Tours/Glasgow/Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Loch Shiel Tour from Glasgow
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Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Loch Shiel Tour from Glasgow

4.9(314)Glasgow1 hour
VIATOR4.9(81)TRIPADVISOR4.9(233)

Description

A stunning day tour from Glasgow that takes us to locations from movies such as Skyfall, Highlander and Harry Potter. We’ll travel to Glencoe and the ‘Road to the Isles’, from Fort William to Glenfinnan. Watch the Jacobite Steam Train as it crosses the Glenfinnan Viaduct (Apr- Oct), a Scottish icon that’s famous for its classic Victorian engineering. It's also known as the ‘Harry Potter bridge’ that takes the boy wizard to Hogwarts

Tour Options

Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Loch Shiel Tour from Glasgow

Itinerary

45 min

Luss is on the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond. Not only will we stop here for morning refreshments, but to enjoy some wonderful views of Loch Lomond. Ben Lomond, Scotland’s most southerly Munro, (mountains over 3000 feet high) can also be viewed from here.

90 min

Glencoe was the setting to one of the most infamous periods in Scottish history, the Glencoe massacre which took place in 1692. The beautiful scenery is a visitors must see. We stop at Glencoe Visitor Centre to allow time to learn more about the history of the glen. The centre is also home to the turf house where you‘ll be able to see what life must have been like for the 500-600 strong community that lived here in 17th century Glencoe. We travel through the glen twice (morning and evening) and stop for photos and to take in the landscape while we are there.

Pass by

In the shadows of Ben Nevis lies the holiday town of Fort William. We travel through the town in the morning to join the romantic 'Road to the Isles'

105 min

We have plenty of time to visit Glenfinnan as the views here are simply spectacular. You will see the 21 arches of the majestic Glenfinnan Viaduct curve through the glen in a scene immortalised as the route to Harry Potter’s Hogwarts (from April 2- Oct we aim to reach the viaduct in time to see the Jacobite Steam Train crossing over). The Glenfinnan Monument lies at the head of Loch Shiel and was erected in 1815, to honour the Jacobites who fought and died in the cause of Bonnie Prince Charlie. There will also be time to pay entrance to visit the monument if you wish. (Please Note: The Jacobite steam train will not operate between 1st and 5th September 2025.)

30 min

After travelling back through Glencoe & Rannoch moor, our last stop of the evening will be within the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, where you can enjoy an early evening refreshment before our return to Glasgow.

Highlights

Services of your Driver-Guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Transportation by mini coach

What's included

Included
Services of your Driver-Guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Transportation by mini coach
Not included
Meals and Refreshments
Entrance to Glenfinnan Monument, £5.50 per adult, £4 per child/conc which can be paid on the day.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We are unable to accommodate children under 5.

Reviews(314)

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Tam_N
July 15, 2026
It was a very long day...

It was a very long day but well worth the time spent. Beautiful sites, comfortable van bus. Being water and snacks for the long journey.

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RVworldtraveller
July 10, 2026
Wet n wild but fun Glenfinnan Viaduct Tour

From first point of contact our driver/guide Maggie was friendly and courteous, after a bit of a delay due to us taking our emotional support dog Marley the day was incredible, from the outset Maggie’s first concern was for the safety of her passengers, Maggie is very friendly, knowledgeable and is an excellent driver, we were given ample time at the stops we made for photos and refreshments, Maggie we believe is made for the job she does and gives a lot of information on the tour, although we had a wet tour everything went as planned, arriving at our destination and back again safely, we couldn’t have asked for more. We would 100% recommend this company and their tours to friends family etc and we would certainly book tours with the company again

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COLLEENMARIA_T
July 6, 2026
Excellent..

Big owl was our tour guide, he went over and above his tour guide duties where we were able to feel relaxed, entertained and fully informed about our surroundings and the tour in general. We would have no hesitation in recommending big L or any tour put on by this company. Keep up the good work.

