Stirling Castle & Loch Day Tour
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Glasgow, Scotland
- 8 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Get out of the big city for the day on this tour that takes you from Glasgow to some of Scotland's most spectacular locations. You'll head north to Stirling where you will have the opportunity to take a tour of Stirling Castle. Afterward, you journey toward the "bonnie bonnie banks" of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, stopping at the Falls of Dochart and the Trossachs Woollen Mill on the way.
- Discover magnificent Scottish scenery within easy reach of Glasgow
- Option to take a guided tour of Stirling Castle
- Learn about Scottish history and culture from your guide
- Visit the Trossachs Woollen Mill for local treats and souvenirs
What's Included
- A wee dram of Whisky
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Gratuities£10.00 per person
- Entrance fee - Stirling Castle£20.50 per person
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Operating hours.8:30 am
Itinerary
1
Luss
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Falls of Dochart
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Kilmahog
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Stirling Castle
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.5
based on 24 reviews
Tom_M, Aug 2025
Steph did a great job accommodating our individual needs and was able to quickly adjust to some traffic issues. He also helped us ensure we had a great tour guide at Stirling Castle. Only one minor suggestion: replace rear shocks in the van!
Thank you!
Darren_M, Aug 2025
Since I was solo and only person on the tour, Stef let me stay longer in some places for a few extra minutes. The locations were stunning and was all that I wanted to see.
susie_H, Jun 2024
I will start by saying that I’ve been using Viatour for years and this is the first time that we been totally disappointed with our trip. We were booked on a tour that promoted small group of “up to 16”. When we arrived on the dock our group of 4 was led to a small van. Another group of 14 was placed on a large van. We were told that our Tour guide was with the large group and we had a driver (who happened to be on his first day with the company). We proceeded with the 8 hr trip with no tour guide. At no fault to the driver, we had no guided history of any stops we made. Just on and off the van. Over and over. At Sterling castle we finally found the guide after his group of 14 had entered the castle- and asked for some history of the area. Total waste of an 8 hr trip. Sure hope this isn’t a sign of the rest of our booked excursions this year.
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Thank you for your feedback; we appreciate it as it helps us improve our future tours.
I am sorry to learn you were disappointed with your tour.
Our tours are advertised as accommodating up to 19 passengers; however, if a tour is booked for only four individuals, we use a smaller vehicle, which still falls within our 'up to 19 passengers' category. Most of our tours are conducted in smaller vehicles for up to six individuals, where the driver also serves as a guide and provides commentary along the way.
Unfortunately, on the day of your tour, our larger vehicle, which could have accommodated your group, was unavailable due to an issue. The only replacement vehicle had fewer seats, so we decided to provide a car for your group to ensure you did not miss your excursion. Cancelling the tour last minute was not an option we wanted to consider.
You mentioned that your driver was on his first day, which is correct. We had an unexpected situation where a driver had to leave due to ill health, and we had to bring on a new driver. Thank you for your feedback regarding the driver; it will aid us in the current and future training of this driver.
I hope this experience will not deter you from choosing Serca Tours if you visit Scotland again, as we would love the opportunity to redeem ourselves and change your opinion of us.
Kind Regards,
Chiara
Geneva_P, Oct 2023
We had complications with information from our printout of reservation as to where to meet our driver. We had to pay 75.00 for a taxi to go from cruise port of Greenoch to Glascow train station to meet our tour as per directions on our printout. Another bus driver at the train location finally contacted the tour contact and the driver and came to pick us up and had to reverse the tour to make it work. Lovely tour and enjoyed the amazing Stirling Castle the most. Hopefully we will be compensated for the wrong directions and our extra expense of the taxi.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Hello, I am really sorry to hear you travelled to Glasgow by taxi for pick up. However, when booking your tour you selected pick up at Greenock Ocean Terminal and we contacted the lead traveller through viator on 18th September 2023 at 2:42pm advising that we would pick you up from Greenock Ocean Terminal at 7:15am to ensure there was no confusion regarding pick up time and location. Due to the fact that we contacted you directly prior to your tour confirming pick up we do not feel that a refund is warranted. We hope you enjoyed your day with us despite the pick up confusion. Kind regards, Serca Tours
Mark_D, Sep 2023
John did an excellent job. We were on the excursion with a very nasty couple. From the very start, they did not like things. John tried to calm them down. He took us to many different places and gave us ample time to see them. he also was involved in a very slight motor vehicle accident which involved his mirror, but he handled that quite appropriately. He was an excellent tour guide.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Thank you for your review. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your day with us and hope that we might see you again someday.
I am glad to hear John remained professional during your tour even though there were difficult clients on board.
