Scotland · CASTLE TOURS IN GLASGOW

The 15 Castle Tours in Glasgow That Earn Their Price

25 tours  ·  from $51 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 castle tours in Glasgow worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Oban, Glencoe, Highlands Lochs & Castles Small Group Day Tour from Glasgow - Leaving Glasgow for Loch Lomond
Castle Tours, Castle Tours in Glasgow, Highlands and Glencoe Day Trips, Highlands Day Trips in Glasgow, Tour Reviews, Tours, Tours in Glasgow

Oban, Glencoe, Highlands Lochs & Castles Small Group Day Tour from Glasgow

1.Oban, Glencoe, Highlands Lochs & Castles Small Group Day Tour from Glasgow

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,432 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $50Our pick

Travel from Glasgow into the West Highlands in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach with a driver-guide such as James, George, Grant, or Caitlin. You’ll see Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Inveraray, Kilchurn Castle, Oban, and Castle Stalker, with photo stops, history, music, and time for lunch.

“A very informative tour made more so by our guide. His knowledge of the history of the areas we visited linked with local music and musicians made for a very enjoyable tour.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond and Cruise Day Tour from Glasgow - Stirling Castle: the day’s strongest stop
Castle Tours, Castle Tours in Glasgow, Cruises & Boat Tours, Loch Lomond and Trossachs Tours, Stirling and Battlefield Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Tours in Glasgow

Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond and Cruise Day Tour from Glasgow

2.Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond and Cruise Day Tour from Glasgow

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 566 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $98

Leave Glasgow in a 16-seat Mercedes minicoach for Stirling Castle, a scenic drive through the Trossachs, lunch in Callander, and a one-hour Loch Lomond cruise. Your driver-guide may be Cameron, Maggie, Nick, John, or another Rabbie’s guide. Castle entry, cruise tickets, and transport are included.

“Well-organised tour. Nick, the tour guide, was very knowledgeable and very considerate especially with my condition of having an ankle sprain. He is very approachable and professional especially during the emergency situation we encountered with his colleague. He remained calm to not alarm us, the passengers. The mini coach was also very comfortable that I managed to elevate my sprained ankle during the travel time. Well done.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Glasgow: Loch Lomond, the Trossachs and Stirling Castle - Balloch and the waters of Loch Lomond
Castle Tours, Castle Tours in Glasgow, Loch Lomond and Trossachs Tours, Stirling and Battlefield Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours in Glasgow

Glasgow: Loch Lomond, the Trossachs and Stirling Castle

3.Loch Lomond, the Trossachs and Stirling Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 343 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $58

Leave Glasgow at 9:30 am for Loch Lomond, an optional boat cruise, lunch in Aberfoyle, a drive through the Trossachs, and time at Stirling Castle. Guides such as Charlie, Michelle, Jack, and Alistair add Scottish stories, music, humor, and practical tips. Castle and cruise tickets cost extra.

“Good clean coaches, itinerary was just what we were looking for. Robert our driver was very personable and knowledgeable, he made it a really good experience. Most enjoyable day.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Standing Stones, Inveraray and Kilchurn Castles & Highland Tour starting Glasgow - Why this route works from Glasgow
Castle Tours, Castle Tours in Glasgow, Highlands and Glencoe Day Trips, Highlands Day Trips in Glasgow, Tour Reviews, Tours, Tours in Glasgow

Standing Stones, Inveraray and Kilchurn Castles & Highland Tour starting Glasgow

4.Standing Stones, Inveraray and Kilchurn Castles & Highland Tour starting Glasgow

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 258 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $90

Travel from Glasgow through Loch Lomond and the Highlands to Luss, Inveraray Castle, Kilmartin Glen, and Kilchurn Castle. You’ll see ancient carvings, standing stones, clan strongholds, and lochs on a nine-hour small-group tour. Guides such as James, Matt, John, Lauren, Cal, and Daniel bring local stories to the drive.

