The 12 Best Castle Tours in Glasgow

1.Oban, Glencoe, Highland Lochs & Castles Tour

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

Glasgow to Oban and Glencoe in one day, with Loch Lomond views, castles like Kilchurn, and expert guide storytelling on a small coach.

“The guide (James) was very funny and knowledgeable on the history throughout the trip. I was initially concerned over what served to be a long trip, but we stopped repeatedly for photos, bathroom breaks, and lunch. This was the best thing anyone can do. That advantage of this opportunity!”

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2.Loch Lomond, Trossachs & Stirling Castle Tour

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

Loch Lomond, the Trossachs, and Stirling Castle from Glasgow, with Wallace and Rob Roy stories plus an optional Loch cruise.

“Wee Davie, our Guide, was extremely funny. The tour itself was awesome. The landscape was stunning.”

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3.Oban, Glencoe & West Highland Castles Day Trip

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

Glasgow to Oban, Glencoe, and Inveraray in one day, with Loch Lomond, castle stops, and guide-led storytelling for $75.

“Michelle our tour guide was so lovely. The whole of the trip, the spots, the people everyone were so welcoming. I extremely enjoyed every bit of it, only thing I wish we had more time at one of the selected spots (my fav was the Luss) to just sit, relax, soak in the whole of the trip, beauty, and serenity tbh! But other than that, this was a highlight of Scotland. Definitely recommended and worthwhile visit! ♥️”

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

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

A full-day shore trip from Greenock to Stirling Castle and Loch Lomond via the Trossachs, with live narration and great scenery.

“our driver, wee Davey is such a great multi tasker! very entertaining and delivers great service as our tour guide. thank you!”

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5.Castles, Clans & Outlander Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 81 reviews · 9.5 hours · from $40

A 9.5-hour small-group Outlander day trip from Glasgow to Castle Leoch, Cranesmuir, Lallybroch, and Fort William stand-ins.

“The tour was excelent and the guide Heather was better, the best guide!!”

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

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

Tour Culzean Castle, Dunure ruins and Robert Burns Country by deluxe bus, with coast walks, museums, and guide storytelling from Glasgow.

“Was really nice. Andrew the guide was very good and friendly. Had enough time in each place we were.”

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7.Standing Stones, Castles & Highlands Tour

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

Stone circles, Inveraray Castle, Dunadd Fort, Kilchurn Castle, and Loch Lomond views on a small-group 11-hour Highlands day from Glasgow.

“Laura was the perfect guide for an amazing day trip, spending time off the beaten path and seeing some truly ancient sites. She is gutsy, knowledgeable, kind and a great driver! Loved every minute.”

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8.Stirling Castle & Loch Lomond Tour

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

A full day from Glasgow to Loch Lomond and Stirling Castle, with photo stops in Luss, Balloch, Duke’s Pass, and optional cruise.

“Excellent informative small group tour . Guide was very passionate taking about Scottish history. Shame about the bad weather but we enjoyed the trip despite this.”

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9.Greenock Cruise Terminal; Stirling Castle and District Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 8 hours · from $786Top rated

Private cruise-day tour from Greenock to Loch Lomond and Luss, then on to Stirling Castle, Wallace Monument, and Stirling Bridge.

“We really enjoyed our tour! What a beautiful area and Stirling Castle was amazing!”

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10.Private Tour of Highlands, Lochs & Castles from Stirling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 9 hours · from $746

Private Stirling tour of Doune Castle, Glencoe, Lochs and castles with Highland cows, top photo stops, and an expert guide for up to 4.

“It was great except the car was a tight fit for 4 adults.”

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11.Balloch: Standing Stones, Castles & Highlands Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $101

A 9-hour small-group tour from Balloch for stone circles, Inveraray, and Loch Awe ruins, with a local guide and short walks.

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

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12.Private Tour of Highlands, Oban, Glencoe, Lochs & Castles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 9 hours · from $881

Private 9-hour Highlands tour from Glasgow with Loch Lomond Luss, Inveraray Castle, Oban seafood, Castle Stalker, Glencoe and more.

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