--- title: Private Loch Lomond Highlands Tour lang: en type: tour city: Edinburgh country: United Kingdom price: 773 currency: EUR price_unit: per_group availability: bookable rating: 4.9 reviews: 88 duration_minutes: 480 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 33 of 90 (Day Trips from Edinburgh) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/private-loch-lomond-highlands-tour/ --- # Private Loch Lomond Highlands Tour **Guidekin's take:** Head to Loch Lomond for walking time, then stop for lunch in Balquhidder on a private tour for your party with a flexible timetable. Transport, commentary and bottled water are included; lunch is extra. Priced per group, with 4.9 from 88 reviews at €773 per group/vehicle for 8h. ## Overview Get out of Edinburgh for the day and see a proper slice of Scotland without spending the whole time sitting in the vehicle. This is a private tour, so there’s no coach, no big group and no rigid timetable. We’ll head west from Edinburgh towards Loch Lomond first, with time to enjoy the scenery, get out for a walk and explore the area properly. From Loch Lomond we’ll make our way back through the countryside, stopping for lunch at Mhor 84 in Balquhidder. From there, the route can include Killin and the Falls of Dochart, Loch Lubnaig, some hairy coos, Doune Castle and Deanston Distillery. The exact day can be shaped around you. Want more scenery and short walks? Easy. Interested in whisky or castles? We can work those in too. You’ll travel in a comfortable Mercedes with a local driver guide who knows the route, the good stops and plenty of places most visitors simply drive straight past. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 99 pickup points - Starts 09:00: one departure a day - Food not included: Drinks, Lunch, Dinner ## Key facts - Price: from €773 per group/vehicle - Duration: 8h - Rating: 4.9/5 from 88 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 98% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Mini Mack Tours ## What's included - Local guide - Bottled water - Driver/guide - Live commentary on board - Fuel surcharge - Transport by private vehicle ## Not included - Drinks - Gratuities - Lunch - Dinner ## Itinerary 1. **The Kelpies & The Helix** (pass by, no stop) - See the Kelpies on the highway 2. **Luss** (20m) - Walk around Luss to see the great Loch Lomond. Nice wee shops nearby 3. **Falls of Dochart** (15m) - Beautiful hidden Highlands spot of the beaten track, with rapids, river and 400 year old stone bridge. 4. **Balquhidder** (1h) - Stop for lunch at Mhor 84 5. **Loch Lubnaig** (pass by, no stop) - Beautiful loch 6. **Feed the famous Highland coos** (10m) - Hamish, Honey & Baxter. 7. **Doune Castle** (30m) - 14th century castle used in many episodes of Outlander 8. **Deanston Distillery & Visitor Centre** (10m) - Quick dram in whisky distillery 9. **South Queensferry** (5m) - Admire the special bridges on the Firth of Firth just before we get back into Edinburgh ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Pickup points listed by the operator: 99 ## Good to know - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €773 | €387 | | 4 | €773 | €193 | | 6 | €773 | €129 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Day Trips from Edinburgh start at €54 per person. ## Compared with other Day Trips from Edinburgh | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #33 of 90** | €773 per group | 8h | 4.9 (88) | private | | [Stirling, Highlands & Distillery in Spanish](/uk/edinburgh/tours/stirling-highlands-distillery-in-spanish/?format=md) | €77 | 12h | 4.98 (405) | shared | | [Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William](/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-glenfinnan-viaduct-glencoe-fort-william/?format=md) | €54 | 12h | 4.93 (6417) | shared | | [Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Highlands](/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-loch-ness-glencoe-and-the-highlands/?format=md) | €54 | 12h 30m | 4.92 (6699) | shared | Ranked #33 of 90 in Day Trips from Edinburgh by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €54 to €940, median €77; typical length 10h. 26 of 90 are private. 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