The Best 3-Day Organized Tours from Edinburgh

Guided Group Tours, Vacation Packages, or Planned Itineraries

the UK

Searching for the ultimate 3-day getaway from Edinburgh in the UK? Look no further! We've meticulously analyzed an array of weekend guided tours and quick trips, taking into account factors such as price, service, comfort, guest ratings, and activities so that we could find the absolute best. These handpicked quick 3-day organized tours, holiday packages, and tour packages in the UK leaving from Edinburgh offer the ideal balance of relaxation and adventure, allowing you to make the most of your holiday. From exciting excursions that immerse you in the local culture to moments of pure tranquility, they are all designed to provide the perfect timeframe for an unforgettable travel experience. Great for museums & attractions, food, nightlife, and music, the UK is a terrific destination. Get ready to embark on a three-day journey that will leave you refreshed, invigorated, and with a newfound love for exploration.


The Top 3 Tours:

  • 3 Days, $469.00

  • 3 Days, $369.00

  • 3 Days, $248.78
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The Best 3-Day Tours from Edinburgh through the UK

Including guided tours, organized tours, holiday packages, all-inclusive vacations, and guided itineraries.

All tour prices are listed in US Dollars before taxes, and come from a base price that is reported by TourRadar. Peak season prices can vary significantly, particularly in destinations where seasonal travel fluctuates dramatically. While we do our best to evaluate all tours to maintain accuracy, always confirm the details directly with TourRadar or the tour company before booking. The information provided on this website is sourced directly from TourRadar and may change at any time.

Organized by Highland Explorer Tours 3 Days Start/End in Edinburgh 9 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for 3-day tours from Edinburgh in the UK.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.

starstarstarstarstar 5.0 rating

Age Range: 5 to 99
Maximum Group Size: 41
Price per Day: $156

This tour visits Edinburgh, Dunkeld, Culloden, Loch Ness, Fort Augustus, Eilean Donan, Isle of Skye, Glencoe, and Stirling.

  • Sightseeing
  • Family
  • Fully Guided

By Highland Explorer Tours
Highland Explorer Tours is a smaller tour company providing personalized service with a focus on Great Britain. Many of the tours fall into the mid-range price category.



$469
on TourRadar

Organized by Highland Explorer Tours 3 Days Start/End in Edinburgh 9 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for 3-day tours from Edinburgh in the UK.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.
  • Great for Culture Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 5.0 rating

Age Range: 5 to 99
Maximum Group Size: 16
Price per Day: $123

This tour visits Edinburgh, Glencoe, Fort William, Eilean Donan, Isle of Skye, Portree, Loch Ness, Fort Augustus, and Dunkeld.

  • In-depth Cultural
  • Family
  • Fully Guided

By Highland Explorer Tours
Highland Explorer Tours is a smaller tour company providing personalized service with a focus on Great Britain. Many of the tours fall into the mid-range price category.



$369
on TourRadar

Organized by MacBackpackers 3 Days Start/End in Edinburgh 13 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for 3-day tours from Edinburgh in the UK.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.
  • Great for History Enthusiasts

starstarstarstarstar 4.9 rating

Age Range: 18 to 39
Maximum Group Size: 27
Price per Day: $83

This tour visits Edinburgh, Pitlochry, Dunkeld, Culloden, Loch Ness, Dornie, Kyleakin, Isle of Skye, Portree, Uig, Fort William, Glencoe, and Stirling.

  • Coach / Bus
  • Historical
  • Fully Guided

By MacBackpackers
Focusing on Great Britain, MacBackpackers is a smaller tour company providing a more personal service to customers. This company's tour offerings are generally priced lower than others, which makes them attractive for budget travelers.



$249
on TourRadar

Organized by Rabbie's Tours 3 Days Start/End in Edinburgh 16 Destinations
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.

starstarstarstarstar 4.8 rating

Age Range: 5 to 90
Maximum Group Size: 16
Price per Day: $208

This tour visits Edinburgh, Stirling, Doune, Callander, Glencoe, Ben Nevis, Eilean Donan, Portree, Storr Mountains, Kilt Rock, Isle of Skye, Dunvegan, Loch Ness, Dalwhinnie, Perth, and Forth Bridge.

