The 7 Steam Train Journeys in Scotland That Earn Their Price

1.Magical Highlands Tour with Jacobite Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 726 reviews · 13 - 14 hours · from $80Our pick

Harry Potter filming sights plus the Jacobite train from Mallaig, Loch Shiel, and Glenfinnan viaduct photos on a long Edinburgh day trip.

“It was a brilliant mix of Scottish history places of interest and Harry Potter theme with many of the inspirations for JKR and also places of filming. Watching the steam train at Glenfinnan and then riding it from Mallaig was the icing on the cake. Plus also the visit to Hamish and Honey the hairy coos. Our guide Ian was fantastic”

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2.2-Day Jacobite Experience including the Hogwarts Express from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 335 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $492Top rated

Two days through Scotland’s Jacobite sites, Loch Ness, and the Hogwarts Express, with guide-led stops, Fort Augustus lodging, and easy transport.

“Very short time at each activity mostly driving drop off in different spot than initially told and hearty breakfast wording misleading as it was a very limited continental”

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3.The Magical Highland Tour Including the Jacobite Steam Train Journey

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 179 reviews · 13 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $262

Edinburgh to the Highlands with coach comfort and a rare Jacobite Steam Train run, plus Glenfinnan viaduct views for Harry Potter fans.

“Need more things to changed, there ii nothimg fancy eith the train, too many hours in the bus,i would not doing this again”

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4.3 Day Isle of Skye and Jacobite Steam Train Tour from Inverness

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 161 reviews · 3 days (approx.)

3 days from Inverness to Isle of Skye with the Jacobite steam train at Glenfinnan. Small group, breakfast included, classic Highlands.

“Torquil was a phenomenal guide through the highlands providing anecdotes and additional details from growing up in the highlands! He added so many additional details and stops throughout of fun things to look at that are easy to miss when you’re driving through. Would absolutely book again, Torquil made the trip!”

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

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

4 days from Edinburgh through Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Skye, and the Jacobite Steam Train. Small group, guided stops, included stays.

“Our tour guide/driver Rose was great! Very informative and a wealth of knowledge of the area, history and folklore. Enjoyed her stories throughout the journey! She made sure to point out notable locations that passengers were interested in and made it fun for us with costumes, music and more! Great tour overall!”

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6.Rebel!Rebel! Jacobite Tour – Outlander’s Scotland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $24Best value

2-hour Edinburgh Old Town walk with costumed guide Charlotte, bagpipes, a graveyard stop, and iconic streets near St Giles.

“Charlotte our tour guide was beyond amazing. She was so knowledgeable and charismatic, with stories that brought the Old Town to life. She answered all of our extensive questions and included the kids. My kids were raving about how good it was and are still discussing the stories. The tour covered all of the important parts and She advised us on what else to see while here.”

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7.Private Outlander, Palaces & Jacobite Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $1,165

Private Outlander castles and palaces from Edinburgh, with comfortable chauffeur pickup and timed photo stops.

“Linda was amazing. So informative and made our trip special. We are Outlander fans and she made sure we had an enjoyable experience. I will make sure we take our next tour with your company again. Linda is an asset to your company”

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