Private Tours of Scotland
Our private tours of Scotland give your group its own expert guide and vehicle, on a route we plan around you. Trips run from two days to two weeks, with pick-up from your hotel, the airport or your cruise ship.
- Just your group, from solo travellers to 16 or more
- Planned with you by our private tours team
- Hotels, ferries and entry tickets booked for you
Five days for two people costs about £3,700–£6,200 per person, hotels included, depending on the season and the hotels you choose. See prices
Free and no obligation. Tell us your ideas and we’ll take it from there.
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How Our Bespoke Tours of Scotland Work
A private tour with us is your own trip, planned from scratch with our private tours team and led by one of our storytelling guides. Most trips follow the routes our guides know best, such as Glencoe, the Isle of Skye and Loch Ness, with more time where you want it.
Tell us your ideas
Send your dates, who’s travelling and anything you’d love to see. A rough idea is enough to start.
We plan a route and a price
Our private tours team suggests a day-by-day route with hotels and a price for your whole trip.
Shape it together
Swap places, change the pace or upgrade the hotels until it feels right. Nothing is booked until you’re happy.
Your guide meets you
A 25% deposit secures your dates. We book the hotels, ferries and tickets, and your guide collects you on day one.
Ready to start? Our short enquiry form has one notes box for your dates, your group and your ideas. Bullet points are fine.
Start Planning Your TripWhat’s Included in a Private Tour of Scotland
Your price covers the whole trip, so there’s nothing to organise on the day.
Included
- Your own expert guide, who drives and tells the stories
- A private vehicle for your group only, with fuel and parking
- Planning by our private tours team, and changes along the way
- Hotels or guest houses with breakfast, at the standard you choose
- Entry to the places on your plan
- Ferries, if your route goes to the islands
- Your guide’s own meals and accommodation
- Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel, the airport or a cruise port
Not included
- Flights
- Lunches, dinners and drinks
- Hotel nights before or after the tour (we can book them)
- Travel insurance
- Tips for your guide, which are entirely up to you
Already booked your hotels? We can plan the tour without them.
Who Our Private Tours Are For
Most of our private trips are for two to four people, but we plan for solo travellers and big groups too. Here’s who a private tour suits best.
Couples and friends
Go at your own pace, stop where you like and stay longer at the places you love. Five days for two people is one of the trips we plan most often.
Families with children
Most of our scheduled tours are for ages 12 and over, but private tours have no set minimum age. Tell us everyone’s ages and we’ll plan the days around them.
Groups and celebrations
Family reunions, milestone birthdays and groups of friends, from 9 to 16 in one of our own vehicles, or more with a larger coach.
Ancestry and clan trips
Follow your family name to the glens, castles and villages it comes from. Scottish ancestry tours
Cruise passengers
See more of Scotland from your port, with a private guide and a day planned around your time ashore.
Special interests
Whisky, castles, golf, filming locations or long walks. Tell us what you love and we’ll build the trip around it.
Group Sizes and Vehicles
There’s no upper limit on a private tour. Groups of up to 16 travel in one of our own vehicles, sized to fit, with room for your luggage. For bigger groups we hire larger coaches.
- 1–8guests in one of our 8-seat vehicles
- 9–12guests in one of our 12-seat vehicles
- 13–16guests in one of our 16-seat vehicles
- 17+guests: we hire larger coaches, so no group is too big
Your Private Tour Guide
Your guide is the heart of the trip. They drive, tell the stories, find the short walks and know when to stop for the view. These are some of the storytelling guides our private guests travel with.
Derek
Drawn to mountain peaks, remote landscapes and the wild Western Isles, especially the Outer Hebrides. Derek guides many of our private tours.
Jim
His favourite part of guiding is the moment guests see the Highlands for the first time and say “wow”.
Matt
Became a guide to help other people enjoy the places Scotland has given him. Ask him about the Blue Men of the Minch.
Aila
Loves sharing Scotland’s landscapes and stories with people from all over the world.
