Take an Outlander tour in Edinburgh and step back in time! Just as Claire Randall was thrown back in time, you too can set foot in the historic castles, cobbled streets, and narrow alleyways to discover the city in the time of the Jacobite Rebellion. There are over 20 Outlander filming locations in the Edinburgh area alone, and you won't need to battle wartime opponents to tour them. Visit original film sets from the hit TV drama and stand in the same places your favorite characters once stood.
Take an Outlander tour in Edinburgh and step back in time! Just as Claire Randall was thrown back in time, you too can set foot in the historic castles, cobbled streets, and narrow alleyways to discover the city in the time of the Jacobite Rebellion. There are over 20 Outlander filming locations in the Edinburgh area alone, and you won't need to battle wartime opponents to tour them. Visit original film sets from the hit TV drama and stand in the same places your favorite characters once stood.
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Take an Outlander tour in Edinburgh and step back in time! Just as Claire Randall was thrown back in time, you too can set foot in the historic castles, cobbled streets, and narrow alleyways to discover the city in the time of the Jacobite Rebellion.
There are over 20 Outlander filming locations in the Edinburgh area alone, and you won't need to battle wartime opponents to tour them. Visit original film sets from the hit TV drama and stand in the same places your favorite characters once stood.
You will find below everything you need to know about taking an Outlander tour, one of the most fun day trips in Edinburgh for fans of the show.
A nine-hour tour around the Edinburgh area, stopping at numerous filming locations. You'll learn all about the real history behind these attractions while feeling like you're part of the Outlander crew yourself.
Meet your tour group at a predetermined location before you pile into a comfortable van and head to Queensferry.
No crowds on set! You'll have the guide and the van all to yourself. Travel back in time as you visit Inverness, Doune Castle, and other filming locations. While on the way, have fun playing Outlander trivia with your friends or catching the inside scoop from your tour guide.
Free pickup and drop-off are offered on all private tours of Outlander.
Since you have more time, you'll be able to see more filming locations. The tour group is smaller in size, so you can personalize your experience a bit more.
You'll visit Wentworth Prison, the exact location where Jamie awaited his death sentence. Not to mention, you'll check out a few more secret filming locations.
You'll feel like you are in the next series of Outlander with these comprehensive tours of the series filming locations.
Bask in times past, in the shadows of Britain's largest mountain, Ben Nevis. Marvel at the glorious lochs, forests, and ruins written about in the Outlander novels. Visit the town of Culross, which has been virtually untouched since the 16th century-!
Witness the locations behind the words on an Edinburgh area Outlander walking tour. See your favorite scenes from the hit series come to life in front of your eyes.
As you traverse these ancient streets, your guide will fill you in on what inspired Diana Gabaldon's best-selling novels. From the walls of Tolbooth Jail to the World's End Tavern, you'll be immersed in the spirit of the Jacobite rebellion.
For Outlander fans, these tours are a dream come true. If you want to experience Outlander filming locations in their full glory, splurge on a multi-day tour.
For public tours, you'll meet your tour group at a cafe or hotel near Edinburgh around 9 AM. You'll travel by coach to various filming locations throughout the city with an expert guide. Lunch is not included in the tour, but you will have an opportunity to stop and eat at a local restaurant of your choosing.
Most tours stop at Doune Castle, Linlithgow Palace, Culross War Memorial, Falkland, Blackness Castle, and Midhope Castle.
This famous castle has appeared on screen many times. You might also recognize it from Monty Python and the Holy Grail and Game of Thrones. For Outlander fans, it's known as Castle Leoch — where Claire was held on suspicion of being a spy.
This Palace plays a dark role in the Outlander series, known on-screen as Wentworth Prison. In reality, it's the birthplace of Mary, Queen of Scots.
This untouched, 16th-century village stars as Cranesmuir in Outlander. Take a stroll down one of the many centuries-old streets and alleys and take photographs of all the old-fashioned shops and cafes.
Also called Fort William by Outlander fans, Blackness Castle was used as a prison for the upper classes and nobility back in the 15th century.
This tower house was initially built to house farm workers but has since been left to crumble. It looks as beautiful on film as it does in person, starring as the Fraser family home or Lallybroch in the TV series. However, in its current state, the interior is too dangerous for the public to tour.
For each tour, there is a unique meeting point. Whether it be Rabbie's Cafe, Ensign Ewart Pub, or along High Street — they're all within a 10-minute walk from Edinburgh Castle.
Head to Edinburgh's Old Town, and you'll be set.
Outlander Walking Tours are the shortest of the bunch, lasting a maximum of three hours. The other tours are full-day excursions, leaving around 9 AM and returning after 5 PM. Pack extra water and a snack so you can eat on the go.
From June to September is the best time of year to take an Outlander tour. This time of year is when the weather in Scotland is at its warmest, and the countryside is in full bloom.
Every full-day Outlander tour leaves early in the morning to make it to all the filming locations.
For the walking tours, you can book for 2 PM or 7 PM. The sun sets around 9 PM in the summer months, so you'll still have ample time to get all the photos you need for your Outlander collection.
Yes, there are tours departing from other cities in Edinburgh: