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15 Best Highlands Tours from Glasgow

The Highland day trips out of Glasgow: Glencoe’s brooding pass, Loch Ness with optional cruise and the Glenfinnan Viaduct for the Harry Potter pilgrims. Glasgow sits closer to the Highlands than Edinburgh and the itineraries use every minute of it.

1.From Glasgow: Oban, Glencoe, Highland Lochs & Castles Tour

Discover the Scottish Highlands from Glasgow on this full-day tour, visiting castles, lochs, and Glencoe’s stunning scenery. Perfect for history and nature lovers.

Most Popular★ 4.9

“We received a warm welcome from Peter first thing in the morning and he was entertaining and shared his expansive knowledge throughout the next 11 hours or so that we shared in his company. Each stop has it's own special memories & the rain even…”

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3.From Glasgow: Loch Ness, Glencoe and the Highlands Tour

Discover the Scottish Highlands from Glasgow with this full-day tour, visiting Loch Ness, Glencoe, and more. Expert guides, stunning scenery, and good value.

★ 4.6

“Anthony was absolutely phenomenal! He went above and beyond to show us everything we wanted to see. My friend and I felt safe and had a great time. I would definitely recommend this tour, it is absolutely gorgeous!”

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5.Oban, Glencoe, Highlands Lochs & Castles Small Group Day Tour from Glasgow

Discover Scotland’s stunning lochs, castles, and mountain landscapes on this small-group day trip from Glasgow, led by expert guides in a luxury Mercedes minivan.

★ 5.0

“The Grant gave us ample time at each of the stops and plenty of information so that we could learn the background of each place. We also had a rare sunny day, which made it more beautiful!”

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6.Loch Ness & the Highlands Day Tour from Glasgow Including Cruise

Discover the Scottish Highlands and Loch Ness on this 12-hour guided tour from Glasgow, including a scenic cruise and top sights in a small-group setting.

★ 5.0

“Long day but John was amazing and professional. Small tour by boat (45 minute). Last stop big surprise a small shop full of traditional souvenirs”

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7.Glasgow: Loch Ness, Glencoe, and the Highlands Day Tour

Discover the highlights of Scotland in a day with this guided tour from Glasgow, featuring Loch Ness, Glencoe, and the Highlands for around $85.

★ 4.5

“Being Christmas Eve, we weren’t sure what to expect, but Andrew made it such a fantastic day full of stops for photos (and skipping rocks!). Plenty of time to look around and explore in the various stops. Highly recommend!”

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8.From Glasgow: Oban, Glencoe & West Highland Castles Day Trip

Discover Scotland’s majestic Highlands on this 10-hour Glasgow day trip visiting Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Oban, and Inveraray with expert guides.

★ 4.7

“"Wee Davie" was a cracking driver and tour guide.Had a great sense of humour,with his jokes 🤣. The bus was for a small group and it was and probably made it easier.Saw great scenery and stops.Always had stops for natural break and stretching your legs…”

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9.Full-Day Loch Ness Glencoe and the Highlands Tour from Glasgow

Discover Scotland’s stunning Highlands with this full-day tour from Glasgow, visiting Loch Ness, Glencoe, Ben Nevis, and more for an authentic experience.

★ 5.0

“Our guide was one of the best I’ve ever had on a tour; he was so nice, knowledgeable, friendly, and genuinely wanted us to have a great experience. He gave us such great history about the Highland Scottish people and battles that occurred, plus things…”

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10.Glasgow (Greenock) Shore Excursion: Stirling, Loch Lomond & The Highlands

Discover Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond & the Highlands on a full-day guided tour from Greenock, combining history, stunning scenery, and authentic Scottish charm.

