

5301GBP

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10 days / 9 nights
Apr - Oct

5301GBP

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Privately Guided
14 days / 13 nights
Apr - Oct

Complete Scotland - Private

8015GBP

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14 days / 13 nights
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Local travel agency

As a local travel agency, Nordic Visitor knows how to make the most of your time in Scotland. We offer a variety of tours—both independent and guided—that include the must-see attractions as well as lesser-known highlights that are hand-picked by our own Scottish travel experts. To ensure a stress-free trip, we handle all the local details for you—accommodations, activities, rental car (for self-drive tours) and other services.
 
Oh, and all of our itineraries can be customised! So if you decide you want to spend more than the number of days specified in the packages or add some activities, for example, your personal Nordic Visitor travel consultant will be happy to make suggestions and modify your itinerary.

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN OUR SCOTLAND COACH TOURS?

For the most comprehensive travel experience, our escorted coach tour packages in Scotland are packed with included services. See what you get when booking your Scotland coach tour from Edinburgh with Nordic Visitor:

  • Transportation in a premium mini-coach
  • A professional local driver-guide who oversees each day's activities
  • Accommodations that are certified tried-and-true by our staff
  • Breakfast at each overnight location
  • Half board — some group lunches or dinners provided
  • Entrance fees to attractions that are included in the itinerary
  • Whisky tastings and tours at renowned Scotch distilleries
  • A personalised itinerary with your day-to-day details
  • Our own Highlights of Scotland guide listing attractions and practical travel information
  • Hard copies of all your travel documents
  • 24/7 helpline for urgent assistance before and after your guided tour
  • All taxes and service fees - no hidden charges


All of our Scotland coach vacation departures are 100% guaranteed, and group sizes are limited to 16 travellers. Our mini-coaches are modern, spacious and comfortably equipped, so you’ll enjoy a smooth ride. Enjoy the picture-perfect views from the large windows while your local driver-guide narrates the sights and tells witty anecdotes about Scottish life.

There are also be plenty of chances for stretching your legs, with numerous stops to attractions and some easy, short hikes to see Scottish nature up close.

WHAT CAN YOU SEE ON A COACH TOUR OF SCOTLAND?

All of Nordic Visitor’s guided mini-coach holidays in Scotland start in Edinburgh, so you have free time to explore the culture and historical landmarks of the capital city. Explore the city’s Old Town as you wish, with visits to the Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace, the Royal Mile and Princes Street Gardens. Want more time in Edinburgh? Ask us to add extra nights before or after your guided tour!

Our Scotland coach tour routes vary according to number of days, but all of our guided small group tours cover some part of the Scottish Highlands. Experience iconic sights like Eilean Donan Castle, Loch Ness, Glencoe valley, Loch Lomond, the snowy peak of Ben Nevis, Stirling Castle, the Isle of Skye and more. You’ll also see plenty of landscapes that look ripped from a Harry Potter film or Outlander episode.

Want to try authentic Scottish cuisine and whisky? You’re in luck: guided small coach tour packages in Scotland include at least one tasting tour of a local whisky distillery along with a number of included meals at cosy country inns. For whisky enthusiasts, we even have a special Scotland whisky coach tour focused on tastings at some of the finest distilleries in areas like Oban, Isle of Mull and the Highlands.

Want a private tour for just yourself and family or friends? We can also arrange custom-made privately guided tours, with vehicles to accommodate any group size.

 

— WHAT TO SEE & DO?

Top highlights of a Scotland coach tour

  • Tour one of Scotland‘s local distilleries and see how whisky, the “water of life”, is produced
  • Sample traditional Scottish cuisine such as haggis, porridge, kippers and black pudding
  • Stroll the Royal Mile in Edinburgh's Old Town, between Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace
  • Look for Nessie, the elusive monster said to inhabit Loch Ness, Scotland's most famous lake
  • Visit Clava Cairns to see prehistoric standing stones similar to those in the Outlander TV series

Different ways you can experience Scotland

We have tours for all varieties of travel styles and interests. See our options for exploring Scotland below.

