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One of the longest running family businesses in Scotland, Sweeney's Cruise Co. has operated boats on Loch Lomond since the 1880s, and in that time has come to know every inch of the Loch's 23 miles, its varied wildlife, wealth of  history, legend and folklore. 

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Loch Lomond Shores

Loch Lomond and The Highlands Day Tour

Experience Loch Lomond, Glencoe, and Loch Lubnaig, and Explore Scotland's stunning scenery and fascinating history on a private day tour, perfect for groups and families.

The journey begins at the picturesque Loch Lomond, a shimmering gem in the Trossachs National Park. Surrounded by lush woodlands and rolling hills, you'll have the chance to breathe in the crisp Scottish air and appreciate the tranquillity of the largest freshwater loch in the United Kingdom. We'll take you to its hidden corners and reveal its secrets, ensuring you'll create memories to last a lifetime.

Next, prepare to be enchanted by the hauntingly beautiful Glencoe and the rugged Highlands. These iconic landscapes are steeped in history and have inspired countless tales of heroism and tragedy. As you stand in awe of the towering mountains and winding valleys, you'll feel the pulse of Scotland's soul, and our experienced guides will regale you with captivating stories that bring the scenery to life.

Our journey culminates at Loch Lubnaig, a hidden jewel in the heart of the Highlands. Here, you can bask in the serenity of the mirror-like waters, reflecting the majestic mountains that encircle this tranquil oasis. A perfect spot for a leisurely walk or a family picnic, Loch Lubnaig offers a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Join us on this unforgettable journey, and let us bring the best of Scotland to your group or family. Book your private day tour with us today and embark on an adventure you'll cherish for a lifetime.

From £80 per adult

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• W Wednesday

March — November

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Private charter, cruise loch lomond, circular or explorer cruise - you choose your loch lomond adventure, we recommend, let's start your next adventure, all cruises.

Waterbus Tickets

Tarbet - inversnaid waterbus, 30 mins crossing.

Explorer Cruises

Island explorer, half day / full day.

Sail from Luss around pretty islands, passing the Narrows of Loch Lomond and disembark at Inchcailloch, our very own ‘Treasure Island’

Luss Explorer

Sail from Balmaha and spend time in the beautiful conservation village of Luss on the western shore of Loch Lomond with its famous beach and places to eat.

Circular Cruises

Balmaha circular, 90 mins round trip.

We think Loch Lomond is best experienced from the water, so join us on a 90 min circular cruise, departing from the new floating pontoon at Balmaha.

Balmaha Explorer

Sail from Luss to the picturesque village of Balmaha and explore this pretty village with woodland walks, Conic Hill and The Oak Tree Inn.

West Highland Way Rambler - Northbound

Sail from Tarbet to Rowardennan and try a taster of the West Highland Way, one of Scotland's top, long distance walking routes running along the eastern shore of Loch Lomond. (Weekends only)

West Highland Way Rambler - Southbound

Sail from Tarbet to Inversnaid and try a taster of the West Highland Way, one of Scotland's top long distance walking routes running along the eastern shore of Loch Lomond. (Weekend only).

Ben Lomond Explorer

Fancy bagging your first Munro? Sail from Tarbet to Rowardennan and take a hike up Ben Lomond, Scotlands most southerly Munro and enjoy the incredible views from the top.

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Tarbet is a small village on the western shore of Loch Lomond, at the junction of the A82 and A83 and is surrounded by the Arrochar Alps.  

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CRUISES 2023 Boats have been painted, spruced up and are looking great for the start of the season. Our full schedule of cruises departing from Tarbet, Inversnaid, Rowardennan, Luss and Balmaha will start on Friday 31st March. We have 'Classic' 1hr and 90 min cruises departing from Luss, Tarbet and Balmaha and our popular 'Explorer' cruises which drop you at different locations around Loch Lomond, perfect to explore all the amazing walks we have on our doorstep. We look forward to welcoming you on board!

☕️???????????????? Our Bonnie and Ben takeaway cafe has had a bit of a makeover! Soon to be selling bacon rolls, paninis and homemade soup in addition to our delicious coffees and hot drinks. Pop in and say hello! ????Tarbet Pier car park ⏰ Open daily from 8.30am.

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What a glorious autumnal photo of our boat at Balmaha. Thank you to @myscottishlifestyle for sharing this pic with us!

Our scheduled cruises run till the end of October, we’d love to welcome you on board!

