£630
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This private tour of Glasgow and Loch Lomond offers a fantastic trip through Scotland’s largest city and its adjoining national park. The city is a Victorian Metropolis, home to 1.8 million Scots and alive with culture, architecture and history.
A short drive along the Vale of Leven takes us into The Loch Lomond at The Trossachs National Park and the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond.
Take an optional boat trip to a traditional loch-side tavern for lunch.
This bespoke luxury private tour of Scotland is hosted by your knowledgable, friendly local tour guide. We'll tell you the history, folklore and stories, really bringing the places and landscapes to life! We offer flexibility and your time inside and outside the vehicle is up to you.
All our tours are conducted in luxury Mercedes-Benz V Class minivans, with great personal space, sumptuous leather seats, A/C and panoramic windows.
RECOMMENDED SIGHTS ON THIS TOUR …
Glasgow Cathedral
Known also as St Mungo’s Cathedral, the oldest Cathedral in Mainland Scotland is also the oldest building in Glasgow. The Cathedral dates from the 12th century. There is a lot to say about how the Cathedral has evolved through the centuries of Christianity, the Reformation, and the modern world. You can access the nearby Necropolis graveyard across the ‘Bridge of Sighs’, which is a unique experience to the city.
People’s Palace
Founded in 1898, the People’s Palace and Winter Gardens is a museum, public space, and glasshouse in Glasgow. It was created to give the East end of Glasgow a new outlook for a deprived and polluted history. As a tribute to Queen Victoria’s reign, the Royal Doulton company built the Duloton fountain in 1888 in honor of Queen Victoria. Today the People’s Palace offers a living history museum but the glasshouse is closed infedinately.
Clydeside
The Clydeside shipyards were the centre of industrial Scotland throughout the last two centuries and earned Glasgow the nickname ‘The Second City of the British Empire’. Over 30,000 ships were built for international trade, pleasure and warfare. All but a few reminders of that industry are lost, but you still get a sense of the heritage and pride that the river gave the city.
We might be able to see the Waverley paddle steamer. This is one of the last remaining examples of pleasure cruisers that once plied the River Clyde and the west coast of Scotland.
On the site of disused docklands, the Scottish Exhibition Centre and SSE Hydro music venue have been built as a shining example of regeneration over the past few decades. They host concerts, exhibitions and events throughout the year and attract visitors from all over the country.
Glasgow University
Glasgow University stands proudly at the top of University Avenue. Founded in 1451, the University is the second oldest in Scotland, and has more listed buildings than any other university in the UK.
We’ll walk through The Cloisters (also known as The Undercroft) that connect the East and West quads of the University and lead inside to Bute Hall, where graduation ceremonies are held. These impressive archways are an iconic part of the University, and have been seen onscreen in many films and TV shows including Outlander.
The Adam Smith Institute is located here and the Hunterian Museum is next door.
Merchant City
Glasgow’s trading district was a pivotal site in the development of the British Empire that dates back to 1750. In addition to trendy boutiques and exciting restaurants and bars, the impressive Merchant City used to be lined with warehouses and offices.
Narby there’s a vibrant community in the East end of Glasgow, where you can find iconic cultural landmarks like the Barrowland Ballroom and Barras market, where you can grab a deal on market days!
Glasgow Murals
In the past few years 29 murals have been painted on the urban landscape of Glasgow, depicting Glasgow life and Scottish heritage, in a beautiful new way that represents the spirit of the city and the heritage of the nation. These original murals have transformed previously bland areas of the city with beautiful expressions of Glasgow life and Scottish heritage.
Loch Lomond
Loch Lomond is a stunning freshwater loch at the foothills of the Scottish Highlands, perfect for a relaxing getaway. It is the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Visit the picturesque village of Luss with panoramic views over the loch to Ben Lomond, the tallest mountain in the region.
Loch Lomond Boat Trip (optional)
Take a boat trip on Scotland’s largest loch by surface area, enjoy a picnic on the shore, or simply relax by the water and take in the stunning scenery. Arriving at Balmaha by boat, we’ll then enjoy lunch at the local historic tavern (one of our favourites!).
