The 15 Best Glasgow Tours & Experiences

From Glasgow: Oban, Glencoe, Highland Lochs & Castles Tour - The Coach Ride: Comfortable, Tight, and Built for Stops

★★★★★★★★★★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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Loch Lomond: Scottish Highlands Sightseeing Cruise

2.Loch Lomond: Scottish Highlands Sightseeing Cruise

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

One hour Loch Lomond cruise from Balloch with live historian commentary, Ben Lomond views, Highland Boundary Fault crossing, and a bar.

“The star gazing was very impressive. The technology and quality of the images through the telescope was excellent. The guide Ozzie was very friendly, witty and informative. He kept everyone entertained and informed of the running order.”

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From Glasgow: Glenfinnan, Fort William, and Glencoe Day Trip

3.Glenfinnan, Fort William, and Glencoe Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,753 reviews · 11.5 hours · from $91

Glasgow to Glencoe, Fort William, and Glenfinnan Viaduct in one long day, with Loch Shiel, Jacobite history, and Loch Lomond return.

“Mesmerising trip with a good, friendly and Knowledgeable tour guider which will always be a deep and unforgettable memory. The tour guider stopped in any possible locations so that we can take a good photo and enjoy the scenery of the highlands. She was the real patron of our tour”

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From Glasgow: Loch Ness, Glencoe and the Highlands Tour

4.Loch Ness, Glencoe and the Highlands Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,746 reviews · 11.5 hours · from $65

A one-day Highlands bus trip from Glasgow with Loch Lomond tea breaks, Glencoe scenery, Fort William and Ben Nevis, plus an optional Loch Ness cruise.

“Charlie was an amazing tour guide!!!! He made the trip with his commentary and storytelling! He was very patient and funny! Great driver too.”

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Glasgow: Loch Ness, Glencoe and Highlands Tour with Cruise

5.Loch Ness, Glencoe and Highlands Tour with Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,742 reviews · 12 hours · from $65

Glasgow to Loch Ness via Loch Lomond, Glencoe, and Fort Augustus, with a 50-minute cruise, expert guidance, and nonstop scenery.

“First, I like the places we visited, and the guide Stephen was just Amazing. It couldn’t have been better.”

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Loch Lomond: Island Discovery 2-Hour Cruise

6.Loch Lomond: Island Discovery 2-Hour Cruise

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

2-hour circular Loch Lomond cruise from Balloch to Luss with live commentary, The Narrows views, and an onboard bar.

“It was a great trip around the loch, with some interesting information, a fantastic set of staff and a fairly adequate bar. There were a few moments where I wished the audio was slightly louder, we stayed mainly under deck with my 5 year old nephew, but he loved his first loch experience, and when he was so excited he spilled his hot chocolate all over, the staff were friendly, helpful, and great with him, can't fault them!”

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From Glasgow: Loch Lomond, Trossachs & Stirling Castle Tour

7.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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From Glasgow: Outlander Adventure Tour with Tickets

8.Outlander Adventure Tour with Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 469 reviews · 9 hours · from $75

Outlander film locations meet real Scottish castles on a 9-hour Glasgow day trip, with tickets, guide, and stops at Doune, Falkland, Midhope, Blackness and Culross.

“Better than expected largely because of our fantastic guide, James D, who was so knowledgeable about the area as well as the subject of the trip. Thanks James!”

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From Glasgow: Oban, Glencoe & West Highland Castles Day Trip

9.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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From Glasgow: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe, & Loch Shiel Tour

10.Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe, & Loch Shiel Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 233 reviews · 12 hours · from $85

Glasgow day trip to Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe, and Loch Shiel, with Loch Lomond stops, monument views, and Jacobite train chances.

“We thoroughly enjoyed our adventure in Scotland. Our tour guide Colin was very knowledgeable, entertaining, patient and a top notch driver! He was "pure dead brilliant!" Thank you!!👍”

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From Glasgow: Loch Ness, Glencoe and Scottish Highlands Trip

11.Loch Ness, Glencoe and Scottish Highlands Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 207 reviews · 11 hours · from $39

Loch Ness and Glencoe in one long day from Glasgow. Nessie hunt, Ben Nevis views, canal strolls, and a Loch Ness cruise option.

“Absolute value of money. Nicky was wonderful as a guide and was sharing wonderful stories thru the day. It is a long trip but it was packed full of beautiful landscapes and never felt rushed. Kids loved it.”

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Isle of Skye & The Highlands: 3-Day Guided Tour from Glasgow

12.Isle of Skye & The Highlands: 3-Day Guided Tour from Glasgow

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 203 reviews · 57 hours · from $542

3-day guided tour from Glasgow through Glen Coe, Loch Ness, Eilean Donan, Isle of Skye, and Culloden, with Inverness B&B.

“Our tourguide Hugh was the Best, what a fun human: full of Jokes, historic stories about the places we went, brillant music and Fine recommendations of places to go and eat. I loved the impressive landscapes, the nature and was very touched by the experience. our airb‘n‘b was super lovely with superfriendly Host and a lovingly prepared delicious breakfast. My 14y old kid also loved the experience. I m also very thankful for the fantastic Organisation of the tour, the safety i felt and all the lovely people we travelled with and get to know a little. A Memory for a lifetime. Thank u 💗”

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Glasgow: Highlights of Scotland Tour

13.Highlights of Scotland Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 178 reviews · 10 hours · from $70

Glasgow to Glencoe in 10 hours: Loch Lomond, Inveraray, Loch Awe and Kilchurn, Oban seafood, Castle Stalker views, Glencoe.

“Amazing day trip! Chris was the nicest guide! He was knowledgeable, funny and a great driver! There were lots of regular stops for bathrooms and coffee!! Oban was really nice, and so was Inveraray!! All the view points were great too! Was such a great way to explore Scotland!!”

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From Glasgow: 3-Day Isle of Skye, Highlands & Loch Ness Tour

14.3-Day Isle of Skye, Highlands & Loch Ness Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 155 reviews · 3 days · from $230

Small-group 3-day tour from Glasgow to Isle of Skye, Glencoe, Ben Nevis, Loch Ness and Eilean Donan, with a Portree base.

“Our guide, Cliff was awesome! He explained everything we saw and more. He took us to amazing locations from the itinerary and some surprises too! We couldn’t have asked for a better tour.”

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