A driver-guide and air-conditioned transport are included; castle entry costs extra, and Doune Castle requires a separate booking if you wish to enter. 4.9 from 475 reviews at €77 per person for 10h.
In our comparison: #10 of 90 in Day Trips from Edinburgh, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
One price for every traveller: €77 per adult.
Children from €73 (ages 5 to 15). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.
99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 468 of 475
Star breakdown of all 475 ratings
Reviewers praise the guides, scenery and varied stops; some want more time to explore the castles and Inveraray.
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We’ll pass Stirling Castle, great royal residence of Stuart Kings and Mary Queen of Scots who acceded to the throne in 1542 when she was only 6 days old.
Pass by, no stopOur first stop will be at Doune Castle, a magnificent late 14th century stronghold. The castle stood in for Winterfell in Game of Thrones and Castle Leoch in Outlander. It also starred as Swamp Castle, Castle Anthrax and Camelot in the cult comedy movie Monty Python and the Holy Grail. You will have time to visit the Castle.
1h 15m · Admission not includedWe'll visit the lovely Loch Lubnaig. This small but stunningly located stretch of freshwater nestling between two striking mountains, Ben Ledi and Ben Vane is where we’ll stop for some light refreshments.
20 minKilchurn Castle stands at the head of Loch Awe, surrounded by mountains. While enjoying the views we'll stop for some photos at this mid-15th century ruined castle.
10 minInveraray enjoys a picturesque setting on the shores of Loch Fyne and is therefore the perfect place to stop for lunch. With just under 2 hours here, you'll certainly have lots of time to explore. You may choose to visit the 19th century Inveraray Jail (open all year round, tickets purchased on the day), a living museum where you can experience what it was like to be incarcerated behind its bars. While others may opt to have a wander around this lovely little town. On the other hand, during the summer months (April to Oct, Thurs - Mon only) you may consider a visit Inveraray Castle (tickets can be purchased on the day) where the Duke of Argyll and his family live today. Breath in the clear Highland air while you stroll around the parkland, woodland and gardens, which are resplendent with rainbows of the azaleas and rhododendrons that certainly flourish in Argyll in summertime.
1h 50mWe pause for photos at the ‘Rest and Be Thankful’. An iconic Scottish viewpoint, so named thanks to the words carved in stone by weary soldiers who built the original military road in 1753.
10 minOur last stop of the day is at the charming highland village of Luss which sits on the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond. Around 1,500 years ago, an Irish missionary, St Kessog, arrived at Loch Lomond, subsequently bringing Christianity to the area. There is time for you to walk around the village and while exploring you should take a walk down to the pier where you’ll see Ben Lomond standing proudly over Loch Lomond.
30 minOn our Highland Lochs, Glens & Castles tour from Edinburgh we will take you to some of the best scenery Scotland has to offer. Majestic mountains tumble down to shimmering lochs and castles, while glens tell tragic tales of centuries gone by.
You will have the opportunity to visit a castle or two and we’ll also have the chance to get some photos of castle ruins. We visit the picturesque highland village of Luss which sits on the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond with views to Ben Lomond, Scotland’s most southerly Munro.
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| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #10 of 90 | €77 | 10h | 4.9 (475) | shared |
| Stirling, Highlands & Distillery in Spanish | €78 | 12h | 4.98 (406) | shared |
| Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William | €54 | 12h | 4.93 (6417) | shared |
| Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Highlands | €54 | 12h 30m | 4.92 (6699) | shared |
Ranked #10 of 90 in Day Trips from Edinburgh by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €54 to €944, median €78; typical length 10h. 26 of 90 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 90 Day Trips from Edinburgh