Glencoe (Glen Coe) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Glencoe (Glen Coe). Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness and Glencoe Day Trip from Edinburgh
• Full-Day Trip: Glenfinnan Viaduct & The Highlands from Edinburgh
• Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe and Fort William Tour
• Glasgow: Glenfinnan, Fort William and Glencoe Adventure
• Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour

While it's free to visit Glencoe on your own, there are plenty of affordable tours that can help you learn more about the area with a guide—and have some fun along the way. Options range from full-day trips through the Scottish Highlands from around US$60, while 3-day adventures that take you as far as the Isle of Skye are around US$218.

Yes, there are seasonal tours in Glencoe, which can help travelers appreciate the changing scenery and character of the area. Summer tours are the most common, which often feature hiking excursions, but winter tours that include skiing at a nearby mountain resort are also popular.

The best time of year to visit Glencoe is generally during the late spring and summer months, when long daylight hours and typically mild weather conditions allow for extended outdoor exploration. Summer is the peak visitor season, but you can avoid the crowds by visiting outside of Scottish school holidays, which are usually from late June to early August.

A few of the top attractions to visit in Glencoe include the trio of mountains known as the Three Sisters—Beinn Fhada, Gearr Aonach, and Aonach Dubh—the pyramidal peak of Buachaille Etive Mor, the Lost Valley Trail, Glencoe Lochan, Glencoe National Nature Reserve, and the cozy pub at the Clachaig Inn.

A list of items that you should bring on a tour in Glencoe should include warm and waterproof layers, so you’re prepared for Scotland’s often changing weather conditions. You should also wear comfortable footwear—hiking boots if you plan to tackle the trails—sun protection, snacks, and water.