INCHCAILLOCH ISLAND - HAVE YOU BEEN? ???? This is one of our favourite ‘Explorer cruises’, a 45 minute sailing from the pretty village of Luss, sailing past the islands of Loch Lomond and arriving at Port Bawn on Inchcailloch. With a fantastic beach and picnic spot it’s a great place to relax and take in the beauty of the loch. There are pathways that lead you round the island, ideal for families with little ones. Keep an eye out for fallow deer, woodpeckers, otter and osprey, we have even seen white deer here! ⛴ Daily sailings from Luss at 10.00am, 11.30am and 1.45pm Return boat departs at 12.00pm, 1.45pm and 3.15pm. ???? Tickets: £18.00 adult return, Child: £10.00, family £54.00 ???? Dogs welcome but must be kept on a lead on Inchcailloch Island Go to: https://www.cruiselochlomond.co.uk/island-explorer ???? Stirling Experience

With the weather still warm we’re off to a good start in September! Our full schedule of cruises will run from September through to end of October ( weather permitting). So come and explore Loch Lomond, whether you enjoy our classic stay on board cruises, or hop off with our explorer cruises at Inversnaid, Balmaha, Luss, Rowardennan or Inchcailloch Island. ????????‍♀️????????‍♀️???? Remember we’re dog and bike friendly too! ????

Glorious views of Loch Lomond today ☀️☀️☀️

DID YOU KNOW that all our skippers give a live commentary on our cruises? So as well as taking you to the most amazing locations around the loch, they’ll tell you the history of the area, the wildlife you might spot and there might even be the odd wee joke or two thrown in! Here’s Skipper Archie showing us how it’s done.

We welcomed @scotlands_stories on board with us last week and here’s their story of their time on Inchcailloch Island…..‘ How can I get a picture with this view of Loch Lomond?’ I hear you ask! Well, while everybody else is on the bonny, bonny banks of Loch Lomond, you're going to need to get yourself to Inchcailloch, one of the 22 islands in the middle. Molly and I took the scenic journey by booking a trip with @cruiselochlomond which left from the wee village of Luss on the west bank. The trip took a wee tour around the loch with expert commentary on some of the other islands along the way. No wallabies to be seen, but the Ospreys were out and about! Inchcailloch has been on my bucketlist for a while and it didn't disappoint, especially on a day like this. It's not a huge island, but there's still stories to discover. Buried in the undergrowth, but easy to find, you'll come across a ruined church and a jumble of old gravestones. This is the church of St Kentigerna, the mother of St Fillan who allegedly established a little chapel on this site in the 8th century. Inchcailloch is said to be named after her, translating as the island of the old woman or cowled woman meaning a nun! Amazing to think this was once a parish church and locals would row across the loch every Sunday up until 1621, true dedication. If you can read through the moss then you'll find a lot of Macfarlanes and Macgregors buried here, including Rob Roy's uncle once the Macgregor Clan Chief. After a couple hours of wandering the forest tracks and climbing to the summit of this little hill for the panorama, we still had an hour before Cruise Loch Lomond came to get us. Plenty of time for a wee dip in the shallow bay at Port Brawn, much needed for both Molly and I to cool off. This was easily up there with one of the most enjoyable things I've done all year and hopefully it's convinced you to get out there the next time you're visiting Loch Lomond and explore! It can get busy so book ahead and you can look through a range of boat trips like this through the @stirlingalive website - www.yourstirling.com I reckon Molly would agree that this summer, happiness is a bookable experience!

MAGICAL ISLANDS This was Inchcailloch Island yesterday, a wee taste of the Mediterranean on Loch Lomond! Departures from Luss daily: 10.00am 11.30am 1.15pm Adults £18.00 Child £10.00 Departures daily. We recommend booking online over the busy summer period. * Leave plenty of time to park your car and to make your way to the Luss Pier. ???? https://www.cruiselochlomond.co.uk/island-explorer

We hosted an incredible wedding on board yesterday at @thecruin for Fraser and Julie! A beautiful day for a lovely couple! Here’s our crew member Helle walking down the pier to greet the boats.

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Loch Lomond National Park & Stirling Castle

1 day tour from glasgow.

On this tour you’ll have time to visit grand Stirling Castle one of the most important castles in Scottish history.

Explore the Highland village of Luss and enjoy the natural beauty of Loch Lomond with a cruise on the Queen of Scotland’s lochs.

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Tour Duration 09:15 – 17:45

Tour Itinerary

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Just 40 minutes from Glasgow and we’re at the picturesque Highland village of Luss which lies on the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond. There has been a settlement here for over a thousand years at least. We know the Vikings passed through Luss in 1263 plundering nearby communities and you’ll find a ‘hog back’ Viking grave dating from the 11th century lying in the churchyard.

Loch Lomond lies on the Highland Boundary Fault line that divides the Scottish Highlands from the Lowlands. You’ll be hard pressed to find a more beautiful loch than Loch Lomond, and at Balloch you can opt to take a one-hour cruise on Loch Lomond where you’ll enjoy stunning scenery with views of the magnificent Ben Lomond.

