GREENOCK (GLASGOW) SHORE EXCURSION: Scotland Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip Tour
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Embark on our Scotland Adventure from Greenock Cruise Terminal! Drive through the breathtaking Scottish Highlands, spot iconic Highland cows, explore the charming town of Inveraray, and visit the historic ruins of Kilchurn Castle. This is a Sightseeing tour the way it should be done! Enjoy a real Scotland Adventure BusyBus style where your driver guide will show you sights off the beaten track with real passion and delight.
Inclusions
What's included
- Itinerary designed inline with your cruise docking schedule - return one hour before all aboard
- Digital diary uploaded to our facebook page
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Full narration throughout the day
- Pick up and drop off at Greenock Cruise Terminal
- Transfers between location in luxury minibus or coach
What's not
- Gratuities
- Lunch and snacks can be brought with you or purchased throughout the day
- Entry to Inveraray castle (closed Tuesday and Wednesday) but still accessible by a short walk
Itinerary
We will be calling at Luss nestled on the shores Loch Lomond as the final stop before returning to the ship
We'll make a brief stop to stretch your legs and capture some photos of this iconic and historic location — the largest inland body of fresh water in Great Britain by surface area, and undoubtedly one of the most scenic. Free toilet facilities are available at the car park if needed.
A popular Highland rest stop surrounded by scenic mountain views and fresh country air. Explore the well-stocked gift shop featuring local products and souvenirs, or simply enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.
A 10–15 minute flat walk takes you to the stunning ruins of Kilchurn Castle, set against the dramatic backdrop of Loch Awe. Keep an eye out for sheep and rams along the path! For those not wanting to join the walk, you can still enjoy views from afar, visit the nearby gift hut with local art, or relax by the picnic benches near the car park.
Here you have the option to join a walking tour of the castle’s interior (additional cost), where you'll discover fascinating artefacts, and stories of Clan Campbell, one of Scotland’s most powerful families. Even if you choose not to enter, the castle grounds and exterior offer a picture-perfect experience not to be missed. Please note: The castle is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, but the grounds are still accessible via a scenic 800-metre walk from the drop-off point — ideal for photos and enjoying the beautiful setting.
Take time to explore the charming lochside town of Inveraray, a perfect stop for lunch and a stroll. Ask your guide for their top lunch recommendations — whether you’re after a cosy pub, fresh seafood, or a quick bite, they’ll point you in the right direction!
Take in the stunning views of scenic highland glen which is a memorable stop along the historic Old Military Road. This stop is dependant on weather conditions.
Discover the historic Old Church of Luss, home to a medieval Hogback grave and early medieval cross slab graves. Enjoy views of leisure boats on the loch and spot local wildlife in this tranquil setting. Luss is a picturesque village featuring beautifully maintained cottages and charming shops, many still lived in today.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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5Gorgeous Places in the Scottish Highlands
This is a fantastic overview of the Scottish Highlands. The sites visited on this excursion are wonderful, especially Inveraray! Even though it was showery off and on, the Highlands were beautiful and the stops were interesting. June, our guide, did a great job telling us about the area....and our driver was excellent. Suggestion: Maybe one less stop so more time could be spent in both Inveraray and Luss.
5Beautiful Views
Beautiful experience despite the weather! Highly recommend this trip. So many magical locations on this excursion!
5Very informative
Very easy to book. We took a cruise, and they were waiting for us at the port. The price was much less than the cruise excursion. Would highly recommend.
5Our tour guide, Sandra...
Our tour guide, Sandra was so welcoming, warm, helpful, friendly. Most of all she was so knowledgeable about everywhere we went. She even had a Playlist of scottish music. Bus driver, Michael was humorous, very friendly.
4Beautiful but not enough time.
This is a good tour, we enjoyed visiting all the sites. Our guide Nester was excellent, very knowledgeable and dressed in a full kilt. Our only complaint is that there was not enough time to enjoy the stops. At the Inveraray Castle, we barely had enough time to see the castle and make it back to the bus before we left.
5Great overview of Scotland
Great experience with guide Nestor and driver Michael. We appreciated the efficiency of Nestor along with the education on Scotland and its traditions and history. The castle was fantastic and the stops were well timed
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Disembark your cruise ship and head through the Ocean Terminal Building. Your BusyBus guide will be waiting for you, wearing a yellow Hi-Viz BusyBus vest and carrying a BusyBus branded sign. What3Words: ///villa.draw.plans
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 50 travellers
- Operated by
- BusyBus (Glasgow)
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Pushchairs, wheelchairs and luggage must be communicated to and approved by our company in advance
- Please note that the tour’s timings are designed exclusively with your cruise schedule in mind. If you dock late, do not panic - we will be there waiting for you and we will adjust timings accordingly to make sure everything runs smoothly. If you dock early, we will depart at the scheduled ticket time above. We will ALWAYS ensure you are back at least one hour before your ship departs.
How it compares in Glasgow
- Its from-price is 83% below the median of the 113 day trips we list in Glasgow.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 14 of 113.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Glasgow
Glasgow is Scotland's largest city, a Victorian port on the Clyde with galleries, live music and red-sandstone terraces, and Loch Lomond close by.
Glasgow grew on the River Clyde through shipbuilding, tobacco and trade, and its Victorian wealth shows in the red sandstone of its terraces, museums and merchant halls. The medieval cathedral, which survived the Reformation intact, stands beside the Necropolis, a hill of Victorian tombs. The Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, a red-stone palace, holds Salvador Dalí's Christ of St John of the Cross and a Spitfire hanging in its hall.
Top-ranked sights in Glasgow: Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park, Glasgow Cathedral, George Square.
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