Combine two unforgettable Celtic journeys with Best Scottish Tours and Vagabond Tours of Ireland, two award-winning local tour companies dedicated to showcasing the very best of their homelands.
Book with Best Scottish Tours and Vagabond Tours of Ireland to receive a 5% discount* on both tours, whether you start in Scotland or Ireland. *Terms & Conditions apply.
With a collaborative experience from Best Scottish Tours and Vagabond Tours of Ireland, you're in safe hands from start to finish. Both companies are well established in providing memorable small group tours and share a passion for showcasing the very best of Scotland and Ireland, combining expert planning, knowledgeable guides, and outstanding customer care to ensure an unforgettable journey across both countries.
At Best Scottish Tours, we believe the best way to experience Scotland is in small groups. A maximum of eight guests on most departures means you'll enjoy a more personal, flexible and immersive experience.
Our experienced Driver-Guides are passionate Scots who love sharing their country with visitors from around the world. More than just drivers, they are storytellers, historians and local experts who reveal the Scotland most visitors never get to see.
We have been creating unforgettable Scottish holidays for over 25 years. Our itineraries are designed to showcase the incredible diversity of Scotland while allowing time to truly connect with the places, people and landscapes that make it so special.
Choose the Scotland tour that's right for you and experience the landscapes, history and traditions that make this country unforgettable. From legendary castles and island escapes to world-famous whisky and breathtaking scenery, every journey offers its own highlights.
Discover mighty medieval fortresses and royal strongholds, elegant tower houses, dramatic cliff-top ruins, and grand baronial estates with beautifully landscaped grounds and colourful walled gardens, each reflecting centuries of Scottish history.
Follow Scotland’s national drink to its source with a carefully curated distillery tour and tasting and enjoy a hand-picked whisky experience woven into your itinerary. Discover the landscapes, traditions and craftmanship behind each dram.
Explore stunning islands, from the dramatic Isle of Skye and the wild Hebrides to picturesque Mull and Arran, tranquil Islay, and Neolithic Orkney in the far north. Each island offers spectacular scenery, unique heritage, and warm Highland hospitality.
Mountains, lochs, glens and coastal scenery around every corner.
Carefully selected accommodations chosen for their comfort, character and warm Scottish hospitality.
Start each day with a hearty Scottish breakfast, then enjoy a two-course meal in the evening.
Group sizes that allow flexibility, personal attention and access to places “off the beaten track”.
Showcasing picturesque Scotland from highland viewpoints and ancient castles to charming villages.
Whether you're visiting for the scenery, history, ancestry or culture, Scotland offers unforgettable experiences at every turn.
Our expert guides bring it all to life, creating journeys that showcase the very best of Scotland.
Where We Tour
In Scotland
Scotland is home to dramatic mountain scenery, legendary castles, world-famous whisky and centuries of fascinating history, offering unforgettable experiences at every turn.
Journey from Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile to Loch Lomond, Glencoe, the Glenfinnan Viaduct and the Isle of Skye. Discover Eilean Donan Castle, Loch Ness, Inverness, the North Coast 500, Cairngorms National Park, renowned whisky distilleries, Culloden Battlefield, St Andrews and Neolithic Orkney, each revealing a different side of Scotland's rich heritage.
Explore ireland with vagabond
Explore Ireland's breathtaking coastlines, rolling countryside and ancient landmarks with local guides who bring every destination to life.
From the Wild Atlantic Way, the Cliffs of Moher and the Ring of Kerry to the Dingle Peninsula, Connemara, Donegal and the remarkable Giant's Causeway, every tour showcases Ireland's most iconic scenery. Discover legendary sites including Blarney Castle, the Rock of Cashel, The Burren and countless ancient Celtic ruins steeped in history.
