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abhimanyu_m, Aug 2026
Thanks Harry the real wizard tour guide
Harry our tour guide was absolutely wonderful. Starting with the trivia of Glasgow and highlands trivia. Small tidbits. Highly recommend. The toilet breaks photo breaks , history lessons everything was perfect. Great chap!! Highly recommend Harry and when I say Harry I don’t mean Potter but the tour guide :)
Kristen_O, Aug 2026
Glencoe
Taylor and Blair were friendly, informative, and funny. Taylor did a fabulous job of driving the bus and giving great insight about the landmarks and relevant people that were tied to them. They were very accommodating and reworked the schedule to see the train cross the track (it was not the steam train but that’s out of their control). They added Scottish music to listen to on the bus which was a really nice touch. We also loved our fun surprise at the end!
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.
Debra_P, Aug 2026
I wish it could have gone on for longer!
David was very well very versed in Glaswegian street art. He was entertaining, as well as informative. He knew the background stories to each piece. The walk was for all fitness levels, and he made sure we stuck together and stayed safe. I appreciated his knowledge and his friendly, outgoing personality.
Rudolf_W, Aug 2026
Greenock and surrounding Glasgow by Sandra
Easy access to the tour bus from the ship. Michael our driver and Sandra provided us with easy access to all highlighted sights. Sandra gave us current as well as past information of each historical site. We treasure her Scottish humor and shortbread cookies. Definitely a wonderful informative tour.
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.
Catherine_H, Jul 2026
Excellent day out
We were regaled with stories about Scottish history, jokes, and interesting facts from the moment we stepped on Wee Davey's bus until the moment we left. He played music to set some stories, suggested the best spots for pictures and snacks and made my daughter's day with a special visit to see, feed and cuddle some Highland Coos! We would definitely recommend this tour to anyone hoping to see some of the highlights of the Highlands in only 1 day. Very satisfied! Don't forget to tip your tour operator ❤️
Young_K, Jul 2026
Great way to see the...
Great way to see the city! Steven was super funny and informative! We loved this tour from the first minute. Steven’s enthusiasm and wit really made us fall in love with Glasgow. Can’t say enough good things about him and this tour. Best way to learn about Glasgow.
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.
Caren_S, Jul 2026
Red bus tour with scones!
This was a lot of fun. The food was fabulous. The staff was friendly and courteous. We met nice people to talk to as well The rest stop turned out to be a very interesting museum worth browsing through as well. I recommend this tour if you love scones and sweets!
Valerie_S, Jul 2026
A wonderful sightseeing adventure
We had a wonderful excursion with our tour guide Chris, and a great group of other adventurers. Chris was personable and knowledgeable. We discussed many things from books and folklore to movies and history. We went many places over long distances, so the stops were short, but this is a great opportunity to get some.gorgeous photos and a taste of some beautiful places, planting the desire to return and give your favorites more attention. Scotland isn't somewhere you can experience in 1 visit and we cannot wait to come back.
Marisa_B, Jul 2026
Good view of Glasgow with lots of History
Very educational and good price. Riders may want to choose a bus with headphone tour so that they may hear best and in their own language. Bus on July 1st boarded at alternate stop and better visuals or communication would be helpful. Some of route had adjustments due to roadworks (with 2 stops out of order but adjacent stops very close for backtracking). For this reason we are not sure of entire route for future, but we thoroughly enjoyed the entire ride and decided not to disembark at any point.
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Highlands landscapes, historic castles, and windswept islands are just a day trip away from Glasgow. In fact, the city makes an ideal starting point for exploring the Scottish countryside. These Glasgow day trips whisk you from city streets to regions of moors and lochs, and some feature stops to sample Scottish whisky from famed distilleries. Whether you're seeking the perfect hiking trail or following in the footsteps of Outlander, you'll have access to an informative guide and round-trip transportation from and to the city.
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