Oban, Glencoe, Highlands Lochs & Castles Small Group Day Tour from Glasgow
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Oban, Glencoe, Highlands Lochs & Castles Small Group Day Tour from Glasgow
By Rabbie's
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Plan a stress-free day trip through Scotland’s West Highlands with this convenient highlights tour that departs from central Glasgow. Going with a guide not only eliminates the stress of navigating, but ensures you learn more about the region than you might from a guidebook. Relax and snap photos en route to each stop on the day’s itinerary, including Glencoe, Kilchurn Castle, Loch Lomond, and Inveraray.
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Ages 5-99, max of 16 per group
Duration: 10h
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
- Small group size ensures a personal experience
- Learn local stories about top landmarks from your guide
- Visit off-the-beaten-path locations with sweeping landscape views
- Travel in the comfort of a Mercedes mini-coach
- Driver/guide
- Transport by air-conditioned mini-coach
- Small group tour (max 16 people)
What's not included- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Admission fees
- Entry/Admission - Castle Stalker
- Start:
- Buchanan Bus Station, Killermont St, Glasgow G2 3NW, UKGlasgow Buchanan Bus Station, Killermont Street, Glasgow G2 3NW (Tours will depart from a stance located between Stances 23 to 32)
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 225014- Min. age 5 years old. We do not accept children under the age of 5 years.
- Luggage Allowance: You're restricted to 14kg (31lbs) of luggage per person on our tours. 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 a small bag for onboard personal items.
- Most travelers can participate
- Please arrive 15 minutes before departure
- 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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- What is the departure point for the Oban, Glencoe, Highlands Lochs & Castles Small Group Day Tour?
- The tour departs from the Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station, Killermont Street, Glasgow.Answered Jun 2021
- Is parking available near the departure point for the Oban, Glencoe, Highlands Lochs & Castles Small Group Day Tour?
- Parking can be difficult to find in the center of town. It is highly recommended that you take advantage of the excellent public transportation that is available.Answered Jun 2021
- How early should I arrive for the Oban, Glencoe, Highlands Lochs & Castles Small Group Day Tour?
- Check-in closes 15 minutes before your departure time. The tour departs on time, so please do not arrive late.Answered Jun 2021
- Can I bring luggage with me on the Oban, Glencoe, Highlands Lochs & Castles Small Group Day Tour?
- You may bring up to 14kg (31lbs) 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) and a small bag for onboard personal items.Answered Jun 2021
The tour operator has provided the following answers to customers’ questions.- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 225014
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Itinerary
- You'll start atBuchanan Bus StationKillermont St, Glasgow G2 3NW, UKGlasgow Buchanan Bus Station, Killermont Street, Glasgow G2 3NW (Tours will depart from a stance located between Stances 23 to 32)See address & details
- 1Luss Visitor CentreStop: 30 minutesSee details
- 2InverarayStop: 45 minutesSee details
- 3Kilchurn CastleStop: 20 minutesSee details
- 4ObanStop: 90 minutesSee details
- 5Castle StalkerStop: 20 minutes - Admission excludedSee details
- 6Glencoe MountainStop: 10 minutesSee details
- 7Rest and be ThankfulStop: 10 minutesSee details
- You'll return to the starting point
About the operator
Don’t take it from us – here’s what people have to say about this operator:
- jeffreybH2414QR0 contributionsAwesome Scenic Day TripJeff C. was fantastic. Very friendly, funny and informative. Overall genuine sense of hospitality. The views and amount of land we were able to cover in 1 day exceeded expectations and would highly recommend Jeff and the company to anyone looking to book tours in Scotland. Looking forward to potential book with the company in the future.Written March 15, 2024
- matthewfB7454JN0 contributionsHighlands tour with Jeff C. from Glasgow was amazing!Jeff C. took us on an amazing trip up through the highlands! He provided tons of local knowledge and all the best places to stop for amazing scenery. Highly recommend!Written March 15, 2024
- YasminHanani0 contributionsWonderful experienceGreat tour, resourceful guide Nick, recommended! The weather was great we headed to Loch Lomond in the morning and had a nice lunch during the break. We went to the castle and spent the entire evening in the amazing castle with amazing view. Really worth itWritten March 4, 2024
