12 Four-Day Trips in Scotland, and What Each One Costs

1.4-Day Isle of Skye and Highlands Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 200 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $907Our pick

Review of Rabbie's 4-day Isle of Skye and Highlands tour from Edinburgh, including scenery, stops, lodging, costs, comfort, and practical tips.

“The trip was good and the guide/driver was fantastic. We wish we could spend a little bit more time at some of the stops. One of the hotels was terrible with the very very small window and very dirty sheet, ie, urine stain mark on the bedsheet. Had to ask the receptionist to provide another sheet to cover that. We also did not get the en-suite room in the second B&B. We did get a separate bathroom, but needed to travel across the common corridor. Better book the accommodation by yourself, not go through the travel agent.”

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2.4 Day Islay Whisky Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 148 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $1,520

Review this four-day Islay whisky tour from Edinburgh, with ferry views, seven distilleries, tastings, lodging, costs, and practical tips.

“Our 4-day Islay distillery tour exceeded all expectations from start to finish. Our group of 16 never felt crowded – whether we were traveling in the mini bus or enjoying the intimate tastings at each distillery. The well-thought-out itinerary struck the perfect balance between structured visits and flexibility, and Stefan, our guide, was absolutely outstanding – not only was he incredibly knowledgeable and helpful, but his genuine enthusiasm and local expertise led us to some fantastic bonus stops that weren't part of the original plan. The entire trip ran seamlessly without a single hiccup, from the great B&B accommodation that served as our comfortable home base to the excellent coordinat...”

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3.4-Day Isle of Skye & Jacobite Steam Train (train ride included)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $1,096

Review of the 4-day Isle of Skye and Jacobite Steam Train tour from Edinburgh, with route details, costs, stays, guides, and practical tips.

“A great tour if you have 4 days and want to see everything. Key highlights are the boat ride on Loch Lomand ( didn’t see Nessie), the Steam Train, 2 Castles, the natural Beauty of the Isle of Skye, and feeding the Coo’s. But there were so many other sights that Craig pointed out or stopped at along the way. Craig was excellent both as a tour guide but also in how he ensured everyone was comfortable and taken care of for dinner and B&B’s.”

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4.4-Day Islay & Whisky Tour Including Admissions from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $1,351

Spend four days exploring Islay’s famous distilleries, coastal scenery, ferries, history, and whisky tastings from Edinburgh.

“This was one of the best rours we have ever taken. From stops in places like Oban to the fantastic distilleries of Islay. Adam was a truly amazing tour guide from history,storiy telling, whisky knowledge, music and more. The group we travelled with was also fantastic. Could not recommend this tour mre highly.”

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5.4-Day Outlander Trail Tour from Edinburgh Including Admissions

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $1,087

Review of the 4-day Outlander Trail Tour from Edinburgh, with Highlands scenery, filming sites, castles, lodging, costs, and practical tips.

“What can I say about this most amazing tour?!!! Our guide, Simon, is a true Outlander fan who also has tremendous knowledge of the history of Scotland and the Jacobite risings. He was able to point out the areas of Outlander filming in t”

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6.4-Day Magical Mull, Iona & West Highlands Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $1,080

Explore Mull, Iona, Staffa, Glencoe, and Tobermory on a four-day small-group tour from Edinburgh with ferries and breakfast.

“Our guide Alan was a superb driver and provided a continuous round of information and entertainment during the long scenic driving sections of the journey. Tobermory was an absolutely lovely base for our 3 night stay on Mull and the trips to Staffa, Iona and round the north of the Island all worked really well. A great trip, thank you!”

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7.4 Day Mull, Iona and Staffa Puffin Experience from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $1,177

Explore Mull, Iona, Staffa, and Glencoe on a four-day small-group tour from Edinburgh, with puffins, ferries, whisky, and three hotel nights.

“It's a great and wonderful experience. Our tour guide Dusty was fantastic, shared with us the history of the places throughout, suggestions of the food around and take good care of everyone.”

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8.4-Day Scottish Castles Experience Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $1,121

Review of a 4-day small-group Scottish castles tour from Edinburgh, with Highlands scenery, whisky, historic estates, stays, costs, and practical tips.

“Best ever!!! That is because our tour guide Sean Gordon was absolutely amazing!!!! One very well versed and knowledgeable guide that can weave history into an incredible story!!”

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9.4-day Islay Platinum Whisky Tour – Whisky Included! With free pickup!

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 13 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $3,000

A practical review of Islay’s four-day Platinum Whisky Tour, with every distillery, tastings, transport, costs, highlights, and key concerns.

“Excellent tour and high value for money. Very close to full score, details could have been communicated more in advance and a bit awkward communication through Viator are the only negative elements. Warehouse tour with Ian at Lagavulin was the best”

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10.Isle of Skye Private 4 Day Tour From Edinburgh or Glasgow

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $2,091

Review of a four-day private Isle of Skye tour from Edinburgh or Glasgow, with castles, Cuillins, whisky, Loch Ness, and local guiding.

“Our recent four-day tour of the Isle of Skye was nothing short of spectacular, and much of that magic can be attributed to our fantastic guide, John. From the moment we boarded the comfortable vehicle, we knew we were in for an unforgett”

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11.4 Day Highlands and Isle of Skye Tour from Glasgow

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $539Best value

Review of a four-day small-group tour from Glasgow through the Highlands and Skye, with castles, ferries, history, scenic walks, and practical tips.

“Out of my trip to Scotland, this was the tour I most looking forward too, but the most anxiety it caused.”

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12.Your Bespoke 4 Day Tour – tailored to your specific requirements

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $5,214

Review of a private four-day Scotland tour from Inverness, with Skye, Loch Ness country, Glasgow, Edinburgh sights, castles, and a driver-guide.

“OMG! Don’t hesitate to book your private tour with Scotland Highland Tours. Planning the tour with Catherine was a joy. She always had helpful tips and suggestions when planning our tour. Keith was our driver/tour guide, he is a true gem. As one lady said to him when he wRead more”

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