Private Tour of Highlands, Oban, Glencoe, Lochs & Castles from Glasgow
Description
~ A private tour of the Western Highlands for 1-8 passengers, catering to your group only (if you have a party of 9-16 passengers, give us a call on 07449 589002 so we can arrange a second vehicle). ~ Visit the Three Sisters of Glencoe, the most photographed place in Scotland. ~ Visit Inveraray Castle, home to Clan Chief of Clan Campbell, also holding the title of the Duke and Duchess of Argyll. ~ You will have the opportunity to visit locations that many tour operators don't usually visit, like St Conan's Kirk, McCaig's Tower and Falls of Falloch. ~ The personal touch of having a guide that is happy to stop whenever you wish to take an additional photo (the guide will make time for plenty of restroom breaks too). ~ We will stop for lunch at Oban - the seafood capital of Scotland. There are also plenty of other food options available in the town.
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Itinerary
Our first stop is the beautiful village of Luss nestled on the banks of Loch Lomond, overlooking the Ben Lomond munro. Apart from stunning views of Loch Lomond, Luss is a place steeped in history, and here you can find an extremely rare Viking Hogback gravestone. There's a couple of gift shops, toilet facilities and places for refreshments.
Your guide will stop at a convenient spot for photo opportunities of panoramic views of some of the western highland's beautiful scenery.
We will take you to Inveraray Castle, home to the Clan Chief of Clan Campbell - the Duke of Argyll. (Open Thursday to Monday and closed for winter from November to March.) Alternatively, you and your group will have the opportunity to explore Inveraray town, with stunning views of Loch Fyne.
Your guide will stop at a viewpoint for photo opportunities of this iconic 15th century castle. Unfortunately the castle is currently closed for conservation works.
St Conan’s Kirk is a hidden gem hidden on the shores of Loch Awe. It is an exceptional building featuring unique architectural features, enhanced by its surroundings, with a strong sense of peace and inherent spirituality.
Oban is know as the 'seafood capital of Scotland'. You will have the opportunity to explore the many cafes, gift shops and even the world-famous Oban Distillery. You can also visit McCaig's Tower, where you'll get some great views across Oban and it's surroundings.
We will take you to the Three Sisters of Glencoe, the most photographed place in Scotland, where you will be able to enjoy the awe-inspiring scenery and learn about the MacDonald Massacre during the Jacobite Uprisings. Your guide can also make additional photo stops along the valley if you wish.
Scenic drive through Rannoch Moor, the largest bog expanse in the British Isles. Your guide can stop at a vantage point for further photo opportunities of the panoramic scenery.
We will stop at the Falls of Falloch car park, which is a 5-10 minute walk to reach this beautiful waterfall. The path is a bit uneven and can get a bit muddy during/after spells of rain.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We only offer private tours for 1-8 passengers, meaning we'll only be picking up you and your group. We offer complimentary bottles of still water for all passengers and our vehicles come with charging points for your devices. If your party is up to 9-16 passengers, give us a call on 07449 589002 and we can provide a second vehicle for you.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- UK cars are smaller than our American counterparts, please be aware of this when booking for 4 adults
- Inveraray Castle is closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and from November to April in the winter months
Reviews(208)
A fantastic experience! The villages, the castles, the food, but above all the landscapes, were exceptional! Our guide had extensive knowledge of the area's history and geography. We enjoyed it immensely! Thank you for everything!
Enjoyed the experience! Jimmy was a knowledgeable and professional guide.
George is the greatest tour guide I've met! Totally over-delivered!
Dave did an amazing job and I highly recommend him! He gave great information about the different sites and was very easy to talk to all day!
Dave will be really happy for mentioning him by name. Many thanks for your five-star rating, which is greatly appreciated.
There were so many stops and great views along the way. Dave did an amazing job of explaining the sights and referenced different places movies were filmed. When we stopped in Oban for lunch, I appreciated he recommended a place with fresh fish from that loch. He was very pleasant to talk to along the drive and was very easy to get along with.
Many thanks for your wonderful review. David will be so grateful for your compliments of him. We really appreciate the five stars. Thank you.
This was a long but fascinating day trip . Highly recommend this trip and our guide Brian from E2G tours. There was lots of breaks from driving and the views were spectacular
Many thanks for your kind words and compliments for Brian. It's great to hear that you had a fantastic day out with us.
We had an absolutely fantastic day on the Highlands tour, and Ryan Riley made it an unforgettable experience. From the moment we started, he was incredibly hospitable and made sure we had everything we could possibly need, with plenty of snacks and drinks on hand throughout the day. Ryan is a wealth of historical knowledge and brought every stop to life with fascinating stories and insights. His passion for Scotland’s history and culture was evident, and he was always happy to answer questions. Beyond being an outstanding guide, Ryan was genuinely friendly and made us feel comfortable from start to finish. The vehicle was spotless, beautifully outfitted, and made for a very comfortable journey through the Highlands. This was easily one of the highlights of our trip to Scotland. We truly had the best day, and we can’t recommend Ryan highly enough. If you have the chance to tour with him, don’t hesitate—you’ll be in excellent hands!
What a lovely review! Thank you so much for the kind words about Ryan, he'll be very pleased!
Darryl McCabe is an exceptional guide, knowledgeable and friendly. Easy going and good sense of humor. Good driver and great transportation. Easy to understand and well organized. Would highly recommend.
Thank you so much for the 5 stars and recommendation! Darryl will be pleased :)
We had a lovely trip with Darryl McCabe. He was entertaining, knowledgeable and we saw everything and more that we asked for
Thank you Stefanie! Glad you had a great day with Darryl
Personalised, interesting tour of highlights around Glasgow. The guide Darryl McCab was informative, friendly and walked the extra mile to allow us the experiences we wanted.
What a fantastic review and praise for our guide Darryl.