- andreanY5639RQ0 contributionsA really worthwhile tourDo not miss this tour. The experience allowed us to get a feeling for life in the medieval and later periods. The castles and sites visited are all remarkable. Our guide, Andrew, was thoroughly knowledgeable about the logistics of the tour which made the day run so smoothly even with traffic issues. He was warm, welcoming, fun, and gracious.Andrew provided a lot of historical context for each of the sites as well as general Scottish history to augment knowledge of the specific sites we visited. I do not know anything about the Outlander books/TV series but that information was also included. Doone castle also has audio guides (included) which were incredibly helpful. (Brush up on Monty Python and the Holy Grail which was filmed there.) Their audio guides include Outlander details. While visiting the 1597 palace of salt merchant Richard Bruce in Culross, we also explored the nearby medieval church/monastery. Thanks to Rabbie’s tours!!!Written March 3, 2024
- MacyandDan0 contributionsNice Pace and a Great ValueOur second great Rabbie's tour, this one out of Glasgow, departing out of the Buchannan Bus Station. This was the Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond and Cruise Tour. Our guide Reiss was well informed and very kind. There was only one other couple with a child on our cruise, which was really nice. The pace was relaxing without being boring, with just enough stops for food, breaks, sightseeing and lunch. The castle is very well kept, with great views, but it is not really furnished. Still a nice visit. The Loch Lomond cruise was great, only three other couples on the boat, one of the perks of a winter visit. There is coffee and a bar on board for purchase. The cruise gives a good view of the shore and area, and there is a nice narrative describing what you are viewing. There are restrooms on board the boat as well. Not too long of a cruise, and despite rain, it was still nice, we were glad we did it. Stopped in at Aberfoyle for lunch, we ate at the Fairy Tree. We ran short on our lunch hour because we were busy getting an impromptu fire station tour from Fire Captain Iain, but it worked out fine. The drive home was beautiful. The tour allowed us to return in time to still have dinner when we got back. We also booked the Edinburgh St Andrews and Fife tour just a few days earlier, which we also highly recommend. Great value, nice pace, highly recommend this tour. **Don't forget to tip your driver**Written February 29, 2024
- E5359NLsarahd0 contributionsGlasgow to Isle of Skye with Jeff C!We had such a fabulous time on our trip to Isle of Skye with Jeff C! We left from Glasgow with a small group (only 3!) and were in awe as we traversed the Highlands and explored Skye. Jeff was so knowledgeable and had many stories (both historical and humorous!), food recommendations, and hidden gems along the way. I cannot thank Jeff enough for giving us so many priceless memories and experiences I will never forget. THANK YOUWritten February 16, 2024
- randyllwarehime0 contributionsFantastic scenic driveToured with James and had a great day (8am to 7pm). Comfortable van takes you north into the highlands with snow-capped peaks and lochs. Plenty of stops for photo ops, coffee, and bathroom breaks. Lunch on your own in Fort Augustus, which is where the hour long tour on Loch Ness takes place (large boat with two levels, top is exposed, lower is heated and covered). A nice surprise was 45 minutes in the charming village of Pitlochry with lots of eating and shopping options, on the way back to Glasgow. The tour gives you an appreciation of the size of Scotland. James shared a lot of his knowledge, especially of the geological history of the area. I enjoyed our chats during the stops.Written February 14, 2024
- PerranBoran0 contributionsBest tour with an amazing tour guideWe were so lucky that we were the only family at the tour. It was like a private tour. Our tour guide Kathleen was amazing. I definitely recommend this tour, totally worth it.Written February 11, 2024
- Tigeriffic690 contributionsJanuary 2024 visitThis tour was expensive for what it was. I would recommend you book without the cruise, and see what the weather is doing when you are there, as when I went it was very foggy, and you could not see anything, when on the cruise. (The cruise should have been canceled). The cruise staff were not very professional, and were laughing at each other when the guide was trying to tell us what we could see, 'if we was to use our imagination', as we could not see anything. There was some nice stops to get some scenic photos. There was not enough time at Loch Ness, even though lots of the places were closed. I had to rush my lunch to make time for the cruise, and then when the cruise finished go straight back to the bus. On the way back we stopped at an area which was famous for ice cream, and where the queen liked to visit 'apparently'. It was pointless, as it was dark, and most things were closed. (more time could have been spent at Loch Ness. The guide was Caitlin, and as she was driving at the same time as being our guide, there was no opportunity to ask questions, and what she was telling us seemed scripted. I did like the sound of bagpipes before this tour, but now I am not a fan, after listening to the red hot chilli pipers for a lot of the journey.Written January 29, 2024
