15 Loch Lomond Tours in Edinburgh Worth Booking

1.Loch Lomond, Kelpies & Stirling Castle Tour Including Admission

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,305 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $72Our pick

Travel from Edinburgh in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach to the 30-meter Kelpies, Loch Lomond, and Stirling Castle. Your English-speaking driver-guide, such as Craig, Martin, or Kieran, adds stories, music, and Scottish history. Bring lunch money, walking shoes, and rain gear.

“Fun and informative! Enjoyed learning about the differences in Highlands and Lowlands and the importance of Stirling Castle. Brian was a great guide. Added bonus getting to stop and feed the Highland Coos. A must do on your trip to Scotland!”

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2.Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and the Kelpies Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,198 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $63

Travel from Edinburgh with a driver-guide to the Kelpies, Loch Lomond, the Trossachs, Stirling Castle, and South Queensferry. You can add a Loch Lomond cruise and Stirling Castle entry, though neither is included. Guides such as Ash, John, Adam, and Morag are known for history, humor, and lively stories.

“nice mixture of land and water. Sterling Castle was amazing! Well done. Guide was friendly and very knowledgeable! Recommend this tour.”

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3.1 Day Castles, West Highlands and Loch Lomond Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 850 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $88Top rated

See Doune Castle, Kilchurn Castle, Loch Fyne, Rest and Be Thankful, and Luss on a 10-hour West Highlands trip from Edinburgh. Guides such as Steve, Cara, Charlie, and Dusty bring history and local tips to the drive. Entry fees and lunch are extra.

“Noah was our tour guide and he was great! We really liked the small group. We would have preferred to have more time to explore Inveraray Castle but we ran out of time because none of the places to eat opened until noon and later. We lost time waiting for that because we got there about 1130am. If you don’t pay to go inside Linlithgow Palace, there really isn’t any shops in the town while you wait for everyone else. You can go to the grocery store or Greggs for a quick bite. But, the palace grounds are gorgeous!”

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4.Day Trip to Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park with Optional Stirling Castle Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 626 reviews · 9 hours (approx.)

Travel from Edinburgh to the Kelpies, Balmaha on Loch Lomond, and historic Stirling. Your English-speaking driver-guide handles the route and adds local stories, while you choose whether to spend the afternoon inside Stirling Castle for £17.50 or explore Stirling independently.

“We absolutely loved this tour! We were informed of some of the great historic tales of Scotland as we drove around, and we'd definitely recommend opting in for the Stirling Castle visit.”

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5.Stirling Castle, Kelpies and Loch Lomond from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 273 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $62Best value

Travel from Edinburgh by air-conditioned coach to the Kelpies, Loch Lomond, Duke’s Pass, Stirling and South Queensferry. Guides such as Paul, Jason, Michael and Peter bring Scottish history and folklore to life. Add a Loch Lomond cruise or Stirling Castle entry for a fuller day.

“We travelled with Freddy from The Hairy Coo. Amazing tour guide. Provided us with much information as well as good recommendations for the stops. 10/10 would travel with Freddy again.”

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6.Stirling Castle,Trossachs National and Loch Lomond Day Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 74 reviews · 9 hours (approx.)

Travel from Edinburgh in a small group of up to 16 people, stopping at the Kelpies, Balmaha on Loch Lomond, and Stirling Castle. Guides such as Alistair, Wendi, Dusty, Rich, Louise, and Connor add history, humor, music, and local tips. Castle entry costs £17.50 extra.

“Travelled with tourguide Rich, who was very professional and interesting, the company seems very well organized, instructions were clear, meeting point was easy to find as they have an office on the Royal Mile. Tourguide was entertaining and gave a lot of practical, historical and anecdotal informations to help follow through the busy schedule of the day, and give tips on what to do/ where to eat in Edinburgh once the tour was over. I personally wish there would have been more time at the Trossachs' National park, even if that meant making it a longer tour, as I understand the Stirling visit cannot be shortened really. I did a…”

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7.Loch Lomond National Park, Stirling Castle and the Kelpies Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $77

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Edinburgh with a driver-guide such as Gary, Kyle, or John. See the 100-foot Kelpies, visit Balloch and Loch Lomond, pass through the Trossachs, and choose an optional cruise or Stirling Castle visit. The small group has a maximum of 16 people.

“Very well done our tour guide John was very friendlyand had a good knowledge of Scotland History spent plenty of time with each stop”

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8.Stirling Castle and Loch Lomond Full-Day Private Tour in a Premium Minivan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $342

Travel from Edinburgh in a private, air-conditioned minivan with a kilt-wearing Highland guide. Visit Stirling Castle, Doune Castle, Loch Lomond, South Queensferry, and more, with time to shape the day around your interests. Guide Ben is praised for being punctual, polite, and well informed.