You’ll also see Inchmurrin Island the largest of Loch Lomond’s 33 islands and home to the ancient ruins of Lennox Castle, which in the 14th century sheltered Robert the Bruce before he became King of Scotland. If you prefer to stay on dry land, there’s plenty of time to explore Balloch Castle Country Park, where you can visit the Fairy Glen, the Chinese Garden and enjoy superb views over Loch Lomond.

We’ll stop for lunch within the Loch Lomond National Park before travelling over the dramatic Dukes Pass into the Trossachs, the name ‘Trossachs’ comes from the Gaelic meaning ‘a Bristly Place’. Its forest covered mountains and shimmering highland lochs will take your breath away.

This was also the stomping ground of Rob Roy MacGregor; you’ll hear tales from your driver guide about this Scottish folk hero. Was he a legendary soldier and clan leader, or a villain and outlaw? As we head through the Trossachs, keep a look out for our woolly, long-horned Highland cows, we call them hairy coos!

You’ll have time to visit to Stirling Castle, one of the most important castles in Scottish history, great royal residence of the Stuart Kings and Mary Queen of Scots, who was crowned here in 1543, aged only nine months. With close associations to Robert the Bruce and Bonnie Prince Charlie, the castle overlooks the site of the battle of Stirling Bridge where another famous Scots hero, William Wallace of ‘Braveheart’ fame and his cry for freedom defeated a much larger English army in 1297.

From the city of Stirling, we’ll make the short drive to Glasgow where your Loch Lomond National Park & Stirling Castle tour ends.

1 Day Loch Lomond & Stirling Castle Tour from Glasgow

Departure & Return

Departs/Returns: Bus Stances 23-32, Buchanan Bus Station, Killermont St, Glasgow, G2 3NW

Tour Check-in 09:00 | Tour   Departs 09:15 | Tour   Ends 17:45

Late Arrivals

In the event you are late for any reason in arriving at your departure point and as result miss your tour, you will not be entitled to a refund.

We regret that we do not carry children under the age of 5 on our scheduled tours.

What’s Included

What to Bring

In Scotland we can get 4 seasons in 1 day, so we suggest bringing suitable clothing for all conditions, including a waterproof jacket and layers of clothing.

Shoes that are suitable for short walks on uneven paths and rough terrain. Don’t forget to bring sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, and your camera to capture fantastic memories you’ll make on tour with us!

Most attractions & eating establishments we visit accept card payments, however we recommend bringing some cash with you.

This is limited to one piece of luggage (like an airline cabin bag) with a maximum weight of 15kg per person. For guidance, measurements should be no more than 65cm x 45cm x 30cm / 25in x 18in x 12in. You are allowed one small carry-on bag for onboard personal items.

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel this tour 48 hours or more prior to departure – you will be refunded 90% of the tour price.

Cancellations made less than 48 hours prior to departure – no refund will be due.

Cancellations must be made in writing. For further information please refer to our  terms and conditions  page.

Tour Highlights Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park, Ben Lomond , Highland Village of Luss, Loch Lomond Cruise, Balmaha & Stirling Castle.

Please have a look at some customer experiences with Discover Scotland Tours.

03/11/22 – Robert

We very much enjoyed our tour. Everything was on time with ample of time for sightseeing at each location. Our driver/tour guide was excellent – courteous, personable, witty and knowledgeable. Absolutely no complaints or suggestions.

07/09/22 – Julie

On the day of travel it was easy to find the minibus at the bus station.  The minibus holds 16 people although our group was only 10.  The driver/guide Karen was brilliant, she is extremely friendly and she kept us entertained all day with lots of facts and very amusing stories about the areas we travelled through. You can do an optional boat trip of Loch Lomond which Karen sorted out on our behalf and booked the tickets.  We visited a couple of villages, one for morning refreshments and one for lunch with plenty of advice on food opportunities.  Last stop of the day was Stirling Castle, with the town to explore for those who didn’t want to visit the castle. Most of the day was driving through extremely scenic countryside and I thoroughly enjoyed my day (despite the changeable weather!).  I definitely want to return to Glasgow and I wouldn’t hesitate to book another trip through Discover Scotland.

20/08/22 – Carola

We had a great day and fitted so much in. Your driver Frank was cheery, professional, very helpful and knowledgeable. As a Scot I enjoyed it very much and so did the lovely people we met on the bus from all over the world. I would highly recommend your tours to Scots as well as world travellers and I will be booking with you again in the future.

13/08/22 – Cesar

We had a magnificent tour to Loch Lomond and Stirling Castle. Gary’s been a superb guide, provided great information, was funny, and extremely kind. With all best wishes and looking forward to another tour.