“Great way to learn and see a lot in the Highlands. James has a wealth of knowledge that he did an excellent job of sharing. Highly recommended.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Glasgow: Oban, Glencoe & West Highland Castles - Kilchurn Castle, viewed from the road
Castle Tours, Castle Tours in Glasgow, Highlands and Glencoe Day Trips, Highlands Day Trips in Glasgow, Tour Reviews, Tours in Glasgow

Glasgow: Oban, Glencoe & West Highland Castles

5.Oban, Glencoe & West Highland Castles

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 242 reviews · 9 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $62

Leave Glasgow with a driver-guide such as Michelle, Jack, or Stuart for a full day through western Scotland. See Inveraray Castle, Kilchurn Castle, Oban, Castle Stalker, Glencoe, and Luss. Expect live storytelling, photo stops, an air-conditioned vehicle, and free time for lunch and walks. Castle admission and food cost extra.

“The incredible landscape of the highlands, excellent seafood lunch in picturesque Oban, and Glen Coe - just stunning. Our driver/guide (Stuart) provided a fascinating overview of Scottish history in a pleasant storytelling style. A thoroughly enjoyable tour. One false note: the spot where we stopped to view gorgeous Loch Lomond was disappointing. You might want to rethink that. But I still loved the tour.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Full-Day Oban Castles and Glencoe Guided Tour from Glasgow - Rest and Be Thankful gives you a quick mountain view
Castle Tours, Castle Tours in Glasgow, Full-Day, Guided, Highlands and Glencoe Day Trips, Highlands Day Trips in Glasgow, Tour Reviews, Tours, Tours in Glasgow

Full-Day Oban Castles and Glencoe Guided Tour from Glasgow

6.Full-Day Oban Castles and Glencoe Guided Tour from Glasgow

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 197 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $76

Travel from Glasgow to Loch Lomond, Inveraray, Oban, Castle Stalker, and Glencoe in a small air-conditioned vehicle. Your English-speaking driver-guide handles the roads and adds Scottish history along the way. Guides such as Tony, Gary, Chris, Colin, and Scott are known for warm storytelling. Inveraray Castle entry is optional and costs extra.

“Fergie was an amazing tour guide. So much knowledge was provided to us and he even played the bagpipes for us. Great day all around.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Private Tour of Highlands, Oban, Glencoe, Lochs & Castles from Glasgow - Rest and Be Thankful: a quick mountain view
Castle Tours, Castle Tours in Glasgow, Highlands and Glencoe Day Trips, Highlands Day Trips in Glasgow, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours, Tours in Glasgow

Private Tour of Highlands, Oban, Glencoe, Lochs & Castles from Glasgow

7.Private Tour of Highlands, Oban, Glencoe, Lochs & Castles from Glasgow

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 169 reviews · 10 hours (approx.)

Spend about 10 hours with a private guide exploring Luss, Inveraray, Kilchurn Castle, Oban, Glencoe, Rannoch Moor, and the Falls of Falloch. Guides such as Jimmy, Ayvin, Phil, and George tailor the day to your pace, add photo stops, and share local stories. Lunch and Inveraray Castle admission cost extra.

“Simon was great. He was very accomodating with our schedule. We spent way too long touring a castle and Simon recommended adjustments that allowed us to see almost all qe wanted to see...including feeding the Hilean Coo. It was awesome! Thank you Simone!”

Check availability →Read our full review

Culzean Castle & Burns Country Tour from Glasgow Incl Admission - What the $136.05 price gets you
Castle Tours, Castle Tours in Glasgow, Tour Reviews, Tours, Tours in Glasgow

Culzean Castle & Burns Country Tour from Glasgow Incl Admission

8.Culzean Castle & Burns Country Tour from Glasgow Incl Admission

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 109 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $136

Ride from Glasgow in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach with a driver-guide to Whitelee Windfarm, Culzean Castle, Dunure, and Alloway. You get castle and Robert Burns Birthplace Museum admission, about three hours at Culzean, and time to explore Burns’ hometown independently. Expect walking, changing weather, and a full day of scenery and Scottish history.

