Private Multi-Day Tours of Scotland from Glasgow & Edinburgh
Your own guide, your own route, and as many days as Scotland deserves.
Planning a multi-day tour of Scotland is exciting, but it can also be stressful. With so many routes, regions and “must-see” lists online, it’s hard to know what’s genuinely worth your time, how to fit it all together, and how to include the quieter places that make Scotland feel special. If you want to see the highlights and avoid the stress of planning, a private multi-day tour with Tour Guide Scotland makes the whole process simple.
You’ll travel with your own guide from the first day to the last, on a well-planned itinerary that flows naturally: no unnecessary backtracking and no packed schedules, just a relaxed journey through Scotland’s castles, lochs, Highland landscapes, islands and whisky regions. Along the way, we’ll include the icons you’ve been dreaming about, plus carefully chosen hidden gems and local viewpoints that most visitors miss. Private multi-day tours start from £895 per day for your whole group of up to 8 guests.
Tailored to You
Choose from our pre-planned multi-day itineraries below, or let us create a bespoke tour around your priorities, whether that’s Scottish history, dramatic scenery, whisky distilleries, Outlander filming locations, wildlife or a balanced mix of everything. Our tours suit couples, families, solo travellers and small groups, and every itinerary can be adapted to your pace and interests.
You relax while we take care of the driving, timings and logistics, so you can focus on enjoying Scotland, one unforgettable day at a time.
The Same Guide for Your Whole Journey
On every multi-day tour, you’ll travel with one of us, Lesley or James Kennedy, from start to finish, never a rotating cast of drivers. James, a Scottish Whisky Ambassador with a background in hospitality, specialises in multi-day and whisky tours, and his storytelling and local connections make the miles fly by. By the end of the trip, guests often say they feel they’re travelling with an old friend.
You’ll travel in a spacious, high-specification Ford Tourneo Custom Titanium, with comfortable seating for up to 8 guests and plenty of room for luggage, which matters on a longer trip.
Our Multi-Day Tour Itineraries
Islands and the West Coast
Cross the sea to the Isle of Skye, island hop to Mull, Iona and Staffa, or head north to Orkney’s ancient stone circles. We also create bespoke tours to the Outer Hebrides.
Whisky Regions
Journey through Speyside, Islay and Jura, or the quieter Lowland and Campbeltown regions with James, or cross every whisky region in a single week. For day trips as well as longer journeys, see all our private whisky tours from Glasgow and beyond.
Highlands and Road Trips
From the Glenfinnan Viaduct to remote Highland glens, our road trips are built around Scotland’s finest scenery, at a pace that lets you enjoy it.
Outlander
Follow the Outlander trail across three days, from Lallybroch to the real history behind the series.
Isle of Skye 5 Day tour
3 Day Outlander Adventure
The Great Scottish Road Trip
Mull, Iona & Staffa 3 Day Tour
5 Day Speyside Whisky Tour
Orkney & The Highlands 7 Day Tour
Oban, Mull & Iona 5 Day Tour
Islay & Jura 5 Day Whisky Tour
7 Day Scottish Adventure
Lowland & Campbeltown 5 Day Whisky Tour
Ultimate Scotland Whisky Tour
Where Do Multi-Day Tours Start?
Your multi-day tour can start and finish anywhere in Scotland that suits you. Most guests begin in Glasgow or Edinburgh, collected from their hotel, Airbnb, the airport or the train station, but we’re equally happy to start from Inverness, a cruise port or anywhere else on your travels.
How Much Does a Multi-Day Tour of Scotland Cost?
Private multi-day tours start from £895 per day, for your whole group of up to 8 guests, not per person. As a guide to total cost:
- 3-day tour: from £2,685
- 5-day tour: from £4,475
- 7-day tour: from £6,265
The daily rate covers your private guide and vehicle for the whole trip, including your guide’s own accommodation and expenses, so there are no hidden extras for us. Your own accommodation, attraction admission, meals and ferry crossings are arranged separately, so you’re free to choose where you stay and what you visit. We’re happy to suggest places to stay along your route. See our price guide for full details.
