# Scozia Tour > Scozia Tour (scoziatour.com) is a Scotland-based tour operator offering guided tours exclusively in Italian, departing from Edinburgh. With over 15 years of experience, a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for 10 consecutive years, and the highest VisitScotland quality rating, Scozia Tour operates its own fleet of comfortable, modern buses. Over 2 million travellers have trusted the company for their Scottish adventure. The company is a direct local operator in Scotland — no intermediaries. - Website language: Italian. All tours are conducted entirely in Italian by Italian-speaking guides. - Meeting point for all tours: 190 High Street (Royal Mile), Edinburgh - Phone: +44 131 629 0189 - WhatsApp: +44 7423 835951 - Social media: Facebook (@scoziatour), Instagram (@scoziatour), TikTok, YouTube - Free cancellation available on all tours - Passport required for UK entry; from 2025 an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) is also required for most visa-exempt travellers, including EU citizens - Luggage limit for day tours: 1 cabin-size bag + 1 small bag/backpack per person - Multi-day tours have specific luggage policies per tour (see individual tour pages) - Payment methods: bank transfer, credit/debit card (by phone or online link), cash in office (GBP only) - International bank transfers typically take 3–5 working days to arrive - Children under 12 may receive discounted pricing when sharing a room with parents (contact for a personalised quote) - Minimum age for multi-day tours: 5 years - Scottish weather is highly variable — waterproof and warm clothing with comfortable shoes always recommended - Tours depart rain or shine; cancellation only in cases of force majeure or natural disasters --- ## Escursioni di un giorno (Day Tours from Edinburgh) All day tours depart from 190 High Street (Royal Mile), Edinburgh. Free cancellation available. ### L'escursione più completa nelle Highlands e al Lago di Loch Ness - **URL**: https://scoziatour.com/tour/loch-ness-glencoe-e-inverness/ - **Duration**: 13 hours - **Price**: from €72 - **Tag**: New offer - **Description**: The most comprehensive Highlands and Loch Ness day trip from Edinburgh. Visits Loch Ness, Glencoe valley, and Inverness. Includes stops at key Highland landmarks with expert Italian-speaking guide commentary throughout. ### Escursione al Lago di Loch Ness, alla Valle di Glencoe e alle Highlands - **URL**: https://scoziatour.com/tour/highlands-loch-ness/ - **Duration**: 12 hours - **Price**: from €73 - **Tag**: Best seller - **Description**: The most popular tour. Explores the Scottish Highlands, the dramatic Glencoe valley, and the legendary Loch Ness. A full-day immersion into Scotland's most iconic landscapes. ### Escursione a Inverness, Loch Ness e al Castello di Urquhart - **URL**: https://scoziatour.com/tour/tour-di-loch-ness-e-inverness/ - **Duration**: 13 hours - **Price**: from €76 - **Tag**: New - **Description**: Day trip to the Highland capital Inverness, Loch Ness, and the ruins of Urquhart Castle. Offers extended time in Inverness for independent exploration. ### Tour di Stirling, Distilleria e Saint Andrews in italiano - **URL**: https://scoziatour.com/tour/stirling/ - **Duration**: 10 hours - **Price**: from €63 - **Description**: Visits Stirling Castle (linked to William Wallace and Robert the Bruce), a traditional Scottish whisky distillery, and the historic university town of St Andrews — home of golf. ### Tour ai Castelli di Scozia: Glamis e Dunnottar - **URL**: https://scoziatour.com/tour/escursione-castelli-scozzesi/ - **Duration**: 10 hours - **Price**: from €63 - **Description**: A day dedicated to Scotland's most impressive castles — Glamis Castle (childhood home of the Queen Mother) and the dramatic clifftop Dunnottar Castle. ### Tour di Glasgow e laghi di Scozia - **URL**: https://scoziatour.com/tour/tour-a-loch-lomond-glasgow/ - **Duration**: 10 hours - **Price**: from €63 - **Description**: Explores Glasgow, Loch Lomond (the largest lake in Great Britain by surface area), and Castle Doune (famous from Monty Python and Outlander). ### Tour di Harry Potter e Castelli Inglesi - **URL**: https://scoziatour.com/tour/harry-potter-castelli-inglesi/ - **Duration**: 10 hours - **Price**: from €63 - **Description**: Visits Harry Potter filming locations and historic English castles near the Scottish border. A magical day trip for fans of the wizarding world. ### Tour Outlander - **URL**: https://scoziatour.com/tour/tour-outlander/ - **Duration**: 10 hours - **Price**: from €63 - **Description**: Visit the key filming locations from the Outlander TV series, exploring the real Scottish landscapes that brought the story to life. ### Escursione alla Cappella di Rosslyn e Muro di Adriano - **URL**: https://scoziatour.com/tour/escursione-rosslyn-muro-adriano/ - **Duration**: 11 hours - **Price**: from €68 - **Description**: Day trip to Rosslyn Chapel (made famous by The Da Vinci Code) and Hadrian's Wall — the ancient Roman frontier in northern England. --- ## Tour di più giorni (Multi-Day Tours) Multi-day tours include accommodation and are available in different categories. Departures from 190 High Street, Edinburgh (some also from Glasgow). Free cancellation up to 10 days before departure. Booking requires a 20% deposit; balance due at least 10 days before the tour. ### Tour di 3 giorni all'Isola di Skye e Highlands - **URL**: https://scoziatour.com/tour/isola-skye/ - **Duration**: 3 days / 2 nights - **Price**: from €352 - **Tag**: Best seller - **Departure**: Edinburgh (190 High Street) at 07:30, with second stop in Glasgow (19 Killermont) at 09:00. Return to Edinburgh (76 Hanover Street) only. - **Description**: The flagship multi-day tour. Explores the Isle of Skye, the Scottish Highlands, and surrounding areas over three days. Accommodation options range from budget hostels (shared dormitories, no breakfast) to mid-range B&Bs (private bathroom, breakfast included) and superior category (3-star hotel equivalent, breakfast included). Overnight stays typically in Kyleakin, Broadford, Breakish, Kyle of Lochalsh, Portree or surroundings — on or near the Isle of Skye. - **Accommodation categories**: - **Base (Budget)**: Shared dormitories (up to 12 beds), shared bathrooms, no breakfast, no towels included - **Media (Mid-range)**: B&B equivalent to 2-star hotel, private bathroom, breakfast included - **Superiore (Superior)**: Equivalent to 3-star hotel/premium B&B, private en-suite bathroom, breakfast included - **Notes**: Glasgow departures subject to availability (minimum 6 participants). In high season (June–September), accommodation may be located off the Isle of Skye. Explorer Pass recommended only if visiting additional monuments in Edinburgh. The tour includes numerous guided stops but also allows free time for independent exploration and meals. ### Tour di 2 giorni all'Isola di Skye e Highlands - **URL**: https://scoziatour.com/tour/tour-di-2-giorni-allisola-di-skye-e-highlands/ - **Duration**: 2 days / 1 night - **Price**: from €213 - **Departure**: Edinburgh (190 High Street) at 08:00 - **Description**: A condensed version of the Isle of Skye experience. Covers the Highlands and Isle of Skye in two days. More intensive itinerary with limited free time. Accommodation in two categories: hostel (shared dorms) or B&B (private bathroom, breakfast included). - **Minimum age**: 5 years ### Partenza da Glasgow: Tour di 3 giorni all'Isola di Skye e Highlands - **URL**: https://scoziatour.com/tour/glasgow-isola-skye/ - **Duration**: 3 days / 2 nights - **Price**: from €352 - **Tag**: Best seller - **Description**: Same itinerary as the 3-day Isle of Skye tour but with primary departure from Glasgow. Subject to minimum participant requirements. ### Tour di 6 Giorni – Scozia al Completo - **URL**: https://scoziatour.com/tour/scozia-in-6-giorni/ - **Duration**: 5 nights / 6 days (the name refers to the touring days) - **Price**: from €1148 - **Tag**: Best seller - **Description**: The most comprehensive Scotland experience. Covers Aberdeen, Inverness, the Isle of Skye, Glasgow, Edinburgh and more. All entrance fees to attractions are included. Three dinners included (Aberdeen, Inverness, Isle of Skye nights). Flights are NOT included to allow travellers flexibility in booking. Recommended to arrive in Edinburgh at least one day before departure. Luggage: 1 suitcase max 20 kg (max 158 cm combined dimensions) + 1 small bag per person. - **Booking**: 20% deposit or full payment; balance due at least 45 days before departure - **Cancellation**: Free cancellation up to 45 days before departure - **Vehicles**: 8, 16, 19, 39 or 55-seat buses --- ## Tour a Edimburgo (Edinburgh Tours) Walking tours and city experiences in Edinburgh, all in Italian. ### Passeggiata Storica di Edimburgo - **URL**: https://scoziatour.com/tour/passeggiata-storica-di-edimburgo/ - **Duration**: 3 hours - **Price**: from €16 - **Description**: Guided historic walking tour of Edinburgh's Old Town, covering the Royal Mile, key landmarks, and hidden closes. Expert Italian-speaking