--- title: West Highlands, Lochs and Castles Day Tour Including Admission lang: en type: tour city: Edinburgh country: United Kingdom price: 99 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.73 reviews: 1157 duration_minutes: 600 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 77 of 90 (Day Trips from Edinburgh) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/west-highlands-lochs-and-castles-day-tour-including-admission/ --- # West Highlands, Lochs and Castles Day Tour Including Admission **Guidekin's take:** Doune Castle admission is included on this West Highlands route through lochs, coastal villages and mountains. Travel is by mini-coach in a small shared group of up to sixteen, with live commentary; hotel pickup and meals are excluded. 4.73 from 1157 reviews at €99 per person for 10h. ## Overview When you visit a country, you often don't want modern buildings, fancy restaurants, and WiFi points. You simply want to step inside a nature documentary, relive a history show, and explore the sights that inspired the postcards. Well, if that’s you, then you’re in luck. Because this tour is exactly that. It takes you on a journey through Scotland's classic misty castles, sparkling lochs, wee coastal villages and heather-clad mountains. It’s an one day tour that lets you discover Scotland’s iconic sights, while also showing you some of the country’s best kept secrets. Capture the spirit of the Western Highlands and explore Scotland’s most atmospheric lochs and castles. Groups are limited to 16 passengers to ensure a more personalised experience. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Please meet your Rabbie's guide inside… - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - Max 16 people: shared group - Starts 08:15: one departure a day - Children from €89: ages 5 to 15 ## Key facts - Price: from €99 per person - Duration: 10h - Rating: 4.73/5 from 1157 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 94% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Rabbies Trail Burners ## What's included - Top range 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach - Admission Fees - Doune Castle included in tour price - The stories and services of an English-speaking driver-guide - Small Group Tour (maximum 16 passengers) ## Not included - Gratuities - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Meals and refreshments - Admission fees (unless stated) ## Itinerary 1. **Luss Village Paths** (30m) - This idyllic village on the shores of Loch Lomond will make you want to pack your bags and move in. 2. **Rest and be Thankful** (10m) - Let the beauty sink in at this stunning location that was a popular rest spot for soldiers. 3. **Inveraray** (1h 30m) - From there, we head to the picturesque town of Inveraray on the shores of Loch Fyne. This is your lunch stop, and you can decide how to spend your free time. Sample some local specialties, explore the town, admire the 18th-century Inveraray Castle (open to visitors from April... 4. **Next, we travel north and make a photo stop to admire Kilchurn Castle, a magn...** (10m) - Next, we travel north and make a photo stop to admire Kilchurn Castle, a magnificent ruin situated on the edge of Loch Awe. Some say it's cursed, so it's best to appreciate it from a distance. 5. **Doune Castle** (30m; admission included) - One of the best preserved Medieval castles in Scotland. It also featured in ‘Monty Python’s Holy Grail’, ‘Outlander’, and 'The Outlaw King'. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:15 - 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. ## Meeting point 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) Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJeZKmDI7Hh0gRRgOrTbwvruk ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - 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. - Luggage Allowance: You're restricted to 20kg (44lbs) of luggage per person. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) plus one small bag for onboard personal items. - Check in closes 15 minutes prior to departure. This tour will depart from inside Edinburgh Bus Station, Gate J and Gate K, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ. - In order to retain the integrity of the tour and try to ensure that all our customers have the best possible experience, we do cap bookings from any one party to 8 passengers. - Doune Castle – We reserve tickets for you. Entrance is included in tour price - On the dates when Inveraray castle is closed, we will try to arrange a photo stop instead. - As Inveraray Castle may be sometimes closed, please refer to their website to see their availability. ## Compared with other Day Trips from Edinburgh | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #77 of 90** | €99 | 10h | 4.73 (1157) | shared, max 16 | | [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 #77 of 90 in Day Trips from Edinburgh by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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