Private Day Tours & Shore Excursions from Glasgow & Greenock
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Scotland
- 5 to 12 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Explore Scotland on a customizable private day tour tailored to your interests. Choose from historic castles, scenic Highland adventures, whisky tastings, or landmarks like Stirling Castle and Loch Lomond, all with private luxury transport and hotel pickup. Whether exploring Glasgow’s vibrant culture or venturing into the Highlands, this bespoke experience offers comfort and flexibility for a memorable journey.
- Private tour with hotel pickup for personalized comfort
- Customize your itinerary with castles, whisky trails, or Highland scenery
- Discover Glasgow’s rich art, history, and architecture
- Visit iconic sites like Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond, and renowned distilleries
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Gratuities
- Admission Tickets: Deanstoun Distillery £25 pp
- Entrance fee - The Clydeside Distillery£19.50 per person
- Admission Fee - Stirling Castle£18.50 per person
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
Drivers will always have a name board with the lead passengers name. Passengers will be supplied with the drivers phone number. For Port / Cruise ship pick ups passengers will be met at the most convenient exit gates. Gates occasionally vary . For airport transfers passenger will be met at the Arrivals hall. For Hotel pickups they will be met at the main entrance.
Arranged start time
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
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Itinerary
1
Glasgow
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
2
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
3
University of Glasgow
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
4
The Clydeside Distillery
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
5
Glasgow Cathedral
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
6
The Friends of Glasgow Necropolis
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
7
The Burrell Collection
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
8
Stirling Castle
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
9
Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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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
5.0
based on 25 reviews
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Charissa_H, Jun 2026
We loved this tour! Our guide was exceptional! We were able to customize the day to see Stirling Castle and Loch Lomand.
Barry made sure we arrived at the castle before all the crowds arrived! We had a very pleasant day seeing the Scottish countryside!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hi Charissa. We had an easy day. Of course it was all about the ice :0) Say hello for me. I hope the rest of your vacation went well. Keep well, keep travelling and keep safe.
elizabeth_g, May 2026
Pick up was easy right at the port. Vehicle was extremely comfortable and driver was as professional and friendly. Need to keep in mind the weather is unpredictable so be prepared for rain and cold winds. Stirling castle is a major historical site and must see. And it is very difficult to navigate if you have limited mobility.
Response from Host, May 2026
Good morning Elizabeth. I am glad you were happy with our vehicle and service. I will pass on your comments to your driver. Our Viator advert does show that there can be difficulties for wheelchair users. We will ask them if they can highlight the icon .
I have looked at the information we sent you prior to your excursion and I see our paragraph regarding difficulty accessing many of Scotlands ancient buildings was missing. I have now incorporated this paragraph directly into our standard reply. I hope you all enjoy the rest of your vacation. Safe travelling Regards. Barry
Kate_N, May 2026
Excellent tour. Our trip was quite comfortable and pleasant throughout. Barry is very thorough, flexible and informative.
Response from Host, May 2026
Hi folks . Thank you for the review. We had an easy day , wandering about the countryside with me trying to sound clever. I do not normally get a chance to start in our capital city and work back so it was a nice change. Keep well, keep travelling , keep safe.
Bruce_B, Apr 2026
Barry was awesome! We took our time with no pressure to adhere to a time schedule. We told him we were hungry for a fish and chips lunch, he found a restaurant near by, took us there and paid for his own lunch , even after I insisted on covering it! Told him I wanted to find a Harley Davidson store to pick up a gift for my friend. Even though it was about 20 miles out of his way, he accommodated us gladly! Great trip, great guide!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi Bruce. Thank you both for what was an easy day. I really appreciated the offer of lunch but the thought of you paying that amount for my fish supper made me blush :0). You both had interesting stories to tell which makes a day go by very quickly. Safe travelling home tomorrow. If you are in Scotland again give us a call .
