Edinburgh
Follow the Royal Mile into medieval closes, trace the city’s Harry Potter connections, explore the New Town or focus on Edinburgh Castle.
Private tours & group visits in Scotland
Scotland,
your way.
Private tours, group experiences and tailor-made trips in Edinburgh, Glasgow and across Scotland.
Your own guide. Your own Scotland.
Glasgow
See the city centre, Glasgow Cathedral and the lesser-known stories that give Scotland’s largest city its character.
Highlands & islands
Plan a private route with a guide and vehicle, from a full day of castles and scenery to a multi-day Scotland itinerary.
Need inspiration?
Start with a route. Make it yours.
Four simple ideas to get you started. We’ll adapt the final route to your time and priorities.
Private Edinburgh highlights
Old Town, Royal Mile, closes and stories shaped around your interests.
Stirling & Loch Lomond
A private take on an existing Blubale Highlands route from Glasgow.
Loch Ness & Glenfinnan
A two-day idea based on an existing Blubale Scotland route.
Highlands & Isle of Skye
A three-day idea based on Blubale’s existing Skye tour.
Cruise shore excursions in Scotland
Private shore excursions planned around the ship’s arrival and departure schedule, with the route and return plan confirmed for each call.
- Port pickupSouth Queensferry, Greenock and Invergordon, where port pickup is available and confirmed for your call
- Ship-aware timingsA route shaped around arrival and all-aboard times
- Private guideA dedicated experience for your group
- Flexible routePersonalised where timing and distance allow
Scotland experiences for student groups
Planning for a university, language school, study-abroad group, society or organised student group? Start with the type of experience you need and Blubale will confirm what can be arranged.
- City orientationHelp a group get its bearings in Edinburgh or Glasgow.
- History & cultureUse existing city routes as a starting point for the group.
- Highlands day tripsAsk about scenery, castles and routes beyond the cities.
- Multiple activitiesShare the programme and let the team confirm the practical options.
The private difference
Why go private?
More freedom without more noise: a guide focused on your group and a plan built around the time you actually have.
Made for you
Choose the interests, places and pace that matter to your group.
Your own guide
A dedicated experience with space to ask, pause and explore.
Flexible itinerary
Spend longer where you want and adapt the route when practical.
Local expertise
Get context and recommendations from someone who knows the destination.
Clear starting points
Private tour prices
The final quote depends on the route, duration, group size, vehicle and any attraction entry. These from* prices are the current starting points for private tours.
Edinburgh & Glasgow
Private tour up to 10 people
From* £180
Starting price for a private city tour in Edinburgh or Glasgow.
From* price. Final quote depends on the route, vehicle, entry fees and group requirements.
Highlands
1-day trip
From* £870
Starting price for a private Highlands day trip.
From* price. Final quote depends on the route, vehicle, entry fees and group requirements.For travel professionals
A local point of contact in Scotland
A dedicated enquiry route for travel agencies, tour operators, DMCs, educational agencies and group organisers.
City tours
Private Edinburgh and Glasgow tours for any group size.
Highlands routes
Full-day excursions and multi-day routes with a guide and vehicle.
Shore excursions
Programmes planned around ship arrival and all-aboard times.
Student groups
City orientation, history, culture and activity options for educational groups.
Tell us whether you need private city tours, Highlands routes, shore excursions, student programmes or a custom itinerary. The team will confirm which services are practical for your dates and groups.
The practical details
Frequently asked questions
Clear answers based on Blubale’s current private-tour information. Your final itinerary, inclusions and availability are confirmed individually.
How much does a private tour cost?
Private-tour pricing is shown as from* pricing. City tours start from £180 for up to 10 people, Highlands 1-day trips from £870, Loch Ness and Glenfinnan routes from £1900, and Skye 3-day routes from £3000. Final inclusions are confirmed with your quote.
Can we customise the itinerary?
Yes. Private tours can be shaped around your interests, pace and available time. Blubale will confirm what can realistically fit before you book.
How many people can join?
The published city-tour rate applies to private groups of up to 10 people. Tell Blubale about a larger or specialist group and the team will prepare a custom quote.
Can you pick us up from our accommodation?
The current Highlands private-tour information includes accommodation pickup and return. Include your location in the enquiry so the team can confirm it for your itinerary.
Do private Highlands tours include transport?
Highlands pricing is shown as a from* rate. Final inclusions such as guide, vehicle, stops and any accommodation are confirmed with your quote.
Can you organise multi-day tours?
Yes. Current starting points include Loch Ness and Glenfinnan from £1900 and Skye 3-day routes from £3000. Send your dates and priorities for a realistic proposal.
Do you offer cruise shore excursions?
Blubale’s current private-tour information names South Queensferry for Edinburgh and Invergordon for the Highlands. Excursions are planned around the ship’s timings; port pickup and the return plan are confirmed for each enquiry.
Can you organise tours for student or university groups?
Yes. Use the student option in the menu or enquiry form to share the group type, approximate size and the experiences you need.
Do you work with travel agencies and group organisers?
The travel-trade enquiry route is designed for agencies, tour operators, DMCs, educational agencies and group organisers. Send the outline and Blubale will confirm which services can be provided.
What happens after we submit an enquiry?
The team reviews your dates, group and priorities, then gets in touch to confirm availability and what can be arranged. Submitting the form is an enquiry, not a payment.