Private Central Highlands Driving Tour

5.0
(106 reviews)

7 to 8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

This private tour that allows you to diverge from the suggestions based on what you want to get from the day. Spend the day with a local guide allows you to see the Highlands in style at a slow pace that allows you to visit castles, take walks in the fresh to get stunning views, follow in the footsteps of Rob Roy, eat in great local places, or even visit a whisky distillery if you like. As this is a private tour we can tweak it to suit your needs no problem. Please note that when you ask to customise, we can do it in the area this tour takes place in. Asking to go to places hundreds of miles from these locations is not possible and will require you booking a tour to suit that.

You will be picked up/dropped off at your hotel/BNB and you will tour in an air conditioned Mercedes van or possibly a Landrover for couples.

What's Included

Local guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Booster seats for up to 2 children.
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
All guiding fees and vehicle costs.
Transport by private vehicle
Entrance fees for castles/distillery
Food and drinks
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

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

We will pick up from any Edinburgh hotel, BnB or Port. Pick up in locations outwith Edinburgh will require and additional fee if it is possible for us to get there.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 to 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Stirling Castle

    We will stop for the best view of the castle where you can learn all about it's more interesting history. If you like, we can arrange for you to go inside and you can skip something else.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Callander Visitor Information Cantre

    Stop to wander through the streets of quaint town on the the "entrance to the Highlands."

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Meet some Highland Cows if they are out and about. Usually we can do this from April-October, outwith these months they are inside for the winter.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Loch Lubnaig

    Take a stroll by an extremely pretty loch with the Highland hills rising by it's sides.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Falls of Dochart

    Time permitting we can visit the picturesque Falls of Dochart in Killin. The falls are wide rather than high, but set around gorgeous rock formations and an ancient bridge worh views over to Ben Lawers, the 10th highest mountain in the UK. Nearby there is an excellent smokehouse if anyone wants to try some very local smoked salmon.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Deanston Distillery & Visitor Centre

    If you like the idea of a distillery tour or whisky tasting, let us know and we can suggest times and experiences to book. Please note this is not included in the tour cost as not everyone wants to do this.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 7
    Rob Roy's Grave

    Visit the grave of one of Scotland's most infamous heroes...or was he a villain?

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8
    The Kelpies & The Helix

    Although the rest of the tour is about ancient Scotland, if you wish we can stop to see the amazing Kelpies sculptures in Falkirk on the way to, or from, the Highlands. These modern sculptures are huge and everyone who seems them are in awe. You will also find out about the mythology behind their name.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Iconic Tours

Tags

Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
4WD Tours
Viator Plus
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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