- B4676CJaudreyd0 contributionsBest tour w/ incredible guideDon't even look at any of the other tours, just book this one! The scenery was stunning but our guide absolutely made the trip for us. Cameron S provided all the history of the area you could ask for, was incredibly well spoken (just in case anyone is worries about the accent), and made the entire trip an absolute delight. 10/10 would book again.Written January 28, 2024
- Margarita Z0 contributionsAmazing tour up northBooked Highlands and Castles day trip as I had some time to kill and I enjoyed it so much. Our driver Jeff was knowledgeable and personable and made sure to make conversation with everyone, cracked jokes and told many fun stories. It was also a particularly rainy and stormy day so he also made sure to keep us safe and adjusted the tour to make sure we get as much as possible out of it despite the rain. Great pricing and great tours, thank you!Written January 24, 2024
- iTraveltheworld1950 contributionsLochs and Castles - a perfect dayI booked this tour last minute when I found that I had whole day free in Glasgow. The tour was great. It delivered everything promised and more. Our driver was great. He was very knowledgeable and took care to make sure that everyone had their needs met.Written January 9, 2024
- colinbE3560AM0 contributionsWonderful day trip!My wife, grandmother and I went up to Loch Ness from Glasgow . Tour guide was fantastic, very knowledgeable and plenty of stops too, especially through glencoe. We were incredibly lucky given it was October, that we got such amazing weather with not a drop of rain all day! Would highly recommendWritten December 27, 2023
- June19710 contributionsOban, Glencoe, Highland Lochs & Castles - magical!A fabulous way of seeing some of Scotland’s finest places in a day, whilst learning the history as you go. Gary (or DJ Gary as I now call him) was amazing, knowledgeable, funny and happy to answer any questions. Highly recommended!Written December 9, 2023
- heathersZ6256JX0 contributionsIsle of Skye - don’t missWe had an amazing trip with Peter!! The Isle of Skye is a surreal location with a magical mystic energy. Peter took us to all the best spots and was able to adjust and accommodate our groups requests and interests. Highly recommend and will most definitely do again.Written December 5, 2023
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Shefford, UK3 contributions
Aug 2020 • Friends
Wonderful tour and a good range of destinations to see within a day.
Our tour guide John was friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable about the destinations. He is a great asset to the company!
Given the circumstances due to Covid, I felt appropriate precautions took place to ensure everyone on the tour was safe. Temperature checks were completed before boarding and everyone was required to wear a mask inside the coach. It was also half, rather than full, capacity. This made travelling more comfortable as we did have more space.
Overall, great tour if you want to explore the Highlands of Scotland!
Our tour guide John was friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable about the destinations. He is a great asset to the company!
Given the circumstances due to Covid, I felt appropriate precautions took place to ensure everyone on the tour was safe. Temperature checks were completed before boarding and everyone was required to wear a mask inside the coach. It was also half, rather than full, capacity. This made travelling more comfortable as we did have more space.
Overall, great tour if you want to explore the Highlands of Scotland!
Written September 3, 2020
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Amy T
Swampscott, MA59 contributions
Jan 2020
Our guide, Ben, was great. Tons of background stories and information about Scotland's history and when he wasn't talking he played a custom soundtrack with songs about Scotland or by Scottish performers. Completely entertaining, unfortunately, I've been singing "Loch Lomond" since!!
We saw a great cross-section including very small (100 ppl) communities, abandoned castles, coastal towns, lochs, etc. I'm so glad we got out of the city and saw the countryside.
We saw a great cross-section including very small (100 ppl) communities, abandoned castles, coastal towns, lochs, etc. I'm so glad we got out of the city and saw the countryside.
Written February 17, 2020
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Thanks for joining us, it's great to hear that you got a real sense of Scotland from this itinerary and the commentary and music that Ben shared. Loch Lomond is a pretty catchy tune, sorry about that! 😉
We hope to see you again soon,
Kind Regards,
Aimee
Written February 18, 2020
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Rali I
1 contribution
I did the tour with Alan, who was brilliant. Knowledgeable and entertaining through the whole trip.
