8 hours
Guided in English
Instant confirmation
Private tour

Highlights

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!

Inclusions

What's included

Private transportation
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Kilt-wearing private guide

What's not

Lunch
Gratuities

Itinerary

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.
10 min
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.
10 min
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.
Passes by
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.
1.3 h
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.
Passes by
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.
15 min
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.
15 min
We drive through the picturesque Trossachs area, described as 'the highlands in miniature'. We also pass by Scotland's only Lake!
Passes by
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.
1.5 h

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Reviews

5.0

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Know before you go

Pickup: Pickup is included for everyone.
Ticket type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by: Experienced Tours

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

How it compares in Edinburgh

Its from-price is 50% below the median of the 342 day trips we list in Edinburgh.
Its length is typical for the group.
By number of reviews it ranks 81 of 342.

About Edinburgh

Edinburgh, Scotland's capital, rises on volcanic hills, with a castle on a crag, a medieval Old Town and an elegant Georgian New Town.

Edinburgh Castle crowns Castle Rock and keeps the Honours of Scotland, the Scottish crown jewels. From there, the Royal Mile runs downhill through the Old Town, past St Giles' Cathedral and a warren of narrow closes, to the Palace of Holyroodhouse and the Scottish Parliament. Arthur's Seat, an ancient volcano, rises above the palace with sweeping views.

Top-ranked sights in Edinburgh: Royal Mile, Edinburgh Old Town, Edinburgh Castle.

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