The 15 Best Glenfinnan Viaduct Tours

1.Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,337 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $62Our pick

This 12-hour Stewart Tours trip takes you from Edinburgh to Callander, Glencoe, Fort William, Glenfinnan Viaduct and Pitlochry in an air-conditioned coach. An English-speaking driver guide such as Keith, Scott, Alastair or Brian shares Scottish stories along the way. The Jacobite Steam Train may cross the viaduct, but train travel is not included.

“It was a wee bit early for us but happy to oblige! We joined the tour on Anthony's bus and we both mist say it was the best tour we've been on recently! He is a smart witted knowledgable guid and driver with a great sense of (local...) humor that made the tour totally enjoyable and super informative. While watching the scenery of this great land go by and understanding the history as Anthony told it kept our interest all 10+ hours! Anyone going on a Stewart Tours trip should hope they get Anthony as their guide. All well worth it.”

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2.3-Day Isle of Skye Inverness Highlands and Glenfinnan Viaduct Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,351 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $224

Travel from Edinburgh to the Highlands and Isle of Skye in a small air-conditioned coach, with stops at Glenfinnan Viaduct, Portree, Quiraing, Culloden, and Loch Ness. Your Hairy Coo driver-guide handles the narrow roads and shares Scottish history, folklore, music, and local tips. You arrange two nights in Inverness yourself.

“Be prepared for a whirlwind tour! Pack plenty of extra batteries for your camera and a good sized memory card as everywhere you turn there will be things to photograph. Pack light but plan for weather that can literally encompass all four seasons in one day…sometimes twice. Stephen was our guide. If you have a sense of humor and appreciate a genuine Scot, he’s your man. He was knowledgeable, enjoyed his job, and funny as hell. He managed to herd the cats (our group of tourists) which was a feat of pure genius. If he makes a recommendation, as with any local in Scotland, take note.”

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3.Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,151 reviews · 12 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $67

Travel from Edinburgh to Glencoe, Fort William, Neptune’s Staircase, Glenfinnan Viaduct and Pitlochry with a Timberbush driver-guide. Expect Scottish history, film locations, mountain scenery and a possible Jacobite Steam Train sighting. Guides such as Adam, Mohammad, Shafiq and Morag are praised for humor and storytelling, but the long day includes short stops and plenty of coach time.

“The places we went to were good but the time alloted for each place was very rushed. Our tour guides were very nice and informative: Jamie and Lee. If you are going on a rainy day, bring an extra pair of shoes and pants.”

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4.Glenfinnan, Glencoe and Scottish Highlands Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 413 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $62

Spend a full day following Scotland’s mountain roads from Edinburgh to Glencoe, Fort William, Glenfinnan and Pitlochry. Your Hairy Coo driver-guide, such as Fraser, Jason, Craig or Paul, provides live stories, music and local tips. The tour aims to reach Glenfinnan in time for the seasonal Jacobite Steam Train, though weather and railway schedules can change.

“Great time, Colin was a great guide and told us lots of stories of Scottish history. Very long day on the bus- worth it to see so much of the country in one day!”

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5.Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Loch Shiel tour from Glasgow

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 254 reviews · 11 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $91

Spend nearly 12 hours exploring Scotland’s Highlands in a mini-coach with up to 16 people. See Loch Lomond from Luss, learn about Glencoe, visit Glenfinnan Viaduct and Loch Shiel, and stop for food and drinks along the way. Guides such as Tony, Marc, Scott, and John add Scottish stories, music, and humor.

“Jerry did a great job telling stories and making good use of the time. We got to the site to watch the train cross the viaduct bridge at exactly the right time. The scenery was a highlight”

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6.Glenfinnan Viaduct & The Great Glen Private Tour from Inverness

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 196 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Spend about eight hours with a private guide such as Niall, William, Craig, or Bill, traveling from Inverness to Glenfinnan Viaduct, Fort William, the Commando Monument, Fort Augustus, and Loch Ness. The day is timed around the Jacobite steam train, with hotel pickup in Inverness or along the route.

“Robbie, our guide, made the trip interesting and entertaining. He knows a lot, answered all questions, cared a out the welfare and comfort of his passengers. Good job, Robbie! Give this man a raise.”

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7.Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe and Loch Shiel 1 Day Tour – Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 153 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $93

Leave Edinburgh at 8:00 a.m. for Callander, Glencoe, Glenfinnan Viaduct and Loch Shiel, returning after about 12 hours. A driver-guide such as Kyle, Finn, Jamie or Ron shares Scottish history, folklore and local tips from a maximum-16-seat mini-coach. Expect long drives, short walks, photo stops and a chance to see the Jacobite Steam Train from April to October.

“If you go before April note that the train is not running yet in glenfinnan. Arrive as soon as possibble so your tour can start earlier like our did and you will have more time at stops.”

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8.Glenfinnan, Fort William and Glencoe Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 113 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $74

Travel from Glasgow into the Highlands with a driver-guide, stopping at Glencoe, Fort William, Glenfinnan Viaduct, Neptune’s Staircase, Tyndrum and Loch Lomond. You’ll hear Scottish history, see Harry Potter filming locations and may catch the Jacobite Steam Train in summer, though the train is not guaranteed.