John
Brings history to life, from Glencoe to Skara Brae on Orkney, a Neolithic village around 5,000 years old.
You can ask for a guide by name. We’ll always try, but we can’t guarantee it, as it depends on their other trips. Meet all our guides
Sample Private Tour Itineraries: 3 to 10 Days
Use one as it is, or as a starting point. We’ll change the route, the pace and the hotels to suit your group. Prices run from winter to summer.
3 days3-Day Highlands of ScotlandLoch Lomond · Kilmartin Glen · Glencoe · Glenfinnan · Loch Ness · CairngormsAbout £2,100–£3,600 per person for 2 travellersSee the sample itinerary →
3 days3-Day Isle of SkyeThe Highlands · Isle of Skye · Eilean Donan · Loch Ness · PitlochryAbout £2,100–£3,600 per person for 2 travellersSee the sample itinerary →
4 days4-Day Isle of Mull & IonaLoch Lomond · Glencoe · Duart Castle · Iona · Mull · ObanAbout £2,900–£4,900 per person for 2 travellersSee the sample itinerary →
5 days5-Day Orkney Islands & Ancient HistoryBalmoral · North Coast 500 · Kirkwall · Maeshowe · Loch NessAbout £3,700–£6,200 per person for 2 travellersSee the sample itinerary →
7 days7-Day Islay & the Isle of SkyeLoch Lomond · Islay distilleries · Kilmartin Glen · Glencoe · Isle of Skye · Eilean DonanAbout £5,200–£8,800 per person for 2 travellersSee the sample itinerary →
8 days8-Day Islay, Mull & IonaLoch Lomond · Islay distilleries · Kilmartin Glen · Glencoe · Mull · Iona · InverarayAsk us for a price for your groupSee the sample itinerary →
10 days10-Day Isle of Skye & OrkneyBalmoral · North Coast 500 · Orkney · Isle of Skye · Eilean Donan · Urquhart Castle · GlencoeAsk us for a price for your groupSee the sample itinerary →
How Much Does a Private Tour of Scotland Cost?
For two people, a five-day private tour usually costs about £3,700–£6,200 per person, with your guide, vehicle, hotels and entry tickets included. The tables below are our 2027 price guide. Your own quote is built from real hotel and ferry prices for your dates.
2 travellers: price per person
| Trip | WinterNov to Feb | Mar & Oct | SummerApr to Sep |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | £2,100–£2,800 | £2,400–£3,200 | £2,800–£3,600 |
| 4 days | £2,900–£3,800 | £3,300–£4,400 | £3,800–£4,900 |
| 5 days | £3,700–£4,700 | £4,200–£5,600 | £4,900–£6,200 |
| 7 days | £5,200–£6,700 | £6,000–£7,900 | £6,900–£8,800 |
4 travellers: price per person
| Trip | WinterNov to Feb | Mar & Oct | SummerApr to Sep |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | £1,200–£1,700 | £1,300–£2,000 | £1,600–£2,200 |
| 4 days | £1,600–£2,300 | £1,900–£2,800 | £2,200–£3,100 |
| 5 days | £2,000–£3,000 | £2,400–£3,600 | £2,800–£3,900 |
| 7 days | £2,900–£4,200 | £3,400–£5,100 | £4,000–£5,600 |
- Prices are a guide, rounded to the nearest £100. The lower figure uses guest houses and 3–4 star hotels; the higher figure uses 5-star hotels and extra experiences, such as a private castle visit or a whisky tasting.
- The more of you there are, the lower the price per person, because you share the guide and vehicle.
- The price guide doesn’t include island ferries; your quote adds them if your route needs them. Flights and most meals are extra. 22–23 and 27–30 December are priced as summer.
- For 17 or more travellers, we’ll price your trip with a larger coach once we know the route.
- A 25% deposit secures your trip. Your quote shows when the balance is due, and our terms and conditions set out the cancellation terms.
