The 7 Best Highlands Day Trips in Glasgow

1.Oban, Glencoe, Highland Lochs & Castles Tour

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

Leave Glasgow with a live English-speaking guide such as George, Maggie, James, or Jeff C. Ride a 16-seat minicoach through Loch Lomond, the Arrochar Alps, Inveraray, Kilchurn Castle, Oban, Glencoe, and Rannoch Moor. Expect strong storytelling, frequent photo stops, a seafood-friendly lunch break, and a long but rewarding day on the road.

“We had a great experience, thanks to our driver/guide. George thanks for the great day”

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2.Glenfinnan, Fort William, and Glencoe Day Trip

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

Travel from Glasgow into the Highlands with an English-speaking driver-guide such as Jack, Jerry, Michelle, Anthony, or Wee Davie. See Glencoe, Fort William, Ben Nevis, Glenfinnan Viaduct, Loch Shiel, Neptune’s Staircase, and Loch Lomond. The $91 price includes a modern air-conditioned coach, live commentary, and digital translations, but not meals or drinks.

“We had an excellent time with our guide Jack W. He was very nice, funny and shared great stories about Scotland. This trip to Glenfinnan viaduct will stay forever in our minds, Scotland is such a beautiful country. Thank you for making us discovering this way!”

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3.Loch Ness, Glencoe and the Highlands Tour

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

Spend a full day touring the Highlands from Glasgow with an English-speaking driver-guide such as Andrew, Michelle, Charlie, or Wee Davie. You’ll stop at Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Fort William, Fort Augustus, Loch Ness, and Pitlochry, with an optional one-hour cruise on Loch Ness. Expect striking scenery, local stories, photo stops, and a long but well-spaced day.

“Our guide Jack was incredible! My wife and I were up pretty late the night before the tour attending a concert, so we were pretty tired during the day but Jack kept the energy at exactly the right level to get everyone going but not overdo it! For such a fun, full, and informative day this really is a steal! Highly recommend!”

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4.Loch Ness, Glencoe and Highlands Tour with Cruise

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

Travel from Glasgow through Loch Lomond, Rannoch Moor, Glencoe and the Great Glen to Fort Augustus. A 50-minute Loch Ness cruise, stops in Pitlochry, and lively commentary from guides such as George, Jeff, Maggie or Cameron make this a big Highland day in a comfortable 16-seat Mercedes minibus. The cruise depends on weather.

“My partner and I absolutely loved this day trip and absolutely made it the highlight of our time in Scotland. We had George as our guide and he was absolutely lovely to chat to, very informative and an absolute vibe, would love to have him as our guide on any future trips we take. He made the experience very inclusive and told us many stories and facts as we rode along the Highlands. He even helped us find a stop where we could find some highland cows up close which was really amazing! The cruise was cool and it was very fun to explore Fort Augustus alongside the other little…”

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

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

Leave Glasgow in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach for a full day through Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Rannoch Moor, and Argyll. You’ll stop at Inveraray, Kilchurn Castle, Oban, and Castle Stalker, with a guide such as James, Grant, or Caitlin providing local history, music, and stories. Expect dramatic scenery, short walks, photo stops, and about four hours on the road.

“We had a great day! What more can you ask for when in Scotland than castles, stunning mountains and glens, and great seafood? This tour had them all. Our guide (James) was amazing. He gave us enough time at each stop, was knowledgeable and personable.”

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6.Loch Ness & the Highlands Day Tour from Glasgow Including Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,211 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $83

Travel from Glasgow in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach through Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Fort William, Loch Ness, and the Cairngorms. A driver-guide such as Maggie, John, James, or Cameron provides Scottish history, music, and stories. The tour includes a 50-minute Loch Ness cruise, but expect a very long day with limited time at some stops.

“Scotland tour exceeded my expectations! The scenic drives offered breathtaking views that left me speechless. The tour's pacing was spot-on, with well-timed stops for breaks and refreshments - bonus points for free loo breaks! My highlight was the stay at Loch Ness, which I wish could've been longer. Overall, a fantastic experience, and I'd highly recommend it to anyone looking to explore Scotland's beauty.”

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7.Loch Ness, Glencoe, and the Highlands Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 806 reviews · 11 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $76

Travel from Glasgow through Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Ben Nevis, Loch Ness, and Pitlochry on an 11-hour-45-minute guided outing. Expect live history, photo stops, a possible Loch Ness cruise at extra cost, and a group of up to 53 people. Guides such as Jack, Michelle, Alistair, and Wee Davie are known for adding humor and local stories.

“You should know that there are at least 50 people on the bus and that the roads are very curvy and that the bus goes fast for curvy roads. Not knocking the bus driver he was very good . We did have to pull over once because someone had to vomit because they were motion sick. The stops are very short, you are covering a little over 300 miles in one day. We left at 0830 and arrived back at 1930. We were able to grab lunch in Lochness , we did stop at one Pitlichry, but only had 20 minutes. I would have loved to spent at least two…”

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