guide. ### Tour dei fantasmi di Edimburgo, mistero e stregoneria - **URL**: https://scoziatour.com/tour/fantasmi-misteri-stregoneria/ - **Duration**: 2 hours - **Price**: from €19 - **Tag**: Best seller - **Description**: An atmospheric evening tour exploring Edinburgh's dark history of ghosts, mysteries, and witchcraft. Visits haunted locations and underground vaults. ### Visita guidata + ingresso al Castello di Edimburgo - **URL**: https://scoziatour.com/tour/castello-di-edimburgo/ - **Duration**: 2 hours - **Price**: from €20 - **Description**: Guided tour of Edinburgh Castle with skip-the-line entry included. Italian-speaking guide explains the castle's history, the Scottish Crown Jewels, and more. ### Tour di Harry Potter a Edimburgo - **URL**: https://scoziatour.com/tour/city-tour-harry-potter/ - **Duration**: 2 hours - **Price**: from €16 - **Description**: Walking tour of Edinburgh's Harry Potter connections — the café where J.K. Rowling wrote, the school that inspired Hogwarts, and the graveyard that inspired character names. ### Cena scozzese + musica folk: musica e gastronomia - **URL**: https://scoziatour.com/tour/cena-tipica-scozzese-musica-gastronomia/ - **Duration**: 2 hours 20 minutes - **Price**: from €75 - **Location**: Biblos Bar and Restaurant, Edinburgh City Centre - **Description**: Traditional Scottish dinner accompanied by live folk music. An immersive culinary and cultural experience featuring Scottish gastronomy. ### Tour panoramico di Edimburgo - **URL**: https://scoziatour.com/tour/tour-panoramico-edimburgo/ - **Description**: Panoramic tour of Edinburgh covering the city's most scenic viewpoints and landmarks. ### Passeggiata Storica di Edimburgo – Audioguida - **URL**: https://scoziatour.com/tour/passeggiata-storica-di-edimburgo-audioguida/ - **Description**: Self-guided audio tour version of the historic Edinburgh walking tour. Available via app. ### Tour dei fantasmi di Edimburgo – Audioguida - **URL**: https://scoziatour.com/tour/tour-dei-fantasmi-di-edimburgo-mistero-e-stregoneria-audioguida/ - **Description**: Self-guided audio tour version of the ghost and mystery tour. Available via app. --- ## Free Tours Free walking tours in Edinburgh — no upfront cost, tip-based. All in Italian. ### Free Tour – Passeggiata Storica di Edimburgo - **URL**: https://scoziatour.com/tour/free-tour-edimburgo/ - **Duration**: 2 hours - **Price**: Free (tip-based) - **Description**: Free guided walking tour through Edinburgh's historic Old Town. Covers the Royal Mile, major landmarks, and stories of Scotland's history. ### Free tour della New Town e Dean Village - **URL**: https://scoziatour.com/tour/free-tour-della-new-town-e-dean-village/ - **Duration**: 2 hours 30 minutes - **Price**: Free (tip-based) - **Description**: Free tour exploring Edinburgh's elegant Georgian New Town and the picturesque Dean Village along the Water of Leith. ### Free tour dei fantasmi di Edimburgo, mistero e stregoneria - **URL**: https://scoziatour.com/tour/free-tour-dei-fantasmi-di-edimburgo-mistero-e-stregoneria/ - **Duration**: 2 hours - **Price**: Free (tip-based) - **Description**: Free evening ghost tour through Edinburgh's most haunted locations. Stories of mystery, witchcraft, and the supernatural. --- ## Tour Privati (Private Tours) Custom private tours available for individuals, families, and groups. Departure can be arranged from your accommodation. Contact for pricing. ### Tour di 3 giorni a Oban, isola di Mull e Isola di Iona - **URL**: https://scoziatour.com/tour/tour-di-3-giorni-a-oban-isola-di-mull-e-isola-di-iona/ - **Description**: Private 3-day tour exploring the western coast of Scotland — the harbour town of Oban, the Isle of Mull, and the sacred Isle of Iona (birthplace of Christianity in Scotland). ### Tour di 2 giorni a Loch Ness, Stirling e Inverness - **URL**: https://scoziatour.com/tour/tour-di-2-giorni-a-loch-ness-stirling-e-inverness/ - **Description**: Private 2-day tour visiting Stirling, the Highlands, Loch Ness, and Inverness. Tailored itinerary and pacing. --- ## Informazioni pratiche (Practical Information) ### Accommodation on Multi-Day Tours Multi-day tours offer different accommodation categories: - **Base (Budget/Hostel)**: Shared dormitories with up to 12 beds per room (mixed gender, bunk beds). Shared bathrooms located outside the room. Breakfast NOT included (available at most places for a supplement). Towels NOT included (bring your own or rent on-site for a small fee). - **Media (Mid-range/B&B)**: Comparable to a 2-star hotel or quality