What do our customers say?

The reviews speak for themselves. See what Nordic Visitor travellers said about their experience with us.

Simon,

Highlights of Scotland, October 2020

A very good tour with a great information pack.

A very good tour with good information and map with highlighted attractions and a very good information pack.

Kalli

Express Scotland, October 2019

Absolutely love working with Nordic Visitor!

I have already traveled twice with Nordic Visitor, and am already in the process of booking a third trip! Absolutely love working with you! Every bed and breakfast we stayed at was amazing. The hosts were so welcoming with great suggestions of things to do and places to eat. The rooms were very comfortable, and the amenities were awesome! 

Paul,

Scottish Highlands & Isle of Skye, September 2020

The best holidays we have ever had!

Superb!! Our first ever 'touring' holiday and right up there with the best holidays we have ever had. We are not youngsters, so this was taken on with a bit of trepidation, but were soon put at ease by the sheer quality of accommodation provided along with the superb travel itinerary book (yes, it's that thick and detailed) and map. Even though we often used local recommendations, these became our trusted companions throughout the week - and are now valued reminders of an exceptional holiday - Thankyou Nordic Visitor, we will be back!

Crystal, United States

Classic Scotland & The Orkney islands, September 2019

Wonderful experience!

Thank you so much! Our experience in Scotland was wonderful! We felt prepared for what to expect, particularly as it relates to making dinner reservations on the islands we visited. The food recommendations were excellent , the accommodations were cozy, and the recommendations for sites and attractions greatly appreciated. A special thank you to Agne who answered all my inquiries, helped us make dinner reservations and confirmed all our dates and meeting times - she was a pleasure to work with!  

David,

Classic Scotland, September 2020

Excellent trip

All accommodations were excellent with very friendly hosts. Car rental pickup was very quick and easy and car was excellent. Rebecca was excellent, she took all our requirements and made a personal tour for us. Her attention to detail was excellent.The documents at our first hotel were excellent especially the map with everything marked on for us.

David

Scottish Highlands & Isle of Skye, June 2019

A positive experience, beginning to end!

This tour was a positive experience for us, beginning to end. The planning by Nordic Visitor was complete, thoughtful, and worked flawlessly. Scotland was stunning and most interesting - we just wish we had more time. To Nordic Visitor: Great Job! We'll be back!

Gary, Canada

Scottish Highlands & Isle of Skye - Winter, November 2019

The accommodations, destinations and car were great!

The tour went very well. All the accommodation was excellent. We are very pleased with all the arrangements and communications that we had with Rebecca. The accommodations, destinations and car were great. Our only wish is that we would have had more time at some of the locations. We had a hard time packing it all in!

Jennifer

Express Scotland, July 2019

Nothing but great words to say about Nordic Visitor!

We were thrilled with all of our accommodations. All hosts/hostesses were very friendly and we felt very welcomed. The rental car service was also very good and thorough. And we felt as though everyone had a good working relationship as the businesses had nothing but great words to say about Nordic Visitor so we felt good that everyone was working together to make our visit a great one!

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Our Services

Whether you travel independently or with a guide in your Nordic Visitor package, you will receive personalised service from a designated travel consultant and high-quality travel documents. What's more, all self-drive clients receive a hand-marked map that outlines the driving route, overnights and highlights along the way. Travel with ease knowing that Nordic Visitor has close professional relationships with local service providers, which are carefully selected by our staff for their consistently high standards.

Book With Confidence

  • Protect your money & plans with our flexible booking terms  .
  • 97% of customers say they’d recommend us to friends.
  • We work closely with trusted, high-quality suppliers.
  • Enjoy personal service from Scotland travel experts.
  • Get peace of mind with a 24/7 helpline during your stay.
  • We’re here for you in case of unforeseen circumstances.

Contact us

Whether you’re looking to add a night in Edinburgh, want restaurant recommendations or have questions about your tour, we’re happy to help so get in touch with our friendly team to answer any of your travel queries.

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