Central Scotland Driving Tour - Stirlingshire (Private)
Recommended by 100% of travelers
Edinburgh, Scotland
- 7 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover a part of Scotland that many visitors overlook. This private tour of Central Scotland is just for your and your group and takes you the region's highlights in a comfortable Land Rover Discovery. Whether you want to spend your time in castles or distilleries, the itinerary can be customized to your preferences.
- Discover Central Scotland on a driving tour
- Private tour, exclusively for your party: A personalized experience
- Flexibility to adjust the itinerary to your interests
- Hassle-free pickup from your Edinburgh hotel or port
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- LunchBottled water is available in the car free of charge (all other food and drink is not included within the tour)
- Gratuities
- Entry to the sites are not included (Castles, Distilleries etc)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
You will be collected from you choice of start point or accommodation
Operating hours.9:00 am
Itinerary
Edinburgh Old Town (Pass By)
1
Stirling Castle
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
2
Doune Castle
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
3
Callander Visitor Information Cantre
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
4
Balquhidder Church Ruins
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Aberfoyle VisitScotland iCentre (Pass By)
5
Deanston Distillery & Visitor Centre
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
6
Culross Palace
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Edinburgh Castle (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- Some locations are not suitable for passengers with mobility limitations, but since all tours are customisable these can be replaced
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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Reviews
5.0
based on 23 reviews
Amanda_H, May 2024
Excellent tour! Chris was very knowledgeable about the history of Scotland and the locations we visited. We enjoyed Stirling castle and the Lochs and a stop off at a local farm store/restaurant. The vehicle was comfortable and clean. He provided perfect locations for photo opportunities. We highly recommend this tour!
Megan_H, Oct 2023
We absolutely loved this tour. Castles, chocolates, and history. Our driver had a wonderful knowledge of Scottish history and was a wonderful storyteller.
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Thank you for your kind review! I'm delighted you enjoyed the tour exploring castles, savoring chocolates, and delving into Scottish history. Being able to share these stories and make the journey memorable for you is always a pleasure. If you plan to return for more adventures, I'd love to guide you through even more of Scotland's fascinating tales and breathtaking sights!
Rita_L, Sep 2023
This tour is fabulous! Very much enjoyed our day with Chris - his knowledge of Scottish history is vast & he shares it throughout the day. He arrived early & made sure we were comfortable during the trip with bottled water & umbrellas at the ready. Great day trip expert guide! Book this tour, you will thank yourself. Big thank you to Chris for a day that was a highlight of our trip to Scotland!
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Thank you for your kind words! I'm thrilled to hear you had an outstanding day exploring Scotland's history on our tour. Making sure you're comfortable and ready for the day's adventures is always a priority for me. It's fantastic to know that the experience became a highlight of your trip—I'm truly grateful for the opportunity to share Scotland's stories and beauty with you. If you ever return for more Scottish adventures, I'd be honored to guide you again!
Cheers,
Chris
Valeroe_L, Aug 2023
This was a wonderful day trip! Our guide Chris was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. His Range Rover was comfortable, roomy, clean and smooth. He was very flexible in taking us to various locations and very personable. Our family loved Stirling Castle, seeing part of the Highlands, stopping at Loch Lubnaig, feeding some Highland cows, seeing the Kelpies and getting to talk to our guide about all things Scottish. We’d highly recommend this driving tour!
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Thank you for choosing our Central Scotland Driving Tour and for sharing such warm words about your experience with Chris. We're thrilled to have been a highlight of your family's trip to Scotland!
Chris is truly passionate about sharing Scotland's beauty and history, and it's fantastic to hear that his knowledge and flexibility resonated with your family. From Stirling Castle to the serene Loch Lubnaig and the delightful encounter with Highland cows, it sounds like a day filled with memorable moments.
We're delighted that our Range Rover ensured your comfort throughout the journey. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we'd be honored to welcome you back for more explorations and conversations about all things Scottish!
Warm regards,
The Monarch Tours Team
Chris_C, Jul 2023
Our day with Scot was amazing! We were able to customize our trip to family interests, and were able to see the Kelpies, Stirling Castle, Doune Castle, Deanston Distillery and much more. Lunch at a fabulous place Scot had secured for us as well. He was a wealth of knowledge on Scottish history, provided many stories that we thoroughly enjoyed and was just a pleasure to talk to. Scot was great working with timing so that we were able to cover everything on our list, and did not make us feel rushed at all. If you want to see beautiful scenery, historical sites and still have fun, take this tour for sure. We would most definitely book another tour and ask for Scot.
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Thank you immensely for your heartfelt review following your Central Scotland Driving Tour with Scot. We're thrilled that your day exploring Scotland was nothing short of extraordinary!
Scot takes immense pride in curating personalized experiences, and we're delighted that the tailored trip aligned perfectly with your family's interests. The Kelpies, Stirling Castle, Doune Castle, Deanston Distillery, and more—what a marvelous array of experiences! We're pleased that lunch was a highlight, secured at a fabulous place.
His wealth of knowledge in Scottish history and captivating storytelling truly enriches the journey, creating an immersive and enjoyable experience. We're elated that Scot's attentive approach to timing ensured you covered everything on your list without feeling rushed.
