What to do and see in Glasgow, Scotland: The Best Historical & Heritage Tours

Take two leisurely days and savour the delights of the Highlands with your Driver-Guide. See rivers, lochs and mountains; experience plenty of rich Highland history and spend overnight in the Highland capital of Inverness.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Live commentary on board

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Accommodation, unless chosen

See the sights that inspired the story of ‘Outlander’ and tour the places where the series was filmed. This private tour caters to you, keeping your comfort in mind at all times as you are chauffeured from your hotel or the cruise ship port in a luxury vehicle. Visit the sets that stood in for Mrs. Baird’s B and B, Castle Leoch, the village of Cransemuir, Wentworth Prison and Fort William. Your guide will share stories of Scotland as you travel. • See the Scottish spots you love from the Outlander TV Show • Door to Door Luxury Service from any Edinburgh Location • Private Tour for you with the services of a Local Scottish Driver Your day is planned to cover the sights and attractions from the Outlander TV Show at your pace, with no waiting for other passengers. With so many places to visit our sightseeing excursion allows you to sit back and relax in luxury taking in the stunning scenery and if you want to stop you can. Just remember this is Your Day Your Way!

Inclusions: Bottled Water, Cruise Ship Pickup and Drop-Off, Door to Door Service, Services & Stories of a Scottish Chauffeur, Wi-Fi Access

Exclusions: Entrance Fees to Visitor Attractions, Gratuities (Passenger Discretion)

This tour is unique as it's very informal and luxurious. How long travellers want to spend at each attraction is up to them. The vehicle is also a very comfortable Mercedes Benz Viano with privacy glass free bottled water and DVD player in the back. The vehicle can carry up to seven passengers in complete comfort.

Inclusions: Bottled water, DVD player.

Exclusions: Admission Tickets

Visit Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Highlands on this one day tour from Glasgow. Departing Glasgow you'll have the opportunity to enjoy morning refreshments and take some great photos at Loch Lomond. Your tour will then continue through the desolate Rannoch Moor, one of the last remaining wildernesses in Europe. We will stop for photographs in Glencoe which has very dramatic scenery and a dark past. Travelling through Fort William with Ben Nevis looming overhead, you will follow the Great Glen Canal on it’s journey to Fort Augustus at the southern top of Loch Ness. You’ll have time to enjoy some lunch here and explore the town.You can then choose to purchase tickets for a 1 hour monster spotting cruise on the loch, you may even see Nessie!. We'll travel through Inverness and the Cairngorms National Park before reaching our final refreshment stop in the Victorian town of Pitlochry. After some time there we continue back to Glasgow.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Services of your Driver-Guide

Exclusions: Meals and Refreshments, Loch Ness 1 Hour Cruise. Can be purchased on the day: Adult £16.00 Concession £16.00, Child £10.00.

Discover a different side to Glasgow on this street art and modern culture tour. On this 1.5 hour walk there’s no cathedrals, grand buildings or monuments, this is the real Glasgow. You’ll meander down alleys and under bridges to uncover some of the city’s most beautiful pieces of art that are taking over the walls by storm. From world-renowned heroes to local artists you’ll hear the stories and inspiration behind each piece whilst learning about how the art scene in Glasgow has developed dramatically over the last decade and beyond. Not only that, you will also hear about modern life in the city today, it’s nightlife, creative industries and much more. The vibrancy of Glasgow is just waiting to be explored and is something you shouldn’t miss out on during your trip to this cultural powerhouse. This tour is available every day at 2pm. Advance booking is essential. Private tours are available on request.

Inclusions: Guide

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Get your bearings and discover Glasgow through a local ‘weegies’ eyes. A must do on any visit to Glasgow. On our most popular tour, you will witness and learn about our rich, turbulent history and how it has shaped Glasgow into the vibrant city it is today. The tour lasts around 1.5-2 hours and will incorporate a small break. ​Throughout the tour you will take a look at some of the famous and lesser known figures to Glasgow, such as our patron saint St Mungo, and even Dr Who! Hear their stories as we travel through the centuries and explore what Glasgow has to offer. This tour runs everyday at 10:30am, leaving from Glasgow City Chambers by George Square. (and 2pm during summer)

Inclusions: 1.5 hour walking tour, Historical and cultural insight to Glasgow, Professional guide, Local drink tasting

Exclusions: Gratuities

See epic ruined castles, listen to tales of old clan rivalries, and venture through brilliant mountain scenery on this tour to the Scottish Highlands.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Transport by air-conditioned mini-coach, Small group tour (max 16 people)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Admission fees

Join this small group tour (maximum 16 passengers) and follow in the footsteps of great Scottish heroes on this historic and scenic trip into the Scottish heartlands. Enjoy a day with at least 5 fabulous stops including Stirling Castle, whisky tour and tasting at the Glengoyne Distillery and a scenic drive through the Highlands to the legendary Loch Lomond.

Inclusions: Live commentary on board, Local guide, Driver/guide, Transport by air-conditioned Mercedes mini-coach

Exclusions: All entrance fees, Food and drinks, Gratuities

Mother nature was generous with Mull. She blessed the landscapes with massive mountains and stunning lochs. She crafted the unique geological wonders of Fingal's Cave. And she stocked the oceans with plenty of tasty sea creatures. So, on this tour, we show you this natural bounty, let you see the most famous sights, and help you get to know a few of the local legends. You stare in wonder at the Isle of Staffa's curious rock formations. You learn about ancient Christianity at the remote beautiful abbey on Iona. And you wander through the bustling harbour town of Tobermory. So, join this tour and delve into the natural paradise of Mull.

Inclusions: 2 nights en-suite accommodation with breakfast included (B&B or 3-star Hotel), Driver/Guide, Round-trip ferry to the Isle of Mull, Small-group tour (maximum 16 passengers), Transportation by top of the range 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Meals and refreshments, Optional Staffa boat trip, Gratuities

The famous Tea Rooms first opened in 1903 and are of huge importance to Glasgow’s architectural and cultural heritage and are the only surviving Tea Rooms designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh for local entrepreneur and patron Miss Kate Cranston. The building has undergone an extensive restoration in order to bring it back to its former glory, to reopen it to the public and create a sustainable future. Mackintosh at the Willow operates as a social enterprise creating training, learning, employment and other opportunities and support for young people and communities. We’ve worked with The Prince’s Trust and Dumfries House who have recruited and provided training for young people and we’ve created employment, skills development and further training opportunities for them at Mackintosh at the Willow.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Choice of a roll with one filling or a pastry and a tea or a coffee! t's and c's apply.

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