“This private tour was just great! Ben, our guide and driver was polite, on time, knowledgeable, and wore a kilt. We went to places we wanted to be and the unexpected final stop to Falkland was just awesome!”

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9.Private Luxury Tour of Loch Lomond, Glencoe & The Highlands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.)

Travel from Edinburgh with a private English-speaking guide such as Noel or Donald, visiting the Forth Bridges, Kelpies, Stirling, Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Oban, castles, and Highland viewpoints in one long day.

“Lovely guide Mr Noel showed us idyllic spots and highlights during a daytrip . All wishes were fulfulled with big satisfaction. Highly recommended!”

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10.Stirling Castle Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park day tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 9 hours (approx.)

Travel privately from Edinburgh into the Highlands with a guide such as Michael or Andrew, shaping the day around your interests. The nine-hour outing can include Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond, and the Trossachs, but entrance fees are extra and the route is agreed with your guide.

“What an extraordinary day trip this was with the most wonderful guide! Michael customized the trip for us and took us off the beaten path to some breathtaking places, and the experience was even better thanks to his gracious, kind, knowledgeable, charming self! We are so grateful Michael that you took us, you are an amazing guide we were so lucky! Thank you for the wonderful memories we will have of incredible beautiful Scotland! 🙂👏✨☀️💗”

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11.Stirling Castle & Loch Lomond Private Luxury Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $619

Travel from Edinburgh in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi, bottled water, and a kilt-wearing guide. Explore Stirling Castle, Callander, Dukes Pass, Aberfoyle, Loch Lomond, and Balmaha in about eight hours. Ask about guide availability, lunch stops, and extra photo breaks.

“Beautiful experience. Andrew Swain was brilliant and made the trip most enjoyable for us. This is a trip for a group of 7 friends and Andrew made it the most memorable for us. Thank you Hopscotch.”

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12.Private Tour of Scottish Highlands, Loch Lomond and castles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $617

Travel from Edinburgh with guide Poppy or another Scottish Odyssey driver-guide on a private nine-hour day trip. Meet Highland cows at Swanston Farm, visit Linlithgow Palace, stop in Callander, explore Loch Lomond, consider a boat ride from Luss, and see the Kelpies.

“We want to extend our deepest thanks to Poppy for an unforgettable experience! She crafted a truly thoughtful and seamless two-day itinerary for our family in and around Edinburgh. Every detail was carefully planned — from iconic landmarks to hidden gems we never would have discovered on our own.”

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13.Glasgow Loch Lomond Loch Katrine

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 8 reviews · from $80

Travel from Edinburgh with an Italian-speaking guide such as Serena, Leonardo, or Valeria to Glasgow, Loch Lomond, Loch Katrine, and Culross. Expect a packed 10-hour day, panoramic city views, two scenic lochs, a historic Fife village, and transport in an air-conditioned vehicle.

“Il tour è stato organizzato e guidato perfettamente: è almeno la quarta volta che faccio tour con Scozia Tour e devo dire che non mi hanno mai deluso. Detto ciò, sconsiglierei questo tour in inverno a causa del fatto che fa buio molto molto preRead more”

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14.Full-Day Tour Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and The Trossachs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Travel with Davie of Sixstar Bespoke Tours on a private, nine-and-a-half-hour trip from Edinburgh. You’ll see the Kelpies, Stirling Castle, Aberfoyle, Loch Lomond, Luss, and the Forth Bridges, with whisky, shortbread, bottled water, and pickup included.

“Three family couples had an absolutely super time on our recent trip to Scotland, the Lake District of England and Wales. Our tour coordinator Julie and coach driver Davie did a great job showing us historic, beautiful places and outstanding scenery. Davie is a very knowledgeable and personable driver who will quickly win your respect and affection! We strongly recommend SixStars if you’re looking for an interesting, beautiful, laidback tour of destinations in Great Britain. Thanks Davie and Julie for a great trip and experience! Jeff & Debi”

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15.Loch Lomond, The Kelpies and Stirling Castle from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Travel privately from Edinburgh through the Trossachs to the Kelpies, Kilmahog, Loch Venachar, Loch Lomond, and Stirling Castle. Your English-speaking driver-guide, possibly Pete or Callum, handles the route while you enjoy flexible stops, Highland scenery, and time for lunch.

“Wonderful experience. Each stop was unique and worthwhile. Pete was fantastic and really made it one of the best days of our trip. We even learned some Gaelic!”

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