Greenock Ocean Terminal: Loch Lomond & Highland 7 Hr Private Tour
Overview
Available languages
7 hours
Mobile ticket
Ideal for cruise ship passengers looking for a half-day tour that ticks all the boxes, Lochs, Castles and Highland grandeur. Visit famous names such as Inverary, Loch Lomond and The Rest and be Thankful. Experience the atmosphere of the fabled Highlands and the beautiful villages of Inverary and Luss.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Luss
A 45 minute drive from Greenock along the River Clyde and over the Erskine Bridge takes us into the Highlands and our first stop, the village of Luss on the western shore of Loch Lomond. Walk past the sandstone and slate cottages to the pier with it's wonderful views across to Ben Lomond and expansive loch views. Luss Graveyard has graves dating back to 600AD/ 700AD, there is also a Viking grave from the 11th century complete with a Viking Hogback Stone.
Rest and be Thankful
A 27 minute drive from Luss, passing through Arrochar, at the head of the fjord of Loch Long, we drive through high and steep sided Glens, to arrive at The Rest and Be Thankful. For centuries the pass has been affectionately known as The Rest and Be Thankful, or simply The Rest. The climb out of Glen Croe is so long and steep that it was traditional for travellers and drovers to rest at the top, and be thankful for having made the highest point. A perfect place for a group photo.
Options
Greenock Ocean Terminal: Loch Lomond & Highland 7 Hr Private Tour
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Driver / Guide
Bottled water
Food and Beverages
Inverary Castle & Gardens
Inverary Castle Gardens
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
27 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Mike was a wonderful...
Kimberly D,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Mike was a wonderful guide and we all had an amazing time! The Highlands were beautiful and we will definitely be back.
Tour was custom curated...
Sharon P,Jul 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Tour was custom curated for my family including stirling castle , multiple coffee stops, highland cows , lake Lomond , and luss. We had a fun and educational day. Our guide was friendly and warm. He had fun with our daughters. Book this. Tour.
Loch Lomand and the highlands
Danielle P,Jul 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mike was a great tour guide! He was a wealth of knowledge and tailored our tour to meet our wants (we had to see highland cows!). The vehicle was very comfortable and clean. I would highly recommend Mike for this tour!
Outstanding Tour – Personalized, Scenic, and Unforgettable!
913dawnp,Jun 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Outstanding Tour from Greenock – Personalized, Scenic, and Unforgettable! We had an amazing experience on our tour from the Greenock cruise terminal with our guide, Mike. He went above and beyond to tailor the day to our interests, focusing on history, nature and animals. He even made a special stop so we could stand in a field with friendly Highland cows, and another to show us towering sequoia trees transplanted from California—such thoughtful touches that made the day truly memorable. The tour included a great variety of locations: Luss, Rest and Be Thankful, Inveraray, Kilchurn Castle, and Kirn. Each stop was beautiful and well-paced, with just the right amount of time to explore. Mike was knowledgeable, friendly, great sense of humor, and clearly passionate about sharing the beauty and history of the region. The vehicle was also very comfortable for our group of six, which made the entire experience even more enjoyable. This was one of the highlights of our trip and our BEST shore excursion—if you’re visiting the west of Scotland, we highly recommend a tour with Mike
Perfect Day in the Highlands
Darrel M,May 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Mike was fantastic! The best tour guide we’ve ever had, he was engaging, interesting, and informative. The tour of the highlands was perfectly planned and executed by Mike, allowing us to enjoy our excursion without stress or bother.
Really enjoyed the town of Greenock.
Mark B,Nov 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00At our cruise port, We chose to stay in Greenock and walk around. So glad we did. We really enjoyed the town. Well worth just walking around and exploring on your own. There is also an old firehouse that was really interesting.
BEST TOUR GUIDE AROUND!
BethesdaChris,Oct 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00ABSOLUTELY THE BEST TOUR GUIDE AROUND! Mike Lawlor is an endless source of knowledge, wit, and local savvy, as a Scotland tour leader. We recently booked a full-day tour, focusing on general & golf history sites on the east coast of Scotland, around Carnoustie & St. Andrews. Mike arrived promptly, filled with tailored information that he had personally collected via focused reseach into our background interests. We got underway, and began a delighful hours-long conversation that was constantly filled with interesting twists, and dramatic turns. Our discussion never flagged -- we gabbed and gabbed, the whole day long. Discussion is the correct term, because Mike's presentation was never a recitation of dry facts, but was instead a conversation about events, culture, and the people who were involved. When the tour finally, and sadly, came to a close, I felt full with a broad, newfound feel of the history a d culture of Scotland. This is a great gift -- insights that I will now have, and draw from. A tour with Mike is more than just a simple culture-walk around town. It can be an investment in awareness, for your & your family.
The amazing Scottish highlands tour
MaryEllen K,Sep 12, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Mike was absolutely the best tour guide I have ever had. Very kind, amazingly knowledgeable about all the hilights of the Scottish Highlands.
Local guide that loves what he does!
99andreaj,Sep 10, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The scenery is spectacular regardless of how you see it, but having the best local guide can make the day so much more special. Mike was responsive from the moment I booked the tour nine months ago, and flexible on a start time the day prior. We had a lovely day, learned so much, enjoyed a delicious lunch, and felt like we experienced the Highlands with a lifelong friend. Mike was the best guide I’ve ever worked with (and not just in Scotland!!).
Amazing day with Mike!
Sheila F,Sep 2, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a great day touring the Scottish Highlands with Mike. It was as if we were taking a ride with a long lost friend. He made every attempt to make sure that everyone in the group was comfortable and we were able to make the most of our one day in port. Whenever I am back in the area I will definitely book with Mike again.
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