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Glencoe, a designated National Scenic Area sometimes referred to as the Glen of Weeping, was the scene of the infamous 'Massacre of Glencoe' in 1692. The Glen has a number of viewing stops on the road through the valley, and the National Trust for Scotland has a visitor centre along the main route.
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1. Glasgow/Edinburgh to Glencoe & West Highlands Private Tour
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
This is a private tour which departs from either Glasgow or Edinburgh, taking in Loch Lomond and Glencoe. You will be collected from, and dropped to your accomodation in either Glasgow or Edinburgh. The leather seats and air conditioning will ensure you are kept comfortable, while panoramic tinted glass ensures your privacy. This itinerary is flexible, and can be customised to suit clients needs.
Inclusions: Optional Group Photographs (Free), Bottled water, Snacks
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By scottmac1980
Luke is a great, friendly and knowledgable guide. He provided a superb experience for some Italian students we had over and delivered a fantastic trip of the highlands. Recommended!
2. Fort William and Glencoe
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Based in the Beautiful City of Inverness, we at Highland Tours 4 You, offer you the opportunity to join us on one of our prearranged tours taking in some of the magical sights and experiences available in this fascinating area. We currently offer One Day tours showcasing some of the most breath-taking scenery and stunning landscapes that the Highlands have to offer. Our 8 seater vehicle offers you that personal experience that we strive to give all our customers. If there is anywhere not shown that you would like to visit or if you would prefer a Private Tour just give us a call and we will do everything in our power to help meet your needs. Perhaps you fancy a Distillery Tour, a Golf Club Tour, Cocktail Tour, Island Hop, the list is endless, just let us know what you fancy, we are here to help. We offer a very convenience city centre riverside Pick Up Point.
Inclusions: Guide/Driver, Private transportation
Exclusions:
Reviewed By Liz K
Went to the fairy pools without a guide and it was stunning. Weather wasn’t great but water was so clear and beautiful. Would have been a better experience on a warm day. Wear decent footwear as when raining it gets slippy
3. Loch Ness, Glencoe and the Highlands Private Day Tour from Edinburgh
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
Travel deep into the Highlands of Scotland on our monster-sized day tour. You will hear the legendary stories of the Jacobites, get a chance to spot the mythical Loch Ness Monster, as well as get lost in the beauty of Glencoe. It’s a tour packed with bewildering beauty and its perfect for those who are short on time and want to experience Scotland as much as possible. Places you explore: Callander, Loch Ba, Three Waters - waterfall, Glencoe, Laggan Locks, Fort Augustus, Loch Ness, Laggan Dam, Dalwhinney Distillery. • Full-day small group tour from Edinburgh (maximum 4 passengers) • Personalised attention, private tour (no one apart from you and your family members, friends will attend this tour) • You have more free time for sightseeing compared to similar bus tours • Enjoy privileged, personalized attention from your driver/guide on this small group tour • Mercedes V Class • Please note that tours stops and timings are flexible and for reference purposes only
Inclusions: Driver as a guide, Bottled water
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified, Admission fees
Reviewed By meghanc746
Ed was the perfect guide for a Girl's Day Trip. We had some extenuating circumstances on a previous tour earlier in the week that precluded us from completing it. We decided to try a private tour for the end of our trip and so glad we did. We had a few ideas of what we wanted to see and he was able to help us customize a day trip to see as many of those items as we could. He was a perfect tour guide and so patient and kind when we wanted to stop and look at various things and places (hairy cows and shopping!). We never felt rushed during our trip and he was also able to guide us through several castles so we go to see everything in our allotted time. Had we toured these places by ourselves I feel like we would have missed so much. We had a great time on our day trip and I would highly recommend Ed for a private tour of Scotland and the country side.
