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Top Scotland Budget Homestays & Cultural Immersion Trips & Packages 2025/2026

Our 31 most popular Scotland Budget Homestays & Cultural Immersion Trips & Packages trips. Compare tour itineraries from 12 tour companies. 2 reviews.

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The Scots Irish Tour

By CIE Tours

none

4.5/5 Excellent

100+ reviews

Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Highlights

Enjoy Walk along part of the Royal Mile and visit Edinburgh Castle
Discover some of the island and visit the Clan Donald Centre at Armadale Castle to understand the history of the powerful Lords of the Isles
Enjoy the views of the magnificent Highlands as you drive south through Glen Coe
Visit Titanic Belfast to learn about this famous liner through state-of-the-art displays
Explore Glenveagh National Park where Captain Adair built Glenveagh Castle in 1870

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, 50 Plus, National Parks, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"We used CIE for an amazing tour of Ireland. The food and the locals were amazing. Here is my issue: we were told that another CIE tour from Scotland would be joining us in Dublin. The majority of those travelers had some type of respiratory virus and joined our tour. Tour director knew they were sick as she pointed out pharmacies at every tour stop. Every scheduled breakfast, lunch or dinner was restricted to certain tables since we had limited reserved seating and that virus spread like wildfire among the original Dublin travelers. My understanding is that CIE has a policy that “sick” passengers are not permitted on the tour. My wife got the “sickness” and I got COVID. Ruined such an amazing place. I placed a customer service ticket with CIE on 21 May 2014 and have heard nothing back. I will probably see Bigfoot before a response."

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11 days From$2,085

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England, Scotland & Wales

By Grand Circle Travel

none

5/5 Excellent

35 reviews

Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Highlights

Explore Edinburgh
Visit to the British Museum, which houses antiquities tracing the history of human culture
Discover London and visit one of museums, including the Victoria and Albert Museum
Visit an amazing Cheltenham
Experience an amazing York Minster history tour

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Local Immersion & Homestays

What travelers are saying

"I've traveled with this company 4 times and find the value and service outstanding. If you are on a slim budget try the " last minute" opportunities. We got an incredible deal on a river cruise two months out."

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15 days From$3,595

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Best of Scotland in 10 Days Tour

By Rick Steves

preferred

4.2/5 Great

23 reviews

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Highlights

See the best of Edinburgh on foot, starting with a walking tour of the Royal Mile
See of the historic buildings, quaint shops, narrow lanes, and hidden courtyards.
Visit the history of this land at the impressive National Museum of Scotland
Enjoy a favorite Scottish past time by taking a walk through the spectacular landscape of the well-preserved Cairngorms National Park.
The Clava Cairns, an impressive collection of prehistoric burial chambers, and enjoy a picnic in this serene setting

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"We purchased two backpacks from Rick Steves Europe. One of them arrived damaged and unusable. Their website says that you must contact them if you receive damaged merchandise. I have attempted to email them through their website and I have left 3 voicemails (nobody answers the phone, ever!) and nobody has contacted me back. At this point, it seems like I've been ripped off. Buyer beware. Extremely disappointed."

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10 days From$3,095

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Explore Ireland & Scotland

By Great Value Vacations

preferred

1/5 Terrible

100+ reviews

Self-Guided / Independent Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Dublin

Highlights

Want to stay longer? You can extend this trip up to a total of 15 days!

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Relaxing Retreats

What travelers are saying

"All was awesome"

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11 days From$2,370

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Dublin & Edinburgh

By Great Value Vacations

preferred

4.1/5 Great

100+ reviews

Self-Guided / Independent Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Dublin, Edinburgh

Highlights

Want to stay longer? You can extend this trip up to a total of 9 days!
Dublin Big Bus Essential Hop-on/Hop-off - 48-hour
Royal Edinburgh Ticket

Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, Relaxing Retreats

What travelers are saying

"All was awesome"

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7 days From$1,771

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Highlights of Scotland & Ireland

By Great Value Vacations

preferred

4.1/5 Great

100+ reviews

Self-Guided / Independent Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Highlights

Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off City Bus Tour (24 hours)
The Complete Loch Ness Experience (ASA)
Glasgow City Sightseeing Hop-on/Hop-off Bus Tour - (24 hrs)
Dublin Big Bus Essential Hop-on/Hop-off - 48-hour
Blarney Castle

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking, Local Immersion & Homestays, Relaxing Retreats

What travelers are saying

"All was awesome"

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13 days From$3,095

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England, Scotland & Ireland

By EF College Break (EF Ultimate Break)

none

1/5 Terrible

100+ reviews

Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Highlights

See Big Ben and Westminster Abbey from 443 feet high on the London Eye
Escape to the cozy cafe where J.K. Rowling penned her story of a young wizard
Pour the perfect pint of Guinness while overlooking Dublin’s skyline
Make friends with locals and enjoy live music in the pubs of Ireland and Scotland
Visit Shakespeare’s birthplace and childhood home, Stratford-Upon-Avon

Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, Education / Learning, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"I’ve been traveling with EF Ultimate Break since 2018 and could not recommend it enough! Thanks to EF, I have been able to see 26 different countries over 9 different trips and will get to cross 2 more off on trip number 10 this summer! Not only has EF given me the ability to see the world and experience new things and places, it has also introduced me to some of the best friends in the world! Traveling solo doesn’t have to mean traveling alone and EF makes that happen. I would highly recommend using EF to book your next travels!"

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15 days From$2,599

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Ireland & Scotland in 15 days - Stunning Ireland & The Highlands - Charm

By Exoticca

preferred

4.4/5 Great

100+ reviews

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Dublin, Edinburgh, Galway

Highlights

Cliffs of Moher
Dublin
Kilkenny
Killarney National Park

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, 50 Plus, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"Very well organised, excellent guide and information. Superb coach driver."

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15 days From$2,699

Scotland Budget Homestays & Cultural Immersion Trips & Packages Reviews

Lindsey

Feb 2019

Written on

NIGHTMARE Experience

I've been on two trips with Great Value and loved the experience, however, our last trip has been a NIGHTMARE. From no communication from Great Value, to finding out...

Tour: Explore Ireland & Scotland

Apr 2021

Written on

DO NOT BOOK WITH THIS COMPANY!

We purchased travel insurance because we knew there was a good chance plans would change and get pushed back due to COVID. We booked the trip, purchased travel insur...

Tour: England, Scotland & Ireland

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