Stirling Castle and Loch Lomond Full-Day Private Tour in a Premium Minivan
Overview
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8 hours
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First we stop to admire the views over the Forth Bridges from South Queensferry before continuing to Linlithgow Palace with its rich and varied history.
Then we take the 'Royal Route' to Stirling Castle and explore the ancient royal seat of Scotland. Learn the varied history of the Stuart Royals and the great battles of the middle-ages that were fought nearby.
Travel on to the National Park and explore the idyllic Loch Lomond with its calm waters that make way to dramatic highland scenery. Visit the conservation village of Luss and hear the local stories from hundreds of years of tradition.
The private tour is conduced in our luxury Mercedes minivans that comfortably accommodate up to 6 passengers. Your passionate Driver-guide will bring the day to live with stories and living history and will personally escort you to all monuments and locations.
Each itinerary is entirely customisable so if there is something specific you would like to see along the route please let us know!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
South Queensferry
We stop here to take in the view of 'The Three Bridges', a stunning collection of road and railway bridges with a long and interesting history.
Linlithgow Palace
We visit this interesting ruined Palace and view it from the exterior. Linlithgow is the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots and has a long and complex history that you will hear about from the historic peel.
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Stirling Castle and Loch Lomond Full-Day Private Tour in a Premium Minivan
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Kilt-wearing private guide
Lunch
Gratuities
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
40 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic day
L T,May 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked this tour from Greenock port stop on our British Ilse’s cruise. We are so glad we did. We had a fantastic day exploring castles and distilleries. Scotland is a beautiful country. Hazel was a fantastic guide. We had a great day. Highly recommend!
Tour with Toddlers
nataliesT8611OW,May 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Laura was our guide and she was excellent. I’d go back just to hang with Laura! We traveled with another family. Each of us having a toddler. Laura was kind and patient. She was informative and gave us a great experience.
Very entertaining
JacquelineFelix,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide calais was very punctual and communication (English) worked excellently. He had a lot of information about the sights and could answer any question from us. We had a wonderful day with little surprises. It gave us great pleasure.
Maximizing the Experience
robertbC807BZ,Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a quick trip to Scotland and wanted to maximize the experience so we booked a private tour with Experienced Tours. Before the trip, Experienced Tours contacted us and asked if there was anything we especially wanted to see, purchased tickets, and made reservations. We did 2 tours with Experienced Tours. On the days of the tours, Calais picked us up at the hotel and chauffeured us in their minivan. Calais was knowledgeable and escorted us through the castles and places visited. He told some stories of the history and pointed out things that we would have missed thereby enriching our experiences. Calais also scheduled the day so we went to Stirling Castle first avoiding most of the crowd and making it a more personal experience. Also, we are from the U.S. and are not used to driving on the left side of narrow roads with roundabouts. Being chauffeured removed the stress of us driving, trying to figure out directions, parking, and local traffic laws.
Great tour in Glasgow
Expedition768600,Jun 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Cali was our guide and he was amazing. He made the tour fun and he was very knowledgeable. Highly recommend Experienced Tours.
The Best Tour company
richardrV1486DU,May 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Experienced tours, And Sandy in particular made for a wonderful day of exploring Sterling Castle, Callander, and the surrounding lovely areas of Scotland. They were very clear on their instructions, prompt on their pick up and knowledgeable of the areas. Not to mention friendly and very pleasant to spend the day with. I have no hesitation recommending their services to others.
Amazing tour to Stirling Castle and the Highlands
PeggyS162,Apr 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was thoroughly enjoyed by the four of us and exceeded our expectations. Our guide, Sandy, went out of his way to make sure we saw the things that were most important to us (the Highland Cows and many sheep) I would highly recommend it to any group that desires a personalized tour with a very knowledgeable guide.
Best of Scottish Mid-lands in One Day
FrequentFlier538704,Feb 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed the coordination by Sandy of Experienced Tours and the tour with Ben Walace. We enjoyed our full day family outing in the private Mercedes van. We were able to enjoy a view Edinburgh from Nelson Monument, the Kelpies, the Falkirk Wheel, Stirling Castle, enjoyed great Scottish lunch at the Oak Tree pub, walking Loch Lomond, and finally touring Glengoyne Distillery. So many wonderful places to experience in one day.
Sweetest tour guide and nice Mercedes
290sherin,Feb 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a nice tour lady - and beautiful Mercedes van to ride in. Sterling caste was cool and lots is costumes. The loch was pretty to see and we ate some good Scottish food.
Great experience!
K3064ZAjeffk,Oct 20, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing private tour. Our tour guide Debbie, was so nice, and knowledgeable about the sites. She really took a great tour to another level with her personality and professionalism! The minivan was clean and comfortable and a great alternative to bus/mini bus crowds. Would highly recommend.
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