Suggested tour route
- Distance Instructions
Tour Gallery
Glasgow Cathedral
Seating in the tour van
Tour van in Edinburgh
Alexander with guests at Loch Lomond
The view over Loch Lomond with private tour clients
Glasgow Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum
Panoramic View over Loch Lomond
Nelson's monument, Glasgow
The Oak Tree Inn at Balmaha
Van interior homepage
People's Palace and Doulton Fountain
Places this tour visits
No two tours are the same, but these are popular places to see on the City of Glasgow and The Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond Private Tour
Frequently Asked Questions
These are some of the frequently asked questions about our City of Glasgow and The Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond Private Tour, however if you have a specific question please contact us
Absolutely! Almost all of the places we visit have toilets / restrooms. Because this is a private tour, we can stop when you need us to.
For day tours the final balance (plus any extras like admission tickets) is due 24 hours before the tour.
For multi-day tours the final balance is due 30 days before the tour.
Our climate is famous for being unpredictable. We provide umbrellas in our vans but if the weather isn’t working in our favour, just wait 5 minutes and it will change! Please don’t rely on the forecast either, it is invariably wrong!
We recommend that you bring a waterproof jacket and shoes suitable for walking over rough ground / cobbles, especially if visiting rural locations! Other than that, just bring yourself!
Absolutely! Please contact us if you’d like to make an amendment to one of our suggested itineraries or would like a customised tour.
Yes, we can end the tour in a different location from the start point. Please let us know if this is what you need. For locations further than 100 miles from the start point there maybe a charge.
We use Mercedes-Benz V Class minivans. They are modern, luxurious and safe vehicles with a Euro N-Cap rating of 5 stars. They come with privacy glass, a panoramic sunroof, reclining leather seats, dual-zone air conditioning and unlimited high-speed WiFi. Learn more about our vehicles.
Our Mercedes V Class minivans come in two configurations, a 6 passenger version and a 7 passenger version.
Yes, we can meet you at the airport and have plenty of space for baggage.
Yes, most of our tours are suitable for cruise ship shore excursions and we’ll meet you at the quayside.
Yes, our vehicle can accommodate most mobility scoters and wheelchairs. They normally require two people to lift in and out of the vehicle so one of your party will be needed to help. Note that if there is a scooter then the baggage space is limited.
Support animals are welcome onboard however we typically ask for them to stay on the floor of the vehicle.
The total price of your tour includes your tour guide, use of our luxury minivans, the fuel, tolls and parking charges and insurances. Entrance to attractions etc is on top but we can manage that for you and add it to the invoice.
Yes, there are a range of different options on each trip, from a historic tavern to a quaint cafe or bakery. We’ll make reservations to ensure that our lunch stop is quick and tasty!
A few days before the trip we’ll provide the guides contact details encase you need to contact them on the day of your tour
No, all of our tours are private so your party will be the only people on the tour.
Yes, we will guide you through attractions and monuments as part of our service. This is not possible at The Royal Yacht Britannia or Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Recent Customer Testimonials
Rolando C
Truly enjoyable and informative day trip with an outstanding guide / driver Calais. The Lindores Abbey distillery tour and tasting was excellent. [...] All in all an outstanding trip to the Scottish Low/Highlands.
Feedback from December 2025
Traveler from PA
My husband and I went on a custom experience through the Highlands, Isle of Skye, Lewis and Harris. We went to some Outlander filming sites and a Highland Games over a few days on our way back to Edinburgh. the cost was reasonable for a private tour and Sandy was [...]
Feedback from November 2025
Voyager
Our group of six friends did the Highlands, Whisky, and Castles private tour from Edinburgh. Sandy was quick to respond to all my questions when planning the day trip and helping to tailor the itinerary to our interests and customize a couple of the stops. Communication and follow-up during the [...]
Feedback from November 2025
Robert B
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. [...]
Feedback from October 2025
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