From Edinburgh: Argyll, Castles & West Highlands Day Tour

Overview

Available languages

German

Portuguese

Chinese

English

Italian

French

Spanish

10 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Epic mountains, mystical lochs, and castles straight out of a legend - aye, this small-group tour is a cracker!

We’re off on a wild ride through Stirlingshire, where the mighty William Wallace made his mark on history (think Braveheart, but real). Then, it’s time to lose yourself in the rugged beauty of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, where towering peaks, shimmering lochs, and untamed wilderness are just part of the everyday scenery.

And the West Highlands? Pure magic. Think misty glens, ancient castles, and landscapes so dramatic they deserve their own film score. This is Scotland at its most breathtaking, so get ready to soak it all in!

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Minimum age to travel is 5

Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them to board and disembark.

It is recommended to book transport to the departure point in advance. Please also allow extra time to get to the departure point for check-in. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the tour departure to allow time to check-in for the tour. Unfortunately, we are unable to hold the bus or refund for any late arrivals.

Return times are approximate and subject to road conditions and weather. Please ensure you allocate sufficient time for any onward travel plans, allowing at least 3 hours after the scheduled return time for connections or activities.

This tour may run in conjunction with our sister company, Highland Explorer Tours.

There are days when Doune Castle may be closed for filming or other reasons. The allocated time will then be added to other stops.

Due to vehicle availability, there may be instances where this tour runs on a bigger bus.

Please note that itinerary order may change.

Travel insurance is recommended.

If you are using an audio guide, please bring your headset.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

English-Speaking Local Guide

Lunch

Doune Castle entrance

Inveraray Jail entrance

Inveraray Castle

Tips

Hotel pick up and drop off

What To Expect

Doune Castle

We depart Edinburgh and make our way to Doune Castle, otherwise known as Castle Leoch in the Outlander series or Winterfell in Game of Thrones. In real life, Doune Castle is a purpose-built 14th century military stronghold, and an impressive example of medieval Scottish architecture. Optional add-on, £10.50pp. Tickets available to purchase at tour check-in.

1 hour • Admission Not Included

Tyndrum

We then make our way to the charming village of Tyndrum, which lies at the southern edge of Rannoch Moor.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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From Edinburgh: Argyll, Castles & West Highlands Day Tour

Reviews

5.00

5 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Worth trip
mayccm2018,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour was very well-organized and our tour guide was funny and knowledgeable. Regrettably, the Doune Castle was closed. However, the guide arranged to visit the Kelpies instead. Nice sculptures. Fantastic Inveraray Castle. The rest and be thankful in Scotland was breathtaking and unforgettable. The last stop - natural features in Luss were beautiful also. Adequate time for exploration.
An enjoyable highland tour
502virginiap,
Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our tour guide, Alistair, was a knowledgeable and entertaining storyteller and historian, filling us in on the history of the places and people we were visiting. I also appreciated his eclectic music playlist and skillful navigation of the narrow roads!
An atmospheric castle and loch tour
N6653TLanam,
Oct 28, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had so much fun on this day trip. The natural scenery was breathtaking and dramatic in autumn, different colors interspersed with forests, lakes and mountains. Our guide Ali P was very friendly and knowledgeable and had a killer of a Scottish-inspired playlist 👌 The castles were like a time capsule and really bring on the atmosphere of a movie /novel, and it was cool we found out about some shows shot in Doune Castle 🍀 All in all, highly recommended and would repeat gladly 🌈
Great Tour
The Traveling Expat,
Sep 30, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour was very well organized and interesting. The tour guide, Emily, was very personable and quite entertaining. The tour itself is a great way to check out different areas of Scotland without needing to navigate the logistics of transportation on your own.
Lovely solo day trip to see outside of Edinburgh
lizsY7876FV,
Sep 10, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
During my weeklong trip to Edinburgh, I wanted a chance to see outside of the city and get a feel for the Highlands. This was the perfect choice! I chose the West Highlands day tour because you got a mix of everything - beautiful Highlands scenery, castles, lochs and small towns/villages. There wasn't too much bus time at once, often 45 min-1 hour before reaching the next destination. Tiegan was a wonderful tour guide and was so knowledgeable and entertaining during the drive. The roads can be a bit windy, so if you tend to get car sick, try to get there early in the morning to get a seat up front on the bus! The only thing I'd change is to have just a bit more time at each tour stop, but overall I really enjoyed it and think its well worth the price!