15 Tours in Glasgow to Build a Day Around

1.Guided Celtic Park Stadium Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,136 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $25Our pick

Spend about an hour behind the scenes at Celtic Park, visiting the home dressing room, Celtic FC Boardroom, dugout, tunnel, and pitchside areas. Guides such as Brian, John, Fiona, and Eric bring club stories to life. The tour is in English, capped at four people, and includes time for photos and trophies.

“The whole experience was fun. Desmond was a fabulous guide, really involved everyone. By the time we went through the tunnel towards the pitch even I liked football!”

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2.Oban, Glencoe, Highland Lochs & Castles Tour

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

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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3.City Sightseeing Glasgow Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,873 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $27

Use a one or two-day ticket to explore Glasgow by open-top double-decker bus. The Red Route runs all year, with live guides such as Luke and Jim during the main season, while the summer Yellow Route adds electric buses and sights around Celtic Park, Ibrox, Govan, and the Clyde.

“This was an excellent tour round most of the major places in the city. As a proud native of Glasgow l really enjoyed Luke’s very informative commentary, a mix of information and humour which l thought was pitched absolutely right. Brian was our driver on two of the stages and gave ample time for safe embarking and disembarking.”

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4.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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5.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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6.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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7.Oban, Glencoe, Highlands Lochs & Castles Small Group Day Tour from Glasgow

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

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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8.Loch Lomond, Trossachs & Stirling Castle Tour

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

This 8.5-hour Timberbush tour from Glasgow combines Loch Lomond views, an optional one-hour boat cruise, lunch in Aberfoyle, Trossachs scenery, and Stirling Castle. Guides such as Michelle, Wee Davie, Jack, and Jerry add lively Scottish stories, music, humor, and useful local tips. Castle entry, cruise, food, and drinks cost extra.

“Jack was an excellent guide with a great sense of humour, and he looked after us very well. Thanks for the recommendations and for showing the hidden gems!”

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9.Glasgow City Centre Walking Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,326 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $16Best value

Start at George Square and walk through Glasgow’s historic center with a local English-speaking guide. You’ll see the City Chambers, Strathclyde University, Glasgow Cathedral, the Necropolis, street art, and the Gallery of Modern Art. Guides such as Louise, Stephen, Liz, and Susie add humor, local stories, and useful tips.

“Steven .. Our tour guide was very good. We learned a lot in a short time. He had a very good sense of humor and knew the area very well. We enjoyed the tour very much.”

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10.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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11.Celtic Park Tour & Dine Package

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 998 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60

Spend about 60 minutes inside Celtic Park with guides such as Paul, Ken, Fiona, or Joe, visiting the dressing room, boardroom, tunnel, dugout, and pitchside areas. Then enjoy a three-course meal at Number 7 restaurant. The package lasts about 3.5 hours, serves English, and includes no drinks.

“The guide was amazing very friendly and knowledgeable got everyone involved really helpful took family photos at dugout and other places if wanted. Meal was second to none really tasty even kids ate everything, service was spot on waitress really helpful and attentive and pleasant. Had most wonderful time definitely recommend if not been.”

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12.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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13.The Clydeside Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 740 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $27

At The Clydeside Distillery, you’ll explore Glasgow’s dockside whisky story, see traditional production methods, and learn how casks shape flavour. The one-hour tour ends with three whisky tastings and a keepsake glass. Guides such as David, Julia, Matthew, and Austin R are known for friendly, lively presentations. A whisky bar and cafe add useful time before or after your visit.

“Great tour. Educational and entertaining guide. Highly recommend grabbing a quick bite in their cafe before your tour if you have time.”

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14.Glasgow Afternoon Tea Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 735 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $61

Ride a vintage Routemaster through Glasgow while enjoying sandwiches, warm scones, petit fours, cupcakes, tea, and coffee. The 70 to 90 minute outing passes George Square, Glasgow Cathedral, the Necropolis, the Clyde, Kelvingrove, and more. Expect a lively dining experience with occasional commentary, not a formal guided tour.

“This was a fantastic afternoon tea experience that I would 100% recommend. The food and drinks were excellent and our host/tour guide Helen was even better!!”

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15.Glasgow Street Art Daily Walking Tour: 2pm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 648 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes (approx.) · from $19

Walk from The Lighthouse to Ingram Street with guides such as Grace, Gabriel, David, Liz, or Caron, viewing seven major murals and learning how Glasgow’s street art connects with local people, history, and current events. The moderate two-mile route runs at 2pm, in English, with groups capped at 20.

“Claire was an engaging guide who explained not only the stories behind the many pieces we visited, but also gave the context of how social art comes to exist.”

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