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Viator · Private tour

Private Tour of Loch Ness, Glencoe and Highlands from Glasgow

5.0(7)Glasgow1 hour
VIATOR5.0(2)TRIPADVISOR5.0(5)

Description

Join us on a truly magical journey through the heart of Scotland with our Loch Ness, Glencoe, and Highlands tour from Glasgow, on a day full of awe-inspiring natural wonders, rich history, and folklore. Witness the breath-taking beauty of Loch Ness, as its broody waters reflect the surrounding natural scenery. Marvel as we drive through the dramatic landscapes of Glencoe, where towering mountains and fast-flowing cascading waterfalls create a picturesque backdrop. Immerse yourself in the captivating history, culture and fauna of the Highlands, as we visit and drive past many iconic sites, from Wallace monument and Stirling Castle, from charming little towns like Pitlochry to the desolate landscape of Rannoch Moor. We hope this will be your most memorable experience of Scotland at its best.

Tour Options

Tour in a Luxury Vehicle
  • Luxury/Executive vehicle Pickup included
Tour in Spanish
  • Spanish-speaking guide Pickup included
Tour in Portuguese
  • Portuguese-speaking guide Pickup included
Up to 4 passengers
  • Sedan/SUV Pickup included
Up to 8 passengers
  • People Carrier Pickup included
UP to 6 passengers
  • Minivan Pickup included
Tour in French
  • Sedan/SUV French-speaking guide Pickup included
Up to 7 passengers
  • Medium People Carrier Pickup included
Tour in Italian
  • Italian-speaking guide Pickup included

Itinerary

Pass by

One of the most important and largest castles in Scottish history, Stirling Castle sits on top of a hill of volcanic rock above the town of Stirling.

20 min

Pitlochry is a delightful Scottish Perthshire Town, making it an ideal stop for refreshments and bathroom facilities. 90 min drive from Glasgow

Pass by

Dalwhinnie Distillery, famous for its single malt, is the highest distillery in Scotland at over 1000 feet above sea level.

10 min

The Commando Monument is a large three-figure bronze statue commemorating the service and sacrifice given by thousands of Allied troops during the Second World War, with Ben Nevis looming in the background. 90 min drive from Pitlochry

120 min

Arriving in Fort Augustus just after midday, it will give you time to explore the town, including the famous 'Neptune's staircase', which is a series of locks that lower or raise boats from one altitude to another. Fort Augustus has many quaint little cafes for lunch. Loch Ness is renowned worldwide for its incredible beauty, and of course the legendary Loch Ness Monster. There is an optional cruise of the loch with a 1pm sailing. A 30 min drive from the Commando monument

15 min

Rising above all other mountains in the UK, Ben Nevis is the tallest, and overshadows Fort William. We will take you to a vantage point where you will be able to take in the scenery and take in those captivating photos. A 45 min drive from Fort Augustus

20 min

Time permitting, we will stop over at Glencoe Visitors Centre, which contains a host of information on this famous valley's geology, history and wildlife. The highlight of the centre is a reconstruction of a traditional 18th century Turf and Creel house from the Glencoe Valley, which you can enter to experience how the inhabitants of the valley lived 300 years ago. A 20 min drive from Fort William

15 min

The Three Sisters of Glencoe - the most photographed place in Scotland - are three mountain peaks formed 420 million years ago by a super volcano, and the valley below carved by glaciers over millions of years. There is a hidden glen behind it that was used by the MacDonald clan to hide cattle stolen from their neighbours. 10 min drive from the Visitor centre

5 min

Rannoch moor is often referred to as the most desolate place in the UK, due to being the largest bog expanse in the British isles. It was also used as the setting for the filming of scenes of two Harry Potter movies. 15 min drive from 3 sisters

10 min

This viewpoint encompasses everything that The Highlands have to offer, from rising mountains to lochs and pine forests. 5 min drive from Rannoch moor

15 min

The largest expanse of fresh water in the UK, Loch Lomond, is 22.6 miles long with a surface area of 27.5 square miles, we will stop at Inveruglas Pyramid for spectacular views of the Loch 40 min drive from Loch Tulla. The last leg back to Glasgow is 1hr away

Highlights

Private transportation
Snacks in the form of Scottish delicacies
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle

What's included

Included
Private transportation
Snacks in the form of Scottish delicacies
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
Gratuities
Lunch
Loch Ness Cruise - Price starts from £19.00 per person, with family tickets available.

