Self-Guided Tours & Trips in Scottish Highlands
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10 best self-guided Scottish Highlands tours
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- 4 Day Inverness Tour With Car Rental
- NC500 Road Trip - Self Drive Tour
- Highlands & Islands (9 destinations)
- North Coast 500 - Scotland's Route 66
- Highlands & Islands (13 destinations)
- Islands of the Hebrides
- Scotland in the Footsteps of Jamie and Claire
- 6 Day Edinburgh and Inverness By Train
- Cycling the Hebridean Way - Self Guide Cycle Tour
- Caledonia WayOban to Inverness 7 Days
Duration 4 days Destinations Inverness Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator STM Tours LLC From $1,642
5% Off- NZ$1,560You save $82
Detailed English route instructions guide your independent journey. Local experts share knowledge at Inverewe Gardens and heritage centers. Pre-booked accommodations and rental car ensure smooth Highland travels.
Duration 8 days Destinations Inverness, Dornoch, John O'Groats, Durness, Ullapool, Applecross Age Range Ages 17+ Operator Spirit Journeys Worldwide From
5% Off- NZ$3,022
Local knowledge flows freely from German-speaking guides as you traverse the Highlands. The self-drive format puts you in control while visiting glens, lochs, and historic sites, with optional guided tours available.
Duration 10 days Destinations Oban, Isle of Mull, Isle of Iona, Isle of Skye, Inverness, Eilean Donan, Loch Ness, Livingston, Edinburgh Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator DERTOUR From
5% Off- NZ$1,692
German guides illuminate Highland history while you drive through dramatic terrain. Expert commentary adds depth to visits at Fort George, Dunrobin Castle, and secluded Highland locations from Inverness to Skye.
Duration 11 days Destinations Perth, Edinburgh, Inverness, Wick, Thurso, Dunrobin, Isle of Skye, Oban Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator DERTOUR From
5% Off- NZ$1,786
Rich storytelling from German guides brings Highland history and culture to life. Their expertise enhances visits to Culloden Battlefield and Urquhart Castle, while allowing time for independent exploration.
Duration 12 days Destinations Oban, Edinburgh, Isle of Mull, Isle of Iona, Isle of Skye, Eilean Donan, Loch Ness, Inverness, Thurso, WickSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator DERTOUR From
5% Off- NZ$2,041
Tales of Highland heritage unfold through German-speaking guides during this Scottish adventure. Your route winds through ancient sites, Victorian towns, and traditional villages with expert navigation.
Duration 9 days Destinations Fort William, Oban, Isle of Skye, Isle of Harris, Ullapool, Inverness, Beauly, Nairn, Stornoway, Glasgow Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator DERTOUR From
5% Off- NZ$2,303
Duration 8 days Destinations Edinburgh, Inverness, Culloden, Strathpeffer, Fort William, Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park, Glasgow Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in Only: German Operator DERTOUR From
5% Off- NZ$1,368
6 Day Edinburgh and Inverness By Train
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“TourRadar took care of hotels, transfers, breakfast, and the castle tour. That left us to decide what we wanted to see which was great!”
Lisa, traveled in August
Duration 6 days Destinations Edinburgh, Inverness Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator STM Tours LLC From $2,710
5% Off- NZ$2,574You save $135
Freedom to roam comes with comprehensive route documentation. Added guide services available for those who want them. Support network includes bike repair assistance and luggage transfer arrangements.
Duration 8 days Destinations Oban, Barra, Eriskay, South Uist, Benbecula, North Uist, Isle of Harris, Isle of Lewis, Inverness Age Range Ages 14+ Operator Spirit Journeys Worldwide From
5% Off- NZ$3,022
Duration 7 days Destinations Oban, Fort William, Drumnadrochit, Inverness Age Range Ages 16+ Operated in Only: German Operator ASI Reisen From
5% Off- NZ$2,195
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