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Private Tour Loch Lomond Stirling and the Kelpies from Glasgow

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Glasgow, Scotland

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7 hours 40 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

An opportunity to experience some of Scotland's attractions in a one day tour: a boat cruise on Loch Lomond, a truly unforgettable experience on one of Scotland's largest fresh water lochs. The 'Gateway to the Highlands', Stirling, is steeped in history with a bustling centre full of independent shops and cafes. Hand feed Highland Cows and get up close to the amazing Kelpies sculptures - the tallest equine statues in the world. All in the comfort of your own vehicle for you and your party only.

This tour's travel time is approximately 3 hours 10 minutes with time spent at attractions of 4 hours 30 minutes (with flexibility).

What's Included

  • Snacks Scottish-themed snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Loch Lomond Cruise - £18.55 per adult, discounts for children, youths and families (free for under 5's)e)
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Meeting and Pickup

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If you're staying in a hotel, the guide will meet you at the hotel lobby (you will be provided with the driver's phone number to contact directly). If you're staying in self-catering accommodation (apartment etc) your guide will text you or phone you when they are outside the property. As this is a private tour, we will be picking you up and your party only.

What To Expect

Pollok Country Park

Pollok Park is on the outskirts of Glasgow, and the main attraction here is the iconic 'hairy coos' (Highland Cows).
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Kelpies & The Helix

Heading to Falkirk, we will take you to the tallest Equine Statues in the world, two legendary Scottish Sea Horses known as ‘Kelpies’. Weighing at 300 tons each and 100 feet tall, they are a feat of engineering.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Stirling

Next on the itinerary is Stirling, often referred to as the 'Gateway to the Highlands'. Stirling is a beautiful city with a centre featuring historic streets and independent shops. We estimate that your stay here will be around 90 minutes. If you choose to do so, we can take you to Stirling Castle and/or the Wallace Monument while in Stirling, but both have an admission charge should you decide to visit inside.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Doune Castle

Doune Castle was featured in the TV hit series Outlander, it was Winterfell in the Game of Thrones pilot, and it was where most of Monty Python and the Holy Grail was filmed. We will do a quick stop here if you are a fan of any of these shows for some pictures outside.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sweeney's Cruise Co Loch Lomond

Our last featured attraction: a Cruise on Loch Lomond. The 1hr 'Experience' cruise with a sailing time of 3:30pm is the only one suitable to fit our schedule. Prices start at £16.50 for an Adult with various packages for Families and Young Adults.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Luss

If a cruise is not to your liking, we will take you to Luss, hailed as the most beautiful village in Scotland. Luss is nestled on the banks of Loch Lomond, this conservation village features incredible views of the loch, quaint historic cottages with ​colourful gardens, and a ‘hogback Viking gravestone’ - a rare type of Viking gravestone only found on the British Isles.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • In the winter months, there are restricted sailing times on Loch Lomond which could affect your tour schedule
  • UK cars are smaller than our American counterparts, please be aware of this when booking for 4 adults

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Tour Loch Lomond Stirling and the Kelpies from Glasgow?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • SnacksScottish-themed snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Loch Lomond Cruise - £18.55 per adult, discounts for children, youths and families (free for under 5's)e)

Additional Info

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • In the winter months, there are restricted sailing times on Loch Lomond which could affect your tour schedule
  • UK cars are smaller than our American counterparts, please be aware of this when booking for 4 adults
  • Total tour time of 7 hours and 40 minutes, with approximately 4 hours and 30 minutes spent at attractions.

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Free Cancellation

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST).

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