19/06/22 – Ornella and Marzio 

A great experience! We greatly enjoyed two tours with your company, the Loch Lomond Tour on 19th of June and Glenfinnan Viaduct, Mallaig, Glencoe on 20th of June. The trip to Loch Lomond was fantastic, Karen, our driver guide, was very kind, professional, competent, engaging, informative (we learnt a lot of things) , travelling with her was a great pleasure. The second trip to Glenfinnan Viaduct, Mallaig, Glencoe, was interesting and amazing. We had a lot of fun with Scott, our creative driver, who involved us in the nature sceneries and provided us  with all sorts  of information, including  popular local music. Both trips were delightful, everything (organization, times, means of transport, communication mails) was just awesome. Thanks and surely we are going to recommend your company to all the people who want  to visit Scotland.

25/03/22 – Elva

I just wanted to write to you and thank you for our amazing tour. Everything about the tour was outstanding and perfect. I wanted to give a special thanks to Scott and John who were with us on our tour. They made the day even more perfect. In our group were 2 persons from the Icelandic search and rescue team and John provided us with so many information about the mountains and gave us great information about hiking options in the Highlands. He was also very well informed and has a good presence. Scotts commentary and sense of humor topped the day! He did so well this being his first day as a tour guide. We would all love to come again on his tour! 🙂  We would love it if you would send greetings and compliments to them from us and thank them ones again for the tour 🙂 You are very lucky to have them on your team 🙂

01/03/22 – Erin

Thank you for the lovely tour. We very much enjoyed Nick and his charming tour of loch Lomond and Sterling Castle. We loved the cleanliness and comfort of the bus and Nick’s hospitality. Since we are a large group and wanted to see more than just Edinburgh, but we’re afraid to drive on the left, we wanted just a day tour so we could do the rest on our own. Thank you again, it was magnificent.

31/10/21 – Palmina

I had a very nice time with an amazing driver to Stirling, one the most beautiful city in Scotland. As you know we could not visit the castle but I believe we had enough fun to cover this unfortunate event. Our driver, (I can not remember his name but I think it starts with F), was one the most expert divers with amazing knowledge in history and well traditional dress. He surprised us with a bag piped instrument and I would say it was one the most amazing music I’ve ever heard. He is extremely talented in music and I really enjoyed it. I would say it was one of the best trips I’ve ever had. I highly recommend travelling with Discover Scotland and I believe you are one the best team with the best tour guides.

11/02/20 – Sandy

The tour I took was most informative. Michael our tour guide kept enthralled with the history of the areas we visited. The weather played along and I had a great time wondering through the various sites. Many thanks to Michael for a most enjoyable time, you will see me again in the near future.

09/01/20 – Kamrul

We really enjoyed the trip. Mr. Nick was a fantastic tour guide, and we are looking forward to the next trip with Discovery scotland in near future.

Do I need to purchase my cruise and/or castle tickets in advance?

It’s not required to reserve your attractions in advance.

Your Tour Leader will arrange the Loch Lomond cruise for anyone interested after you board the tour.

Stirling Castle tickets can be purchased on arrival to the castle. If you do wish to reserve in advance then you can purchase entry for the 3.30pm arrival slot on their website .

Can I reserve a specific seat on the mini coach?

Seats are chosen on a first come first serve basis, we are unable to take requests for specific seats. Our mini coaches all have panoramic windows so the beautiful Scottish landscape can always be enjoyed, no matter where you sit.

If you suffer from motion sickness, then you may be affected by the roads in Scotland. They can be twisty and narrow. It’s best to come prepared with a travel sickness preventative, whether that be medicinal, wristbands or another option, to ensure it doesn’t impact your overall enjoyment of the tour.

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Loch Lomond, The Highlands, Kelpies, & Stirling Castle Tour

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Loch Lomond, The Highlands, Kelpies, & Stirling Castle Tour

Our one day tour from edinburgh city centre will take you sightseeing to the kelpies, loch lomond, the highlands & stirling castle. hear the stories of the country's history from our knowledgeable driver guides while admiring the scottish scenery onboard our luxury coach.

• Kelpies - At 30m high, they are the largest equine sculptures in the world and portray mythical creatures from Scottish folklore
• Loch Lomond - Take a boat trip on the UK's largest expanse of fresh water or simply enjoy the stunning beauty of the loch and the surrounding scenery.
• Aberfoyle - See the beauty of the gateway to the Trossachs.
• Duke's Pass - Enjoy one of Britain's best drives through 'The Highlands in Miniature'.
• Choose from multiple departure points
• Guided tour with a fully trained and experienced driver/guide
• Edinburgh city centre drop offs
• Entrance fees
• Hotel drop off

Please Note

Please check out our "Frequently Answered Questions" and if you need any more information email [email protected] or we'd love to hear from you on 0044 (0)131 555 5558

Restrictions

• In the unlikely event of your tour being cancelled, a refund, rescheduled date or alternative tour will be offered.
• This tour is not suitable for children under the age of 6 years old.