Regards,
Chiara
Dave_R, Aug 2023
A very interesting tour and a great day. Our guide Cullen, (Not certain of the pronunciation) did a great job, enjoyed his company very much. I require my walker and our guide made certain it was always available. I’d recommend either less people attend these tours if the size of the vehicle remains this size. The vehicle was a passenger van. We had 6 passengers in the vehicle, this totally maxed the vehicle capacity considering any comfort level. After we completed our tour group who arrived slightly late, my wife and sister became moved to the rear of the vehicle while I sat in the passenger seat in the front. This separated our group with the three new quests sitting in the middle. My wife is extremely hard of hearing so this pretty well finished the tour for us from the start. To make matters worse the headrest in this vehicle was very large allowing only poor vision forwards. The locations visited were all very nice. Sterling Castle visit was posted as handicapped assessable. Well its not, in fact it can be very dangerous. The entrance is at a steep angle, the stone are extremely uneven creating a serious condition. I got up to the ticket sales area but appreciated that I couldn’t go further with great concern having to negotiate the trip back to the parking lot. I got a chance to talk with our guide and two of his friends. Great guys and enjoyed their presence. I’m a bit mixed with this tour. Considering it’s downfalls it was very expensive with not much reward. The countryside was fantastic, the guide was fantastic. The vehicle greatly limited what this tour could have been. The tour could use a reminder the entrance fee to Sterling Castle is extra also.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Thank you for your feedback, we welcome our clients feedback as this can help us improve future tours.
I am sorry to learn you have mixed reviews regarding your tour.
I am glad our driver and the other guides at Stirling Castle kept you company and included you in their conversations.
I hope this would not deter you from using Serca Tours if you do visit Scotland again.
Kind regards,
Chiara
Ellen_C, Aug 2023
Our driver, John, was very nice and gave us a lot of information. We enjoyed seeing Loch Lomen and made several stops at little spots along the way.
Stirling Castle was interesting and we learned a lot of history there.
All in all , I would recommend this tour!
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Thank you for your review. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your day with us and hope that we might see you again someday.
Regards,
Chiara
Amy_F, Aug 2023
Our tour guide Sergio was wonderful. Honey the highland cow was a highlight. The ceiling in the Stirling castle palace and queen Anne’s garden.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Thank you for your review. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your day with us and hope that we might see you again someday.
Regards,
Chiara
joshuajgregoire, Jul 2023
I had an absolutely fantastic experience on the Stirling Castle & Loch Day Tour with our outstanding tour guide Sergio! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ From the moment we met, Sergio's knowledge and sense of humor made the trip so enjoyable. The personalized tour for our small group of four allowed us to explore at our own pace and focus on the things we loved most. Sergio's flexibility in scheduling made the day even more special, as we got to spend ample time at the places we adored. We even got to meet the Harry Coos Honey & Hamish! Thank you, Sergio, for a memorable and delightful journey! Highly recommended!
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Thank you for your review. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your day with us and hope that we might see you again someday.
Chiara,
Serca Tours
AnnMarie_H, Jun 2023
Driver was friendly and knowledgeable. Loved being introduced to Banish and Honey. Storing Castle was stunning and with the drive.
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Thank you for your review. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your day with us and hope that we might see you again someday.
Chiara,
Serca Tours
Peter_C, Jun 2023
We had a fantastic tour with Stefan who was very knowledgeable and outgoing. He information on the area and little known facts kept us engaged throughout the tour, it was fun and a great way to see the country and learn its history. Loved it all and the whisky tasting too!
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Thank you for your review. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your day with us and hope that we might see you again someday.
Chiara,
Serca Tours
Dennis_W, Jun 2023
It was just the driver, Sef, my wife and I. That led to great flexibility including extra stops. Sef was terrific. There were cheaper trips going to Lomand and Sterling. But the trip was worth the extra cost.
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Thank you for your review. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your day with us and hope that we might see you again someday.
Chiara,
Serca Tours
Ellen_M, Oct 2022
Despite a little rain at the beginning, Ross gave us a wonderful tour. We met Hobby & Hamish, saw some morning swimmers in Loch Lomond , and took an informative tour of Stirling Castle. We might have all the Queen Mary’s and King James straight. Thank you for a great last day in Scotland.
Response from Host, Feb 2023
Thank you for your review. We are glad you enjoyed your day with us. We hope to see you again someday.
Chiara,
Serca Tours
Sandra_C, Sep 2022
The day was long but the countryside was gorgeous. Our driver was very accommodating and friendly. He didn’t do a lot of “tour guiding” but he was fun. He took us to a couple of places that were not scheduled and quite a nice surprise. The castle was fascinating
Response from Host, Feb 2023
Thank you for your review. We are glad you enjoyed your day with us. We hope to see you again someday.
Chiara,
Serca Tours
plumbtekchicago, Sep 2022
what an awesome experience to see the castle and the surrounding area! would recommend this experience
Response from Host, Feb 2023
Thank you for your review. We are glad you enjoyed your day with us. We hope to see you again someday.
Chiara,
Serca Tours
Richard_M, Aug 2022
Ross was a fantastic guide and made a rainy day turn into a wonderful day. I’m planning on hiring him when I come back to do some genealogy work.
Response from Host, Feb 2023
Thank you for your review. We are glad you enjoyed your day with us. We hope to see you again someday.
Chiara,
Serca Tours
Gary_F, Aug 2022
Trip was great. Our driver Stefeno was very informative and looked out after us. Luss, honey and Hamish, Stirling Castle and all the other sights were beautiful.
Response from Host, Feb 2023
Thank you for your review. We are glad you enjoyed your day with us. We hope to see you again someday.
Chiara,
Serca Tours
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