Passport, visa & entry requirements

- In order to enter the United Kingdom, U.S. and Canadian citizens need a valid passport with an expiration date extending at least six months beyond the date of reentry. - We recommend having at least one blank passport page for entry stamps. - U.S. and Canadian passport holders must purchase an individual visa from the United Kingdom's government’s [Electronic Travel Authority](https://apply-for-an-eta.homeoffice.gov.uk/how-to-apply) (ETA) website or the UK ETA mobile app ([Apple ](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/uk-eta/id6444912481)or [Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.gov.HomeOffice.ho3)) in order to enter the United Kingdom. - If you are not a U.S. or Canadian citizen, you must contact your destination country’s consulate for your specific entry requirements. - You can see the most up-to-date entry requirements for the destination(s) you’ll visit on tour by going to [goaheadtours.com/entry-requirements](/entry-requirements?tourCode=SC6) and searching the code SC6.

Tour pacing & mobility

* You will walk for at least one hour daily across moderately uneven terrain, including cobblestone streets and unpaved trails, with some steep hills and stairs. * You should be healthy enough to participate in all included walks without assistance. Adding optional excursions may increase the total amount of walking on your tour. * You should feel comfortable managing your own baggage at times. * Go Ahead Tours, and the Tour Director who accompanies your group, are unable to provide special mobility assistance to travelers on tour. The responsibility of the Tour Director is to ensure the group as a whole enjoys a relaxing and informative journey, and they cannot be relied upon to provide ongoing, individualized assistance to any one traveler. * If you have any mobility concerns or physical restrictions, please contact our Customer Experience Team.

Transportation & arrival information

- Round-trip flights booked through Go Ahead Tours arrive in Glasgow and depart from Edinburgh. A representative from Go Ahead Tours will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel. Please remain in the arrival lounge, as the representative might be escorting one of your fellow travelers to the bus at the time of your arrival. - Transfers to and from the airport at the beginning and end of the tour are included for travelers who purchased their flights through Go Ahead Tours. Travelers who booked their own flights are responsible for securing their own airport transfers. - All other included transportation is by private motor coach.

* Please note that our travelers are limited to one checked bag and one carry-on bag per person due to storage limitations on motor coaches and modes of transportation, like trains, ferries, and flights. * Contact your airline(s) for specific baggage size and weight restrictions, which may include on-tour flights in addition to your round-trip airfare to and from tour. Please note that your included on-tour flights may have more restrictive baggage limits. * Some airlines may impose additional charges on checked luggage or if any bags exceed their size and weight restrictions. Be advised that you are responsible for any baggage fees incurred on all flights. * Make sure you label your baggage and keep valuables, medication, and documents in your carry-on bag.

Clothing & packing tips

* We recommend packing lightweight, loose-fitting clothing that can be easily layered to accommodate varying temperatures, as well as a light jacket or rainwear. * A sturdy pair of walking shoes or sneakers is recommended for sightseeing. * You may want to pack dressier attire if you plan to visit a high-end restaurant or attend a special performance. * It’s preferable not to visit churches or other religious sites with bare legs and shoulders (and entrance may be denied on this basis).

* At least 60 days prior to departure, check with your doctor or healthcare provider for the latest updates and entry requirements, or visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website at **[cdc.gov](https://www.cdc.gov/)**. * If you have medication that you take daily, be sure you have enough for each day of the tour, as well as any possible delays you might encounter. * If you have dietary restrictions and/or food allergies, please notify Go Ahead Tours at least 30 days prior to departure by logging in to your account and updating your traveler info. To update this information closer to your departure date, please call our Customer Experience Team. * You can see the most up-to-date entry requirements for the destination(s) you’ll visit on tour by going to [goaheadtours.com/entry-requirements](/entry-requirements?tourCode=SC6) and searching the code SC6.