  • Family
  • Fully Guided

By Rabbie's Tours
Rabbie's Tours offers local cultural tours through Great Britain. Many of their tours are priced in the mid-range category.



$624
on TourRadar

Organized by Haggis Adventures 3 Days Start/End in Edinburgh 11 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for 3-day tours from Edinburgh in the UK.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.

Great for:
  • History Enthusiasts
  • Culture Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 4.8 rating

Age Range: 18 to 45
Maximum Group Size: 16
Price per Day: $156

This tour visits Edinburgh, Dunkeld, Culloden, Inverness, Loch Ness, Fort Augustus, Portree, Isle of Skye, Eilean Donan, Glencoe, and Stirling.

  • Sightseeing
  • Historical
  • Local Guide
  • Educational
  • Fully Guided

By Haggis Adventures
Haggis Adventures is a smaller tour company providing personalized service with a focus on Great Britain. They like to use local guides who offer a specialized experience into the region's culture. Budget travelers will appreciate the relative affordability of the company's offerings.



$469
on TourRadar

Organized by MacBackpackers 3 Days Start/End in Edinburgh 15 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for 3-day tours from Edinburgh in the UK.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.
  • Great for History Enthusiasts

starstarstarstarstar 4.8 rating

Age Range: 18 to 39
Maximum Group Size: 27
Price per Day: $110

This tour visits Edinburgh, The Hermitage National Forest, Pitlochry, Cairngorms National Park, Culloden, Loch Ness, Sligachan, Portree, Storr Mountains, Kilt Rock, Uig, Kyleakin, Ben Nevis, Glencoe, and Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park.

  • Coach / Bus
  • Historical
  • Fully Guided

By MacBackpackers
Focusing on Great Britain, MacBackpackers is a smaller tour company providing a more personal service to customers. This company's tour offerings are generally priced lower than others, which makes them attractive for budget travelers.



$329
on TourRadar

Organized by Rabbie's Tours 3 Days Start/End in Edinburgh 9 Destinations
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.

Great for:
  • Adventure Travelers
  • Culture Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 4.7 rating

Age Range: 18 to 99
Maximum Group Size: 16
Price per Day: $237

This tour visits Edinburgh, Braemar, Ballater, Grantown-on-Spey, Aberlour, Craigellachie, Elgin, Dalwhinnie, Pitlochry, and Dunkeld.

  • In-depth Cultural
  • Fully Guided

By Rabbie's Tours
Rabbie's Tours offers local cultural tours through Great Britain. Many of their tours are priced in the mid-range category.



$711
on TourRadar

Organized by Rabbie's Tours 3 Days Start/End in Edinburgh 11 Destinations
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.

Great for:
  • Adventure Travelers
  • Culture Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 4.7 rating

Age Range: 5 to 99
Maximum Group Size: 16
Price per Day: $185

This tour visits Edinburgh, Moffat, Penrith, Lake District National Park, Keswick, Windermere, Hawkshead, Grasmere, High Lorton, Borrowdale, and Biggar.

  • In-depth Cultural
  • Family
  • Fully Guided

By Rabbie's Tours
Rabbie's Tours offers local cultural tours through Great Britain. Many of their tours are priced in the mid-range category.



$554
on TourRadar

Organized by Highland Explorer Tours 3 Days Start/End in Edinburgh 16 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for 3-day tours from Edinburgh in the UK.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.
  • Great for Culture Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 4.7 rating

Age Range: 5 to 90
Maximum Group Size: 30
Price per Day: $172

This tour visits Edinburgh, Dunkeld, Spean Bridge, Fort Augustus, Kyle of Lochalsh, Portree, Storr Mountains, Kilt Rock, Dunvegan, Armadale, Mallaig, Glenfinnan, Fort William, Glencoe, Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park, and Stirling.

  • Coach / Bus
  • In-depth Cultural
  • Family
  • Fully Guided

By Highland Explorer Tours
Highland Explorer Tours is a smaller tour company providing personalized service with a focus on Great Britain. Many of the tours fall into the mid-range price category.



$515
on TourRadar

Organized by Haggis Adventures 3 Days Start/End in Edinburgh 12 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for 3-day tours from Edinburgh in the UK.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.

