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89 Scotland Budget Culture Tours & Packages trips. Tours from 32 tour companies. 15 reviews.

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A life en rose

By Europamundo Vacations

none

Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Highlights

Explore Paris, climb to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower
Visit Rouen historic center, We go to the center of Paris, to the area of the Louvre Museum
Visit London
See the Houses of Parliament, the River Thames, the Tower of London and Buckingham Palace
Explore Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital city and one of the most active cities in Northern Europe

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"No travel with then completely desaster First and last Hotel accommodations really cheap, they mix you with 40 people in the same bus"

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11 days From$1,517

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Highlights of Britain

By Back-Roads Touring

none

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Highlights

Delve into Welsh cuisine with a cookery demonstration and lunch at the Bodnant Welsh Food Centre
Indulge your sweet tooth and become a dessert connoisseur at the world famous “Pudding Club”
Explore the scenic back roads of some of Britain’s most spectacular regions, including the Cotswolds, Snowdonia National Park, the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District

Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"I would steer clear of Backroads until Covid is over. We were on the Costa Rica tour when a fellow traveler tested positive. The guides refused to require that all travelers and staff wear masks or be tested. They kept repeating that they were following CDC guidelines, but this was not the case. CDC guidelines state that after an exposure, one should wear a tight fitting mask for 10 days when interacting with anyone and should be tested starting 5 days after exposure. Our group of six was appalled by their policy and left the tour returning to the US. Also be aware that their biking equipment was very substandard. We were riding in the rain with bikes that were difficult to stop on steep slopes, as they were not equipped with disc brakes. They also were not equipped with mirrors or lights. The front derailleurs were also very poorly adjusted as most of the riders threw their chains during the ride. Meals and the hotel were very good. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/quarantine-isolation.html Two calls to Backroads have not been returned."

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10 days From$2,999

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The Best Of Britain & Ireland

By Tours4Fun

none

Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"Hello , first there is no airport transfer at all as they mentioned in the trip program , no one waited us at the airport as they mentioned that we should provide them with the flight schedule but unfortunately they neglected this service for arrivals and for departures as well , the level of the hotel in Lyon is under expected maybe 2 stars , the hotels are somewhat away from the city center which makes the transportation for the clients cost more and waste of time , the guide was very quick in her steps without even looking at the families and children and not being able to follow her . Rather , she was even quick to finish the designated program , such as presenting a program that was supposed to be for tomorrow and presenting it without justification , making one day crowded with her program and the second day on the contrary i.e there may be only one visit as it happened in changing visiting Eifel tower although it was late afternoon and the line was so crowded that took around 2 hours waited in line in order to gets tickets for the whole group while it was supposed to be on the 2nd day with scène river cruise , the stoppage in some cities as Geneva needs more than only 2 hours time while stoppage in between the cities in the rural area needs less than that time gave it to us .no flexibility in changing the program after booking even for a more advanced and valued trips ( changing not cancelling ) , it must be a meeting prepared for the group in a lobby of the hotel the night before or even if 1 hour before getting into the buses as a type of acquaintance and introduction between the members of the group ."

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15 days From$2,499

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Outlander Themed Tour

By Celtic Tours

none

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Highlights

Enjoy All Hallow's Eve in Scotland's
Explore the cobbles streets of the Royal Mile and Edinburgh's Old Town
Learn the hidden secrets of these ancient street
Visit at Doune Castle
Visiting the beautiful area of Glen Affric

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"We just returned from the Heart of Ireland Tour. The tour was very well organized and we saw a lot of Ireland. But what made the tour really special was our tour guide Mickie. His knowledge of the area and his great personality really put it over the top. He was so friendly and always kept us laughing. This was by far the best vacation we've had in a long time."

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7 days From$1,439

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Scotland’s West Highland Way Hike

By Distant Journeys

none

Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Highlights

Explore Rowardennan, where we begin our hike of Ben Lomond
Enjoy the fine mountain scenery, which includes the picturesque cone of Beinn Odhar
Experience hiking, crossing the “Bridge” as we leave the village, and have a short climb with distant views of the Rannoch Moor
Opportunity to hike Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain at 4,409.

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"A fabulously run tour company, offering top-notch cultural itineraries. We just returned from Vivaldi in Venice, where the program was excellent in every way."

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9 days From$3,295

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Scotland Family Vacation

By Adventures by Disney

none

Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Highlights

Tour of Scottish Castles
Loch Ness Exhibition Center and Canoeing
Callanish Standing Stones
Horseback Riding and Archery at Rothiemurchus Estate*

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Family Friendly, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, High Adventure, Festivals & Special Events

What travelers are saying

"I went on this trip with some misgivings, as my only other experience with this type of tour was a winter Tauck Family Bridges tour of Italy, that was not a good experience. Well, I am SO glad I went, as my daughter and I had a marvelous time. Disney did an amazing job of organizing this trip - I still can't believe how much they managed to fit into essentially 8 days. I also can't believe how much fun it all was! The guides were tremendous. First of all, unlike Tauck (where we traveled with one tour manager), here we had two guides with us the entire time - one a licensed guide in Greece (i.e., a native, very knowledgeable about the country and able to really take us through the historical and archaeological sites) and the other an American who has been guiding in Greece for years. The interaction between the guides was very warm, as was their way of relating to the guests. This was a complete contrast with Tauck. Here people really got to know each other, the young people had a great time with each other, and, of course, Greece itself is just magnificent. I will certainly travel with Disney again!"

