UK · LOCH LOMOND & TROSSACHS DAY TOURS
Good loch lomond & trossachs day tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 14 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
One hour Loch Lomond cruise from Balloch with live commentary, Ben Lomond views, Highland Boundary Fault, and a bar. $26.
“Very interesting and also very relaxing. I went with my son.”
2-hour Loch Lomond Island Discovery cruise from Balloch, see The Narrows and Luss, enjoy live commentary and a bar. $40 per person.
“The Boat ride was amazing. gave us a good picturesque view. if there's music when there's no narration, it may be a bit more entertaining.”
Guided bus tour from Glasgow to Loch Lomond, the Trossachs and Stirling Castle, with live commentary and optional 1-hour cruise.
“Our guide Michelle was amazing and so caring, providing us with water and raincoats. All the stops felt like we had enough time and not rushed.”
Scottish Highlands day trip from Edinburgh: Stirling Castle history, 30-foot Kelpies, Loch Lomond scenery and optional boat cruise, hairy coos.
“We were so lucky to have Louise as our driver-guide. Such an amazing and funny woman. She made the experience unique with her explanations, the driving was perfect and all the stops very precise. All the places we visited (Kelpies, Hairy Coo, Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond) were of extraordinary beauty. The true Scottish experience. We highly recommend this tour”
9-hour small group tour from Edinburgh to Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond, and the Kelpies, with guided history and a lochside walk.
“Highly recommend this tour. It gives you a nice sampling of the Scottish countryside and a well-timed visit to Stirling Castle.”
Full-day Greenock shore excursion to Stirling Castle and Loch Lomond, with Trossachs scenery, live guide stories, and a fast taste of Highland life.
“An excellent tour! Went above and beyond my expectations. Worked well with our cruise. Our cruise was late docking and the tour sent us updates saying they were aware and not to worry the drivers know. 5 out of 5”
A 1.5-hour Loch Lomond evening cruise from Balloch with sunset views, hosted commentary by Thoren Ferguson, and a bar onboard.
“The informative commentary about landmarks in and around the loch and the information about the loch itself.”
Meet 1,500-plus sea creatures at Sea Life Loch Lomond, including otter feedings, interactive rock pools, and close-up sharks and rays.
Small-group day tour from Edinburgh to Loch Lomond, Inveraray, and screen-famous castles like Doune and Kilchurn, with guide-led stories.
“Gret tour to experience the nature of the West Highlands and see some beautiful castles. Our guide Heidi made the tour unforgettable with her interesting stories and very kind and enthusiastic attitude (thanks).”
A 9-hour small-group day trip from Edinburgh to Loch Lomond, the Highlands, and Hairy Coos, with optional waterbus and classic photo stops.
“Amazing trip with a fantastic guide who’s enthusiasm, love and knowledge of Scotland was brilliant.”
See The Kelpies, tour Stirling Castle, and enjoy Loch Lomond and Luss on a 9-hour Edinburgh day trip. Great pacing and scenery.
Glasgow day trip through Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Fort William, and Glenfinnan Viaduct, with Jacobite moments.
“The trip guided by Kenny from Edinburgh was exquisite. Kenny looked after our safety and was an incredible story teller. The stories were about the history of Scotland, its important historical figures, they were full of humour and the Scottish tunes were really nice. Thank you, Kenny, for making our day a real trat!!!”
A full 8.5-hour day trip from Glasgow to Loch Lomond and Stirling Castle, with scenic stops, optional cruise, and photo breaks.
“It was a great day trip. The boat trip on Loch Lomond was a memorable experience and the trip to Stirling Castle was very informative. There were stunning scenery along the way and the guide was very humorous and knowledgeable.”
Private 9-hour Highlands day tour from Edinburgh or Glasgow to Loch Lomond, Glencoe, and Loch Lubnaig, with a live guide and pickup.
“We had an amazing time as a family on this day trip! The itinerary was filled with beautiful sights, the transport was comfortable and Waseem told us about all the very interesting episodes of the History of Scotland in a very knowlegeable way. We appreciated his kindness in letting us customise a few parts of the trip to incorporate a vouple of things that we really wanted to check! There were nice small gifts of water and cookies in the car, also he provided a booster seater for my daughter for safety. All in all, we had a fabulous time and would definitely recommend this trip to other families!”
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