Pickup Locations & Times

We will pick you up from your hotel, AirBnB, Cruise Ship Terminal or other holiday accommodation.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Travel time is included on the total tour duration
  • Uk cars are smaller than our American counterparts, please be aware of this when booking for 4 adults
  • At the end of the tour you will be dropped back at the original pickup location

Reviews(7)

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cbaranofsky
June 7, 2026
The Highlands with Chrissie

I had an excellent day seeing the highlands, Pitlokery, highland cows and so much more. I recommend Chrissie.

Operator response

Thank you Christine! Much appreciated. Hope you enjoyed Falkirk today! X

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bobpD1583FY
September 23, 2025
Must do tour while in Scotland

Our tour guide was Ryan Riley, he was fantastic with flexibility throughout the day. He was prompt, very fun, and extremely knowledgeable. He tailored our day to what we wanted to see and the places we saw that we weren’t familiar with before the tour, were breathtaking. 11/10 recommend!

Operator response

Thank you for your recommendation. We are glad our tour went up to 11! We will pass your kind words to our guide Ryan and look forward to meeting you again in the future!

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Katrina_F
August 20, 2025
No Loch Ness, but fantastic Tour and great driver. Highly recommend.

Viator headline is misleading, Loch Ness is NOT included on this itinerary. Not the driver's fault! Gerry was great and went above & beyond to give us a great experience in the Highlands, was happy to take photos & gave wonderful Whisky & restaurant recommendations 😀. Would definitely do any tour with him again. We all absolutely loved it!

Operator response

Hi Katrina Thanks for your 5 star review and kind words for your guide Gerry. I can only apologise for the confusion here, as your should have gone to Loch Ness

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benjaminjons
August 3, 2025
A tour to remember.

We had a great day out and being a private tour we enjoyed the fact that there was no timetable or fixed rules. Ross was superb and very knowledgeable, we had a great chat and enjoyed his company. The sites and locations visited were lovely and tailored to our requirements. One a side note if you plan to tour Loch Ness by boat book it way in advance for around 1pm and communicate it to your driver in advance. Any earlier and it is difficult to get there on time. If you don't want to cruise the Loch then a bite and drink at the Boathouse Cafe at Fort Augustus offers lovely views, good food and cold beers.

Operator response

Thank you for your lovely review. Ross is one of our most loved by our guests, and always gives it 110% every tour.

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644mindyd
September 17, 2024
Favorite part of our trip!!! SO GOOD!!!

We did a tour in Glasgow with E2G Tours and it was INCREDIBLE!! Hands down our favorite day yet!! We had Brian as our guide & he went above & beyond. He was very knowledgeable and he squeezed as much as he could into our day. E2G helped us customize our day & they really delivered!! It was well worth the money & we HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Brian as a guide!! You won’t regret it!

Operator response

An Amazing review and fantastic feedback for both Brian and E2G, your 5 star rating is greatly appreciated

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rogerjK434OW
September 15, 2024
The highlands and Loch Ness

We had an awesome time! The highlands are stunning, and we enjoyed the ride on Loch Ness keeping an eye out for the monster. Our tour guide George was knowledgeable, as he shared stories of the places we were visiting, and he was always the absolute gentleman. We enjoyed our Scottish getaway immensely and would recommend this travel service to anyone.

Operator response

We are so glad you had a great day with George, and we hope you managed to snap a picture of the monster!

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David_K
January 1, 2024
Private Tour of the Highlands

Great tour company. George was excellent. He was very knowledgable about the local history. He planned an amazing and unforgettable day for our family!

Operator response

Thanks David for your great review and feedback Hopefully you caught a glimpse of “Nessie”

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