2-Day Jacobite Experience with Hogwarts Express
About this activity
Highlights
- Ride the Hogwarts Express
- Explore the Scottish Highlands
- Visit Glenfinnan Viaduct
- Discover historic castles
- Experience scenic lochs and glens
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from Edinburgh
- Guided tour of Scottish Highlands
- Round-trip tickets on the Jacobite Steam Train
- Meals and beverages
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- This tour involves moderate walking; participants should be comfortable with walking tours.
- Seats on the Jacobite Steam Train are assigned; early booking is recommended to secure preferred seating.
- Meals and beverages are not included; plan accordingly for dining during the tour.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and sturdy footwear suitable for walking and varying weather conditions.
- Bring a camera to capture the stunning landscapes and historic sites you'll encounter.
- Ensure you have a valid passport or ID for travel within the UK.
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Adult pricing applies to all travellers
- If you are travelling alone, please choose the ‘Single Room’ option or we may not be able to accept your booking
- Children must share a room with 1 or more adults
- Children under 3 years not accepted. Valid proof of age may be required at check in.
- Luggage Restrictions: Maximum weight: 15kg. Maximum size: 55cm x 40cm x 20cm per person plus small carry on
- Double/twin room: these rooms are for 2 people. If 3 people choose this option, you will be allocated a family room for 3, subject to availability. If you prefer 2 rooms, you must choose ‘Single Room’ for one person
Traveler reviews
A magical and unforgettable experience in the Highlands
This 2-day tour of the Highlands completely exceeded our expectations. One of the best tour guides I've ever had. Kenny has a very warm, respectful and attentive personality. We laughed a lot during the 2 days of the tour, and it was very inspiring to travel with a very cultured guide who has an innate love of his country, besides that I took a very nice musical playlist from Scotland. The tour was simply spectacular: mountains, lakes and landscapes that look like they were taken from a dream. Apart from the Highlands Experience Tours operator in Edinburgh, it has excellent customer service. Thank you very much Kenny!!
For those who love to stop often and eat many snacks
We made long stops just to buy snacks and stopped many times for a few minutes to take photos by the roadside. Although it was planned in the itinerary, we weren't able to stop to see Loch Ness or Urquhart Castle (Not entirely true, since we saw them from the side of the road.) The train was beautiful from the outside but there is no real interest to be inside. It must be much more beautiful to see the viaduct from the outside. Furthermore, part of the group took the train for the outward journey, and the other part for the return journey. We had to wait again, doing nothing, until the rest of the group arrived. In short the scenery was beautiful, but only from the bus, from the train and from the side of the road. I was really looking forward to this excursion and I was very disappointed.
A must do when in Edinburgh (or Scotland)
What a truly fantastic experience! From the booking process right through to the tour itself: Amazing! While looking for a tour like this, I came across the Highland Experience Tours website via GetYourGuide. I was expecting a standard chatbot reply to my question but instead received very personalised advice and a 48-hour reservation hold so I could finalise my booking (and the rest of my trip). The tour itself was beautiful. Our guide, Ben, is a natural! He told us it was only his first season but he was born for this. Wonderful stories throughout the tour about Scotland's history, perfectly complemented by fitting music for the story or location. We did the 2-day tour from Edinburgh to the Highlands, including a ride on the Jacobite steam train (a.k.a. the Hogwarts Express). Highly recommended!
Wonderful.
It has been sensational, everything super well organized, our guide, Ben treated us with a lot of respect and professionalism
Best Highland Highpoints
Our guide and bus driver Paul was extraordinary! He made every stop interesting and I felt like I had gained a good deal of Scottish history in just a very short time. Paul went out of his way to be helpful and create a memorable experience. We loved the Jacobite steam train ride, the boat tour, Loch Ness, the bed and breakfast at Fort Augustus, the Glenco stop and all the extra places we got to see. Thank you!