Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William Guided Tour
Overview
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12 hours 15 minutes
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A perfect tour for Harry Potter fans; visit Glenfinnan Viaduct, famous for the Hogwarts Express, and take your iconic photo as the train crosses the bridge; explore Fort William and Glencoe in this one-day tour.
This tour is also now available in two departure timeslots: 7:15am or 8:15am. Please pay close attention to what timeslot you select.
Please note: The Jacobite Steam Train is operated by another company. We cannot always guarantee that your tour and the train will meet up at the same time. The tour does not include a ride on the Jacobite Steam Train. The Jacobite Steam Train service has finished for 2025 and this tour will no longer see the train until 2026.
Please note: This tour is designed to pack into one day as much as possible of Scotland’s highlights! While much of the journey is enjoyed from the comfort of the coach due to the distance covered, you will experience breathtaking views and scenery along the way.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age is 4 years old
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or a full refund.
Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark the bus.
Please arrive a minimum of 15 minutes before your tour's departure time.
Digital translations in English, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian & Mandarin available on request.
This tour will visit the Glenfinnan area and the Glenfinnan Viaduct. We cannot guarantee that the tour will meet with the train crossing the bridge or that the train will be running, as it is operated by a third company. The tour does NOT include a ride on the Jacobite Steam Train.
The Jacobite Steam Train service has finished for 2025 and this tour will no longer see the train until 2026.
Please note: This tour is designed to pack into one day as much as possible of Scotland’s highlights! While much of the journey is enjoyed from the comfort of the coach due to the distance covered, you will experience breathtaking views and scenery along the way.
Please note: from 3rd December 2024 our Edinburgh tours will depart from NCP Castle Terrace, EH1 2EW.
This tour is available in two time slots: 7:15am departure, or 8:15am departure. Please pay close attention to what time slot you book.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Callander
Our Glenfinnan, Glencoe and Fort William Adventure begins in the heart of Edinburgh city centre, at our departure point in the city centre. Departing Edinburgh's bustling streets, passing some of its most iconic sights like Edinburgh Castle on your way out, and begin your journey north into the rugged Scottish Highlands. We pause for refreshments at Callander, the gateway to the Highlands
Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
We will journey through the Trossachs National Park on our way to Glencoe.
What‘s Included
Entrance to Glenfinnan Visitor Centre
Air-conditioned vehicle
Live commentary on board
Walk to Glenfinnan`s viewpoint.
Knowledgeable driver-guide
Food & Drinks
Gratuities
Restroom on board
WiFi on board
Options
Glenfinnan, FtWilliam,Glencoe
Reviews
1,119 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing day trip!
gemicahr,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I’ve joined quite a few day trip tours over the years, but this is by far, the BEST TOUR I’ve joined. We had enough time to see and explore the scenic landscapes of the Highlands and the best part of it all is that our driver/guide ADAM was great!! He shared so much history about Scotland sprinkled with great Scottish humour! Thanks so much Adam!! This is definitely something worth doing while in Edinburgh!
Beautiful scenery, but a lot of time spent on bus
kren250,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We weren’t sure if or when we’ll ever return to Scotland, so we thought a day trip to the highlands would be a good idea. This particular tour is on a large bus that seats maybe 50 people. The bus is very comfortable and his nice big windows. The downside is that it took so long to load and unload when the middle door couldn’t be opened. I’d recommend sitting up as close to the front as possible to avoid waits getting off and on. The other downside is that the big bus can’t always stop at Glencoe due to limited parking for large vehicles. Fortunately there was one spot open during our tour and we were able to stop. My favorite stops were Glencoe (beautiful!), when we had a ten or fifteen minute photo stop. I also loved Glenfinnan, which is where we saw the Harry Potter viaduct and a monument on a pretty loch. We had an hour at Glenfinnan. The Callendar stop wasn’t anything special; we parked in town rather than at the place where the highland cows are (parking issues with the bus I suspect). Fort William was nice because we had time to walk down to the loch. Neptune’s Staircase was our last stop and my least favorite. Maybe it’s nicer in the summer. Although I really enjoyed this tour, in retrospect I wish we had taken a smaller group tour that would have been able to make more stops.
Worth it
nicolejA9829XM,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The whole experience was great and our guide Mark (the Australian one) did a great job of entertaining us the whole time!
Yeah, great!
Larissa S,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everything wonderful, MARK (Australian) was fantastic! Absolutely to do. The light that sets early is not in our favor, but the Christmas air makes everything more beautiful! Approved
Definitely worth to do this tour
Nomad02533154895,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really enjoyed the day tour as we got to see landscape of Scotland. Vix's customer service was excellent, we learnt a lot about local facts where she clearly explained in a very entertaining way, and when she found out we were very attracted to highland cows, she bothered to find out where we can see and feed them and threw extra 1 stop and that made the day completes
Great tour
gabrielcabigting,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour provided. Nick was a very knowledgeable and wonderful guide! Never a boring moment. Will definitely try again one of the tours if I come back to Edinburgh.
Magic!
erikacF3818OV,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We have fulfilled the dream of a lifetime by visiting magical places (literally)! A particular positive note was the driver who managed to tell us the history of these places without making it boring and enriching it with personal anecdotes and jokes that made it all soooo funny. Super recommended
Super tour?
Travel20320825033,,Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were picked up on time at the agreed location in a small air-conditioned bus and the tour went well before, as Mohammed relaxed the mood despite fatigue and explained the tour. The stops were also beautiful to watch and Mohammed made the ride very entertaining with his jokes and stories. The actual “viewpoint” at Glenfinnan Viaduct is not particularly worth seeing, in my opinion, here it is more recommended to take the path to the bridge directly (15 minutes walk). Around successful tour for all fans of nature, history and Harry Potter. We missed the train because we only travelled in December, but the sight of the bridge as a fan was still great.
Great tour from Edinburgh to Glenfinnan Viaduct
Miranda R,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We took the tour to Glenfinnan Viaduct from Edinburgh. It was a fantastic tour, and our driver/guide Mohammed was amazing. The roads were winding once we got up to the highlands, but the driving was great and we didn’t feel the curves too much. Mohammed also made sure that we got to see all of the vistas on the way, giving us more than enough time to take photos in each spot. He really made the experience great, despite a bus issue that delayed us a bit on the road, completely out of his control. He has a great personality and really everything you want in a tour guide on this route, complete with history and anecdotes. I highly recommend this tour!
Wonderful experience
14robyne,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mohammed was so friendly and engaging. Told us stories about Edinburgh and made us laugh along the way. Always made sure we stopped for photos. 10/10
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