“It was a excellent trip . The weather was good and the commentary was both informative and entertaining.. Hats off to the Guide for rushing us to the viaduct on the way up ! .. There is parking for only 3-4 buses and we made it.. We would five stars for everything - the scenery, the commentary, the ride , the view of the Harry Potter train and also the food ( we are vegetarians and we got very good sandwiches at Fort William)”

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9.Eilean Donan, Loch Ness & Glenfinnan – 2 Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $179

Travel from Edinburgh into the Highlands with a driver-guide such as Paul, Sean, Karis, Tom, or Donald. See Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Glenfinnan Viaduct, Eilean Donan Castle, Loch Ness, and the Commando Monument, with one night in Fort William. The tour uses an air-conditioned vehicle for up to 32 people and includes live commentary.

“Loved visiting Eliean Donan Castle!! The day was absolutely beautiful and I loved the guest house I stayed in and the free breakfast was a bonus! The Wallace tower has amazing views and I loved the Glencoe region! Our tour guide Ian was great!! I highly recommend this tour because it’s 2 days so no need for rushing! It is very leisurely and Loch Ness and fort Augustus are also great to visit!”

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10.Glenfinnan, Mallaig, and Loch Ness Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 94 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $86

Travel from Inverness through Loch Ness country to Urquhart Castle, Glenfinnan, Mallaig, Fort Augustus, Spean Bridge, Falls of Foyers, and Dores Beach. Your English-speaking driver-guide shares Scottish history, folklore, and Harry Potter filming facts. The Jacobite steam train is not guaranteed, but the day offers plenty of scenery and photo stops.

“Karen was an excellent tour guide for the sites around Inverness. She was very good about giving information about the sites and answering any of our questions.”

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11.3 Day – Isle of Skye, Loch Ness & Glenfinnan Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $345

Travel from Edinburgh in a group of up to 16 with a guide such as Matt, Warren, Lauren, or Chris. See Glencoe, Glenfinnan Viaduct, Skye, Eilean Donan, Loch Ness, the Cairngorms, and Pitlochry. Coach transport, the Skye ferry, guided walks, and breakfast are included, but accommodation and several entry fees are extra.

“Our family had the chance to join the 3-day guided tour to the Isle of Skye, Loch Ness, and the Glenfinnan Viaduct from Edinburgh at the end of June, and it was a truly enjoyable experience from start to finish. The itinerary is well-structured and allows you to see many iconic sites without ever feeling rushed. It’s an excellent way to make the most of a short stay in Scotland, while enjoying the breathtaking landscapes of the Highlands and the Isle of Skye. We would like to highlight the professionalism and dedication of our guide, Matt, who played a big role in making this trip so memorable. Punctual, thoughtful, and…”

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12.3 Day – Isle of Skye, Loch Ness & Glenfinnan Tour from Glasgow

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $575

Travel from Glasgow to the Isle of Skye and Edinburgh with a small group of up to 16. A driver-guide such as Jim, Rachel, or Warren leads a scenic, tightly timed route through Glencoe, Glenfinnan, Portree, Loch Ness, and the Cairngorms. Accommodation, meals, castle entry, and the Loch Ness cruise cost extra.

“The tour: (Warning: Long read ahead on the tour details & my thoughts)   JIM was a wonderful guide. He was new, and about 3 months in the job but he did a lovely job in guiding us, telling us stories, giving some context/history of a place, and giving instructions. If there were a few questions he could not answer immediately, he would look into it and give us an answer later on. He was also quite easy but at the same time provided good guidance on time discipline. He was also sensitive on what the rest of the group wanted to do/see, so on some parts would provide us…”

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13.Private Harry Potter, Glenfinnan Viaduct, Highland Edinburgh Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 12 hours (approx.)

Spend about 12 hours with a private English-speaking driver-guide touring the Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh. The day includes Glenfinnan Viaduct and the Jacobite steam train, Highland cows, Glencoe, Rannoch Moor, Loch Tulla, Doune Castle, and major sights such as the Kelpies. Guides including Taimur, Brian, Ryan, Dave, and Joao have received especially strong praise.

“This tour was a memorably with my tour guide George experience for me. And my family got to see a lot of amazing sites. The highlands ancient towns and the bridge used for the train for Harry Potter.”

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14.Eilean Donan, Loch Ness & Glenfinnan – 2 Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $177

Travel from Glasgow through Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Glenfinnan, Fort William, Eilean Donan, and Loch Ness on a small-group Highland tour. Your guide handles the driving and storytelling, with an overnight stay in Fort William and a train ride back to Glasgow via Edinburgh. Guides may include Mark, Shug, Tom, or Paul.

“Excellent trip. Paul our guide was great. Just be more precise with the pickup times in Glasgow.Auto-translated”

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15.Highlands, Glencoe and Glenfinnan Viaduct Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 12 hours (approx.)

Travel privately from Edinburgh with a driver-guide, stopping at the Forth Bridges, Glencoe, Loch Shiel, Glenfinnan Monument, and the famous viaduct. You can adjust the pace and spend longer at scenic spots. The tour runs about 12 hours, includes pickup, and carries up to seven people.

“Our guide, Ed, was experienced and planned our stops well. We have great photos from our stops in Glencoe and Glenfinnan. He took a family photo of us that turned out well. I traveled with my son, daughter, son-in-law, and grandchildren.”

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