West Highlands, Lochs and Castles Day Tour Including Admission
Description
When you visit a country, you often don't want modern buildings, fancy restaurants, and WiFi points. You simply want to step inside a nature documentary, relive a history show, and explore the sights that inspired the postcards. Well, if that’s you, then you’re in luck. Because this tour is exactly that. It takes you on a journey through Scotland's classic misty castles, sparkling lochs, wee coastal villages and heather-clad mountains. It’s an one day tour that lets you discover Scotland’s iconic sights, while also showing you some of the country’s best kept secrets. Capture the spirit of the Western Highlands and explore Scotland’s most atmospheric lochs and castles. Groups are limited to 16 passengers to ensure a more personalised experience.
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This idyllic village on the shores of Loch Lomond will make you want to pack your bags and move in.
Let the beauty sink in at this stunning location that was a popular rest spot for soldiers.
From there, we head to the picturesque town of Inveraray on the shores of Loch Fyne. This is your lunch stop, and you can decide how to spend your free time. Sample some local specialties, explore the town, admire the 18th-century Inveraray Castle (open to visitors from April to October, please note it's closed on Tuesday and Wednesday), or visit the Old Jail.
Next, we travel north and make a photo stop to admire Kilchurn Castle, a magnificent ruin situated on the edge of Loch Awe. Some say it's cursed, so it's best to appreciate it from a distance.
One of the best preserved Medieval castles in Scotland. It also featured in ‘Monty Python’s Holy Grail’, ‘Outlander’, and 'The Outlaw King'.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We apologise, but we cannot accommodate children under 5 years old on our tours. Children under 18 need to be accompanied by an adult. Please note that if this policy is not followed, we will have to refuse travel without issuing a refund. Thank you for understanding.
- Luggage Allowance: You're restricted to 20kg (44lbs) of luggage per person. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) plus one small bag for onboard personal items.
- Check in closes 15 minutes prior to departure. This tour will depart from inside Edinburgh Bus Station, Gate J and Gate K, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ.
- In order to retain the integrity of the tour and try to ensure that all our customers have the best possible experience, we do cap bookings from any one party to 8 passengers.
- Doune Castle – We reserve tickets for you. Entrance is included in tour price
- On the dates when Inveraray castle is closed, we will try to arrange a photo stop instead.
- As Inveraray Castle may be sometimes closed, please refer to their website to see their availability.
Reviews(1,139)
You see a lot on this tour but be prepared for a long day with lots of driving. The guides were just excellent—Cameron and Mike. We had to go to plan b and plan c as there was a wreck on the road and we couldn’t get to Rest and be Thankful. At one point we didn’t think we could get to Doune Castle and they were going to refund us for that portion but they worked it out and even though we returned about an hour late, everyone in the van wanted to continue on. This was not Rabbies fault—and they get extra credit for working with the customers to make it all work. We did get to go inside Inverary Castle at our cost, and really enjoyed it. There were other view spots as well that were very pretty. The van could get warm from time to time—the weather just switches so drastically and very quickly from cold rainy and windy to sunny and warm. They would switch on the air upon request. Overall a great tour just a lonnnnng day!
Wonderful experience with Shae and Louise - fun, informative descriptions and banter, bonus for playlist of Scots performers. Each stop was well-coordinated and worth the time. Highly recommended for a nice day exploring the Highlands.
Great tour trip and operator! Cannot say enough good things about Rabbies! The tour itself was great—on time, well done, with a very knowledgeable, engaging and funny tour guide (Russell). Nice motor coach, very smoothly run, on time etc. And Rabbie’s was great to deal with—they had a pricing mistake on their website but honored the lower price with no problem, and then switched a day for us when we had a conflict. Very happy and highly recommended.
Great day! The guide, Eric, was excellent and very friendly. Will most definitely recommend this tour.
The day was full of many beautiful sites. Our guide Steve B. was very knowledgeable and had insights and history we would not have known without his expertise.
The tour was great and further enhanced by our guide/driver Russell. VERY INTERACTIVE!! Castle Dunne was awesome, especially since my wife and I are huge Monty Python fans!
Wow! Cameron was professional, friendly, patient, knowledgeable and funny. Pack a rain coat and wear sturdy walking shoes. If you’re lucky, you might have a hairy coo experience! Thank you Cameron!!
10/10 experience with these guys. Nick made the experience super fun as well. I enjoyed the views of the West Highlands, and also the information Nick provided.
Rhys provided a great tour! Wonderful tour
Awesome tour of the Highlands and the Castles with Rabbies. Our driver and guide Russell was fantastic. Russell has been the best guide we have had in Scotland
