15 Loch Lomond Tours Worth Booking

1.Loch Lomond: Scottish Highlands Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,953 reviews · 1 hour · from $26Our pick

Sail from Balloch toward Inchmurrin Island on a one-hour Loch Lomond cruise with live commentary from a historian or archaeologist guide. You’ll see Ben Lomond, the Highland boundary fault line, old estates, and Lennox Castle ruins, with hot drinks and a wee dram available at the onboard bar.

“I loved absolutely loved it. Easily accessible from Balloch Central Station. It was raining but it gave it a whole new feeling for me. If you prefer to see high points clearly, go on a day where it isn't raining or too cloudy. Great experience so highly recommend!”

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2.Loch Lomond: Island Discovery 2-Hour Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,576 reviews · 2 hours · from $40

Set out from Balloch on a two-hour circular cruise with Sweeney’s Cruise Co. See Loch Lomond Golf Club, island-dotted waters, The Narrows, and Luss. Live commentary covers local stories and history, while indoor seating, open decks, hot drinks, and a bar make the trip comfortable in changeable Scottish weather.

“Very chilled and relaxing trip. Comfortable and not crowded”

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3.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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4.Loch Lomond, Kelpies & Stirling Castle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,043 reviews · 9 hours · from $57

Travel from Edinburgh in a comfortable minibus with an English-speaking guide to the Kelpies, Loch Lomond, the Trossachs, and Stirling Castle. You’ll get a lakeside walk, free time at the castle, and lively Scottish history from guides such as Jim, Martin, David, and Stephen.

“The places we visited were amazing! Loch Lomond is a very relaxing place which is a national park. Sterling g castle is a must even better than the Edimburgh castle and quiet this time of the year.The highlight of the trip was the guide Jim Scot who has a fantastic sense of humor and kept us entertained the whole time. He was also extremely informative and very good story teller. Thanks Jim for the fantastic tour!”

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5.Stirling Castle, Kelpies and Loch Lomond

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 895 reviews · from $74

Leave Edinburgh with The Hairy Coo for a full day of castles, lochs, scenic roads, and the 30-foot Kelpies. Your English-speaking driver-guide, such as Pete, Brian, Colin, or William, handles the winding roads and adds history, music, humor, and useful stop-by-stop tips.

“A long day with plenty of variety, with enough time at each stop. Dougie, our guide was very knowledgeable and helpful. My favourite bit was The Kelpies - Stunning.”

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6.Greenock: Shore Excursion to Stirling Castle and Loch Lomond

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 139 reviews · 8 hours · from $92

From Greenock Port, ride through the Trossachs to Stirling Castle, Kilmahog, Aberfoyle, and Loch Lomond. Your English-speaking driver-guide may be Wee Davie, Gregor, Shug, or another Timberbush guide. Expect Scottish history, Highland cattle, village time, and big loch views.

“This tour is top notch and our guide Greggor was excellent. His narratives and jokes kept us interested throughout the tour and he related well to all of us . He kept the travel time full of stories and tales of Scottish history making the time fly by. Of course the visit to Sterling Castle is a highlight of this tour. I highly recommend this Timberbush Shore Tour when in Greenock. It exceeded my expectations”

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7.Loch Lomond: Sea Life Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 106 reviews · 1 day · from $19Best value

Spend a day at Sea Life Loch Lomond, where you can touch creatures in the rock pool, watch otters Lily, Pickle, and Cub, and see blacktip sharks, rays, seahorses, and native Scottish species. Daily talks and feeding times add structure, while quieter mornings and late afternoons make for a calmer visit.

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8.Loch Lomond and the West Highlands Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 85 reviews · 10.5 hours · from $78

Spend a full day with an English-speaking guide exploring Doune Castle, Kilchurn Castle, Loch Awe, Loch Fyne, Inveraray, and Luss. Guides such as Dave, Graeme, Heidi, Torva, and Leonia have brought the castles and Highland stories to life. Bring lunch money, sturdy shoes, and waterproof layers.

