Private Tour
Edinburgh: West Highlands Privately Guided Day Tour in Luxury MPV
Overview
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8 hours
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Enjoy a private, guided tour through the West Highlands.
On this tour, you will see the most famous sights of Scotland including Stirling Castle, before visiting the picturesque town of Callander. From here, you’ll get to sit back and enjoy the scenic drive through Glenogle, before stopping at Loch Awe - which provides a fantastic photo opportunity of Kilchurn Castle.
Your guide will then take you to Inverary, where you can wander through the picturesque streets and marvel at the loch. Next, you’ll get to enjoy the tranquil beauty of the Rest and be Thankful before your penultimate stop at the picture-perfect Village of Luss on the banks of Loch Lomond.
Avoid the stresses of travel as you step away from fixed itineraries and crowded buses and sit back and relax on a private tour which includes;
• A Private Day Tour tailored to your preferences.
• An Expert Local Guide.
• A Door-to-Door Service.
• Travel in a Luxurious, Mercedes-Benz V-Class Premium Minivan.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
WiFi on board
Bottled water
Experienced Kilt-wearing guide
Lunch
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Stirling Castle
Firstly, perched on Castle Hill, Stirling Castle is sure to catch your eye - if your guide doesn’t point it out first. Possibly one of Scotland’s most important castles, it’s here where Mary Queen of Scots was crowned Queen and spent most of her early childhood.
Callander
Known as The Gateway to the Highlands, Callander is the perfect place to start your West Highlands tour. Bursting with coffee shops, gifts shops - and of course a fantastic whisky shop - the first stop on this tour will get you ready for everything that’s to come. You can also take a stroll along the River Teith which flows along the edge of the town, with spectacular views of Ben Ledi and the Craggs behind the town.
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Edinburgh: West Highlands Privately Guided Day Tour in Luxury MPV
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Reviews
9 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful and informative
valerieh253,
Apr 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide was wonderful, informative, friendly, and hospitable. The tour was beyond expectations! Amazing views! Very professional tour company!
My pictures do not this tour justice
W6363IVdenisek,
Apr 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was the best day I have had on vacation in decades. The second best was the day tour I took of Edinburgh with Fraser and Hopscotch, two days before. I could not have asked for a more personable and knowledgeable guide then Fraser. Together we tailored the day to just for me. We visited: - Doune Castle (Castle Leoch in Outlander and Swamp Castle, Castle Anthrax and Camelot in Monty Python and the Holy Grail) - Callander (Mhor Bread) - Loch Lubnaig - Loch Tulla viewpoint - Rannoch Moor viewpoint - Buachaille Etive Mor (Triangular shaped mountain that features in Skyfall and Outlander S6 Ep 1) - Glencoe 3 Sisters - Glencoe Loch Achtriochtan - Glencoe NTS Visitor Centre - Luss, Loch Lomond - Stirling Castle photo - Forth Bridges Viewpoint The only thing I regret is that I did not plan more days with Fraser and Hopscotch. Planning on correcting that later this year.
Magnificent Tour!
K3048LZdonnal,
Nov 11, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I booked the private West Highland Day tour. IT WAS MAGNIFICENT. Michael, our guide, was informative and fun! He modified the tour so we could view our special interests. ( the Kelpies!). At no time did we feel rushed when we visited breathtaking sights in the West Highlands. The day was stress free because we were picked up and dropped off at our accommodations. The vehicle was comfortable and roomy. We would definitely utilize Hopscotch Travel in the future!
EXCEPTIONAL
ericbB7835MK,
Jul 11, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00To summarize our experience - it was fantastic, and I cannot wait to return. We all enjoyed the scenery and history so much, but our entire family agreed the best part of the entire trip was our Hopscotch guide. We all were saddened to say goodbye at the end. I don’t know if I could recommend this place enough! We did a four day family tour of Scotland - focused on the highlands and the Isle of Skye, with a stop in St. Andrews as well. The tour van was perfect for our group of 6. There is too much good to list in one review, but if you want a small, more intimate Scotland experience, this is the way to do it! Our guide, Fraser, went above and beyond to make our trip personal, extremely informative, and made sure we hit all of the must see stops. He provided great recommendations and insight for things to do, and places to eat and see at each stop. I particularly enjoyed how he related personal experiences, historic significance, and pop culture references to many of the stops we visited. He was very knowledgeable and most important to our group, FUN.
Amazing tour experience
michellecR3455RJ,
May 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did a private three day tour to the West Highlands. Our guide Fraser was amazing. Such a terrific experience!! Thank you!!
This trip to the West...
Sabine R,
Apr 3, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00This trip to the West Highlands was a wonderful experience for the two of us. It’s really remarkable how fast you can get from Edinburgh to these lovely Highlands. Our Guide Fraser was telling a lot about these beautiful landscapes and also about the Scottish History. We had a great time together with this very friendly guy Fraser. Sabine and Monika
Beautiful sights and people..
veronicasL3288JA,
Mar 23, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our driver Michael was outstanding. He was extremely knowledgeable about Scottish history. He kept the tour interesting and engaging. The scenery was unbelievable! It ia a beautiful country with even more beautiful people. We would strongly recommend this tour!!!
A Perfect Private Tour
Adam K,
Sep 12, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Scotland is magic, and our guide, Michael, knows all its secrets. You couldn’t possibly choose a better company for touring anywhere in Scotland. My wife and I had an amazing day in the West Highlands, and Hopscotch delivered a five-star experience. Though our tour happened on the hottest day of the year, the van remained cool, comfortable, and stocked with water. Michael kept us informed of his route, time to destinations, and expected return to Edinburgh- taking care to be certain that we didn’t have any evening plans to meet. He also made sure to stop for breaks, guided us to a great spot for lunch in Inveraray, and happily granted my wife’s wish to meet a “hairy coo.” Indeed, Michael tailored the day to meet our expectations, and he deftly guided us to the best photo ops. By the end of the day, he’d come to know us so well that he made time for us to check out a churchyard in Luss that he rightly knew we’d love AND still left time for us to get another chance to see Stirling Castle, which had been hidden by fog that morning. He was truly committed to giving us the best day. And really, isn’t that what you want from a private tour? Michael is just the best: friendly, engaging, funny, and knowledgeable. He brought the history around us alive through myth and anecdote, and it was immediately obvious how much he loves sharing his country with others. And since he is one of the founders of the company, he’s setting a standard that I’m sure all their guides will meet. It was a truly unforgettable day, and we can’t wait to tour with Hopscotch again.
Highly recommend Hopscotch Travel
I6220QImariag,
Apr 10, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We have just returned from an amazing trip to Scotland. The highlight was our trip to the West Highlands with Hopscotch Travel. We had a day to kill and booked with them and were not let down. Thank you to the team for making it such a memorable trip for me and my family.
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