Top Glasgow Day Trips

Oban, Highland Lochs, Glens,Castles and Glencoe Tour from Glasgow

10 hoursFree Cancellation

What could be more quintessentially Scottish than lochs and castles? Travel through the photo-worthy West Highlands, visit the haunting glen of Glencoe and stop at Loch Lomond on this day trip from Glasgow by Mercedes minivan. Numbers are limited to 16 passengers to ensure a more personalized experience with an informative guide, who offers insightful commentary at Kilchurn Castle, Inveraray town, Castle Stalker and more.

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

10 hoursFree Cancellation

Glasgow: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands

12 hoursFree Cancellation

Explore Loch Ness and the Scottish Highlands on an easy day trip from Glasgow. Travel into Rannoch Moor and Glen Coe—widely considered Scotland’s most beautiful glen. Pass beneath Ben Nevis en route to the Great Glen. Travel to Fort Augustus, on the shores of Loch Ness, and enjoy an optional cruise to try and spot the famous monster. Journey onward via the town of Pitlochry before returning to Glasgow.

Glasgow: Loch Ness, Glencoe, and the Highlands Day Tour

11 hours 45 minutesFree Cancellation

Loch Ness, Glencoe and Highlands Small Group Tour from Glasgow

11 hours 45 minutesFree Cancellation

Venture beyond Glasgow city limits—and explore some of the Highlands’ wildest and most beautiful scenery—on this full-day excursion. In the morning, set off from central Glasgow in a comfortable mini-coach. Spy Loch Lomond before stopping at the village of Glencoe, ringed by dramatic, mountainous scenery. Next, see the Silver Sands of Morar, explore the town of Mallaig, visit the Glenfinnan Viaduct (made famous by the Harry Potter movies), and more.

Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe and Loch Shiel Tour from Glasgow

11 hours 45 minutesFree Cancellation

Loch Lomond and Stirling Castle Small Group Tour from Glasgow

8 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Glasgow: Glenfinnan Viaduct & The Highlands

11 hoursFree Cancellation

Standing Stones, Inveraray and Kilchurn Castles & Highland Tour starting Glasgow

9 hoursFree Cancellation

Glasgow: Kelpies, St Andrews and Fife Adventure

8 hours 45 minutesFree Cancellation

*Outlander* locations are widely spread around Scotland but this guided tour allows you to visit many without the hassle of driving or puzzling over train and bus timetables. See castles and ancient villages made famous by the Outlander series and discover why the real locations are as exciting as the show itself. Note that some castles may be closed on certain dates and alternative attractions will be visited instead.

Outlander Adventure Day Tour from Glasgow Including Admissions

9 hoursFree Cancellation

Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond and Cruise Day Tour from Glasgow

9 hoursFree Cancellation

Experience some of Scotland's most spectacular scenery, including some instantly recognizable movie and TV filming locations. This tour from Glasgow takes you through some of the Highlands’ most dramatic landscapes as you journey to the haunting valley of Glencoe; Fort William, which sits at the foot of soaring Ben Nevis; and Glenfinnan, site of the stone bridge made famous by the Harry Potter movies.

Glasgow: Glenfinnan, Fort William and Glencoe Adventure

10 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Ticking off attractions in mountainous Scotland can be difficult on a self-led tour. Discover Loch Ness, the Isle of Skye, and the Scottish Highlands on a 3-day tour from Glasgow, with convenient round-trip transfer by air-conditioned coach. Customize your journey to suit you with the option to book with or without accommodation, and gain insight into the historic region from your guide’s commentary.

Glasgow: Isle of Skye, The Highlands and Loch Ness - 3 Day Tour

3 daysFree Cancellation

From Glasgow: Scottish Highlands and Loch Ness Day Tour

11 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Discover the key attractions of Glencoe and the Scottish Highlands on a small-group tour from Glasgow, blending nature, history, and culture for an immersive Scottish experience. Benefit from all-inclusive swift transportation, optimizing your time at each location. Itinerary highlights include a brief hike on the West Highland Way, a stroll along Loch Lomond's banks, and a tour of one of Hollywood's favorite filming locations, Glencoe.

Glencoe, Scenic Walk & Highlands Guided Tour starting Glasgow

8 hours 40 minutesFree Cancellation

Discover Fife, Scotland with a guide to drive you in a comfortable vehicle from Glasgow to explore the countryside and the historic town of St Andrews. See Falkland Palace, The Kelpies, Lower Largo, Queensferry Crossing, and more as part of this group tour, as your guide tells you all about the history and the myths behind the sights. Note that admission to St Andrews Cathedral requires a fee.

St Andrews and the Kingdom of Fife from Glasgow

8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

Scottish Whisky Distillery Tour

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Explore Trossachs National Park on this Loch Lomond and Stirling Castle tour from Glasgow, which allows you to focus on the scenery rather than the road. Head into the Scottish Highlands and enjoy an optional cruise on peaceful Loch Lomond. Go beyond the guidebook and listen to insights from your guide as you travel through the Trossachs National Park to Aberfoyle and Stirling Castle (admission own expense), widely considered among Scotland’s most important fortresses.