Great for:
  • History Enthusiasts
  • Culture Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 4.7 rating

Age Range: 18 to 45
Maximum Group Size: 34
Price per Day: $123

This tour visits Edinburgh, Stirling, Callander, Glencoe, Fort William, Isle of Skye, Portree, Eilean Donan, Loch Ness, Fort Augustus, Ben Nevis, and Dunkeld.

  • Historical
  • Educational
  • Fully Guided

By Haggis Adventures
Haggis Adventures is a smaller tour company providing personalized service with a focus on Great Britain. They like to use local guides who offer a specialized experience into the region's culture. Budget travelers will appreciate the relative affordability of the company's offerings.



$369
on TourRadar

How much do 3-day tours from Edinburgh cost?

The average daily price of 3-Day Tours from Edinburgh in the UK is $196 per day. Prices can vary widely due to the included amenities, length of the trip, number of guests on the tour, and many other factors. If you want more information about prices, we have put together a complete analysis of the costs of 3-Day Tours from Edinburgh in the UK here.


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$196
Average Price Per Day
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Which Tour Companies Offer 3-Day Tours from Edinburgh?

A number of fantastic tour companies offer 3-day tours from Edinburgh in the UK. These are a few of the best, because they offer the highest rated service, provide the best overall quality, and have the most five-star guest reviews to prove it.

Highland Explorer Tours

Highland Explorer Tours is a smaller tour company that focuses on Great Britain. The company appeals to travelers of all ages, with many tours focusing on families with children. Many of the tours fall into the mid-range price category.

See All Tours from Highland Explorer Tours

Rabbie's Tours

Rabbie's Tours offers local cultural tours through Great Britain. Most participants are adults and the tours range in length from 2 days to 9 days. The company appeals to travelers of all ages, with many tours focusing on families with children. Many of their tours are priced in the mid-range category.

See All Tours from Rabbie's Tours

MacBackpackers

Focusing on Great Britain, MacBackpackers is a smaller tour company which provides a personalized level of service to customers. This company's tour offerings are generally priced lower than others, which makes them attractive for budget travelers.

See All Tours from MacBackpackers

Haggis Adventures

Haggis Adventures is a smaller tour company that focuses on Great Britain. They like to use local guides who offer a specialized experience into the region's culture. Budget travelers will appreciate the relative affordability of the company's offerings.

See All Tours from Haggis Adventures


Three Days From Destinations in the UK

Wondering where three days from tours visit in the UK? With a variety of stops and destinations along the way, there's something for everyone.

Edinburgh

Edinburgh is a city that is grounded in history and architecture. The Old Town is filled with beautiful churches, cobblestone streets, and great restaurants. Looking over the city from a hilltop is the famed Edinburgh Castle. There are also countless museums around town as well the popular Harry Potter Trail.

Glencoe

The village of Glencoe is in western Scotland and it is surrounded by the beautiful Glencoe Valley. The village is in the heart of the Scottish Highlands and nearby you'll find waterfalls, hiking trails, and beautiful mountain peaks. The area also has wildlife and the Glencoe Folk Museum.

Isle of Skye

The Isle of Skye offers some of Scotland's most stunning scenery. There are dramatic hikes and picturesque coastlines that will inspire even the most jaded traveler. The natural setting will take your breath away and you can spend days exploring the island.

Inverness

Inverness is the largest city in the Scottish Highlands, and it is rich in the regional culture. You'll find local restaurants and festivals that really bring the area's heritage to life. The area also has a beautiful natural setting with nearby hikes and scenic spots.

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Other popular destinations for three days from tours through the UK include Portree, Pitlochry, Fort William, Stirling, and Fort Augustus.


Which is cheaper?

Is traveling independently less expensive than taking guided 3-day tours from Edinburgh? The answer isn't straightforward. Guided tours often include services like hotels, transportation, meals, entry tickets, guides, and activities, all of which you would need to arrange and pay for individually if traveling on your own. To determine the cost difference, you'd need to compare the total cost of the tour package with the cost of booking everything separately. You may prefer a less expensive hotel or splurge on dining, so the cost of a tour could either save you money or cost you more. Be sure to review what's included in the tour package before making your comparison.

Also, before booking a tour, make sure you know exactly what is included as tour companies sometimes change their itineraries or included amenities to keep them updated with seasonal changes and customer interests.

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