“Our guide/driver Dave was utterly fantastic. Full of historical information and super friendly. We saw several castles, mountains, lochs, the Kelpies, hairy coos and even saw the bridges over the Forth from a distance. Do not hesitate to book this trip.”

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9.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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10.Loch Lomond and The Highlands Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 17 reviews · 9 hours

Travel with your private group from Edinburgh or Glasgow to Loch Lomond, Glencoe, and Loch Lubnaig. Guide Waseem is known for clear Scottish history stories, comfortable transport, family-friendly service, and flexible stops. Water, biscuits, phone charging, and child seats are included.

“Great tour. Guide Waseem was excellent and knowledgeable. Car was very good and comfortable too.”

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11.From Glasgow; Loch Lomond and Highlands Private Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 7 hours Top rated

Travel from Glasgow with local guide Mike through Loch Lomond, Luss, the Highlands, Inveraray, and Loch Awe. See castles, sea lochs, mountain views, and St Conan’s Kirk in a private group of up to seven, with time to adjust the route to your interests.

“Highly recommend, Mike was an amazing tour guide. A really interesting tour exploring the Highlands.”

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12.The Kelpies, Glencoe & Loch Lomond Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $432

Travel privately from Edinburgh with an English-speaking driver-guide such as Donnie, James, or Ricky. Stop for Highland cows at Kilmahog, explore Glencoe and Loch Lomond, then photograph The Kelpies. You control stop times, with hotel pickup and executive transport included.

“The scenery was amazing! We didn’t know what to expect but WOW was it fantastic. Waterfalls, snow covered peaks, 500 year old buildings, and Highland cows (or Heilan coo if you prefer)! Donnie, our guide was just awesome. We had trouble finding lunch (not Donnie’s fault at all) but he made sure we got to eat. The best part was having full control of our stops and duration of them. No sense of being rushed which was a FIRST on this vacation. This is on the pricey side compared to other day trips but it is SO WORTH IT! We are already considering coming back for the four day trip…”

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13.From Glasgow; Loch Lomond and Highland Half Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews

Take a private six-hour drive from Glasgow with an English-speaking guide such as Michael. Visit Luss, The Rest and Be Thankful, Inveraray, Kilchurn Castle, and St Conan’s Kirk, with a clean vehicle, flexible stops, and pickup and drop-off included.

“All of us thoroughly enjoyed our tour because it provided just what we needed: a relaxing time outdoors in the fresh air, experiencing the beauty that Scotland has to offer, away from the city, and close to the lochs, the trees, amazing views, little villages and so on. Michael is a really pleasant and great guide, and ensured the tour was at the right pace for us, checked with us which of various options we preferred, and gave us all the time we needed for photo stops, walks, snacks, while he shared information along the way. Michael picked us up and dropped us off punctually from/at the places we selected,…”

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14.Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle, and Kelpies Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 10 hours · from $74

Travel from Edinburgh in a 16-seat minibus with an English-speaking guide such as Jamie or Gary S. See the Kelpies, cruise Loch Lomond or explore Balloch, eat in Aberfoyle, and tour Stirling Castle. Castle admission and the optional lake cruise cost extra.

“Jamie, our guide was exceptional !! Extremely knowledgeable and professional. Thank YOU JAMIE, you -made- our trip super enjoyable. Laurie and Amy.”

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15.2-Day Loch Lomond, West Highlands & Oban

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $195

Travel from Edinburgh to Loch Lomond, Kilmartin Glen, Oban, Glencoe, Glenfinnan and Pitlochry with a local Hairy Coo guide. You’ll hear Highland stories, visit ancient sites, choose a whisky distillery or castle stop, and return by way of the Forth Bridge. Accommodation is booked separately.

“Absolutely lovely trip! It was a very small group, just me, a couple, our incredible guide and driver (unfortunately I forget his name), and Hamish the lovely highland cow stuffed animal. Our guide shared many stories of scottish history related to every stop of the trip, answered any and all questions about the locations the history, and even was able to squeeze in an extra stop to see some highland cows because the group was small. I absolutely loved this tour and would 1000% recommendations and do it again! Loved it! 🐮Read more”

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