Private Tour
Private Central Highlands Driving Tour
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
This private tour that allows you to diverge from the suggestions based on what you want to get from the day. Spend the day with a local guide allows you to see the Highlands in style at a slow pace that allows you to visit castles, take walks in the fresh to get stunning views, follow in the footsteps of Rob Roy, eat in great local places, or even visit a whisky distillery if you like. As this is a private tour we can tweak it to suit your needs no problem. Please note that when you ask to customise, we can do it in the area this tour takes place in. Asking to go to places hundreds of miles from these locations is not possible and will require you booking a tour to suit that.
You will be picked up/dropped off at your hotel/BNB and you will tour in an air conditioned Mercedes van or possibly a Landrover for couples.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
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
Local guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Booster seats for up to 2 children.
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
All guiding fees and vehicle costs.
Transport by private vehicle
Entrance fees for castles/distillery
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Stirling Castle
We will stop for the best view of the castle where you can learn all about it's more interesting history. If you like, we can arrange for you to go inside and you can skip something else.
Callander Visitor Information Cantre
Stop to wander through the streets of quaint town on the the "entrance to the Highlands."
Options
Private Central Highlands Driving Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
104 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Must do tour! Highly recommend!
randykeeling,
Sep 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00Perfect way to see The Highlands without the worry of driving. Our driver, Scott was the perfect guide. He was incredibly knowledgeable and a great story teller of Scottish history. We made lots of stops along the route and saw some amazing things that I’m not sure you would see if you were driving on your own. We stopped for a great lunch at such a quaint restaurant with delicious food. The stop at an award winning chocolate factory was a lot of fun. It rained midway through our tour but Scott made sure that did not hinder our trip. We would highly recommend this tour if you’re in Edinburgh!
A great time rain or...
Jim U,
Aug 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00A great time rain or shine! We hiked to the most spectacular view and ate a delicious local lunch. Who know Steak and haggis pie was so good!
Wonderful 9 hour day trip to experience mid-highlands Scotland-for those not wanting 12+ long drive to high country
Laurie M,
May 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00Wonderful, private 9 hour experience led by our very friendly and knowledgeable tour guide Bryan. He asked us what we wanted to see and also made fantastic recommendations. He was impeccably dressed, professional, and very interactive with our family. He made advanced reservations for us at a lovely restaurant with amazing views. We saw everything we wanted to see - Kelpies, Stirling Castle/Wallace monument (from a distance on the bridge where Bryan told us the history of the battle that occurred there), highland cows, hike to a scenic overlook, Rob Roy grave, and walked down to the Loch. Plenty of stops to use restrooms along the way. We knew this tour only went to the mid-part of the Highlands which we were fine with since we had limited time. If you want high country, you will spend a lot of time in the car and need a much longer tour. We were so inspired by Bryan's historical talk, we watched Braveheart that evening ha ha
It was such an amazing...
Brittany w,
Mar 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was such an amazing day. I was traveling with my 21 year old twins and Will was our guide. Will make sure we saw everything we wanted and some hidden spots that were amazing. He was funny, kind and everyone really enjoyed ourselves. Highly recommend this tour
A Must Have Tour - book now!
Carolyn M,
Sep 2, 2024
- Viator
5.00We had the most perfect day with Gary! He picked us up in a very comfortable car which was preloaded with waters for us, not to mention he is a top notch driver. His warmth was exuding from the moment he said hello and we immediately felt like we were spending the day with a dear friend. He took us to so many incredible spots, especially those off the beaten path! Along the way he had incredible stories and history to share with us and we truly felt we got a great experience of the central highlands. He took us to the most incredible restaurant for lunch (Mor84 - you must try the fish and chips!) We never felt rushed, he always offered to take our family photos, and just had us smiling and laughing the whole day through. We could not recommend this tour enough, don't think twice - book now! Also a shout out to the owner Will, when confirming our pickup spot of our Airbnb Will promptly confirmed and then provided a slew of recommendations for nearby restaurants, coffee shops, and more. It was a truly kind gesture for him to take the time to share those with us. You all are amazing - thank you! We can't wait for another booking when we come back!
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