Glasgow Shore Excursion Loch Lomond Stirling Castle

Overview

Available languages

German

English

8 hours

Mobile ticket

Our Guide and Driver will meet us at Greenock Port (the port for Glasgow), and start our tour on our air-conditioned coach, with our first stop at Stirling Castle.

Enjoy free time at the castle - a perfect opportunity for photos. Our stop will e for approximately 1hr 30 minutes, and if you wish you can purchase an admission ticket to enter the castle.

We then proceed to the Aberfoyle Visit Scotland Centre, admission is free; we then proceed to the lovely village where there is the opportunity to purchase lunch and explore your surroundings.

Onwards to famous Loch Lomond, one of Scotland's largest lochs. a fantastic photo opportunity.

A further opportunity for photos and to take in the fantastic views of the surrounding mountains.

Official guides and Tour Escorts

Guarantee back to ship on time

If your ship does not port, then we offer a 100% refund

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Specialized infant seats are available

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

After entering the cruise Terminal, please visit the Port Welcome Team and collect your complimentary information leaflets and map. Make your way to the exit where your Guide will be waiting for you, displaying a board showing ‘ Yoru ShroeTiem’; they will direct you to the nearby coach

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Numerous Photo Opportunities

Air-conditioned vehicle

Back to Ship On time

Full refund if Ship Does not port

Meet and Greet at port

Guide

Snacks

Gratuities

What To Expect

Kilmahog, a charming village in the Scottish Highlands, offers a perfect 40-minute break to relax and soak in its peaceful surroundings. Located near the picturesque town of Callander, it provides a great spot to stretch your legs, enjoy the fresh Highland air, and explore local shops or cafes. The village is set against the backdrop of beautiful mountain landscapes, making it an ideal place to unwind before continuing your journey through Scotland's natural beauty.

40 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Stirling Castle

Stirling Castle, one of Scotland's most important and historic landmarks, offers a 100-minute visit filled with fascinating history and stunning architecture. As a former royal residence and the site of key events in Scottish history, including the battles of William Wallace and Robert the Bruce, the castle provides a glimpse into Scotland's past. Visitors can explore its grand halls, the Royal Palace, and the castle's well-preserved defenses, while learning about the kings and queens who once lived there. With panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, Stirling Castle is a must-visit destination for history and culture enthusiasts.

1 hour 40 minutes • Admission Not Included

Options

English Guide

German Guide

Reviews

3.33

21 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Will be canceled close to your trip if they do not have the quota of people
dawnhM5519CR,
Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00
Be aware they will cancel if they do not have enough sales to warrant a trip although I was on a ship that held 3800 people that was in town. I was able to get their email 5 days before the trip, but was on a 12 day cruise and was lucky I had bought the internet package otherwise I would have not had any idea of the cancellation while abroad. Of course then it was too late on the ship to buy a sold out shore excursion to Stirling Castle, so my trip to Scotland did not include this wonderful feature and the cost of a Taxi, Bolt, Uber was cost prohibitive. I'm leaving two stars because they communicated and refunded.
No show
darylr889,
Sep 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
Driver did not show up! Would never use Viator or Trip Advisor again! Local guy said it has happened before, so beware! Being stranded is not a good experience!
A true nightmare
Danielle L,
Sep 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
DO NOT BOOK THIS TOUR!!! Yes, you can visit Stirling Castle but after that, nothing in the description is true! No guide, nor A/C on the bus and no respect of the itinary! We had one day and it was totally ruined! And after that, silence radio from the tour and from Viator. Keep your money and book with someone else, they are awful.
Chaotic
Khang N,
Aug 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00
-no tour guide, just the driver -meeting point was not labeled, causing a lot of confusion -driver was not aware of the itinerary -no AC on the bus in the summer heat -received about 10 emails in the past week regarding this trip
We were looking forward...
Jack S,
Aug 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
We were looking forward to this excursion however it was cancelled the day before because a group had cancelled that were on our bus. We were very disappointed but what can you do.
Cancelled with 24 hours notice
Roger S,
Aug 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
There wasn’t a no star reviewing tour. Cancelled with only 24 notice no time to organise another trip as on ship so went to Glasgow on train
Excellent communication and service
liduvina m,
Aug 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Staff were really good about communicating with me. Our day at port got rescheduled due to bad weather on a cruise and Staff rescheduled our trip. Booking both excursions and tickets to the castle was convenient. They reached out to us and were aware of port changes . I got several follow ups on the upcoming events. Great overall communication with staff.
Terrible service and did not turn up
Pioneer50066466937,
Aug 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
Tour bus and driver did not turn up and neither did they contact us to tell us tyhey weren't coming, we spent ages walking around looking for them and also phoned the numbers provided but got no repose. DO NOT BOOK WITH THIS SITE. Eventually got money back Viator after we got back from home. NOT RECOMMENDED
Stirling Castle and Loch Lemond Scotland
Jan T,
Aug 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Jim, our driver, was very knowledgeable of the area and Scotland's history. We enjoy visiting Stirling Castle and Loch Lemond. The shopping and recreational area at Loch Lemond was an added bonus. The drive through the countryside was beautiful. Being "off the beaten path" was very nice. The driver was very helpful with my mobility scooter.
Good tour, but needs some slight improvements
H8561ULalyssaa,
Jul 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
The tour overall was good, but needs some improvements. For starters, we were told mixed information on how we would find our guide. Some emails I got said that we had to take a shuttle to get to the meeting point, others said our guide would meet us outside the cruise terminal with a sign. All the correspondence I got was riddled with spelling mistakes and I wasn’t sure if I got scammed by booking this tour. We were supposed to start the tour at 8am, but the tour guide didn’t show up until 8:05am and didn’t come with a sign, just asked people if we were on his tour. Then we didn’t actually leave until 8:36am because 2 people were missing and the guide wanted to wait for them… even though they never showed up. I understand you don’t want to leave people behind, but at that point it was cutting into our time as we were there on time. Other than the rocky start, it was a good tour and we saw lots. The tour was a lot of driving which was fine, as we got to see the beautiful Stirling castle and Loch Lomond and had a nice lunch break in the small town of Callander. If you’re prone to motion sickness, take some Gravol before leaving Callander as the road to Loch Lomond is very rocky.