Thank you for highlighting the blend of beautiful scenery, historical sites, and fun—an essence we aim to deliver in our tours. Scot will be overjoyed to hear your kind words, and we would be honored to host you again for another unforgettable adventure!
Warm regards,
The Monarch Tours Team
David_U, Jun 2023
Chris was a friendly & amazing Scottish guide FULL of historical knowledge. We loved our day seeing the Kelpies, Sterling Castle, the edge of the Highlands, Lach Lubnaig & Docher Falls in Killin. Book him today!
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Thank you immensely for your glowing review following your Central Scotland Driving Tour with Chris. We're thrilled to hear that your day exploring with him was nothing short of amazing!
Chris is indeed a gem in our team, and his friendly demeanour combined with a wealth of historical knowledge make for an enriching experience. We're delighted that you enjoyed the journey through Scotland's history and landscapes under his guidance.
Exploring the Kelpies, Stirling Castle, the edge of the Highlands, and the picturesque spots like Loch Lubnaig and Dochart Falls sounds like a fantastic adventure! We're elated that these experiences added to your memorable day.
Your recommendation means the world to us, and we wholeheartedly agree that booking a tour with Chris is an exceptional choice for an immersive Scottish experience. Thank you for choosing to explore with us, and we hope to welcome you back for more amazing adventures in the future!
Warm regards,
Monarch Tours Team
Nujoud_M, Jun 2023
Chris gave an excellent tour and history talk throughout. The options he gave to tailor the tour to our families preferences were great. Highlight of out time in Scotland.
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Thank you immensely for sharing your experience following our Central Scotland Driving Tour in Stirlingshire with Chris. We're thrilled to hear that it was the highlight of your time in Scotland.
Chris takes great pride in providing excellent tours and weaving captivating history into the experience. It's fantastic to know that his efforts resonated with you and your family.
Our aim is always to ensure a personalized and enjoyable experience, and we're delighted that Chris's options to tailor the tour to your family's preferences added that extra touch to your day.
Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we're honored to have been a part of creating special memories for your family. Should your adventures bring you back to Scotland, we'd love to host you for more enriching experiences!
Warm regards,
The Monarch Tours Team
Bethany_T, May 2023
We had a great day, really tailored to what we wanted to see and do. Rachael was as nice as she could be.
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Thank you immensely for sharing your experience following our Central Scotland Driving Tour in Stirlingshire. We're thrilled to learn that you had a great day tailored to your preferences.
Rachael is indeed a gem in our team, and it's fantastic to hear that she ensured your day was as enjoyable and accommodating as possible. Our goal is always to provide personalised experiences that resonate with our guests' interests, and we're delighted that we could create that for you.
Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we appreciate your choice to explore with us. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for more wonderful adventures in the future!
p.s - The bump to the noggin is all good now.
Warm regards,
The Monarch Tours Team
John_D, Aug 2022
Spectacular introduction to the southern highlands with a formidably knowledgeable, patient, and friendly local resident. Chris is an excellent driver with a focus on safety and our unique interests. This was precisely what we had in mind and we could not be more delighted. We wouldn’t hesitate to use Monarch tours again.
Response from Host, Nov 2022
No need to be patient when we are all enjoying the chat.
Superb day,
Cheers
Chris
Lisa_M, Jun 2022
Our guide Chris was amazing! So knowledgeable about Scotland, it’s history but most importantly, the people of Scotland. We had really wonderful conversation whilst driving between destinations. The weather was a little glum and rainy but it didn’t ruin the day for us. Tour showed my grandkids the very best of Scotland and we had amazing food. Chris is a wonderful guide who felt like family by the time our day was over. Will definitely be back to do a different route/tour next time.
Response from Host, Nov 2022
Always got to work around that famous Scottish weather, good food helps, and good chat seals the deal.
Superb day was had at my end as well,
thank you,
Chris
Andrew_W, Jun 2022
Chris was an amazing tour guide! Friendly and very informative, he not only got us to the points of interest on time, he explained everything we saw in detail and tied the history of Scotland to the present day. I highly recommend this tour guide.
Response from Host, Nov 2022
History is all connected and always changing.
Cheers again for being a great guest,
Cheers
Chris
Paul_M, May 2022
The perfect mix of scenery, history and culture. That’s all I have to say but Viator is making me write more. Normally I would abandon the review process by now but Chris deserves credit for a delightful tour.
Response from Host, Jun 2022
Haha, thank you for not abandoning the review, (I would fully understand). But thank you for taking the time.
Cheers
Chris
kari_s, May 2022
Chris is really amazing brilliant Tour Guide. We see so many nice beautiful places and he told us everything about the history. We learnt so much!
This is really one in life time experience all because of Chris.
Thank you so much! We will always remember this as one of the best trips ever.
Response from Host, Jun 2022
And thank you for choosing us, was a great day and glad to hear i'm up there with one of the best trips ever.
Cheers
Chris
Melanie_L, Apr 2022
Chris was very professional, flexible and charming. We had a fabulous time getting to immerse ourselves in the Scottish culture. Chris was quite happy to share his wealth of knowledge surrounding the history of this very special Country. We would absolutely recommend this tour and will do it again on any return trips!
Response from Host, Jun 2022
Ah thank you, and I also like being called "Charming".
Glad you had a great day, and thanks for touring with me.
Cheers
Chris
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