Covid precautions are taken and implemented very seriously but without making it stressful.
I am looking forward to coming back and doing it again.
Covid precautions are taken and implemented very seriously but without making it stressful.
I am looking forward to coming back and doing it again.
Written August 14, 2020
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Thanks so much. We've got lots of tours to chose from so just let us know if you need any recommendations for next time. We look forward to welcoming you back!
All the best,
Aimee
Written August 17, 2020
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J K
4 contributions
Oct 2021
Though I lived in Beautiful Scotland for years now, I decided to do this tour because I wanted to put some informational context to the places I see, and Fraser been our Tour guide , I wasn't disappointed in the least!
It was a wonderful journey, meticulously crafted with attention to details from start to end, full of historical information, facts, stories, music and humour.I was particularly impressed by Fraser's ability to present all the information in a very engaging manner, without loosing his attention on the road but above all he never missed a moment to appreciate the beauty of nature.
Plenty of photo stops with some wonderful views.
I would strongly recommend this day trip with Rabbies to anyone whether you are living here or visiting, it's a different feel when you don't have to drive or plan an itinerary but just sit back, listen and enjoy the views.
It was a wonderful journey, meticulously crafted with attention to details from start to end, full of historical information, facts, stories, music and humour.I was particularly impressed by Fraser's ability to present all the information in a very engaging manner, without loosing his attention on the road but above all he never missed a moment to appreciate the beauty of nature.
Plenty of photo stops with some wonderful views.
I would strongly recommend this day trip with Rabbies to anyone whether you are living here or visiting, it's a different feel when you don't have to drive or plan an itinerary but just sit back, listen and enjoy the views.
Written October 16, 2021
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RCP
4 contributions
Mar 2020
I went solo for this tour last week, with James as our tour guide and it was fantastic! Departed from Glasgow on time, minibus was comfortable, and James had tons of fun facts about Scotland and hilariously-bad jokes. The weather was a little drizzly at Loch Lomond, but we got incredible snow in Glencoe! James was super flexible about willing to stop so we could take pictures in the snow and later on, when we saw highland cows! The stops in Glencoe were absolutely jaw-dropping. Saw three castles (Castle Stalker, Castle Kilchurn, and Inveraray Castle) and stopped for about 90 minutes for lunch in Oban.
This whole tour was a great way to spend a day really seeing the Scottish highlands, I highly recommend!
This whole tour was a great way to spend a day really seeing the Scottish highlands, I highly recommend!
Written March 4, 2020
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Colin F
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK158 contributions
We had a great time on this trip and would thoroughly recommend it for anybody looking for a 1 day tour of the Highlands and Loch's. There were only 8 people on our trip and the mini bus was comfortable with large windows to take in the stunning scenery. We were fortunate in that the sun came out after a grey start which added to the views of Glencoe and the Moors in the afternoon. Despite being nearly 11 hours long the day wasn't tiring at all with always something to look at or visit.
We must given a special mention to our tour guide Ben who kept us informed and entertained throughout the day with his knowledge and humour.
We must given a special mention to our tour guide Ben who kept us informed and entertained throughout the day with his knowledge and humour.
Written September 5, 2021
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Maholi Diaz
Aberdeen, UK34 contributions
What an incredible experience. I’d definitely recommend this tour for anyone who wants to know and see more of this beautiful country 🏴.
George was very friendly, kind and knowledgable.
Each stop was absolutely breathtaking! My main reason for booking the tour was visiting Oban and I’m so pleased I had plenty of time to wonder around, eat and visit the tower.
Technical details you might want to know:
We came back to the bus station at 6:40 pm ( I got in on time to get my bus back to Aberdeen yeii) butwe had perfect weather and minimal traffic
Plenty of stops.
Public toilets in Oban charge 50p so make sure you have coins. Thank you for helping me with that George . You are a star (in Netflix and real life)
PS: I absolutely LOVE the Scottish playlist 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Thank you for showing us around 🏴
George was very friendly, kind and knowledgable.
Each stop was absolutely breathtaking! My main reason for booking the tour was visiting Oban and I’m so pleased I had plenty of time to wonder around, eat and visit the tower.
Technical details you might want to know:
We came back to the bus station at 6:40 pm ( I got in on time to get my bus back to Aberdeen yeii) butwe had perfect weather and minimal traffic
Plenty of stops.