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Pickup Info

Our main departure point is from outside The Apex Hotel on Waterloo Place at 8.20am To change any details contact us at [email protected] -- Phone: 44-131-555-5558

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Whisky & Loch Lomond 1 day tour

Compare delightful whiskies at two unique distilleries and enjoy the beauty of Loch Lomond on this day tour from Glasgow.

Tour Highlights

Glengoyne Whisky Distillery - Fruity. Sweet. Smooth. Find out what makes this whisky unique in the slowest stills in Scotland.

Loch Lomond - One of Scotland’s largest lochs. Admire the views and take postcard-perfect photos to share with your friends and family.

Balloch - This picturesque village is the gateway to the Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park.

Clydeside Whisky Distillery - Learn how delectable whisky is made and admire the views of the river Clyde at this modern distillery in the Queen’s Dock in Glasgow.

Your journey

Every whisky distillery has a fascinating story.

Some started under cover of darkness, hidden away from the prying eyes of tax collectors.

Some bring back the heritage of Glasgow’s industrial past.

Compare the old with the new as you explore the legacy of Glengoyne and Clydeside distilleries before you savour their distinctive Highland and Lowland whiskies.

And then, blend these delicious flavours with the sights of the famous Loch Lomond on this delectable tour celebrating Scotland’s national drink.

Tour Details

Students, and seniors over 60

• Pack your waterproof clothing and walking shoes
• Unfortunately, we don't carry anyone under 18 years old on this tour
• Access to distillery production areas may not be possible
• Some distilleries offer tutored tastings instead of tours
• Distilleries may be substituted
• Some attraction tickets can be purchased in advance when you book your tour. You’ll have the option to add at check-out. Other attractions will not be available to book beforehand, instead you can purchase those while on tour.
• Transport in a 16 seat Mercedes mini-coach
• Air conditioning as standard
• The stories and services of an English-speaking driver-guide
• Attraction entry tickets

You leave Glasgow and start your journey by visiting Glengoyne*, a distillery boasting a lovely location and a unique way of distilling whisky.

Operating since 1833, they’ve had enough time to perfect their methods. On your tour, you get introduced to the simple but magical process of turning barley, water, and yeast into whisky. And you discover that every stage of the production here is unhurried and that sweet and fruity whisky created by Glengoyne’s passionate team is a true feast for the senses.

From here, you enjoy a drive through the countryside to the village of Balloch, for a tasty pub lunch. This charming place is the gateway to Loch Lomond, so we recommend you clear your head on a walk to the shores of this bonnie loch before you head towards the second distillery of the day.

Next, it’s a visit to the state-of-the-art Clydeside distillery in Glasgow. Located in the famous Queen’s Dock, this exciting venue revives the tradition of whisky-making that was once a core industry in the city. You can visit their production site, see how the old blends with the new, and savour the light and delicate Lowland-style Single Malt Whisky.

After a relaxed afternoon visit here you return to Buchanan Bus Station with the stories and flavours of single malt whisky fresh in your mind.

*Itinerary and distillery visits are subject to change.

Attractions

Tour Attractions

You are able to pre-purchase entrance tickets to the following attractions at the time of booking:

• Clydeside Distillery
• Glengoyne Distillery

Other attractions may be booked and paid locally during the tour.

Do you offer hotel pickups in the departure cities?

The UK and Ireland's historic city centres are full of narrow streets and winding roads. So, to speed up your departure, we only pick up from our central meeting points. What's more is leaving the city using the most direct route also reduces the carbon footprint of our tours.

Is there parking close to the departure point?

We don't recommend bringing your car into the centre of our departure cities. It can be hard to find parking, and there are excellent public transportation services.

When should I get to the departure point?

Arrive 15 minutes before your departure time. Due to waiting restrictions, we can't wait for you if you're late.

What happens if I'm late or miss the tour?

If you're late for your tour, our cancellation policy applies. 100% charges are applicable, and you will not be entitled to a refund or alternative.

What are your cancellation policies?

For one-day tours: You'll receive a full refund if you cancel 24 hours or more before the tour departure

For tours of between two and nine days: You'll receive a 90% refund if you cancel 15 or more days before the tour departure

For tours of 10 or more days: You'll receive a 90% refund if you cancel 21 or more days before the tour departure

For all European packaged tours: You'll receive a 90% refund if you cancel 42 days before the tour departure.

If you cancel inside these notice periods, full charges will apply and no refunds will be issued.

To cancel your booking, email [email protected] as soon as possible. The effective date of cancellation will be the date we receive written confirmation from you.