“Jeff was entertaining, accommodating, and had a great sense of humor. Tour was brilliant! Recommending to everyone except to ignorant people leaving the trip in the middle without informing anyone lol.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond Walk & Whisky Distillery Tour from Glasgow - Loch Lomond and the Highland boundary
Castle Tours, Castle Tours in Glasgow, Loch Lomond and Trossachs Tours, Stirling and Battlefield Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Tours in Glasgow, Walking Tours, Walking Tours in Glasgow, Whisky Distillery Tours, Whisky Tours in Glasgow

Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond Walk & Whisky Distillery Tour from Glasgow

9.Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond Walk & Whisky Distillery Tour from Glasgow

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · 7 hours 10 minutes (approx.) · from $90

Travel from Glasgow in an air-conditioned minibus with a guide such as James, Jim, Calum, or Jenny. Visit Stirling Castle, walk beside Loch Lomond in Balmaha, and finish at Glengoyne Distillery. The group can reach 16 people, with about seven hours for history, Highland scenery, and whisky.

“We love that tour because we add a great tour guide name John who told us many interesting story and his history background make him very knowledgeable. We enjoy the views and the laughs. Thanks for this great expérience!”

Check availability →Read our full review

Loch Lomond National Park & Stirling Castle Full Day Tour - Luss and the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond
Castle Tours, Castle Tours in Glasgow, Full-Day, Loch Lomond and Trossachs Tours, National Parks, Stirling and Battlefield Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Tours in Glasgow

Loch Lomond National Park & Stirling Castle Full Day Tour

10.Loch Lomond National Park & Stirling Castle Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $67

Leave Glasgow with an English-speaking driver-guide for an 8.5-hour small-group tour through Luss, Loch Lomond, the Trossachs, and Stirling Castle. You get free time at each stop, an optional one-hour boat cruise, and 90 minutes at the castle. Guides including Johnny, Tony, Marc, Scott, and Colin are praised for clear stories and friendly service.

“Stirling Castle was not as impressive as expected but understand the protective restorative costs for making this accessible to tourists. The site of the historical battles were interesting.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Loch Lomond, Highland Cows, Victorian Town, Castle Half-Day Tour - Luss and the first look at Loch Lomond
Castle Tours, Castle Tours in Glasgow, Half-Day, Highlands and Glencoe Day Trips, Highlands Day Trips in Glasgow, Loch Lomond and Trossachs Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Tours in Glasgow

Loch Lomond, Highland Cows, Victorian Town, Castle Half-Day Tour

11.Loch Lomond, Highland Cows, Victorian Town, Castle Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

This private five-hour tour links Loch Lomond, the village of Luss, Highland cows at Kilmahog, Victorian Callander, and Doune Castle. Your guide collects you in Glasgow or Stirling, shares Scottish snacks and water, and can adjust the day when time allows. Guides have included George, Jimmy, Shak, Diana, Simon, and others.

“We had an amazing day with Simon! He was there early to pick us up and we headed right off! We drove through some beautiful scenery and stopped at some beautiful overlooks. We thoroughly enjoyed feeding the Highland Cows. Stopped at a quaint little Victorian town for lunch. Went to view a couple of castles - one where they filmed Outlander, Monty Python and the Holy Grail and Game of Thrones. Simon was more than accommodating- even making a quick stop at the local grocery for us! Highly recommend this tour and most especially Simon!”

Check availability →Read our full review

Stirling Castle & Loch Day Tour - Starting at Greenock Ocean Terminal
Castle Tours, Castle Tours in Glasgow, Stirling and Battlefield Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Tours in Glasgow

Stirling Castle & Loch Day Tour

12.Stirling Castle & Loch Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $247

Spend about eight hours touring Loch Lomond, Luss, the Falls of Dochart, Kilmahog, and Stirling Castle from Greenock Ocean Terminal. Your driver-guide may be Sergio, Ross, John, Stef, or Stefan. Expect a small group, scenic photo stops, castle time, bottled water, and a wee dram of whisky. Lunch and castle admission cost extra.