Public toilets in Oban charge 50p so make sure you have coins. Thank you for helping me with that George . You are a star (in Netflix and real life)
PS: I absolutely LOVE the Scottish playlist 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Thank you for showing us around 🏴
Written May 13, 2021
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We love that the tour nourished your soul! We could all do with a bit of that right now. We're thrilled it was such an enjoyable day out with George, thanks so much!
Aimee
Written May 20, 2021
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Jon P
2 contributions
May 2022 • Solo
I really enjoyed my Rabbie's day tour with Jeff from Glasgow today. Jeff was a lovely man and a great host. He kept everyone entertained, telling different historical stories / facts as we went along and also played some nice Scottish music. There were many different scenic stops for photos and also two bigger stops for breakfast and lunch with plenty of time to explore around. I would definitely recommend the tour to anyone! 😄👍
Written May 14, 2022
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Melissa
15 contributions
Sep 2022 • Couples
Taking a smaller tour on a smaller van was well worth it. You get a lot of opportunities to chat with your guide, ask many questions and get more in-depth information. Our tour guide Stevie was awesome and shared a lot of personal experiences he has had being in these places. The country side is stunning and the views you see are outstanding. Dress in layers knowing the weather will change frequently during the day. The only reason I didn’t give this your a 5 star is because we had individuals on the tour who had a difficult time managing their time and we were often waiting on people. Don’t be that person!! Our guide tried his best to get people to adhere to the time but at almost every stop we had to wait for people to get back to the van. Otherwise we had a great day and saw a lot of beauty
Written September 20, 2022
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drb19662016
Phoenix, AZ54 contributions
Apr 2022 • Couples
Let me start by saying...WOW. We left the Buchanan bus Station at about 8:30a headed out of the city centre towards Loch Lomond where we made our first stop for pics and to walk around. Our entire trip, we experienced rain, wind and cold and honestly it did not affect our trip at all with regards to the overall experience. If anything it made it more special as you could relate to some of the challenges that the clans dealt with while fighting for their land, homes and lifestyle. Our storyteller/driver (Bobby) was chock full of stories, history and humor that made the journey that much more special. I was there with my mom for her 75 th birthday and I thought this would be a great way to Scotland and i was not wrong. She loved it! I would recommend this tour to anyone looking to experience the Scottish Highlands. Thank you Bobby and James for an amazing day!
Written April 7, 2022
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Stella
9 contributions
What time would the tour finish? I am considering booking a flight same night at 11pm, wondering if it allows me plenty of time to catch my night flight.
mouna s
1 contribution
The trip ended around 8pm. But to be honest we were very tired by the time we got back to our hotel and am not sure taking a flight back on same day would be advisable.
Colin B
Kitchener, Canada3 contributions
Are we allowed to book the same day of the tour (assuming there are still spots)? We're arriving by train earlier that afternoon so I *think* we can make the 5 pm one but I don't want to book and have the train be late and lose the money :(
Sanjam S
1 contribution
I would not recommend that!
yuval l
2 contributions
What age groups are usually in the height seasonof tourism? I’m 22
MarketingDiva
Pasadena, CA341 contributions
If you’re looking to be there when there are more people in your age group you should go in the summer - anytime between late June to early September depending on the university schedule.
What is the tour difficulty level?
techdaddean
Boise, ID5 contributions
It’s an easy tour. No long hikes. Not physically challenging at all. If you can get on and off the bus you’ll be fine.
Can we be picked up at the Greenock cruise terminal. Our cruise arrives August 24
Carol P
1 contribution
You would have to ask the tour company. For my tour, I met the guide at the Buchanan Bus Station in Glasgow. You could get a taxi or an Uber to pick you up and take you to the rendezvous point.
paloma
Murcia, Spain1 contribution
Somos un grupo de 11 personas españolas y querríamos hacer la excursión a primeros de diciembre. Lo permitirá la temperatura? Podríamos ser en español la excursión?
How to find the bus? Info says it's between stance 23 -32
Ellen B
Commack, NY5 contributions
Keep walking around until you see that number. People are very friendly if you ask. Have fun!
Lisa H
Grafton, Wisconsin116 contributions
Our cruise ship arrives at 8am. Can we make this trip? Would love to!