Journey to Doune Castle, a magnificent 14th-century fortress with deep Game of Thrones heritage and potential connections to A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Its authentic medieval architecture—soaring great hall, imposing gatehouse, and defensive towers—makes it a natural choice for bringing Westeros to life. Beyond Thrones, Doune achieved cult status as the primary filming location for Monty Python and the Holy Grail and appears in Outlander.
Your private driver handles the journey west from Edinburgh into rural Stirlingshire. After pickup, you'll explore Doune Castle and medieval architecture before returning to Edinburgh.
Arrive at Doune Castle and enter one of Scotland's best-preserved medieval fortresses. Walk through the Great Hall, where the original Game of Thrones pilot filmed Winterfell interiors. The castle's imposing curtain walls, Lord's Hall, and kitchen tower showcase authentic 14th-century Scottish architecture. Audio guides narrated by Monty Python star Terry Jones add humor to your exploration, acknowledging the castle's legendary role in that cult classic. The castle's dramatic setting above the River Teith, combined with its remarkably intact structure, is truly something to behold.
Day trips offer travelers private round-trip transportation to popular sightseeing locations. One of our professional drivers will pick you up in a luxurious, climate-controlled car, take you to the site of interest, and wait for you while you explore before driving you back to your hotel.
Yes! You’re free to choose the pickup and drop-off times that work best for you. However, the time spent at the destination is fixed and cannot be changed.
Each sightseeing stop has a recommended duration that includes plenty of time to explore. However, it is possible to customize the time spent at each sightseeing stop at a later stage in the booking process to best fit your unique schedule.
Your Daytrip driver will wait for you nearby for the duration of your exploration, meaning you’ll never have to wait for your return trip transportation to arrive. Your comfort and convenience are our top priorities, and we aim to close out your day trip with a return on your schedule.
The price of a day trip does not include any entrance tickets, guided tours, or meals you may partake in at your destination. The price covers round-trip transportation in a luxury vehicle with a professional driver who can provide local insights en route.
Day trip bookings can be canceled up to 24 hours before your trip for a full refund, no strings attached. While the destination and stops are predetermined, it is possible to change your pick-up point, whether it is at your hotel or some other location within the city.