Scotland Short Break Tours, Events and City Walks

Scotland Short Break tours. Ghost and City Tours. Half, One, Two and Three day
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Scotland Short Break tours. Cultural, Ghost and City Tours.


Sometimes you only have a short time to visit Scotland and want to see as much as possible. To save you time before arrival and to make sure that you don't find your chosen tour or event fully book we have selected fourteen options which you can book in advance and be assured of a place on the break or activity. Short break tours are popular and booking in advance can make things happen. You can be certain your selected company and guide has many years experience and you will discover many things you just coudn't find out if you just wandered about. You can pay using your own currency either in US or Australian Dollar, Euro or UK pounds. If you don't see a trip from the town or area you are visiting, please get in touch, as we can not display all the trips available, and we might be able to locate something suitable.

Afternoon Walking Tour of Edinburgh - Secrets of the Royal Mile

Afternoon Walking Tour of Edinburgh - Secrets of the Royal Mile

Edinburgh's Royal Mile is a treasure-chest of historic gems just waiting to be opened. Your expert guide leads your walking tour down through the centuries as you marvel at the splendor of Parliament Hall, and hear how a nation gained a throne but ultimately lost its sovereignty. Meet the celebrated author of "The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde".




Aberdeen City Hop on Hop off

Aberdeen City Hop on Hop off

Explore the Cosmopolitan city of Aberdeen with this 24 hour ticket aboard an open-top double-decker bus. See Duthie Park, home to the Rose Mountain, the distinctive spires of Kings College Cathedral, Music Hall and much more.




Three Day Scenic Scotland - Inverness, Applecross Peninsula and Culloden Moor

Three Day Scenic Scotland - Inverness, Applecross Peninsula and Culloden Moor

Enjoy some of Scotland's most spectacular scenery on this fabulous 3 day tour. Based in Inverness, the Capital of the Highlands you will enjoy an unforgettable excursion to Applecross and of course an opportunity to look for the fabled Loch Ness monster! This tour is seasonal and operates from May to September only.




Da Vinci Code and Scottish Borders from Edinburgh

Da Vinci Code and Scottish Borders from Edinburgh

Uncover the myths and legends around the Da Vinci code, the Knights Templar, Rosslyn Chapel and the burial place of Robert the Bruce's heart at Melrose Abbey, in the heart of the Scottish Borders.




Edinburgh City Hop On Hop Off Tour

Edinburgh City Hop On Hop Off Tour

Explore the historic capital of Scotland with this 24 hour ticket aboard an open-top double-decker bus. See all the main sights of Edinburgh as you hop on and hop off 24 conveniently located stops around the city.




Edinburgh Pass

Edinburgh Pass

The Edinburgh Pass, it your passport to explore Edinburgh, allowing you to see and save more. The Edinburgh Pass lets you visit as many attractions as you wish from museums, art exhibitions, fine dining and shopping. Using this electronic smart card is a quick and hassle-free way to see the best of Edinburgh.Every card comes with a FREE guidebook with helpful information on the establishments associated with the card, as well as area maps - BOOK NOW!




Evening Walking Tour of Edinburgh - Haunted Underground Experience

Evening Walking Tour of Edinburgh - Haunted Underground Experience

Extensive scientific research carried out on The Edinburgh Ghost Project 2001 found abnormally high levels of paranormal activity in Edinburgh's Underground Vaults. Enter the vaults on your walking tour if you dare and hear this irrefutable evidence of ghostly presence!




Five Day Highland Explorer -  Isle of Skye, Inverness and the Highlands

Five Day Highland Explorer - Isle of Skye, Inverness and the Highlands

This comprehensive five day tour will give you real insight into the spectacular Highlands of Scotland. Cuillin Mountains, Skye, Cullodeen Moor, John O'Goats and of course Loch Ness, all complete your trip to Scotland! This tour is seasonal and operates from May to September only.




Five Day Minivan Highland Explorer from Edinburgh - Skye and the Far North

Five Day Minivan Highland Explorer from Edinburgh - Skye and the Far North

Breathtaking views of the heights of Scotland, from the highest road in the country to the ancient forests of the Cairngorms, the majestic grandeur of the mountains of Assynt and the romantic beauty of the Isle of Skye. All this and more on the Five Day Highland Explorer by Minibus tour. This tour is seasonal and operates from May to October only.




Ghost and Gore Walking Tour of Edinburgh

Ghost and Gore Walking Tour of Edinburgh

The award-winning Edinburgh ghost walks have been a major attraction since 1984. A unique and highly entertaining tour expertly presented by costumed guides (summoned from the spirit world). Don't be surprised when you encounter several mysterious apparitions along the way! This tour is seasonal and operates from May to August only.




Highland Lochs, Glens and Whisky Tour by Minivan

Highland Lochs, Glens and Whisky Tour by Minivan

Journey through the Celtic heartlands in the central Highlands taking in the waterfalls in Birnam forest, Pitlochry and a chance to visit a working Scotch Malt Whisky Distillery. Also see the Queen's View and the splendor of Loch Tay, an area abundant with standing stone circles.




St Andrews and the Fishing Village of Fife by Minivan

St Andrews and the Fishing Village of Fife by Minivan

Enjoy the ancient Kingdom of Fife and the medieval city of St. Andrews, famous as the home of golf. Tour highlights include St. Andrews itself, the Forth Rail Bridge, the fishing village of Crail and Falkland Place. The tour also stops on the edge of the Old Course, the oldest golf course in the world, and on the edge of the white sandy beach made famous in the film "Chariots of Fire".




Glasgow City Hop On Hop Off Tour

Glasgow City Hop On Hop Off Tour

Explore Glasgow, one of the liveliest and most cosmopolitan destinations in Europe with this 24 hour ticket aboard an open-top double-decker bus. See all the main sights as you hop on and hop off 21 conveniently located stops around the city.




Stirling City Hop On Hop Off Tour

Stirling City Hop On Hop Off Tour

William Wallace, the Battle of Bannockburn, Robert the Bruce - find out more on the Hop on Hop off tour of Stirling, as well as getting a bird's eye view of this lovely city.



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