A guide, air-conditioned transport and bottled water are included; lunch is at your own expense. 5 from 46 reviews at €299 per person for 8h.
In our comparison: #25 of 89 in Day Trips from Edinburgh, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
One price for every traveller: €299 per adult.
Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 46 of 46
Star breakdown of all 46 ratings
Reviewers praise knowledgeable guides, tailored plans and comfortable vans; some report weather changing the itinerary.
Written by Guidekin from the 44 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (11 September 2020 to 18 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.
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We stop here to take in the view of 'The Three Bridges', a stunning collection of road and railway bridges with a long and interesting history.
10 minWe visit this interesting ruined Palace and view it from the exterior. Linlithgow is the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots and has a long and complex history that you will hear about from the historic peel.
10 min · Admission not includedWe will drive past the impressive Kelpies public art installation as we travel to and from Stirling. These impressive statues of Clydesdale horse heads tower 30 meters above the Canal basin as we drive along the Royal Route.
Pass by, no stopWe visit Stirling Castle at the top of Castle Hill. With breathtaking views across the carse of Stirling and a rich history. We will explore the entire castle including Great Hall and Royal Apartments on a walking tour of the castle with your guide.
1h 15m · Admission not includedWe will drive through the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park which has beautiful scenery. This is a remove area of Scotland and often referred to as 'The Highlands in Miniature'. There are many photo opportunities along this route.
Pass by, no stopWe stop to take in the views over The Trossachs area and learn about local man David Stirling and his huge contribution to World War 2.
15 minWe will visit medieval Doune Castle, arguably Scotland's most famous caslte. Doune has been used in Monty Python, Game of Thrones and Outlander. It also has an interesting past and notable architecture.
15 min · Admission not includedWe drive through the picturesque Trossachs area, described as 'the highlands in miniature'. We also pass by Scotland's only Lake!
Pass by, no stopWe stop at the picturesque loch-side village of Luss. We see the beautiful Loch Lomond and explore the coastline after lunch at a local historic tavern serving great Scottish food and beer.
1h 30mFirst we stop to admire the views over the Forth Bridges from South Queensferry before continuing to Linlithgow Palace with its rich and varied history.
Then we take the 'Royal Route' to Stirling Castle and explore the ancient royal seat of Scotland. Learn the varied history of the Stuart Royals and the great battles of the middle-ages that were fought nearby.
Travel on to the National Park and explore the idyllic Loch Lomond with its calm waters that make way to dramatic highland scenery. Visit the conservation village of Luss and hear the local stories from hundreds of years of tradition.
The private tour is conduced in our luxury Mercedes minivans that comfortably accommodate up to 6 passengers. Your passionate Driver-guide will bring the day to live with stories and living history and will personally escort you to all monuments and locations.
Each itinerary is entirely customisable so if there is something specific you would like to see along the route please let us know!
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| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #25 of 89 | €299 | 8h | 5.0 (46) | private |
| Stirling, Highlands & Distillery in Spanish | €78 | 12h | 4.98 (405) | 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 #25 of 89 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 89 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 89 Day Trips from Edinburgh