--- title: Stirling Castle and Loch Lomond Full-Day Private Tour in a Premium Minivan lang: en type: tour city: Edinburgh country: United Kingdom price: 297 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 46 duration_minutes: 480 languages: [en] rank_in_category: 25 of 90 (Day Trips from Edinburgh) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/stirling-castle-and-loch-lomond-full-day-private-tour-in-a-premium-minivan/ --- # Stirling Castle and Loch Lomond Full-Day Private Tour in a Premium Minivan **Guidekin's take:** Travel from South Queensferry via Linlithgow Palace and Stirling Castle to Loch Lomond on a private tour for your party. A guide, air-conditioned transport and bottled water are included; lunch is at your own expense. 5 from 46 reviews at €297 per person for 8h. ## Overview First 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! ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 178 pickup points - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 09:00: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available - Non-refundable: no free cancellation ## Key facts - Price: from €297 per person - Duration: 8h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 46 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Recommended by 100% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Experienced Tours - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price ## What's included - Private transportation - Bottled water - Air-conditioned vehicle - Kilt-wearing private guide ## Not included - Lunch - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **South Queensferry** (10m) - 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. 2. **Linlithgow Palace** (10m) - We 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. 3. **The Kelpies & The Helix** (pass by, no stop) - We 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. 4. **Stirling Castle** (1h 15m) - We 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. 5. **Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park** (pass by, no stop) - We 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. 6. **The David Stirling Memorial** (15m) - We 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. 7. **Doune Castle** (15m) - We 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. 8. **Trossachs** (pass by, no stop) - We drive through the picturesque Trossachs area, described as 'the highlands in miniature'. We also pass by Scotland's only Lake! 9. **Balmaha** (1h 30m) - We 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. ## 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 All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations. Pickup points listed by the operator: 178 ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels Booking asks for: arrival flight or ship details ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €594 | €297 | | 4 | €596 | €149 | | 6 | €714 | €119 | 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 · #25 of 90** | €297 | 8h | 5.0 (46) | 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 #25 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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