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

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Tour guide Alexander at Linlithgow Palace — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

The Great Hall at Stirling Castle — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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!

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–7
Guide: English
Operated by: Experienced Tours

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Bottled water
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Kilt-wearing private guide

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

South Queensferry

10 min

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.
Linlithgow Palace

10 min Admission not included

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.
The Kelpies & The Helix

Passing by

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.
Stirling Castle

1 h 15 min Admission not included

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.
Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park

Passing by

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.
The David Stirling Memorial

15 min

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.
Doune Castle

15 min Admission not included

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.
Trossachs

Passing by

We drive through the picturesque Trossachs area, described as 'the highlands in miniature'. We also pass by Scotland's only Lake!
Balmaha

1 h 30 min

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.