* Scottish cuisine relies on readily available ingredients like game, dairy, and fish, with little use of exotic spices. Pickled kippers (butterflied whole herring) and smoked salmon are popular, as well as hearty dishes like Scotch broth (a stew of meats and root vegetables) and haggis (a savory pudding of sheep innards). Scotch whisky is a legendary local spirit, and Scottish ales are world-famous.

Electricity & air conditioning

* The United Kingdom operates within 230–240 volts and uses a Type G plug with three large, flat pins. * We recommend packing a universal adapter, as well as a voltage converter if you plan on using your own hairdryer or other electrical device without a built-in converter. * The strength of the air conditioning in European hotels is often not as strong or as cool as what you might be used to in the U.S. or Canada. When air conditioning is available, it is usually regulated seasonally and controlled centrally by the hotel. * Hotels may provide hairdryers, irons, and other small appliances, but these amenities cannot be guaranteed.

* Wi-Fi is available in most hotels, though some charges may apply. * There is no Wi-Fi on any of the motor coaches. * Please contact your mobile service provider for information on roaming charges.

* The United Kingdom is on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), which is five hours ahead of Eastern Time (ET). * When it’s noon in New York, it’s 5pm on tour.

* You will use the pound sterling on tour. * Better exchange rates are usually available overseas, although it’s worth ordering some currency from your local bank ahead of time to use when you first arrive. * We strongly advise that you take debit and credit cards, which can be used to withdraw cash at local banks as needed. * You can use most debit and credit cards at ATMs on the international networks Cirrus and Plus, but make sure to check with your home bank about withdrawal fees. * Inform your bank and credit card company of your travel plans so that they won’t confuse your international purchases for fraudulent charges. * International banks and businesses primarily accept debit and credit cards that work with the EMV chip system. If you do not already have at least one debit or credit card with a chip in it, we strongly recommend requesting one from your bank prior to your tour.

- At the conclusion of your tour, it is customary to offer your Tour Director and driver a gratuity in local currency. Please keep current exchange rates in mind. - We recommend tipping the equivalent of $10USD to $12USD per person per day for your Tour Director and the equivalent of $4USD per person per day for your driver. - If applicable, we also recommend the equivalent of $2USD per local guide. - Tips can only be paid in cash. - If you are traveling to multiple countries with different currencies and the same Tour Director, ask them what currency they prefer for their tip. - The cost of porterage is included in your tour price, and it is not necessary to tip baggage handlers.

Purchasing excursions on tour

* Most optional excursions will be available for purchase while you’re on tour. * Your Tour Director will only accept cash (in USD only), Visa, or MasterCard as payment for excursions. * Please be advised that if you pay for an excursion by credit card while on tour, it may take up to three months for your card to be charged. * Some optional excursions may only be purchased in advance. See the last page of your tour itinerary for more information.

Scotland for Solo Travelers: Highlands, Aberdeen & Edinburgh

10 days | 12 days with Edinburgh extension | Estimated monthly payments as low as $167 |

Group size: 15–22 travelers

Reviews: 4.9 out of 5 stars
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Roam from whisky country to underrated urban centers (and see plenty of castles while you’re at it).

Lochs, glens, moors—what more could you want from Scotland? Let this Solo Tour show you. Over the course of this journey, we’ll whisk you and your fellow travelers up, down, and all about this inimitable country. Begin in Glasgow before checking off some of the country’s major destinations: Loch Ness, Speyside, and Aberdeen. Along the way, you’ll stop in Inverness and the Highlands, two places that deserve their own share of the spotlight. And if you haven’t had enough old-world charm, get your fill during your trip’s grand finale—a stay in elegant Edinburgh.

