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Jacobite Steam Train and Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh

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Jacobite Steam Train and Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh Experience

Full-day Harry Potter-themed Highlands tour from Edinburgh. Ride the Jacobite Steam Train, see Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe, and Rannoch Moor.

Details

Escape Edinburgh for a full-day adventure through the Scottish Highlands, tracing the magical landscapes that inspired the world of Harry Potter. Travel by coach past the iconic Forth Bridges, through the Kingdom of Fife and Perth, to Mallaig, where you board the renowned Jacobite Steam Train, known to fans as the Hogwarts Express. Cross the stunning Glenfinnan Viaduct and take in sweeping Highland scenery, all while learning about Edinburgh’s connections to the wizarding world and the real-life history of Scotland.

The journey continues through dramatic Glencoe, a backdrop for beloved film scenes, and across the remote Rannoch Moor, before returning to Edinburgh in the late evening. This tour blends iconic landscapes, literary history, and unforgettable train travel, making it a must for Harry Potter fans and Scotland explorers alike.

Duration: 12 hours and 30 minutes

60 High Street, Edinburgh, UK

Meeting Point
  • Departing from 60 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1TB. Check-in at 7:00am at the Radical Travel Office.


Jacobite Steam Train and Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh

$550 /Per Person

  • Offered May through October, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
  • 24-hour advance booking requirement
  • 48-hour advance cancellation policy

What's Included
  • A shared: Jacobite Steam Train and Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh
  • Entry or admission fee
  • Jacobite steam train
  • Local Scottish guide
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel transfers
Know Before You Go
  • Please arrive for check-in 15 minutes before departure at 6:45 AM at the Radical Travel Office on 60 High Street, as check-in closes at 7:00 AM for the coach to depart at 7:15 AM.
  • It is not possible to upgrade to first class tickets for the steam train. Everyone is issued a standard class train ticket.
  • It is not possible to hold the bus or provide a refund for any late arrivals. Return times are approximate and subject to road conditions and weather. Please ensure you allocate sufficient time for any onward travel plans, allowing at least 3 hours after the scheduled return time for connections or activities.
  • All attractions are subject to availability. Third party suppliers have the right to close attractions/suspend operations at any time
  • Travel insurance is recommended
  • Please note that it cannot be guaranteed that people who have booked together will be seated together, as seats are not allocated.
  • It is very important to return to the coach on time at itinerary stops. Your guide will display the time that the bus departson a clock that will be visible. Our coach cannot wait for you.
  • Adults and students must be over 18 at the time of travel, and students must hold a valid ISIC, ISE, or ITIC card.
  • The minimum age for a Highland Explorer Tour passenger is 5 years old, and passengers who are 17 years old must pay the adult price and be accompanied by someone aged 18 or over.
  • If you need to arrange transport from your accommodation to the departure point, please book it via the hotel concierge, as there has been a lot of feedback from customers that Uber taxis are not showing up.
  • Collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them to board and disembark.
  • Waterproof jacket and comfortable walking shoes
  • In this fast-changing COVID-19 era, guests are asked to follow hygiene practices recommended by the World Health Organization and local government guidelines—including regular hand washing, bringing personal hand sanitiser, maintaining social distancing, and informing the guide if any COVID-like symptoms develop—while mask use on tour coaches is no longer compulsory, though staff or passengers may continue to wear them, and hand sanitizer and enhanced cleaning procedures remain in place.


Jacobite Steam Train and Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh

$550 /Per Person

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