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9 days From$6,349

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Highlands 1 week in Scotland

By Alpine Adventure Romania

none

Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Full schedule

Highlights

Explore the Glencoe area of the Highlands
Enjoy some spectacular coastal scenery Quirang and The old man of Storr
Explore beautiful ridge with fabulous ocean views
Visit the castles in the Isle of Skye

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"I have climbed many winter routes with the Alpine Adventure team and all this trips were ones of the best that I have had. Is a team that puts the safety on the first place after which comes: adventure, joy, friendship. Thanks beautiful team for the great moments that I've shared with you."

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7 days From$1,088

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7 Day Scottish Highlights

By The Relaxed Explorer

preferred

Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Full schedule

Highlights

Experience the best of Edinburgh with a tour
Tour through the Scottish Highlands
Make you way to St. Andrews
Visiting a range of distilleries, experience the taste of Scotland
Explore the dramatic, stunning landscape of Skye.

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"I've traveled to Europe several times before but not like this. Thanks to Kelley and her amazing knowledge and patience with all my queries, my famiy and I enjoyed a customized itinerary filled with a food tour in Paris and a cooking lesson in Naples, history and art lessons at the British Museum and Musee D'Orsay, with enough time to travel independently and make new discoveries with less hassle than before. I absolutely recommend the Relaxed Explorer to anyone looking to make memorable trips with their families that will be cherished by all. Thank you so much Kelley!! Would love to make more good travel memories with your help!!"

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7 days From$2,375

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Majestic Scotland

By Costsaver

preferred

Group Tour

Why we love them

Their value for money is incredible for the exceptional experiences they offer.

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus

What travelers are saying

"Great itinerary , gives the traveler a lot of what Japan is all about."

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$2,097

7 days From$1,775

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Classic Scotland: Edinburgh to the Highlands

By Exodus Adventure Travels

premier

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

With a wide range of trip styles, Exodus caters to every type of traveler out there- even those with specific interests from cycling to winter hiking.

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Visits

Edinburgh

Highlights

Experience classic Scotland, from historic Edinburgh to the majestic Highlands
Take a walking tour of the capital, climbing Arthur’s Seat for stretching views
Board a historic steam train for a scenic journey on the Heritage Bo’ness and Kinneil Railway
Dive into the history and heritage of Scotland at the Balmoral Estate and ancient castles
Enjoy a picturesque boat ride on the tranquil waters of Loch Lomond

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"Excellent service"

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$6,075

8 days From$4,500

Health Safety +

Generous cancellation

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Scotland's Orkney Islands

By Intrepid Travel

premier

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

They're highly committed to sustainable tourism and contribute to crucial initiatives like climate action, focusing on local cultures and more.

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Inverness, Orkney Islands

Highlights

The Orkney Islands are teeming with historic sites to explore. The Neolithic township of Skara Brae, the renowned Ring of Brodgar and 12th-century St Magnus Cathedral – it’s like you’ve been transported back in time!
Join your group leader on a walking tour of Kirkwall – Orkney’s main centre. They’ll be able to share with you the history and traditions behind the game of ‘Ba’ in town.
Spend the morning discovering the island of Hoy and famous Scapa Flow Museum, showcasing objects never seen before alongside favourite exhibits telling the story of Scapa Flow as centre of the British naval universe during both world wars.
What’s Scotland without a tipple? Be sure to join your local leader and group of travellers throughout the trip at a corner pub, tasting some of the finest whiskies on offer.
With plenty of time dedicated to exploring at your own pace, you can dial up the history, or instead, balance it all out with some distillery visits. You’ve got the power to choose.

Themes

Cultural, High Adventure

What travelers are saying

"I went on the Intrepid 15 day "Best of Morocco" tour in 2025 and had such an amazing time that I wasn't ready to leave by the time the trip finished! It exceeded my expectations in so many ways: value for money, itinerary, a lot of included activities balanced with lots of rest stops on longer travel days, very caring & attentive local guides, and lots of optional activities. As a company, Intrepid was very easy to communicate with before the trip started (I had sent a few questions about optional activities). The website is also easy to navigate and simple for updating travel & health information. If you are considering doing a tour with Intrepid - make sure you read the Essential Trip Information they have on each tour page. It describes everything in detail so you'll know what to expect. While I LOVED my tour, I can see some people signing up for this without reading the description and then being surprised at some of the 2 star hotels (in this case it was the "Original" tour style). Overall, I am impressed at how this tour managed to simultaneously get us closer to Moroccan culture AND feel like an adventure AND feel like a vacation from day-to-day life back home. I would travel with Intrepid again."

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$2,693

5 days From$1,995

Health Safety +

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Scotland in a Week (Summer, Classic)

By Contiki

preferred

Group Tour

Why we love them

Their trips create life-long memories for young people setting off to discover the world.

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus

What travelers are saying

"I really liked this trip, though I wish we stayed in Busan for at least another night. Both the Contiki and Korean guides were great, there were a few add-ons in each city to choose from and I definitely feel like I learned more about Korea than if I'd gone to the country without doing a Contiki tour. Thank you Joey and Lina!"

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$1,349

6 days From$1,188

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Scotland and Ireland (Summer, Age 27-35)

By Contiki

preferred

Group Tour

Why we love them

Their trips create life-long memories for young people setting off to discover the world.

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus

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$3,029

13 days From$2,767

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