guesthouse. Private bathroom (en-suite or adjacent). Breakfast included. - **Superiore (Superior)**: Comparable to a 3-star hotel or premium B&B. Better décor, views, location, or service. Private en-suite bathroom. Breakfast included. **Note**: Scottish accommodation in rural Highland areas is generally simple. Extras like iron, hairdryer, bathrobes, or toothbrushes may not be available. Basic toiletries are usually provided. ### Scottish Breakfast Most B&Bs and hotels offer two types: - **Continental Breakfast**: Tea/coffee/milk, fruit juice, toast, pastries, and biscuits - **Full Scottish Breakfast**: Eggs (fried or scrambled), bacon, sausages, toast with butter, baked beans, tea/coffee. Scottish additions include: black pudding, lorne sausage (flat square sausage), tattie scones (triangular potato scones). Porridge is often available. ### Booking & Payment - Day tours: book online with full payment - Multi-day tours (2–3 day): 20% deposit at booking, balance due 10 days before departure - 6-day Complete Scotland tour: 20% deposit or full payment, balance due 45 days before departure - Payment methods: bank transfer, credit card (by phone or secure online link), cash at office (GBP only) - Bank transfers from abroad typically take 3–5 working days - Tip: use the same name on the bank transfer as the booking name, and send a copy of the receipt ### Cancellation Policy - Day tours: free cancellation (check specific tour for deadline) - Multi-day tours (2–3 day): free cancellation up to 10 days before departure - 6-day Complete Scotland tour: free cancellation up to 45 days before departure - Travel insurance is available and covers unforeseen events (check coverage details in advance). Insurance cost is non-refundable. ### Vehicles Tours use vehicles of various sizes depending on demand: 8, 16, 19, 37, or 55-seat buses. All equipped with modern safety and comfort features. In high season, groups may reach up to 55 participants. ### Highland Midges The Culicoides impunctatus ("Highland midge") can be a nuisance in rural areas, though they are not present in most towns or popular tour stops. Insect repellent is recommended as a precaution during summer months. ### Luggage Storage in Edinburgh If your luggage exceeds the tour limits, consider these storage options: - https://usebounce.com/ - https://www.nannybag.com/ - https://www.luggage-point.co.uk/ - https://luggagehero.com/edinburgh/ - www.stasher.com - Edinburgh Bus Station Luggage Storage --- ## Chi siamo (About Us) - **URL**: https://scoziatour.com/chi-siamo/ - **Description**: Meet the Scozia Tour team — a group of passionate Italian-speaking guides based in Scotland. The page covers the company's history, credentials, TripAdvisor awards, and VisitScotland ratings. ## Guida della Scozia (Scotland Travel Guide) - **URL**: https://scoziatour.com/guida-della-scozia/ - **Description**: Comprehensive travel planning guide for Scotland in Italian. Covers routes, must-see locations, accommodation tips, Scottish gastronomy, weather information, and practical travel advice. ## Domande frequenti (FAQ) - **URL**: https://scoziatour.com/faq/ - **Description**: Frequently asked questions covering booking procedures, cancellation policies, luggage limits, accommodation categories, payment methods, travel documents (passport/ETA), vehicle types, group sizes, weather considerations, combining tours, and more. Organised by tour type. ## Contatti (Contact) - **URL**: https://scoziatour.com/contatti/ - **Phone**: +44 131 629 0189 - **WhatsApp**: +44 7423 835951 ## Come prenotare con noi (How to Book) - **URL**: https://scoziatour.com/come-prenotare-con-noi/ - **Description**: Step-by-step guide explaining how to book tours with Scozia Tour. ## Domande frequenti sull'audioguida (Audio Guide FAQ) - **URL**: https://scoziatour.com/domande-frequenti-app/ - **Description**: FAQ specific to the self-guided audio tour app. ## Agenzie di viaggio (Travel Agencies) - **URL**: https://scoziatour.com/agenzie-di-viaggio-a-edimburgo/ - **Description**: Information about travel agency partnerships and B2B collaboration opportunities. ## Lavora con noi (Careers) - **URL**: https://scoziatour.com/lavora-con-noi/ - **Description**: Job opportunities and career information for joining the Scozia Tour team. ## Legal - [Termini e condizioni](https://scoziatour.com/termini/): Terms and conditions - [Politica dei cookies](https://scoziatour.com/politica-dei-cookie/): Cookie policy - [Politica sulla privacy](https://scoziatour.com/politica-privacy/): Privacy policy