4. The Alba Adventure - a 2-7 day private tour of Scotland
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5.0 based on 33 reviews
The Alba Adventure is a 2-7 day private tour of Scotland. The itinerary can be customized (for longer tours contact us via email or our website, and we will make you a fully personalized tour). We offer tours of Scotland, the Scottish Highlands, The Isle of Skye or anywhere else you would like to go.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Guiding and commentary , Driver/guides over night fee (hotel + food)
Exclusions: Your accomodation, Admission tickets to sites and attractions, Food and drink, Souvenirs and other personal expenses, Gratuities
Reviewed By Closetoutlanderfan
A friend and I took Dave's tour through the Scottish Highlands/Isle of Skye. It was a great way to make the most out of the limited time we had available. Dave is a great guy and tour guide and was able to fit in way more sights than I was on expecting. We learned a lot about history, culture and folklore as well. This tour is a top highlight of my time abroad and I'd recommend it to anyone.
5. Scottish Highlands & Loch Ness Private Day Trip
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
The Scottish Highlands are part of a historic region of Scotland you should definitely visit while in Edinburgh, especially Loch Ness. The dramatic landscape of ancient rocks, deep valleys and sapphire blue lochs will enchant you on a scenic private full-day day trip. For 13-hours, you'll see the best the Scottish Highlands have to offer plus the famous Loch. From the royal court of Linlithgow Palace to the battles of independence that took place at Stirling Castle. Get to know the tragic massacre of Clan MacDonald and hear about the life of Scotland's famous son, Rob Roy. Besides the fascinating yet turbulent history, you will get to enjoy the mesmerizing landscape of the Highlands and admire the nature that surrounds you. With many pit stops for breaks and photo-taking, you can truly capture the essence of the Highlands. See the indigenous hairy cows, wander through quaint towns unravaged by time and explore villages that offer a peek to how locals live.
Inclusions: Local Guide, Private Tour, A/C Car, Driver, Pick-up and drop-off
Exclusions: Food & drinks
Reviewed By 475alani
Evelyn is an absolutely fantastic tour guide. She really knows her city well and brings the myths and legends to life with her amazing stories. The whole family enjoyed the afternoon (despite the rain, which didn't really matter) and in fact it was the highlight of our weekend in Edinburgh. I would thoroughly recommend the myths and legends tour with Evelyn to anybody who is planning a visit to this really interesting city.
6. Loch Ness Tour
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
An unforgettable experience with spectacular scenery. The tour drives through the Cairngorm and Trossachs national parks, and along the edge of Rannoch Moor, one of Europe’s last wildernesses. We pass the particularly awesome mountains Ben Nevis and Buachaille Etive Mor, the infamous Glencoe as well as 5 of Scotland amazing lochs. Perhaps with a bit of 'Nessie' spotting along the way! Our Driver Guide's great personal knowledge of Scotland helps guests have an amazing tour.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Scottish biscuits, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Bluetooth Connection to in-car audio system. USB Phone charging points
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7. Scottish Highlands Private Tour
This private tour of the Highlands features a drive through the beautiful scenery of Loch Lomond National park , passing Loch Lubhair and Loch Lubnaig and going through Crianlarich and Tyndrum . We offer optional stops in Callendar or Doune Castle on the way as we head north into the Highlands . This tour of the Highlands features a visit to Glencoe, Black Mount and Buachaille Etive Mor . Your guide will take you to the best spots for taking pictures of the beautiful scenery of Glencoe and the Highlands . This photo tour is ideal for beginners/ intermediate photographers .
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Local guide, Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Souvenir t-shirts, phone cases , prints and photo gifts (available to purchase online at Private Tours Edinburgh website , ask the driver for details, Escort
Reviewed By scotgrl3
These are spectacular structures to go and visit. Take a walk around by the canal and see how impressive these sculptures are up close. There is free parking close by with short walk. Disabled parking is also available and closer to the shop and structures. The gift shop has reasonably priced souvenirs.