Your tour package includes

8 nights in a private room at handpicked hotels
8 breakfasts
4 dinners with beer or wine
1 liquor tasting
1 food tasting
7 sightseeing tours
Expert Tour Director & local guides
Private deluxe motor coach

Included highlights

Glasgow Cathedral
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Glencoe
Urquhart Castle & Loch Ness
Speyside Cooperage & distillery
Aberdeen's Brig o' Balgownie
Aberdeenshire farm visit
St Andrews
Edinburgh Castle
Bagpipe lesson

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Glasgow

Day 2: Arrival in Glasgow

Included meal: Welcome dinner

Welcome to Scotland! Settle in at your hotel, then meet your Tour Director and fellow group members at a mixer. Afterward, continue getting to know one another over an included dinner, served with either beer or wine.

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1st-time traveler Leah, traveled in Apr 2025

This was a great tour. The tour guide (Robert) was awesome. The people on the tour were awesome, and I would love to travel with the whole group again. This was a memorable experience that will be a highlight of my travels. Scotland is a very welcoming and friendly country. I...

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Thank you for taking the time to review your tour! We are so glad to hear you had a memorable experience in Scotland and that Robert and...

Scotland was amazing!

1st-time traveler Sherri, traveled in Apr 2025

I traveled to Scotland for my first international trip. I couldn't pass up the itinerary of the tour. Castles and Lock Ness and a whisky distillery tour! Everything was amazing and I'd go again in a heartbeat. The tour guide was wonderful. He knew what he was talking about and...

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Thank you for taking the time to review your tour! We are thrilled to hear that your first international trip to Scotland was such a...

5 star tour

2nd-time traveler Kathleen, traveled in Oct 2024

This was my second tour with EF Tours and plan to take many more. It’s a great way to travel with a small group of people and explore so many different things. The tour guides have all been expects in their culture and customs. This was my first solo tour and I loved it. I...

Beautiful tour of Scotland

1st-time traveler Elizabeth, traveled in Oct 2024

We had the opportunity to see so many places in Scotland. a variety of gorgeous historical sites and current day happening. Our tour guide was very informative, helpful and funny.

Scotland is a must see

8th-time traveler Connie, traveled in Sep 2024

This tour had it all: a mix of castles, palaces, cuisine, lochs, highlands, farmlands, livestock, music, dance, bagpipe lesson and great conversations with very friendly and welcoming Scots! Highly recommend this tour

EF Go Ahead Tours

Thank you for your review! It sounds like you were able to see a lot while on tour. We hope to see you traveling with us again soon!

Outstanding tour!

1st-time traveler Gail, traveled in Sep 2024

This solo tour was just what I needed! There was history everywhere. Robert was so knowledgeable about every region. Our driver, John, was #1. Anyone who might be nervous about going alone can rest assured. You'll feel comfortable with one another on day one! I highly recommend...

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Hotels

We handpick every hotel to strike the balance of comfort, location, and local charm. Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date, but these are frequently used hotels for this tour and we're confident you'll be satisfied.

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Motel One

This contemporary hotel is located in Glasgow’s city center. Guests enjoy the on-site coffeehouse, an impressive bar, and comfortable rooms. Nearby, you’ll find the People’s Palace and Winter Gardens, George Square, and a...

Inverness - River Ness Hotel

This upscale hotel is located in Inverness. Guests enjoy a well-equipped fitness center, a contemporary on-site restaurant offering exceptional service and divine food, and spacious rooms with interactive 49-inch flat-screen...

Aberdeen - Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa

This sophisticated hotel is located in Aberdeen. Guests enjoy a luxurious spa offering a range of treatments, a fully equipped fitness center, and an on-site restaurant, Chop Grill & Bar, serving delectable dishes. Nearby...

Edinburgh - Mercure Edinburgh Haymarket

This modern hotel is located in Edinburgh’s West End. Guests enjoy the fitness center, a bar, and stylish rooms. Nearby, you’ll find Edinburgh Castle, the National Museum of Scotland, and the Royal Mile.

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Scotland for Solo Travelers: Highlands, Aberdeen & Edinburgh

Roam from whisky country to underrated urban centers (and see plenty of castles while you’re at it).

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