What’s Included
Every private multi-day tour includes:
- Your own private vehicle and guide for every day of the tour
- Pick-up and drop-off at the start and end of your trip
- All fuel
- Your guide’s accommodation and expenses
- Itinerary planning, with suggestions on where to stay
Not included: your accommodation, attraction admission, meals and ferry or boat crossings.
What Our Guests Say
From whisky journeys to island adventures, here’s what guests have said about travelling Scotland with Lesley and James.
“He’s not just a tour guide, he’s your own personal concierge”
“James is INCREDIBLE! He goes above and beyond for you. He’s not just a tour guide he’s your own personal concierge, he makes the trip so much fun and personable... He knows everyone, everywhere we went he was talking to the vendors... His car was big enough for us all 6 and all of our luggage. Him and his wife Lesley are the best! Our new found friend!”
“We didn’t just take a tour with a random tour guide rather made a dear friend”
“We recently took a 5 day 4 night bespoke tour with James (Tour Guide Scotland). James was amazing, he was always prompt in his communication via email and was willing to spend time planning with us over zoom to make sure our trip to Scotland was perfect... We appreciate his deep knowledge of the region and willingness to customize the trip on the fly when we had extra time on the road. He quickly realized my fascination with medieval castles and bridges and would find fun surprises for us each day... We left our trip feeling that we didn’t just take a tour with a random tour guide rather made a dear friend.”
“He really listens to what you want”
“I hired James for four day tours around Scotland and was absolutely thrilled. He was funny and entertaining as well as knowledgeable about the area and various sites. He had great suggestions about places to go and places to eat... He really listens to what you want and what you are interested in and works to that instead of offering a strict itinerary and schedule.”
Multi-Day Tour FAQs
How many days do you need for a Scotland tour?
Most visitors find 5 to 7 days ideal for covering the Highlands, at least one island and a whisky region without feeling rushed. Shorter 3-day tours work well if you’re focused on a specific theme, such as Outlander filming locations, or if you’re short on time. Longer tours suit travellers who want to combine the mainland Highlands with islands such as Orkney, Mull or Skye.
How much does a multi-day tour of Scotland cost?
Our private multi-day tours start from £895 per day for your whole group of up to 8 guests. Your guide’s accommodation and expenses are included; your own accommodation, admission, meals and ferries are not.
Is the guide’s accommodation included?
Yes. Your guide’s accommodation and expenses are included in the daily rate, so there are no extra charges for us.
Do you book our accommodation?
We don’t book accommodation directly, but we’re happy to suggest places to stay along your route so you can book what suits you best.
Where can a multi-day tour start?
Anywhere in Scotland. Most guests start in Glasgow or Edinburgh, but we can begin from Inverness, a cruise port or anywhere else that suits your travels.
What’s the best time of year for a multi-day Highland tour?
May, June and September tend to offer the best balance of good weather, long daylight hours and fewer crowds than peak summer. July and August are busiest but have the longest days. Autumn brings excellent light for photography and quieter roads.
Do we need to drive ourselves?
No. Every tour includes your own driver-guide, so you won’t need to hire a car or navigate unfamiliar roads. We handle all the driving, timings and route planning.
Can we customise one of your itineraries?
Yes. Every itinerary can be adjusted to add or remove stops, change the pacing or focus on specific interests like whisky, castles or wildlife. We can also build a fully bespoke tour from scratch.
How do we book?
Get in touch with your preferred dates, number of guests and the kind of trip you have in mind, and we’ll help you choose an itinerary or design one that’s entirely your own. Our terms and conditions and cancellation policy explain the rest.
Plan Your Private Multi-Day Tour of Scotland
Whether it’s three days on the Outlander trail, a week among the whisky regions or a journey to the islands, a private multi-day tour shows you Scotland at its best, at your pace and with your own guide. Get in touch and we’ll start planning your trip.
Only have a day? See our private day tours.
