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Loch Lomond, Kelpies & Stirling Castle Small-Group Tour

4.7 · 1,395 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 93% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Edinburgh Operated by Rabbies Trail Burners Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
9h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
09:15 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Tickets
Admission not included, pay on site
Booking
Confirmation within 48 hours · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Visit Loch Lomond, the Kelpies and Stirling Castle in a small shared group of up to sixteen.

Mini-coach transport and driver commentary are included; castle admission is covered only if you select the option with entry. 4.69 from 1,395 reviews at €74 per person for 9h.

In our comparison: #84 of 90 in Day Trips from Edinburgh, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Options and prices

2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Tour Only (no castle entry)The page priceSmall-Group Tour Only: Please select this option to book the tour only. This does not include admission to Stirling Castle.€74
Tour with Castle entryPlease select this option to join our small-group tour with guaranteed admission into Stirling Castle.€104

Children from €70 (ages 5 to 15). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.

Included and not included

  • Top range 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach
  • Admission Fees - Stirling Castle (if option selected)
  • The stories and services of an English-speaking driver-guide
  • Small Group Tour (maximum 16 passengers)
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Admission fees to attractions (unless specified)

Reviews

4.7
1,395 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

93% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 1,303 of 1,395

Star breakdown of all 1,395 ratings

5 stars
1,113 · 80%
4 stars
190 · 14%
3 stars
52 · 4%
2 stars
26 · 2%
1 star
14 · 1%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides, Stirling Castle and the Kelpies; some find the Loch Lomond stop disappointing.

Praised

  • Guides combine Scottish history, local stories and humour
  • Stirling Castle and the Kelpies are frequently named as highlights
  • Small groups create a personal atmosphere
  • Scottish music adds variety to the drives
  • Bonus stops to see Highland cows are a highlight when included

Complaints

  • Some enjoy Loch Lomond, while others find the stop too brief or limited in what there is to see
  • Some find the schedule relaxed, while others want more time at Stirling Castle
  • Some find the vehicles comfortable, while others report cramped seating and limited legroom

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (31 October 2025 to 29 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Please meet your Rabbie's guide inside the Edinburgh Bus Station, Gate J and Gate K, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ (Check in closes 15 minutes prior to departure) · Open in Google Maps
Departure
09:15 daily; scheduled through December 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Rabbies Trail Burners; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Minimum age to participate is 5 years old.
  • We apologise, but we cannot accommodate children under 5 years old on our tours. Children under 18 need to be accompanied by an adult. Please note that if this policy is not followed, we will have to refuse travel without issuing a refund. Thank you for understanding.

Accessibility

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Food not included Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Children from €70 ages 5 to 15

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Day Trips from Edinburgh

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #84 of 90€749h4.69 (1395)shared
Stirling, Highlands & Distillery in Spanish€7812h4.98 (406)shared
Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William€5412h4.93 (6417)shared
Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Highlands€5412h 30m4.92 (6699)shared

Ranked #84 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

From €74 per adult · Tour Only (no castle entry)