Just one day? Our private day tours from Edinburgh and Glasgow are one price for your whole group, from £548 in winter for up to 8 guests. See private day tours and prices
Reviews From Our Private Guests
Google reviews from guests who travelled privately with us.
We recently did a private 5-day highland tour using Scotland's Wild. From first contact they were helpful, cheerful, professional and excited we were booking with them. … Our itinerary was built just for us and our interests, which was also great. But Matt DELIVERED.
We did a private tour, and it was so amazing!! Aila was a wonderful tour guide, and made the experience 5 stars for us. She was so knowledgeable, and made sure we saw everything we wanted to see.
It was an unforgettable trip that me and my friends will cherish forever. Special thanks to our tour guide Jim who filled the tour with smiles, enthusiasm, and great knowledge … I would definitely highly recommend it to anyone who wants a private and flexible tour.
Had the best day on our private tour with John, easily one of the best guides we’ve ever had. He was super knowledgeable, funny, and genuinely made the whole experience amazing.
Private Tours of Scotland: Your Questions Answered
How much does a private tour of Scotland cost?
It depends on how many days, how many of you, the season and the hotels. For two people, five days usually costs about £3,700–£6,200 per person, with your guide, vehicle, hotels and entry tickets included.
The more of you there are, the lower the price per person. Your quote is built for your dates, and the price guide on this page shows typical prices for 3 to 7 days.
How much does a private tour guide in Scotland cost per day?
Our private day tours from Edinburgh and Glasgow are one price for your whole group, including your guide, vehicle and fuel. In winter (November to February) they cost £548 for 1 to 8 guests, £660 for 9 to 12 and £760 for 13 to 16. In March and October they cost £660, £760 and £860, and in summer (April to September) £840, £920 and £988.
For trips of two days or more we price the whole trip, hotels included, rather than charging a day rate.
What is included in a private tour?
Your own guide, who drives, a private vehicle with fuel and parking, planning by our private tours team, hotels or guest houses with breakfast, entry to the places on your plan, ferries on your route, your guide’s own meals and accommodation, and pick-up and drop-off.
Flights, lunches, dinners and drinks, and hotel nights before or after the tour are not included.
Is the tour just for our group?
Yes. Nobody else joins your tour. The vehicle, the guide and the route are just for you.
How many people can come on a private tour?
Any number. Groups of up to 8, 12 or 16 travel in one of our own vehicles. For 17 or more we hire larger coaches, so there’s no upper limit.
Can we choose our guide?
Yes, you can ask for a guide by name. We’ll always try, but we can’t guarantee it, as it depends on their other trips.
Can you collect us from the airport or a cruise ship?
Yes. We can collect you from your hotel, the airport or a cruise port, and drop you back at the end of your trip.
Do we need an itinerary before we enquire?
No. Tell us your dates, who’s travelling and what you’d love to see, and we’ll suggest a route. Bullet points are fine.
Can you plan a luxury private tour of Scotland?
Yes. Tell us the hotels and experiences you have in mind, from 5-star hotels to a private castle visit or a whisky tasting, and we’ll build the trip around them. These sit at the higher end of the price guide.
Can children come on a private tour?
Yes. Private tours have no set minimum age, though some boats and attractions have their own limits. Tell us everyone’s ages when you enquire.
How do we pay, and what if we need to cancel?
A 25% deposit secures your trip, and your quote shows when the balance is due. If you cancel 61 or more days before the start, 25% of the price is payable; 31 to 60 days before, 50%; and 30 days or less, 100%. Our terms and conditions have the full details.
Can a private tour follow one of your scheduled routes?
Yes. A private tour can follow the route of one of our scheduled tours, such as the 3-Day Isle of Skye tour, with your own guide, your own hotels and time to stay longer at the places you love.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for April to September, when our guides are at their busiest and summer dates go first.
Start Planning Your Private Tour of Scotland
Tell us your dates, your group and the places on your list. We’ll come back with a route and a price for your whole trip.
Start Planning Your TripPrefer to talk? Call +44 131 241 8292 or email private@scotlandswild.com.
