Outlander Tour with Private Guide

Join the ultimate Outlander tour from Edinburgh and explore the real-life locations used to bring the world of Outlander to life. This full-day Outlander tour in Scotland takes you beyond the capital to discover castles, historic villages and grand estates featured across multiple seasons of the hit TV series.

Designed specifically for fans, this Outlander filming locations tour combines cinematic storytelling with authentic Scottish history. Travelling in comfort with your own driver-guide, you’ll visit some of the most iconic Outlander locations near Edinburgh in a single day, without long or unnecessary travel times.

Unlike generic sightseeing tours, this experience gives you far more than just photo stops. Your expert guide brings each location to life with behind-the-scenes insights, detailed knowledge of the series, and the real history of 18th-century Scotland and the Jacobite era. You’ll hear how scenes were filmed, what was changed for television, and how the fictional story connects to real events.

Throughout the day, you’ll explore a carefully selected route that maximises your time at each stop, giving you the chance to walk through key filming locations, take photos at instantly recognisable settings, and fully immerse yourself in the world of Outlander. With a private or small group setup, the experience feels personal, flexible and far more engaging than larger coach tours.

From the cobbled streets of Falkland to the imposing walls of Doune Castle, this Outlander tour from Edinburgh offers a complete journey through the series and the history that inspired it.

Departure – Central Edinburgh
Meet your guide and begin your Outlander tour as you leave the city and travel into the Scottish countryside.

Falkland – 1940s Inverness
Walk through the village streets seen as Inverness and visit the famous filming spots.

Doune Castle – Castle Leoch
Explore the medieval fortress used as the seat of Clan MacKenzie.

Callendar House – Duke of Sandringham’s Residence
Discover this historic mansion and its role in the series.

Midhope Castle – Lallybroch
Visit the exterior of Jamie Fraser’s family home and capture unforgettable photos.

Hopetoun House – Outlander Estate Locations
Take in one of Scotland’s most impressive stately homes used in multiple scenes.

Return to Edinburgh
Relax as your Outlander tour concludes back in the city.

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Is the tour accessible?
– This guided tour is not accessible for wheelchair users or parents with prams or buggies due to the uneven surfaces on the route. British Sign Language is not provided on the tour.

Do children need to be accompanied?
– All people under 18 (i.e. 17 years old and younger) must be accompanied by an adult (aged 18 years or over) on all tours

Is the tour suitable for children?
– Yes as long as they are accompanied by an adult. Children under 3 can either sit on the parent’s lap or require own booster seat.

Does the tour still go ahead if there is bad weather?
– Yes, unless on very rare occasions when we have to cancel e.g Force Majeure

– Unlimited Rescheduling – Change your tour date as many times as you need without extra charges.

– Save £££s Booking Direct – Enjoy the guaranteed lowest price when you book directly with us (the direct operator of the tour).

– Hassle-Free Booking Experience – Get excellent customer service with your questions answered quickly and easily by our expert team who know the tours better than anyone.

– Trip Protection Insurance – Add extra peace of mind with optional trip protection insurance available at checkout. 

– Inclusions: Driver / guide and transport, Entrance to the grounds of Doune Castle

– Exclusions: Gratuities (optional), Lunch, Transport / Booster seats for children under 3 years. All entry fees (Doune Castle £6, Blackness Castle £6, Linlithgow Palace £6). Parking fee for Midhope Castle. Small car £5. Large car £10.