The 8 Castle Tours in Glasgow That Earn Their Price

1.Oban, Glencoe, Highland Lochs & Castles Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,123 reviews · 10.5 hours · from $39Our pick

Travel from Glasgow in a 16-seat minicoach with an English-speaking guide such as George, Maggie, James, or Peter. See Loch Lomond, Inveraray, Kilchurn Castle, Oban, Castle Stalker, and Glencoe, with photo stops, lunch time, and Highland stories along the way.

“This trip was amazing! Our guide George was so funny and knowledgeable and gave so many fun insights and stories! The views and the stops were perfect!!”

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2.Loch Lomond, Trossachs & Stirling Castle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,397 reviews · 8.5 hours · from $71

Travel from Glasgow with an English-speaking Timberbush guide through Loch Lomond and the Trossachs, stopping in Luss or Balloch, Aberfoyle, Callander, and Stirling Castle. Add the one-hour loch cruise and castle entry for a fuller day. Guides such as Michelle, Jack, Stuart, and Wee Davie are known for lively local stories.

“10,000 out of 10! Michelle made this tour just absolutely incredible! She was so knowledgeable and thought of every little detail from a sample nip of Scotch whiskey to the Scottish flag for photos. She gave us picturesque views of places we didn’t expect to see and little cakes we may not have tried otherwise plus so much more. She had plenty of recommendations in the towns and just went above and beyond in every way. She was warm and welcoming, the ride was smooth and fun, the sights were just gorgeous. I cannot recommend this trip and MICHELLE enough! She provided water and little candies for the ride, offered…”

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3.Oban, Glencoe & West Highland Castles Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 398 reviews · 10 hours · from $75

Travel from Glasgow through Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Rannoch Moor, Oban, and Inveraray on a 10-hour guided bus trip. You will see Kilchurn Castle and Castle Stalker, visit Inveraray Castle from April to October, and hear local stories from guides such as Jack, Stuart, and Wee Davie.

“the tour was amazing. Stuart our guide was fantastic and very knowledgeable. cannot recommend this enough”

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4.Culzean Castle, Robert Burns Country & the Ayrshire Coast

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 69 reviews · 1 day · from $129

Travel from Glasgow with a local English-speaking guide to Culzean Castle, Dunure’s ruined fortress, and Alloway, birthplace of Robert Burns. Admission to Culzean and the Burns museum is included, with time for gardens, coastal walks, ghost stories, and lunch.

“Graham was absolutely amazing. A top tour guide with alot of knowledge a great at sense of humor.”

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5.Standing Stones, Castles & Highlands Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 44 reviews · from $106

Travel from Glasgow in a small group of up to eight with an English-speaking guide such as Laura, Calum, or Derek. See Luss, Loch Lomond, Inveraray, Dunadd, ancient stone circles, and Kilchurn Castle. Bring sturdy shoes, since the tour includes a short walk over uneven ground.

“Fabulous tour and our guide Calum from Scotland wild was fantastic”

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6.Stirling Castle & Loch Lomond Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 28 reviews · 8.5 hours · from $66

Travel from Glasgow to Luss, Balloch, Duke’s Pass, Aberfoyle, and Stirling Castle with an English-speaking driver-guide. You’ll have time for loch views, lunch, and historic sights. Add the one-hour Loch Lomond cruise on the day, or stay ashore and explore Balloch Country Park.

“It was a great day trip. The boat trip on Loch Lomond was a memorable experience and the trip to Stirling Castle was very informative. There were stunning scenery along the way and the guide was very humorous and knowledgeable.”

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7.Castles, Clans & Outlander Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 8 reviews · from $54

Follow Claire and Jamie’s trail from Glasgow with an English-speaking guide such as Scott or Liz. Visit Doune Castle, Culross, Falkland, Midhope Castle, and Blackness Castle, with free time for lunch and photos. Castle admissions and food cost extra.

“Our guide Scott was fantastic. He really took care of the group and had lot’s if interesting details and stories.”

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8.Balloch: Standing Stones, Castles & Highlands Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $101Top rated

Travel from Balloch with a local English-speaking guide in a group of up to eight. Visit Luss, Loch Lomond, Inveraray, ancient standing stones, Dunadd, and Kilchurn Castle. Guides Laura and Derek are among the team, and the day includes a short guided hike.

“It was truly awesome! And Laura was one of the best guides I’ve ever been with.”

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