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Can Itineraries change?

Your tour will always follow the itinerary as closely as possible. Your driver-guide will keep you up to date on the road, and we'll try to get in touch about any large changes prior to your departure.

Can I pre-book a specific seat?

Due to logistical reasons, we're unable to let you pre-book a seat on the bus. But our comfortable 16-seat mini-coaches have huge windows. So, you'll always get a good view.

Are there toilets on the bus?

Unfortunately, we have no on-board toilet facilities, but you'll have regular comfort breaks.

How do you cater for people with accessibility needs?

We aim to accommodate everyone. To read more information on how we do this, click here to go to our accessibility guide.

Do you take children on your tours?

We regret we don't carry children under the age of five on our scheduled tours.

You can ask us about the tours we recommend for younger children. And if your child is less than 1.35m tall, you should let us know, so we can provide them with a suitable booster seat.

How much time do I get off the bus?

We want you to enjoy Britain and Ireland. And we believe the best way to do this is to get you off the mini-coach and out exploring. So, we give you plenty of time to take photos, go walking, and explore ancient ruins.

Why do you exclude visitor attractions?

We exclude visitor attractions in your tour price because it lets you travel your way. It means you can pamper yourself with a luxury lunch or skip an attraction whenever you feel like it.

Do we need to bring our own lunch?

You don't need to. We stop in small towns, villages, and rural eateries where you can choose whatever meal pleases both your taste buds and your budget.

Should I tip the driver-guide?

Let's be honest, our driver-guides would never refuse a cheeky bonus. But it's up to you, and the amount is entirely at your discretion.

What about travel insurance?

We advise you take out travel insurance.

What is ABTOT?

You're protected by ABTOT when you chose to let us reserve your accommodation on a multi-day tour. This means you can claim back anything you've paid us if we become bankrupt. Read our terms and conditions for more information.

I have more questions, who can help me?

If you have any more questions, call us on +44(0)131 226 3133, email [email protected] , or check out our full FAQs .

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Loch Lomond and Whisky Distillery Half-Day Tour Verified

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This half-day Loch Lomond and Whisky Tour gives you the opportunity to experience the beauty of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. You’ll also visit the Glengoyne Distillery, to take in the production, smells, and flavors of their whisky.

• Follow the course of the Clyde, the river that made Glasgow great
• Admire the beauty of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
• Learn about malt whisky production at the Glengoyne Whisky Distillery

Departing from Glasgow city center at 13:15, you’ll enjoy a leisurely drive, following the course of the Clyde, the river that has been so important in Glasgow’s history. The Clyde was once home to the shipyards and heavy manufacturing factories that forged Glasgow’s name as the Second City of the British Empire.

On this 4.5-hour excursion, you’ll travel north to Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. This area of outstanding natural beauty straddles the cultural and physical boundaries of the Highlands and Lowlands of Scotland and is now a managed and sustainable environment for visitors and local people, right on the doorstep of Glasgow.

Go for a stroll along the shores of Loch Lomond in Balloch Country Park or soak-up the atmosphere in the bars and restaurants at Loch Lomond Shores. From here you can walk to the former volcanic plug at Dumgoyne Hill and visit the Glengoyne Whisky Distillery Experience.

Glengoyne produces a Highland single malt from water that runs out of the volcanic rock behind the distillery.

On the tour you’ll experience the majesty of one of Scotland’s most famous Lochs and round your afternoon off with a dram of whisky, the water of life, before returning to Glasgow at 18:00.

What’s included

• Transportation by air-conditioned mini-coach
• Driver/guide

What’s not included

• Refreshments
• Glengoyne Distillery entrance fee
• Price From £22
• Listing categories Amateur
• Location / Region Lowlands

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12 reviews on “loch lomond and whisky distillery half-day tour”, s l – united kingdom.

Great tour with a great guide

Zuzanne – Sweden

Outstanding professional and friendly service

I’m glad I choose this tour. Toni, the guide/driver was one of the most professional persson I have met. He had a close contact with the office and made sure that guests who were running late will be on the bus. Even thoug it put us 5 min behind the scheduled trip, Toni reassured us that it will not effect our tour. He also gave us a choice between two options to view Loch Lomond and took the extra 20 min total drive to make sure we have the best scenery. He was not aware that the road the distillery was closed, but with a professional, calm but fun attitude he got us there on time and we did not miss a minute. We actually had a chance to experience more of the Scottish country. He introduced us to many interesting facts and the music choice and information around it was extra. The guided distillery tour was also a pleasant experience. I experienced a great afternoon with an intelligent and fun guide. Well planned trip, I can highly recommend.

