Private Tour Loch Lomond Stirling and the Kelpies from Glasgow

4.9
(46 reviews)

7 hours 40 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Portuguese and 3 more

An opportunity to experience some of Scotland's attractions in a one day tour: a boat cruise on Loch Lomond, a truly unforgettable experience on one of Scotland's largest fresh water lochs. The 'Gateway to the Highlands', Stirling, is steeped in history with a bustling centre full of independent shops and cafes. Hand feed Highland Cows and get up close to the amazing Kelpies sculptures - the tallest equine statues in the world. All in the comfort of your own vehicle for you and your party only.

This tour's travel time is approximately 3 hours 10 minutes with time spent at attractions of 4 hours 30 minutes (with flexibility).

What's Included

Private transportation
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Scottish-themed snacks
Lunch
Gratuities
Loch Lomond Cruise - £18.55 per adult, discounts for children, youths and families (free for under 5's)e)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

If you're staying in a hotel, the guide will meet you at the hotel lobby (you will be provided with the driver's phone number to contact directly). If you're staying in self-catering accommodation (apartment etc) your guide will text you or phone you when they are outside the property. As this is a private tour, we will be picking you up and your party only.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 hours 40 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    Pollok Park is on the outskirts of Glasgow, and the main attraction here is the iconic 'hairy coos' (Highland Cows).

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    The Kelpies & The Helix

    Heading to Falkirk, we will take you to the tallest Equine Statues in the world, two legendary Scottish Sea Horses known as ‘Kelpies’. Weighing at 300 tons each and 100 feet tall, they are a feat of engineering.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Next on the itinerary is Stirling, often referred to as the 'Gateway to the Highlands'. Stirling is a beautiful city with a centre featuring historic streets and independent shops. We estimate that your stay here will be around 90 minutes. If you choose to do so, we can take you to Stirling Castle and/or the Wallace Monument while in Stirling, but both have an admission charge should you decide to visit inside.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Doune Castle

    Doune Castle was featured in the TV hit series Outlander, it was Winterfell in the Game of Thrones pilot, and it was where most of Monty Python and the Holy Grail was filmed. We will do a quick stop here if you are a fan of any of these shows for some pictures outside.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Our last featured attraction: a Cruise on Loch Lomond. The 1hr 'Experience' cruise with a sailing time of 3:30pm is the only one suitable to fit our schedule. Prices start at £16.50 for an Adult with various packages for Families and Young Adults.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 6
    Luss

    If a cruise is not to your liking, we will take you to Luss, hailed as the most beautiful village in Scotland. Luss is nestled on the banks of Loch Lomond, this conservation village features incredible views of the loch, quaint historic cottages with ​colourful gardens, and a ‘hogback Viking gravestone’ - a rare type of Viking gravestone only found on the British Isles.

    1 hour Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In the winter months, there are restricted sailing times on Loch Lomond which could affect your tour schedule
  • UK cars are smaller than our American counterparts, please be aware of this when booking for 4 adults
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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