Operator response

Thank you for your 5 star review! We are really glad you enjoyed your tour guide and how passionate he was at providing you with the best experience. We hope to see you again! - Discover Scotland Tours

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valyan2025
July 2, 2026
Delightfully fun!

We had the best time with Dave and his dad jokes! My partner fell in love with him :D We took the daily tour to Glenfinnan Viaduct. We had enough time on all spots, but we still want to go back! The price was great and the experience we received, combined with the small groups that the operator keeps works out perfectly. The views are simply stunning in rain or shine! Our group of 5 had a blast, we highly recomend the experience and the operator.

Operator response

It is great to see how much you appreciated Dave's Dad jokes, we'll be sure to let him know! Thank you for your kind words about us as a tour operator and we are delighted to see that enjoyed all the stops throughout your tour. We hope to help you discover more of Scotland one day! - Discover Scotland Tours

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Sara_G
July 1, 2026
This was a fantastic day...

This was a fantastic day tour. It was informative without ever feeling overwhelming, and the guide shared plenty of interesting facts and local insights throughout the day. Everything was well organized, and the itinerary was timed perfectly, giving enough time at each stop without ever feeling rushed or bored. As a solo traveler, I found it to be a great experience. I had a wonderful time and would definitely recommend this tour to anyone, especially if you’re traveling on your own and want a fun, well-planned day out.

Operator response

Thank you for your lovely review! We're so happy you enjoyed the tour and found it well organized and enjoyable from start to finish. It's great to hear you had such a good experience as a solo traveller. Thanks for recommending us, and we hope to see you again! - Discover Scotland Tours

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Suzanne_B
June 29, 2026
Great Tour!

Great tour with a very small group! Alan was a fantastic guide! He shared information and facts as well as a few stories with us! He enlightened us with good Scottish music! You could say he ‘scotified’ us! Highly recommend this tour and company!

Operator response

Thank you for your 5 star review! We are delighted that you found Alan to be a fantastic guide and also enjoyed his music! We hope to welcome you back in the future! - Discover Scotland Tours

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Cheska_S
June 25, 2026
Excellent Excursion!

Long day but absolutely worth it! Excellent way to see so much, not feel rushed, and time to relax as well.

Operator response

Thank you for your great 5 star review! We are glad you enjoyed the tour! - Discover Scotland Tours

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davidfQ3464CH
June 23, 2026
Glenfinnan Viaduct Tour from Glasgow (One Day Tour)

Booked this trip only a few days before and was looking forward to it. Picked this for photography mainly. Allan was very welcoming and gave us an initial brief insight to what to expect on the journey. Sadly it was some light rain to start and rather overcast for most of the day but did pick up on the latter half. But ... Allan (our driver/guide) kept the conversations, information and laughter going. The weather did not spoil the day, it was great, and I intend to book this trip again to get the weather, and other trips.

Operator response

Thank you for your 5 star review! We are delighted that you enjoyed Alan's guiding, including his knowledge, conversations and sense of humour. It is also good to see that the typical Scottish weather did not dampen your day and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future! - Discover Scotland Tours

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James_P
June 23, 2026
Wonderful Journey Into the Highlands

The whole group had an amazing time. Maggie was a wonderful, knowledgeable, funny guide. There were some traffic issues that caused us to be delayed and rerouted and she handled it like a champ. The van was comfortable and the journey went quickly.

Operator response

Thank you for your 5 star review! We are delighted you enjoyed Maggie's knowledge and sense of humour. It's great to see that you also found the bus comfortable to ride in. We hope to welcome you back in the future! - Discover Scotland Tours

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Kristin B
June 23, 2026
Highland tour

I was an excellent to visit the highlands. The driver, Allen was very knowledgable , friendly, and personable. The bus clean and well maintained. My whole family had a wonderful time. I would highly recommend it again.

Operator response

Thank you very much for your 5 star review and recommendation! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed the comfort and cleanliness of the bus as well as Alan's knowledgeable and friendly guiding. We hope to see you again in the future! - Discover Scotland tours

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