★ 4.5

“Michelle was one of the best tour guides I’ve had. Made sure we were all comfortable and happy, left little treats on our seats when coming back from the bus and had umbrellas/ponchos on board. Loved the highland coo, feeding them was one of my…”

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11.Standing Stones, Inveraray and Kilchurn Castles & Highland Tour starting Glasgow

Explore historic castles, ancient standing stones, and stunning Highland scenery on this small-group Glasgow tour, led by knowledgeable guides for an authentic experience.

★ 5.0

“Great way to learn and see a lot in the Highlands. James has a wealth of knowledge that he did an excellent job of sharing. Highly recommended.”

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12.Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Loch Shiel tour from Glasgow

Discover Scotland’s highlights on this full-day Glasgow tour visiting Glencoe, Loch Lomond, Glenfinnan Viaduct, and Loch Shiel, with expert guides and stunning scenery.

★ 5.0

“great day out the driver had an amazing amount of knowledge, and a great sense of humour giving a great insight to everything Scottish.”

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15.From Glasgow: Loch Ness, Glencoe and Scottish Highlands Trip

Discover the Scottish Highlands with this full-day tour from Glasgow, exploring Loch Ness, Glencoe, and scenic mountain views for just $60.

★ 4.6

“We went with Scott. He was a truly knowledgeable guide and gave a great history of the highlands, from stories of the Jqcobites to William Wallace. The highlands are truly beautiful and we would definitely recommend Scott from Highland Explorer tours, Rach and Lewis”

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More Highlands Tours from Glasgow

4.7Isle of Skye & The Highlands: 3-Day Guided Tour from Glasgow57 hours$542 5.0Full-Day Oban Castles and Glencoe Guided Tour from Glasgow10 hours (approx.)$76.39 5.03-Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands Small-Group Tour from Glasgow3 days (approx.)$692.59 5.0Glasgow: Isle of Skye, The Highlands and Loch Ness – 3 Day Tour3 days (approx.)$235.43 5.0Private Tour of Highlands, Oban, Glencoe, Lochs & Castles from Glasgow10 hours (approx.)$902.84 4.9From Glasgow: 3-Day Isle of Skye, Highlands & Loch Ness Tour3 days$230 4.8Glasgow: Loch Ness, Glencoe and the Highlands Tour11.5 hours$85 4.51-day Small Group Loch Ness Discovery Tour from Glasgow12 hours (approx.)$90.28 5.0Glencoe, Scenic Walk & Highlands Guided Tour starting Glasgow8 hours 40 minutes (approx.)$75.00 4.9Glasgow: Glencoe, Scenic Walk & Scottish Highlands Tour$108 5.0Glasgow: Glenfinnan, Fort William and Glencoe Adventure10 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$74.45 4.53-Day Isle of Skye and Highlands Tour from Glasgow3 days (approx.)$416.68 4.5Oban and the West Highlands Day Trip from Glasgow9 hours (approx.)$83.25 4.7Glasgow: Loch Ness, Glen Coe, Hairy Coos & The Highlands11 hours$80 4.9Glasgow: 2-Day Loch Ness, Inverness & Highlands Tour2 days$157 4.8Glasgow: 2-Day Eilean Donan, Loch Ness & Glenfinnan Tour2 days$157 4.8From Glasgow: Standing Stones, Castles & Highlands Tour$106 5.0Loch Lomond, Highland Cows, Victorian Town, Kelpies Half-Day Tour5 hours (approx.)$620.09 5.03 Day – Isle of Skye, Loch Ness & Glenfinnan Tour from Glasgow3 days (approx.)$575.57 4.6From Glasgow: Glenfinnan, Loch Lomond & The Highlands11 hours$74 4.3From Glasgow: Oban, Lochs & Inveraray Day Tour9 hours$80 4.7Glasgow: Mountains, Glens & The Loch Ness Monster Day Tour11 hours$39 4.5Glasgow: Loch Ness, Inverness & The Highlands – 2 Day Tour2 days (approx.)$177.28 5.0Glasgow: Eilean Donan, Loch Ness & Glenfinnan – 2 Day Tour2 days (approx.)$177.13

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