Carole – United Kingdom

We enjoyed the tour and the sampling of the whiskey

Jayne – United Kingdom

Our guide Ian was excellent, very knowledgable. Unfortunately his company hadn’t advised him of the roadworks on the Erskine Bridge, nor that there was a big swimming event on, which meant we had only 15 minutes at Loch Lomond instead if more than an hour which was very disappointing as we had guests from New Zealand with us. The distillery tour was excellent and even the weather cleared up a bit!

Iain – United States

Not much to see at the lake when it’s raining.

The lake visit was of little value in the rain. The distillery tour was interesting because of the old school production of their products.

Maria – Sweden

Really nice trip, absolutely pricewort. The guide’s, Jim and Stuart, made the trip both funny and interesting.

Marianne – Canada

Good Distillery tour. Loch Lomond is picturesque and nice for a stroll

Guide/ driver was friendly, informative and kept to outlined schedule. Vehicle was clean and comfortable. Although I have never had Scotch whiskey, I enjoyed it as well as the tour of Glengoyne. Excellent guide, Meghan explained everything about their product, the history of Glengoyne and how it is made as well as the differences between the various aged whiskeys.

Amanda – United States

Perfect Half Day Tour

The Loch was lovely. I am not a Scotch drinker, but I still really enjoyed the distillery tour. Well worth the time and money.

Laura – Spain

The guide made the tour great

We were so lucky to have IAN as out tour guide, a superfriendly and caring local. He was entertaining, helpful and always had something interesting to say at all time. The tour itself isn’t that great, I think it’s better worth your money to do a full day tour because we felt like it was too short. The distillery is very touristy and not thaaat good as we thought. The Loch is nice but also quite touristy.

Colette – United Kingdom

Absolutely brilliant tour of Glasgow, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs with a lovely, enthusiastic and very knowledge guide. My boyfriend thoroughly enjoyed the tour of the distillery also.

Ylfa – Iceland

Great activity loved the guide

It was a great activity. We absolutely loved our guied (forgotten his name 🙁 ) But he told us a lot of interesting stories about Scotland.

Heather Ceana – Freital, Germany

Fascinating Tour

Tour the Glengoyne Whisky Distillery and learn about how whisky is manufactured. The staff are knowledgeable and helpful. The process is quite fascinating. It was interesting to learn about the process and see the equipment involved. Great change to shop afterwards at discount prices.

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SPEEDBOAT TOUR

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SPEEDBOAT TOUR ON LOCH LOMOND A private speedboat tour on Loch Lomond. Enjoy magnificent views & constantly changing scenery. An experience not to be missed!

SPEEDBOAT TOUR ON LOCH LOMOND

The luxury speedboat tour is undoubtedly the most memorable way to experience Loch Lomond.  Cruising out in open waters and exploring  throughout the many islands . This is an experience not to be missed and everyone will enjoy the magnificent views and constantly changing scenery!

Luxury speedboat tours are available from 30 minutes to a full day and priced from only £100 per boat.

Your skipper is also your tour guide and each boat tour is planned to ensure that you make the most of your time on Loch Lomond.

There is a lot to see and learn; you will be intrigued and amazed!

OPTIONS AND PRICING

The maximum seating capacity is 10 passengers per boat [11 persons including our driver]. List pricing for 2022 is detailed below:

*Extra time is available and will be charged at £75 per 30 minutes per boat

**Boat capacity is 10 adults max

It may be possible to drop off and collect from alternate locations but additional costs would be chargeable due to empty boat travel time [more details on request].

OPENING TIMES

The ‘Speedboat Tour’ is available 7 days per week during summer months.

The ‘Speedboat Tour’ is also available during winter months but subject to minimum booking requirements

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BOOKING NOTES

Our diary is extremely busy at peak times. Please book your boat tour in advance to avoid disappointment. [Early booking is recommended!].

No booking is confirmed until the agreed deposit has been paid and minimum booking conditions may apply dependant on the day, date and time of booking.

All bookings are subject to our standard terms and conditions.

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Moscow Metro

The Moscow Metro Tour is included in most guided tours’ itineraries. Opened in 1935, under Stalin’s regime, the metro was not only meant to solve transport problems, but also was hailed as “a people’s palace”. Every station you will see during your Moscow metro tour looks like a palace room. There are bright paintings, mosaics, stained glass, bronze statues… Our Moscow metro tour includes the most impressive stations best architects and designers worked at - Ploshchad Revolutsii, Mayakovskaya, Komsomolskaya, Kievskaya, Novoslobodskaya and some others.

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The guide will not only help you navigate the metro, but will also provide you with fascinating background tales for the images you see and a history of each station.

And there some stories to be told during the Moscow metro tour! The deepest station - Park Pobedy - is 84 metres under the ground with the world longest escalator of 140 meters. Parts of the so-called Metro-2, a secret strategic system of underground tunnels, was used for its construction.

