Outlander Filming Locations Day Tour from Edinburgh
Description
Step into the world of Outlander on a full-day tour of some of Scotland's most iconic filming locations: Castle Leoch at Doune Castle, Lallybroch at Midhope Castle, and the villages of Culross and Linlithgow.
Our day begins on the historic Royal Mile before we head into the Scottish countryside in search of filming locations, historic castles and royal history, from the village of Cranesmuir to Jamie Fraser's Lallybroch.
Entrance to Doune Castle, the 14th-century fortress that plays Castle Leoch, home of Clan MacKenzie, is included. Fans may also recognise it from Game of Thrones and Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
The day also takes in Linlithgow Palace, Wentworth Prison in Season 1, and the grand Hopetoun House, the Duke of Sandringham's estate, for a journey through the series' most beloved settings.
March to end of September
Departs 9am, back at 6pm (9 hours).
Language: English
The whole tour is guided in English.
Departure: 1 Parliament Square
Check in inside Caffè Nero, 192 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1RF. The tour departs from 1 Parliament Square, beside St Giles' Cathedral. Open in Google Maps.
From £90
Concession (child 3-15, senior 60+, student with valid ID): from £88. Prices vary by season.
Detailed route
Departure from the Royal Mile at 9 am towards the Fife village of Culross.
Continue to Doune Castle, Castle Leoch in the series, and stop for lunch in Linlithgow.
In the afternoon, visit Midhope Castle and Hopetoun House, arriving at the drop-off point in St Andrew Square at around 6 pm.
Departure from Edinburgh (9 am)
Culross
The picturesque Fife village that became Cranesmuir. Its cobbled streets and 17th-century buildings appear throughout the series, and again in Outlander: Blood of My Blood.
Doune Castle
This impressive 14th-century fortress served as Castle Leoch, home of Clan MacKenzie. Explore the great hall and courtyards and take in the views across the River Teith. Entrance is included.
Linlithgow
A lunch stop in this royal town beside Linlithgow Loch. Linlithgow Palace, birthplace of Mary, Queen of Scots, is Wentworth Prison, where Jamie was held in Season 1. Palace admission is an optional extra.
Midhope Castle
Better known as Lallybroch, Jamie Fraser's family home. See the castle exterior, wander the grounds and take your own photos. If filming or estate activities affect access, we visit an alternative location.
Hopetoun House
A magnificent 17th-century estate overlooking the Firth of Forth, a jewel of Scottish Baroque architecture and the Duke of Sandringham's residence in the series. Grounds and garden access is included. If the estate is closed, we visit Blackness Castle instead.
Drop-off at St Andrew Square (6 pm)
The order of the stops may change because of traffic, weather or opening times.
What’s included
What does the price include?
- Fully guided tour
- Transport
- Entrance to Doune Castle
- External visit of Midhope Castle
- External visit of Hopetoun House (grounds and gardens)
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Optional tickets
- Linlithgow Palace admission (subject to opening times and availability)
- Hopetoun House interior upgrade
Good to know
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund.
Check-in
Check-in inside Caffè Nero, 192 High Street, closes at 8.45 am.
Drop-off
Return to 22 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh EH2 1AY.
Minimum age
The tour is strictly for ages 3 and above.
Hopetoun House closures
If Hopetoun House is closed for a private event or for the season (October to end of March), we visit Blackness Castle instead, with entrance included.
Dress for Scotland
The weather changes fast: bring a waterproof jacket, warm layers, sunglasses and shoes for short walks on rough or uneven ground.
Cash and cards
Most attractions and cafés take cards, but it is worth carrying some cash.
What our guests say
City Explorers has a 5.0 rating on Google from 27,096 reviews. Here is a selection of real reviews, updated every week. Tap any review to read it in full.
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Dan was such a great guide, would definitely recommend for others and future self when visiting Edinburgh again. Lots of good humor and theatrical expressions!
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I learned a lot from this tour. It was interesting and fun but Colan made it more even fun and light. He also was funny which made it more delightful.
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We had an amazing tour with Kenny! He was very friendly, knowledgeable and very funny! Would go on another tour with him any day :)
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SJ was our tour guide last night, she was a great storyteller who was really animated and entertaining! We would highly recommend!
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Great experience with our guide Coben. Funny, interesting and we got a different view on the City of Edinburgh.
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Wonderful insights, stories and navigation. Got us to all the highlights and more but routed to avoid/minimize the interaction with other tours. Some of the side bar stories were the best.
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Cobin is amazingly good with a hint of fun story teller! He made a boring history particularly very very very interesting and easy to remember! Highly and exceptionally recommended!! If you don’t, you’ll miss half the adventure of your life!!
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Cobin was a great tour guide!! Lovely humor and a lot of fun facts. Would definitely recommend to friends and family:)
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I had fun listening to the stories our guide shared. He was totally entertaining, built the atmosphere and hooked us into the experience.
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Rory was a very cool and charming tour Guide. The storys were very nice and for us from germany very good understandble. And it was nice to learn so much about the dark history of scotland and edinburgh
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Dr Rory can tell a story! I couldn't believe how quickly the tour ended. When I looked at my watch and hour and a half had passed! Get a tour, get it with Rory !
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Griem was a fantastic tour guide ! He was very helpful, showed a great amount of knowledge about the city, and I loved his sense of humour:))
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Great tour, got all the major sights and lots of history. Kenny, our guide, was very knowledgeable and eloquent he made the tour very interesting and fun at the same time.
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I highly recommend this tour! Rory’s gory stories were amazing, you can really tell he loves the job and makes the tour feel very special!
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Had a wonderful tour through Edinburgh. Cobin is a very funny guy with great knowledge about the city and entertaining storytelling
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Cobin was an awesome guide. We got a lot of interesting information on our tour. He was clever and very engaging. He paced the tour so we could all follow along and he was very careful that we were all with him and safe. Thanks Cobin for an interesting morning!
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Cobin was very entertaining and informative. The pacing and humor of the tour was well balanced and enjoyable
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Graeme was a fantastic tour guide with many interesting stories and so much knowledge. Highly recommend this tour and guide
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Our guide was Kenny. He was very knowledgeable and informative and had a really good sense of humour! Fantastic tour. Highly recommend
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Kenny was entertaining and knowledgeable. He was happy to answer all of our questions and gave us a brilliant tour
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Absolute riveting. Our tour guide Dan was a gem and a really fantastic storyteller. He has great knowledge and even had some extra facts. Highly recommend.
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We had a great experience with Cobin! He was very friendly and made the tour really enjoyable. We had a wonderful time. Highly recommend!
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Excellent tour. Cobin was a very fun and engaging guide, with some interesting anecdotes and a strong storytelling
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Fantastic tour hosted by Glen. Very impressed with the information and interaction given, it made the whole experience very interesting and pleasant! Thanks Glen!
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Great experience, Dan was really knowledgable and full of energy and showed us all the places with their stories
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Graeme's tour was FAB! We saw so much more than we expected, lots of great stories. Thanks so much!
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He’s a charming gentleman with a great sense of humor and interesting stories about the city of Edinburgh. I highly recommend! It was a very fun tour!
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Kenny did a wonderful job of blending, history, modern recommendations and gorgeous views all while not allowing any of us to get separated. Big highlight!
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We had Stuart as our tour guide, he was great! Very knowledgeable, very funny and kept us intrigued the whole time!
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Graham was an absolute delight. His tour gave us not only a great sense of Edinburgh as a city, but the history and stories that led to it being what it is now. You can tell that he loves what he does, and it was a privilege to meet Edinburgh through his eyes
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