“what an awesome experience to see the castle and the surrounding area! would recommend this experience”

Check availability →Read our full review

Stirling Castle, Trossachs and Loch Lomond Shore Excursion - Kilmahog and the famous hairy coos
Castle Tours, Castle Tours in Glasgow, Loch Lomond and Trossachs Tours, Shore Excursions, Stirling and Battlefield Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Tours in Glasgow

Stirling Castle, Trossachs and Loch Lomond Shore Excursion

13.Stirling Castle, Trossachs and Loch Lomond Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 23 reviews · from $154

Travel from Greenock with a guide such as Catriona, Katarina, or Andy to Stirling Castle, the Trossachs, Loch Lubnaig, and Loch Lomond. You get castle time, Highland cow photos, scenic stops, snacks, water, and a pub lunch at your own cost. Groups are capped at 20, with return timing planned for cruise passengers.

“Super tour. Katarina is awesome! Lots of knowldge. The best tour guide we heard. We had 12 different Vitour excursions, and she was the best. She really knows her stuff! Would recommend her!!”

Check availability →Read our full review

Inverary Castle & Loch Lomond Tour - Inveraray Castle and the Campbell connection
Castle Tours, Castle Tours in Glasgow, Loch Lomond and Trossachs Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Tours in Glasgow

Inverary Castle & Loch Lomond Tour

14.Inverary Castle & Loch Lomond Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $244

Spend about eight hours with Serca Tours visiting Luss, Loch Lomond, Inveraray Castle, and Inveraray village. Your English-speaking driver-guide, such as Sergio, Steph, Stef, or Ross, handles the driving and shares Highland stories. Expect a small group of up to 16, hotel pickup by arrangement, castle time, lunch, whisky, and plenty of photo stops.

“Wonderful tour by Sergio. He is very personable and cooperative. He made our tour so memorable and got our vacation off to a great start after our originallly scheduled tour with Timberbush canceled the day before. Trust Sergio to give you a great Glasgow tour.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Stirling Castle, Trossachs, Loch Lomond and Whisky Tour - Ninety minutes inside Stirling Castle
Castle Tours, Castle Tours in Glasgow, Loch Lomond and Trossachs Tours, Stirling and Battlefield Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Tours in Glasgow, Whisky Distillery Tours, Whisky Tours in Glasgow

Stirling Castle, Trossachs, Loch Lomond and Whisky Tour

15.Stirling Castle, Trossachs, Loch Lomond and Whisky Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 13 reviews · from $89

Travel from Glasgow in a small group of up to eight with guides such as Clarion or Ross. Visit Stirling Castle, pause at Loch Lubnaig and Loch Lomond, eat at The Drovers Inn, and tour Auchentoshan Distillery with a whisky tasting. The day runs about eight hours and returns to central Glasgow.

“With only a few days in Scotland this trip was a truly memorable experience; a history lesson brought to life, with a marvelous guide. Clarion is a gem. Not only does she have deep knowledge of Scottish history, her whisky knowledge is deep as well. A wonderful day!!”

Check availability →Read our full review

New in Castle Tours in Glasgow

★ 5.0Stirling Castle The Trossachs & Loch Lomond4 reviews
★ 5.0Oban, Glencoe, Western Highlands, Lochs & Castles Private TourFrom $4724 reviews
★ 5.03 Day Isle of Skye Eilean Donan Castle and Loch Ness Tour3 reviews
★ 5.0Highland Lochs & Castles Tour to Oban & Glencoe3 reviews

Keep browsing

Castle ToursLoch Ness ToursWhisky Distillery ToursHighlands and Glencoe Day TripsGhost and Underground Vault ToursWalking Tours
Scroll to Top

Explore Scotland

Pick a glen, a castle or a cellar.

Castles

Castle ToursEdinburgh CastleStirling & BattlefieldsRosslyn ChapelHistory Tours

The Highlands

Glencoe Day TripsLoch NessIsle of SkyeLoch LomondBoat Trips

Whisky and food

Distillery ToursWhisky in EdinburghFood ToursPub CrawlsDining

On foot and after dark

Walking ToursGhost & Vault ToursThe Royal MileCity ToursCycling