During the Second World War the metro itself became a strategic asset: it was turned into the city's biggest bomb-shelter and one of the stations even became a library. 217 children were born here in 1941-1942! The metro is the most effective means of transport in the capital.

There are almost 200 stations 196 at the moment and trains run every 90 seconds! The guide of your Moscow metro tour can explain to you how to buy tickets and find your way if you plan to get around by yourself.

Moscow Metro Tour

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Moscow metro private tours.

• 2-hour tour $87:  10 Must-See Moscow Metro stations with hotel pick-up and drop-off
• 3-hour tour $137:  20 Must-See Moscow Metro stations with Russian lunch in beautifully-decorated Metro Diner + hotel pick-up and drop off. 
• Metro pass is included in the price of both tours.

Highlight of Metro Tour

• Visit 10 must-see stations of Moscow metro on 2-hr tour and 20 Metro stations on 3-hr tour, including grand Komsomolskaya station with its distinctive Baroque décor, aristocratic Mayakovskaya station with Soviet mosaics, legendary Revolution Square station with 72 bronze sculptures and more!
• Explore Museum of Moscow Metro and learn a ton of technical and historical facts;
• Listen to the secrets about the Metro-2, a secret line supposedly used by the government and KGB;
• Experience a selection of most striking features of Moscow Metro hidden from most tourists and even locals;
• Discover the underground treasure of Russian Soviet past – from mosaics to bronzes, paintings, marble arches, stained glass and even paleontological elements;
• Learn fun stories and myths about Coffee Ring, Zodiac signs of Moscow Metro and more;
• Admire Soviet-era architecture of pre- and post- World War II perious;
• Enjoy panoramic views of Sparrow Hills from Luzhniki Metro Bridge – MetroMost, the only station of Moscow Metro located over water and the highest station above ground level;
• If lucky, catch a unique «Aquarelle Train» – a wheeled picture gallery, brightly painted with images of peony, chrysanthemums, daisies, sunflowers and each car unit is unique;
• Become an expert at navigating the legendary Moscow Metro system;
• Have fun time with a very friendly local;
• + Atmospheric Metro lunch in Moscow’s the only Metro Diner (included in a 3-hr tour)

Hotel Pick-up

Metro stations:.

Komsomolskaya

Novoslobodskaya

Prospekt Mira

Belorusskaya

Mayakovskaya

Novokuznetskaya

Revolution Square

Sparrow Hills

+ for 3-hour tour

Victory Park

Slavic Boulevard

Vystavochnaya

Dostoevskaya

Elektrozavodskaya

Partizanskaya

Museum of Moscow Metro

• Drop-off  at your hotel, Novodevichy Convent, Sparrow Hills or any place you wish
• + Russian lunch  in Metro Diner with artistic metro-style interior for 3-hour tour

Fun facts from our Moscow Metro Tours:

From the very first days of its existence, the Moscow Metro was the object of civil defense, used as a bomb shelter, and designed as a defense for a possible attack on the Soviet Union.

At a depth of 50 to 120 meters lies the second, the coded system of Metro-2 of Moscow subway, which is equipped with everything you need, from food storage to the nuclear button.

According to some sources, the total length of Metro-2 reaches over 150 kilometers.

The Museum was opened on Sportivnaya metro station on November 6, 1967. It features the most interesting models of trains and stations.

Coffee Ring

The first scheme of Moscow Metro looked like a bunch of separate lines. Listen to a myth about Joseph Stalin and the main brown line of Moscow Metro.

Zodiac Metro

According to some astrologers, each of the 12 stops of the Moscow Ring Line corresponds to a particular sign of the zodiac and divides the city into astrological sector.

Astrologers believe that being in a particular zadiac sector of Moscow for a long time, you attract certain energy and events into your life.

Paleontological finds 

Red marble walls of some of the Metro stations hide in themselves petrified inhabitants of ancient seas. Try and find some!

• Every day each car in  Moscow metro passes  more than 600 km, which is the distance from Moscow to St. Petersburg.
• Moscow subway system is the  5th in the intensity  of use (after the subways of Beijing, Tokyo, Seoul and Shanghai).
• The interval in the movement of trains in rush hour is  90 seconds .

What you get:

• + A friend in Moscow.
• + Private & customized Moscow tour.
• + An exciting pastime, not just boring history lessons.
• + An authentic experience of local life.
• + Flexibility during the walking tour: changes can be made at any time to suit individual preferences.
• + Amazing deals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the very best cafes & restaurants. Discounts on weekdays (Mon-Fri).
• + A photo session amongst spectacular Moscow scenery that can be treasured for a lifetime.
• + Good value for souvenirs, taxis, and hotels.
• + Expert advice on what to do, where to go, and how to make the most of your time in Moscow.

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