Cathy, Oct 2025
This is one of the best excursions I have ever taken! The reasons for this statement are numerous. The tour guide, Barry, was courteous, professional, and knowledgeable. He made us feel well taken care of for the entire day. He had been in contact with me several times prior to date of the tour to find out about our interests and preferences. The day itself was cold & rainy due to storm Amy. We were not sure of the impact the weather might have on our day. However, by the time Barry picked us up at the cruise terminal (right on time by the way), he had carefully thought through any limitations that could be a factor due to the inclement weather. Logistics were arranged accordingly. He came to pick us up in a clean, beautiful car. He provided locally made toffee candies, bottled water, and umbrellas. From the moment we met, we knew that we were in for a special experience. We visited so many places (too numerous to mention, really). My favorites were the Inveraray Castle, especially the elaborate gardens; the beautiful little church in Luss where we learned about the history of the town from a clergyman; Loch Lomond; the cafe in Duck Bay, where my husband and I shared a delicious and reasonably- priced 3 course lunch; and the downtown area with all of the ornate ancient architecture and the Necropolis. As the day progressed, Barry showed us various other areas and provided the history along with interesting stories. He was so engaging and had such a great sense of humor - a total delight!! His driving was amazing & as we parted ways, I felt we had made a new friend. I recommend this unforgettable tour and Barry with no reservations-you’ll not be sorry!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Hi Catherine . (The boss is here and she does not allow me to use Cathy, it is always Catherine) :0) We did indeed have a good day. We stayed relatively dry , we dodged the landslides and we chatted a whole lot. Thank you all for your company ,it was a pleasure to meet you all. I was watching the marine tracker and the following day your ship appeared to be heading into some interesting weather. I hope you voyaged to Ireland unscathed :0) Keep well , keep safe and Keep travelling.
Cal_W, Sep 2025
This is a very customizable experience. Berry was our driver and he arranged things on the spot for us to do and gave us a lot of local and historical information. He was very outgoing and easy to find at every location. He met us at the port in Glasgow and gave us excellent recommendations. We had a wonderful day.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Good evening Cal. Thank you for the kind review. I have been very fortunate this year to have easy going clients who let me prattle on as if I actually know what I am talking about. :0). As I say quite often, easy going clients make it an easy day for us .Your tour, was indeed, another easy day. I hope the rest of your vacation was enjoyable and if you come back this way give us a call. Keep safe, Keep well and Keep travelling. Barry. (Catherine & Barry, CathBarr Chauffeur Services and Scotland Tours
Michael_N, Sep 2025
Barry was exceptional, and this tour was the best of our two-week trip to the UK. I would not hesitate to hire Barry again for any tour he offers. He is polite, knowledgeable, and a consummate gentleman. His car was comfy, clean, and stocked with drinks and snacks. He tailored the day to our preferences and kept in mind the needs of our 11-year-old and my mother. Conversations flowed easily, and we learned a lot from his stories and from his answers to our questions. He got us back to our cruise ship on time despite a FULL day touring the countryside. In short, this was The Perfect Tour.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Good morning Michael. Please say hello to the family for me. It was indeed a relaxed pleasant day, :0) Please apologise to the ladies for me. I did rabbit on a bit . I really appreciate your review. There is not much I can say except THANK YOU. If you should return to our end of the world please do not hesitate to ask for advice on transport or accommodation. Take care, keep safe, keep well and keep travelling.
Mary_T, Jul 2025
Barry was amazing! Not only could we customize our itinerary, he was flexible with changing things the day of due to an injury that occurred just the day before.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Hi Mary . "Barry was amazing". I will keep that comment at the top of this years list :0) Thank you for the kind words and I hope you enjoyed the rest of your holiday , in spite of the injury. Thanks to you all for an easy going day .
Kelly_L, Jul 2025
Barry was a fantastic guide!! Very knowledgeable with a great sense of humor. He was abke to personalize our tour for us and made our day so memora!!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Hi Kelly. Thank you for your kind review. I am very appreciative of your comments and please give my regards to your group. I hope the rest of your cruise went well. Our job is made easier when our guests engage with the drivers and your wee group certainly engaged throughout our tour. It was a pleasure to show you around .
Dicken_L, Sep 2024
Barry , our gentleman guide and driver was professional and brought to hidden gems that only a local will know. Thoroughly enjoyed our trip .
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Hi Dicken . "Gentleman Guide " , you are too kind. I am glad you enjoyed your day. It was a pleasure to meet you all . Apart from the "slow apple pie" I got the impression it went quite well . :0) Keep well ,Keep travelling and Keep safe. Barry ( I am panicking now , your trip was the "slow apple pie" ? :0) ).
