Glasgow: Stirling Castle & Loch Lomond Private Luxury Day Tour
Description
On this tour, you’ll have your very own guide who’ll tell you tales and stories of Scotland as you discover Stirling Castle. From here, you’ll venture to Callander, known as the Gateway to the Highlands, before winding your way through the stunning Duke's Pass. You’ll get to explore the historical village of Aberfoyle before taking in the beauty of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Experience the beauty of Central Scotland and everything it has to offer as you visit some of the most historical and iconic sites in Scotland on this private tour. Let us take the stress out of travel as you escape fixed itineraries and crowded buses. Sit back, relax and enjoy a private tour designed exclusively for you and your group, featuring: • A Private Day Tour tailored to your preferences. • An Expert Local Guide with decades of experience. • A Convenient Door-to-Door Service. • Travel in Style and Comfort aboard a luxurious Mercedes-Benz V-Class Minivan.
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Itinerary
You’ll be driven right up to the gates of Stirling Castle, where you can get a spectacular view over the City of Stirling. Upon entering the castle, you’ll be met with costumed characters who will transport you back to 16th-century life, showing you Mary’s childhood home and how the castle would have looked at that time. Stirling Castle is arguably one of the most significant places in Mary Stewart’s history. Aged just nine months, Mary was crowned Queen of Scots. The ceremony was conducted in September 1543 in the Chapel Royal of Stirling Castle, and was the first time the Honours of Scotland were used.
Known as The Gateway to the Highlands, Callander is an extremely pretty tourist town. Bursting with coffee shops, gifts shops - and of course a fantastic whisky shop - the first stop on this tour will get you ready for everything that’s to come. You can also take a stroll along the River Teith which flows along the edge of the town, with spectacular views of Ben Ledi and the Craggs behind the town.
Possibly one of Scotland’s most beautiful drives, Dukes Pass will lead you through the winding hills of the Trossachs. Be sure to stop for a few photos and capture every moment with your group.
Aberfoyle is a charming village on the banks of the River Forth in the magnificent Queen Elizabeth Forest Park.
The bonnie banks of Loch Lomond are truly a sight to see. Surrounding the loch-side are towering mountains and ‘The Ben’ looking down over the Loch.
One of the best places to marvel at the waters of Loch Lomond, Balmaha is a beautiful spot. Get your picture taken next to the Tom Weir Statue with his bobble hat. Tom Weir is one of the most famous Scottish climbers, TV presenters and authors. There’s also a fantastic coffee shop if you fancy a wee coffee and cake!
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We offer convenient pickup from any Glasgow hotel or port. One of our friendly team members at Hopscotch Travel will contact you at least 24 hours before your scheduled tour to reconfirm all the details. In the meantime, feel free to reach out to us anytime if you have any questions.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(7)
Went on tour to Stirling Castle and loch lomand what a wonderful tour we had Fraser our tour guide was so knowledgeable of everywhere we went I can’t thank him enough for such a wonderful experience. We also went to St. Andrews as well what a wonderful experience that was as well. Fraser you made these tours memories I’ll never forget with my wonderful mom,sister, niece and her husband. Thanks again for making my birthday trip so memorable.
Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review. We are so glad to hear you had a wonderful day celebrating your birthday on your tour. We hope to host you again.
Hands-down, our all-time best private tour experience on any continent. Fraser was absolutely amazing with great stories, music, and an encyclopedic knowledge of Scottish history. We had so much fun, saw amazing sites, and experienced both the history and wonder of Scotland. Fraser was even able to tweak our itinerary along the way to add an encounter with coos cows!! Hurry and book your tour with Hopscotch Travel…and ask for Fraser. You’ll love every minute of your time in Scotland!
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are delighted to read you enjoyed your time with Fraser!
A fantastic experience from beginning to end. Luxurious vans with friendly tour guides who shared local insights and tales as we roamed at a relaxing pace through the stunning attractions of Edinburgh. Numerous walks, breaks and whiskey along the way ensured there was always excitement. No request was too challenging. Thank you Team Hopscotch!
Thank you for lovely review. We are so happy to hear you had a great time on your tour. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
Michael, our tour guide from Hopscotch Travel was fantastic! He was very punctual in picking us up. The van was clean and comfortable. He went out of his way to ensure our comfort, checked in with us often on the plans and was quick to accommodate changes in weather and our personal preferences. He was very knowledgeable about the local sites as well as greater Scottish history. We would definitely take another tour with Hopscotch Travel and Michael in the future!
Thank you for your kind review and your trust in Hopscotch Travel
Excellent trip. Hopscotch really helped provide me and my family an excellent service. They were very attentive and looked after us. I particular liked the Stirling castle tour. They came with us and explained the history etc. I will def use them again.
Thanks for your review! We are glad to hear you and your family had a great time. We look forward to hosting you again soon.
Thanks Hopscotch for a great weekend! All the drivers were very accommodating and definitely educated us on Scottish Heritage! Great choices for whiskey tasting & highland visits. Vans were also very comfortable for the experience!
Hi Nishil, thank you for your kind review. We are glad to hear you had a great time and we look forward to welcoming you again soon.
Michael is amazing! He made this day so much fun! He tailored the day to our interests, was extremely knowledgeable and did a terrific job of bringing the history of Scotland to life! I can’t recommend him enough! We will definitely use him again when we come back to Scotland! Absolutely terrific day. Must do!
Thank you for your kind words and recommendation. We're thrilled to hear about your fantastic experience and we can't wait to welcome you back when you return to Scotland for another terrific day of exploration.