8. 3 Day Tour of Scotland Departing Edinburgh or Glasgow
On day 1 we will depart Edinburgh, taking in Stirling Castle, Doune Castle, Glen Coe, The Great Glen, Eilean Donan Castle, and onto Skye, for your 2 nights accommodation. Day 2, we will travel the Jurassic coastline of Trotternish, incorporating the Old Man of Storr, Kilt Rock, then onto the Quiraing, known for its wonderful rock formations and stunning coastal views, and in the afternoon we shall travel west and onto Neist Point and then back to your accommodation. Day 3, We depart Skye, and travel towards the Highland Capital of Inverness, where we will experience, Loch Ness & Urquhart Castle(foundation stones date back 700yrs). before we travel south towards Edinburgh, taking in the Cairngorm Mountains, Highland Perthshire and then back to your accommodation.
Inclusions: Private transportation
Exclusions: Your accomodation, food, drink, souveniers, entrance to attractions.
Reviewed By 4SIGHT
Enjoyed an hour at Speyside. Knowledgable guide with a reasonable tasting ... wasn't my favorite whiskey but a nice experience.
9. Executive Transfer to (or from) Inverness area to (or from) Edinburgh or Glasgow
This activity is the provision of private transport between the larger cities in the South of Scotland and the Highland Capital in Inverness and takes 5 to 7 hours depending on a number of factors e.g. time of day, volume of traffic etc
Inclusions: Complimentary Chilled bottled water and snacks are included, WiFi is included where reception allows, Snacks, Bottled water
Exclusions: Any reqired meals, Entrance fees where applicable
Reviewed By spinart2016
My husband and I had a wonderful day last week (Oct 2020) exploring the Northern Highlands from Inverness with Craig. Prior to our visit, I communicated with Craig via email to plan our day. I had a few things in mind that I wanted to see, such as the Culloden Battlefield, Clava Cairns and Dunrobin Castle, but mostly explained that we wanted to get a sense of the history and culture and stop and take in the beautiful landscapes and take photos. Craig delivered all that and more, exceeding our expectations, with his knowledge of the area and his delightful stories. In addition to all of the above, Craig whisked us off to a surprise visit to fascinating Wardlaw Mausoleum to learn more about the Clan Fraser (Outlander fans will understand!), Beauty Priory, Shin Falls to see the salmon leaping (yes, we did get to see actual salmon!). We had another surprise at Dunrobin Castle with a Falconry demonstration, which normally would not be operating this time of year. Many stops along the way to see beautiful vistas, Loch Fleet World Heritage site where we had a good view of the seal colony, and Clootie Well. Craig was the ultimate host, picking us up and dropping us off at our Inverness hotel, driving us in comfort, complete with safety measures of hand sanitizer and masks, and more importantly a picnic hamper full of snacks. He was very responsive and communicative before and after our trip. I highly recommend Craig as your personal tour guide to the delightful Highlands.
10. Glasgow/Edinburgh West Highlands & Glenfinnan Viaduct Private Tour
This is a private tour which departs from either Glasgow or Edinburgh, taking in Loch Lomond, West Highlands and the popular Glenfinnan Viaduct in one of our favourite itineraries!. You will be collected from, and dropped to your accomodation in either Glasgow or Edinburgh. The leather seats and air conditioning will ensure you are kept comfortable, while panoramic tinted glass ensures your privacy. This itinerary is flexible, and can be customised to suit clients needs.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Bottled water, Snacks
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By TNT393
Luke picked up myself and 2 friends on time in a clean lovely van stocked with delicious snacks (fresh fruit, chips, crackers, cookies) looking dapper with a fabulous red beard and traditional kilt! He knows how to read his audience, giving great information at the right moments, leaving the group to enjoy the scenery at our own pace, and joining in for a laugh. The opportunity to see unique smaller sites without the hassle of a bus and a big group is invaluable. The selection of stops and the absolutely fantastic setting for lunch at the Kingshouse Hotel were varied, classy, and gorgeous. This was the absolutely highlight of our overall wonderful jaunt to Scotland. Thank you Luke!!