Rachel_A, Jul 2024
I highly recommend this tour/excursion Barry with CathBarr to anyone visiting this area. We were in Port at Greenock from about 10 am to 7 pm. Barry worked with me directly a few months before our visit to plan everything including travel times and entry times. We stopped at Glasgow Cathedral on our way to Stirling where we visited The National Wallace Monument first. Then a quick drive to Duone to visit Duone Castle and tour the Deanston Distillery (highly recommend both of these stops as well). On our way back through Stirling made a stop at Stirling Castle for the last 90 minutes of our day before making our way back to the cruise ship. Barry even fit in a bakery stop so I could try a few Scottish pasties including a YumYum! Barry was personable, knowledgeable, and genuinely interested in making sure we had the best day in Scotland. I can't imagine a better day!
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Hi Rachel , thank you for the kind review. I got the impression you both enjoyed the day but I would dare to say the highlight for you was the Yum Yum.
I did suggest you try it warmed with honey but it did not last that long. :0). How was the "flys graveyard"
I hope you enjoyed the rest of your holiday. Keep well, keep safe and keep travelling. Regards Barry.
Jenny_S, Jun 2024
Barry provided our family group with a great day seeing many sights of Glasgow and the surrounds. It was a rainy day so he was thoughtful and took us to see outdoor places before the rain had started. We were able to spend as much time as needed to enjoy the sights. We would highly recommend Private Day tours. We would not have seen as much of Glasgow on a bus tour with limited time. Thanks again from our family group.
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Hi Jenny, thankyou for the kind review. We are glad you enjoyed your day. I really appreciate that you noted our "amendment" to our already loose schedule to avoid the rain. I got it right for once .
:0) I hope the rest of your vacation went well and give my regards to all.
Keep well , keep safe
Barry
Deb_P, May 2024
Barry went above and beyond in ensuring we could see everything we wanted to in a day completely tailored to our needs. he was accomodating, informative, lots of fun to spend the day with. Couldn't have been better.
Response from Host, May 2024
Hi Debs . Thank you for saying I was "lots of fun to spend the day with". :0) My wife just read that over my shoulder and was asking if you had the correct company ;0). As I often say its easy to have a good day with easy going people. Hopefully we will see you again. You know where we are. Keep well , keep safe . Barry
PS If you have any photos you would care to share please feel free to stick them on the page. Catherine , the "Cath" in CathBarr is a tad cynical as I never ask for photos of MY happy smiling guests.
Patty_I, May 2024
Barry was great and very accommodating. We had a wonderful day and chose places to see at our own pace.
Response from Host, May 2024
Hi Patty. It was a very easy day except for tracking down those shy highland cows, but we got the pics.
If you have any pics you wish to share please do so. I am glad we managed to pace the visit appropriately. " As directed days " are my favourite sort of tour, especially when the directions are very fluid and I am allowed to "wing it". I hope the rest of your holiday went well and should you come back to Scotland give us a call. Thanks again Barry
JOSE_R, May 2024
Barry was very patient and adapted to our preferences on different areas to visit. He took us to the beautiful Loch Domond, Stirling Caslte and best parts of Glasgow. He held very pleasant conversations along the tour and explained may interisting facts about each of the areas. We had a wonderful tour with a nice guide in a very confortable car. We highly recommend this tour, specially if you need to visit places in a short period of time.
Response from Host, May 2024
Hi Jose , thank you for those kind words. It was a pleasure to show you around. An easy day with a nice couple :o) I hope the rest of your holiday went well . Regards. Barry
Deborah_W, Aug 2023
Barry managed to fit everything i wished for into a truly wonderful day. He came equipped with water, snacks and an interesting commentary about what I was seeing. I would definitely recommend him if you're looking for your perfect day in Glasgow
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Hi Debbie , it was a good day indeed. Your fascination at the "hairy coos" and the "hanging heads" was a delight to watch. If I had been aware that you had a thing for niknak snacks I would have brought extra. :0) Our discussion about Mobula Rays in the seas round California. They can be seen jumping in their hundreds in the Sea of Cortez in June. An adventure on your door step. I hope the rest of your vacation is fantastic and safe travels for the future.
Maria_M, Jun 2023
Barry was an excellent guide. We enjoyed visiting museums plus having a tour of the city’s architecture.
Response from Host, Jun 2023
Good afternoon Maria . It was a pleasant day with pleasant company. You both, very graciously forgave my St Mungo / St Columba faux pas, thank you for that. I hope the rest of your stay endears our city to you. I am acting on your advice and having a look at visiting a couple of your national parks after my good lady retires.
May the Midges never bite .
Safe travels , Barry
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