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Highland Games tour from Edinburgh

Free cancellation
Place: Edinburgh
Duration: 10 hours
Language: English
Availability: Selected dates
Mobile voucher accepted

Do this because

  • Mingle with locals, sample classic dishes and admire the traditional garb
  • Get a taste of Scotland with the the caber toss, Highland dancing and bagpipe displays
  • Enjoy a memorable day celebrating Scottish scenery and culture

What to expect

You might have seen them in the movies, but this is your chance to see the Highland Games firsthand. Prepare to soak up the unique atmosphere and experience the excitement as you enjoy a truly memorable day celebrating the Highland scenery and culture.

Leave Edinburgh behind and travel deep into the heart of Scotland to discover the picturesque towns and villages that host the Highland Games. You'll spend the day mingling with the locals, admiring the traditional Highland dress and trying Scottish specialities. The Highland Games date back over 900 years and are regarded as the ultimate test of strength between Clans.

You'll embrace your inner Scot as you see Highland dancing, pipe band display, hammer throwing, tug-of-war and, of course, the iconic caber tossing before heading back to Edinburgh.

Highland Games Programme 2024

  • Sun 26th May 2024 - Blair Atholl
  • Sun 9th Jun 2024 - Glamis
  • Sat 6th Jul 2024 - Luss
  • Sun 4th Aug 2024 - Bridge of Allan
  • Sun 18th Aug 2024 - Crieff
  • Sat 7th Sep 2024 - Braemar
  • Sat 14th Sep 2024 - Pitlochry
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Important to know

  • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to the tour's departure time
  • Bring your passport or a valid ID card
  • Children under 5 years old cannot take part in this tour and anyone under 17 years old must be accompanied by an adult
  • Collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them to board and disembark
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What’s included

Entrance to the Games

WiFi

Local guide

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 2 days before the experience begins.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

60 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1TB

Meeting point:

Radical Travel Office at 60 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1TB.
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Provider

Highland Explorer

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Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET

Phone number: +1 208-744-6464