Top Glasgow Historical Tours - page 2

Not many tours combine Scottish scenery with the chance to feed Highland Cows. On this half-day private tour, get picked up at your Glasgow or Stirling hotel and head to Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park to witness the striking Scottish vistas. You’ll also have the chance to explore Victorian villages and towns, and visit the historic Doune Castle.

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.

There’s so much to see in the Scottish Highlands, but it can be challenging to work out the best route to navigate the region alone. On this small-group full-day tour, let your guide handle the itinerary as you explore traditional villages, rugged landscapes, and sights seen in movies such as the Harry Potter and James Bond series’.

Experience the sightseeing highlights of Glasgow with a local guide to show you around town on this private tour. Learn all about the city’s storied past and vibrant present, and check out popular attractions and hidden gems alike with the help of your guide. See the City Chambers, George Square, the Necropolis cemetery, and much more. Hotel pickup is included to maximize your convenience.

Working out how to best explore the Scottish Higlands from Glasgow can be challenging. Rather than trying to work out your itinerary, on this small-group full-day tour, hop aboard a coach and join your driver-guide as you’re delivered to natural landmarks such as Loch Ness, Glencoe, and Ben Nevis, as well as historic local towns and villages.

A pub crawl can be a great way to experience a city’s local culture, but not many also set out to teach you the history of Scotch whisky as you grab drinks in each venue. On this small-group pub crawl tour, visit some of Glasgow’s most popular whisky pubs, and listen as your guide regales you with stories of the city and its whisky heritage.

16 clients maximum - Small Group Tour Consistently awarded 5 Star Tour Travel to the dramatic and stunning Glencoe in the heart of the Scottish Highlands. Explore Oban, Scotland's Seafood capital for some Fish and Chips or go fancy with some Muscles and Oysters. Discover Clan Campbell with a stop at the Historic Kilchurn Castle. Travel the bank of Loch Lomond and see the beauty of Scotland's largest lake. Visit the historic Village of Luss and enjoy the cosy beauty a Scottish Village Hear the stories of Castle Stalker, perched out on a n Island in the middle of the Sea

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.

Discover Scotland on your own terms with your own private guide on this car tour setting off from Glasgow. See Pollok Country Park, the Kelpies, Doune Castle, and more with your guide, who’s planned your whole day for you. That means all you have to do is sit back, relax, and focus on having fun.

This is the perfect choice for fans of the TV series “Outlander”. Save hours of research time searching for locations that featured in the series, and enjoy a comprehensive itinerary of filming locations. See Doune Castle (Castle Leoch in the series), Linlithgow Palace (Wentworth Prison), Falkland Palace (Inverness), and much more. Along the way, your driver-guide provides interesting commentary and the sights you see.

Make the journey just as spectacular as the destination during a 2-day sightseeing tour of the Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness, and Inverness. Avoid the stress of navigating unfamiliar roads and instead, keep your eyes fixed firmly on the scenery, comprised of lochs, rivers, mountains, and rolling greenery. Plus, on-board commentary puts the sights you pass into context.

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.

Combine a trip to Bannockur with a visit to historic Stirling Castle with this tour from Glasgow. You'll learn about the 1314 Battle of Bannockburn at the Battle of Bannockburn Visitor Centre, where you can even get a taste of the battle in 3D. You'll then head to Stirling Castle, which was built over the 13th through 15th centuries and is considered among the most important castles in the nation.

A trip to the "bonnie banks" of Loch Lomond is a must-do while visiting Glasgow, but navigating public transport can feel intimidating. Skip the hassle with this guided tour that takes you from Glasgow City Centre to the village of Luss; along Duke’s Pass into the Trossachs, and to Callander and Stirling Castle. You'll have free time to explore each stop independently

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.

Go Glasgow sightseeing by open-top double-decker bus on a City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off tour. Discover the lively, cosmopolitan city at your own pace; listen to recorded commentary and hop off at several strategically placed stops to explore Glasgow. Bus tickets are valid for one or two consecutive calendar days.

Experience the magic of Scotland on this memorable 3-day tour from Glasgow to the Isle of Skye. Journey through spectacular Highland scenery including Loch Lomond, Rannoch Moor, Glencoe and Glenfinnan, before exploring Skye’s dramatic landscapes, the Fairy Pools, the colourful harbour town of Portree and the breathtaking Trotternish Peninsula. Take in iconic sights such as the Old Man of Storr, the Quiraing, Fairy Glen and Mealt Falls, then return through the Highlands via Eilean Donan Castle, Loch Ness and the Cairngorms National Park. Packed with stunning scenery, rich history, local wildlife and legendary folklore, this tour is perfect for travellers who want to experience the very best of Scotland’s Highlands and Islands through spectacular views and iconic landmarks.

Leave behind the bustle of Glasgow for a full-day trip to Scotland’s wind-swept Ayrshire Coast. Fans of Robert Burns can revel in the scenic tour through his homeland, soaking up images of the Scottish castles, quaint fishing villages, and enchanting wooded areas that inspired the artist’s poems and songs. Stop to wander the trails of Culzean Country Park and spend the afternoon exploring Burns’ hometown of Alloway.

Experience rugged and mythical Scotland on this full-day trip from Glasgow. In a small group, explore the Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park, and the famous Loch Ness with ease, as round-trip mini-coach transport is included. At Loch Ness—the fabled home of the elusive water monster, Nessie—you can benefit from the perk of having a Loch Ness cruise included.

Footie fans can go behind the scenes at Celtic Park, home to Celtic FC, with this in-depth stadium tour. Visit the locker room and boardroom before walking through the tunnel to marvel at the stands pitchside. Learn about team history and lore from your guide before continuing on to the stadium’s Number 7 restaurant for a gourmet meal overlooking the pitch.

Discover Glasgow with a guide to show you around the city’s top sights and share what life is like here on this small-group walking tour. Learn all about Glasgow’s history while you explore the many sides of the city, from the Glasgow Cenotaph to The Merchants House of Glasgow to The Corinthian Club and much more.

Hampden Park is Scotland’s most important football venue and the home stadium of the Scottish National Football team. Venture behind-the-scenes on this guided stadium tour; peek into the dressing rooms, see the cup presentation area, and walk through the players’ tunnel; then visit the interactive stadium museum, where you can shoot a goal in the Hampden Hotshots gallery.

Exploring the Scottish Highlands can be tricky without a car, but this tour makes it easy to take in the region's natural beauty, and several castles, in just one day. Learn about Scotland’s history from your guide as you take in views over Loch Awe, enjoy free time in Oban, visit the haunting valley of Glen Coe and more.

Save the headache of arranging your own multi-day visit to the Scottish Isles of Mull and Iona by instead choosing this comprehensive, intimate small-group tour. Experience the region’s beauty over three days, escaping busy Glasgow for Loch Lomond, Aros Park, Fingal’s Cave, Tobermory town, and the Isle of Staffa (optional), among other destinations. Get insight into local legends and try some tasty seafood along the way.