Glasgow: Loch Lomond, the Trossachs and Stirling Castle

8 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Glasgow City Centre Walking Tour with Local Guide

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Find a hidden Glen in Scotland's woods

Loch Ness & the Highlands Day Tour from Glasgow Including Cruise

12 hoursFree Cancellation

GREENOCK (GLASGOW) SHORE EXCURSION: Scotland Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip Tour

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Art enthusiasts hoping for a cultural experience beyond the traditional gallery setting shouldn't miss this Glasgow street art excursion showcasing the city's intriguing urban artists. Follow your guide through alleys and beneath bridges to discover Glasgow's public murals and hidden artistic gems. As you go, you can learn about the city's artists, uncover Glasgow's culture and creative industries, and see the Glasgow School of Art.

Glasgow Street Art & Murals Walking Tour with a Local Guide

1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutesFree Cancellation

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Glasgow Street Art & Murals Walking Tour with a Local Guide

Grace_Y, Sep 2026

An excellent tour of the Glasgow murals.

David is an excellent tour guide. He not only showed us murals, he also explained the background of the work and the artists. We believe that he knows a lot more than he showed us! But with the time constraint, he can only show us about 8 murals and sculptures. I wish we could see more pieces in the Tour.

Oban, Highland Lochs, Glens,Castles and Glencoe Tour from Glasgow

Dean_R, Sep 2026

Incredible tour guide and route.

I cannot express enough what a great tour guide Alan was for this! From the first conversation he was so friendly and sociable in the best kind of way, not overbearing but not low chat. He gave us a complete descriptions of parts we were passing as we left Glasgow and then more so on the road. Some really interesting history and local insight. He managed to keep us on schedule whilst also creating a fun experience for us, stopping off at 'secret' local spots to see all we can and get great photo ops. I can't believe how many photos I took! He recommended the very best lunch spots and it may have been some of the best lunch over ever had. We saw so much of the Highlands and the surrounding beauties than we would have solo. This was the main reason I visited and I feel like the day got everything I wanted from it. He was also more than happy to take pictures with your phone if requested. Big Al is a legend, thank you for a fantastic tour. I hope you have a Lagavulen for me! - DR

Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe and Loch Shiel Tour from Glasgow

Dawn_F, Sep 2026

Brilliant day

What a brilliant day out, a full day of seeing some of the best & beautiful scenery. (All be it the weather was bad) A 8.30 start, met by our driver at the bus station who was very informative and told many a tale throughout the day!. Be prepared it is 11 hours long but well worth it and we had quite a few stops to stretch your legs. Best part is of course seeing the Jacobite steam train going over the viaduct. Fully recommend and good value for money.

Glasgow: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands

Maria_B, Sep 2026

Day trip to Glencoe, Loch Ness and the Highlands

Wonderful day trip! There was so much packed into it, it was well worth the money. Our driver Caitlin was very informative and entertaining with her commentary which made the day even more enjoyable. Apparently, we covered over 300 miles, which is, as you'd agree a lot of Scotland to see in one day!

Glasgow City Centre Walking Tour with Local Guide

Patricia_S, Aug 2026

Engaging and detailed walking tour of Glasgow

Tour guide Gabe was a true font of information about the history and culture of Glasgow. Gabe was full of fun anecdotes and answered every question even random ones with thorough and informed answers. It was really one of the best walking tours I’ve had of a city in quite a long time.!

Standing Stones, Inveraray and Kilchurn Castles & Highland Tour starting Glasgow

CYNTHIA_C, Aug 2026

Great way to spend a day outside of Glasgow

Great overview of the highlands and fantastic tour guide Derek! We spent the day driving around Loch Lomond with a lunch break at Inverary Castle and then went on to the ruins of Kilchurn Castle. Derek was a wealth of knowledge since he lived here his whole life.

GREENOCK (GLASGOW) SHORE EXCURSION: Scotland Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip Tour

Jana_L, Aug 2026

Great tour - we loved every minute!

This was our favorite excursion of the entire trip. Sandra was a fabulous guide - she gave us lots of information and she was friendly and fun. We got to see a lot of things in one day and did not feel rushed. This tour made me fall in love with Scotland.

Glasgow: Glenfinnan Viaduct & The Highlands

Irene_S, Jul 2026

Absolutely loved this!!

I had an absolutely incredible trip, which ended up being the highlight of my trip to Scotland. I had been nervous about the tour, since I was travelling solo, but as soon as I met the guide all my nerves melted away. Caitlin was super kind, as were the seven others on the tour, and the small size of the tour made it feel like a personal group trip. And there were plenty of bathroom stops and places to get food throughout the day, which had been another of my worries. The drive was also very comfortable, and photo opportunities were plentiful. The tour itself was incredible! The weather happened to be amazing that day, so we could see everything so clearly, and the highlands are just breathtaking. Caitlin was extremely knowledgeable and provided us with fascinating stories about the sights and played us a variety of Scottish music to set the scene. I actually ended up finding her playlists on Spotify afterwards. I didn't just see the highlands and learn more about them, I had an incredible day that left me wanting to return with my friends and share the experience with them. I would highly recommend this tour! And if you happen to get Caitlin as a guide, consider yourself very lucky!! She is a very big part of why this tour was so great for me.

Glasgow: Loch Lomond, the Trossachs and Stirling Castle

Olivia_W, Jul 2026

We had a great time....

We had a great time. Davey even wrangled the cows for us, even though the place was crowded, so our group was able to meet all 3. We chose this tour because it’s one of the few without that crazy 11/12 hour timeline. It was well paced between driving and exploring. Would recommend.