Glasgow · LOCH NESS & HIGHLANDS TOURS FROM GLASGOW
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It is a long day north and the tour you pick decides most of it. Below are the best Loch Ness and Highlands day trips from Glasgow — which run a boat on the loch, which stop at Urquhart Castle, how much of the day is Glencoe and Loch Lomond versus motorway, what every seat costs, and which one to book for a first visit.
Glasgow to Oban and Glencoe with Loch Lomond lochs, ruined castles, and clan-era stories plus expert guidance and photo stops.
“Amazing! The guide knew a lot about the higlands and knew the best spots! It has been fantastic!”
Cruise Loch Lomond for $26 in an hour, with live historian commentary, Ben Lomond views, and a scenic Highland boundary crossing.
“A fun excursion giving you a different view of the loch. Loved the historical narration and information”
A long but rewarding Glasgow day trip through Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Fort William, and Loch Ness, with optional Nessie cruises.
“Andrew was awesome and very informative guy. Who knows where to stop especially less crowded area but more scenic and beautiful . Gave lot of informations. Get him a whiskey man. He keeps tempting everyone on board about his cravings for whiskey. Great guy and safe driver.”
A 12-hour small-group Highlands loop from Glasgow with Loch Lomond, Glencoe, and a Loch Ness cruise plus Pitlochry time.
“The trip was fantastic from start to end. The guide and driver (Jeff) kept us entertained all the way through the trip. He was very informative and had a few laughs along the way with his story telling and jokes. I highly recommend this tour escpecially with Jeff. Frequent stops and to beautiful places. He didn’t rush us at all and mananged to do all activities planned (weather permitting). 11/10!!”
Loch Ness, Glencoe and Cairngorms from Glasgow. Small-group mini-coach and a 50-minute Loch Ness cruise with big Highland views.
“It was such a fun experience. It was my first solo trip, and I really enjoyed it. The driver was thoughtful and knew fascinating facts about different areas of the tour.”
Glasgow to Loch Ness, Glencoe, and the Highlands in one day. No self-drive. Photo stops, Nessie time, optional cruise.
“Traveled with Jack and had a great day! He gave a lot of information and answered all of the questions that the group had. We had the perfect amount of time in each location. On the way back to the city he gave the group an option of what to do and everyone picked the Highland cows. Great tour and highly recommend it!”
A small-group Highlands day from Glasgow with Loch Lomond views, Glencoe photos, Fort Augustus locks, and an optional Loch Ness cruise.
“Colin is an excellent guide driver. Attentive, friendly, told a lot of interesting information. The weather was sunny and slightly frosty, and it was very warm and comfortably in the vehicle.”
Greenock shore tour packs Stirling Castle, Doune, the Trossachs and Loch Lomond. Smooth pickup, Scottish stories, one long day.
“Good execution with a great guide. However, Loch Lamont was a waste of time. Wish we would have had more time in the quant village after Stirling Castle. We had :45 minutes there- not enough time to eat lunch.”
Nessie hunting from Glasgow with Glencoe drama and Loch Ness views, plus Ben Nevis and Cairngorms driving on an 11-hour small-group trip.
“I had a wonderful day!! Our guide Nicky has been lovely and gave us so many interesting information on our way!! The views were breathtaking and we had just enough time to enjoy everything ☺️ I would 100% recommend this 😁”
A guided Highlands and Isle of Skye loop from Glasgow: Glen Coe, Loch Ness, Eilean Donan Castle, Skye’s best viewpoints, Culloden.
“Glencoe and the Isle of Skye. Mike was a great tour guide”
Three days from Glasgow to Isle of Skye and the Scottish Highlands: small-group comfort, key castles, Portree nights, Nessie spotting.
“This tour was one of the best parts of our trip to Scotland. Our guide John from Rabbies tours was very personable as well as a wealth of information, played great music, and kept us entertained. There were many stops for short hikes (if you choose to do them), a variety of interesting places to see, and plenty of coffee and bathroom stops. My husband, adult daughter, and I highly recommend this trip. The day we toured the sights on Isle of Skye was rainy but John watched the weather and rearranged our itinerary so we could see the best outdoor scenic spots after the rain stopped. The Rabbies Tour…”
See Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Skye’s cliffs, and Loch Ness in 3 days, with a small group, air-conditioned coach, and Portree base.
“Gillian is the perfect guide for both foreigners and also people from closer regions I guess. She has great knowledge of anything you might need, has stories of a diverse range of subjects and of course, of every inch of the route you will experience. Music is very well curated through the trip and she is punctual in every step while not getting you stressed. We strongly recommend her services and the route. Thanks Gillian!”
3 days covering Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Ben Nevis, Isle of Skye, Loch Ness, and Eilean Donan with a driver-guide and photo stops.
“Had an amazing trip and Martin our tour guide was so pleasant professional and knowledgeable.”
One long day from Glasgow to Loch Lomond, Glencoe, and Loch Ness, with photo stops, Fort Augustus time, and an optional cruise.
“Amazing trip and the guide was very nice. Would 100% recommend!!”
A small-group Highlands day from Glasgow to Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Loch Ness, and Perthshire food stops, with guided mini-coach comfort.
“There is one two hour drive portion with no stops which might be pretty challenging for some. Otherwise the stops were adequate enough. The only really bothering issue was the extremely loud music in the van during the whole trip and the driver/guide trying to shout on top of the music. To be clear, it was entirely the choice of the driver and also in his control. Very hard to understand why it was so loud the whole time (I heard the same approach was used with another driver from another company also), especially when understanding the Scottish accent is difficult enough even when spoken slowly and without distractions. I…”
