Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William
Description
Take in the stunning Highland locations made famous by the Harry Potter and James Bond film series. Passing famous landmarks such as Linlithgow Palace, the mythical Kelpies, and the dramatically perched Stirling Castle on route to the Highlands. Head north through Glencoe while your Driver / Guide points out the film locations for the James Bond and Harry Potter franchise Stop in the Fort William area for lunch before a short drive to the Glenfinnan viaduct which was made famous from its scenes in the Harry Potter movies from the filming of the Hogwarts Express. Take a short walk to the viewpoint, where you will have unparalleled views over Loch Shiel and across to the viaduct. We will do our best to arrive in time to watch the train cross the viaduct. The road home will be time to relax and take in the Highland scenery. Final stop is at the historic town of Pitlochry before continuing home over the Firth of Forth alongside UNESCO Forth Rail Bridge enroute back into Edinburgh.
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Our first stop for refreshments and a comfort break is Callander, where you will have a chance to grab a snack and stretch your legs. If you're lucky enough, you may have the chance to meet the Highland Cows (season dependant).
The site of the 1692 massacre of the MacDonald Clan, Glencoe is one of Scotland’s most famous glens. Here you will hop off for a photo opportunity with the dramatic northern ridges known as the Three Sisters
Nearing the half way point on our tour we stop off Fort William known as the capital of the Highlands. Here you will have time to have lunch in one of the many local pubs, restaurants or cafe's that line the cobbled main street.
Made famous from its scenes in the Harry Potter movies, The Glenfinnan Viaduct is surrounded by mountains on the stunning shores of Loch Shiel. From the visitors centre you will be able to take a short walk to the viewpoint to witness the breath-taking views down the glen across Loch Shiel which is the used in various Harry Potter scenes as well as the loch on which Hogwarts sits. Find a good spot to see the Jacobite Steam Train cross the Glenfinnan Viaduct*. Restrooms and food available in the visitors centre. *Please note that the Jacobite Steam Train is operated by separate company and although our tour is scheduled around seeing this we cannot guarantee train will run on the day of your tour. This service is seasonal and runs from This service is seasonal and runs from Monday 7th April to Friday 24th October 2025.
Stopping in the Victorian resort town of Pitlochry for a chance to stretch the legs and grab some light refreshments before the final leg of the journey home
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Travel time is added to the total duration.
- If you suffer from travel sickness, we advise bringing medication or supplements.
Reviews(5,433)
I had a fantastic experience with Stewart Tours. The itinerary was well planned, and the entire day was enjoyable from start to finish. A special thanks to our driver and guide, Phil, who made the tour truly memorable. He was knowledgeable, engaging, and had a great sense of humor. He shared fascinating stories about Scottish history and the places we visited, played Scottish music along the way, and made several well-timed stops for photos and breaks, which made the journey even more enjoyable. I learned a lot while being thoroughly entertained throughout the day. I would highly recommend Stewart Tours, and if you get Phil as your guide, you’re in for an excellent experience.
Phil was the best guide ever, told a lot of interesting stories and made the drive chill with his great music selection and some funny unfunny jokes
Amazing tour we enjoyed our time Phil was just amazing. Great knowledge of site apart from that great singer and great story teller. We really enjoyed our time.
Fantastic Highlands tour with Phil! He was knowledgeable, funny, and brought Scotland’s history to life with engaging stories. I especially appreciated how interactive he was with the group everyone felt included, and the atmosphere was friendly throughout the trip. The tour was well-paced, informative, and unforgettable. Highly recommend!
Really was one of the best experiences. One of the best tours available on GetyourGuide and a must try option for sure. Other than the weather, everything was 5 stars!
Our tour guide was great! Enjoyed the time given at stops, especially Glenfinnan. Would definitely recommend this tour for couples or small groups.
Wonderful day out, very well run itinerary and awesome driver and guide Deborah! Everything went very smoothly, we had enough breaks throughout the day and we absolutely loved Deborah’s stories. Only feedback we have is the tight spaces between the seats.
We were very pleased with this tour. Our guide, Anthony, shared entertaining stories, interesting facts about Scotland, and his own personal insights, which made the journey both informative and enjoyable. The only reason we're not giving it the highest rating has nothing to do with the guide or the destinations themselves. Rather, it was because every stop was crowded with tourists, and the tour was very long (12 hours). Due to the tight schedule, there was little room for flexibility at each stop, which meant everything had to run with military precision. The older members of our group found this quite stressful, while those of us who were younger managed it more easily. Overall, it was an excellent tour, and we're very happy to have experienced the stunning Scottish Highlands in such a well-organized way.
Great tour and great guide (Keith). A great scenery and the guide was funny, had a lot of information and was looking that we got the best views, enough time for the train and insider tips what to do next. We had a great time and I would recommend this tour every time.
We saw a variety of beautiful and historic places in the Scottish countryside. It was a great change of scenery when you‘re otherwise staying in the city. Our guide Deborah did an awesome job entertaining us with with a mix of history and fun facts. She was friendly with a great sense of humour. Since the trip is 12h you‘ll need to bring some stamina - but we definitely found it worth it. PS: Try the whiskey ice creme
