Scotland Tours from Glasgow
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- Scottish Highlands & Islands
- North Coast & Islands
- Spirit of Outlander - 16 Day Tour
- 5 Day Glasgow And Inverness Including Loch Ness
- Discover Scotland (Glasgow to Edinburgh) (2025)
- The Best of Scotland
- Scotland: Lochs and Landscapes
- Scottish Highlands From Glasgow - 5 days
- Essential Scotland
- The Scottish Isles: An Expedition Through History & Highlands
Scottish Highlands & Islands
302 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Well organized! Guide and driver excellent in every way.”
Mike, traveled in September
This 14-day Scottish tour winds through 1,039 miles of the Highlands and Islands. The circular route from Glasgow includes ferry crossings to Orkney Islands, Isle of Skye, and Isle of Mull, with comfortable coach transport between historic cities, dramatic coastlines, and remote isles.
Duration 14 days Destinations Glasgow, Edinburgh, St Andrews, Pitlochry, Inverness, Orkney Islands, Isle of Skye, Isle of Mull, Isle of Iona, Inveraray Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Globus From $9,709
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North Coast & Islands
5 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Loaded with historical information, funny stories, and witty antidotes, the tour was terrific.”
Nina, traveled in May
Duration 12 days Destinations Glasgow, Inverness, Dornoch, Orkney Islands, Durness, Ullapool, Lewis, Stornoway, Isle of Harris, Isle of SkyeSee all destinations Age Range Ages 13+ Operator Royal Irish Tours From $9,062
10% Off- NZ$8,156You save $906
Spirit of Outlander - 16 Day Tour
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“This tour is geared for Outlander fans but you don't have to be a fan to enjoy all the locations visited.”
Sam, traveled in August
Duration 16 days Destinations Glasgow, Fort William, Glenfinnan, Mallaig, Isle of Skye, Isle of Harris, Isle of Lewis, Stornoway, Inverness, PitlochrySee all destinations Age Range Ages 18+ Operator Spirit Journeys Worldwide From
10% Off- NZ$10,913
Starting from Glasgow International Airport, travelers are whisked to the Radisson Blu Hotel Glasgow before exploring the city via hop-on-hop-off bus covering 21 key locations. A scenic train journey leads to Inverness, ending at the Royal Highland Hotel after a 7-hour Loch Ness expedition with stops at Urquhart Castle.
Duration 5 days Destinations Glasgow, Inverness, Loch Ness Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator STM Tours LLC From $3,533
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A unique bagpipe demonstration at Glasgow's National Piping Centre opens this 360-mile Scottish tour. The route connects 7 cities, featuring Isle of Skye, Loch Ness cruise, and Orkney Islands before reaching Edinburgh Castle.
Duration 10 days Destinations Glasgow, Isle of Skye, Loch Ness, Thurso, Orkney Islands, Inverness, Edinburgh Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Collette From $5,549
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Glasgow's UNESCO City of Music marks the start of this Scottish adventure. The 292-mile Highland route features Oban Distillery, the Jacobite Steam Train to Mallaig, Urquhart Castle on Loch Ness, and concludes in Edinburgh with a royal farewell dinner featuring traditional bagpipes.
Duration 13 days Destinations Glasgow, Oban, Isle of Mull, Isle of Skye, Portree, Inverness, Aberdeen, Edinburgh Age Range Ages 12+ Operator Tours of Distinction From
3% Off- NZ$6,574
This 8-day premium mini-coach tour connects 7 Scottish cities from Glasgow. The route takes in the UNESCO-listed New Lanark, Isle of Arran, Oban and Glencoe valley, before visiting Edinburgh's Royal Mile and New Town on the final day.
Duration 8 days Destinations Glasgow, New Lanark, Isle of Arran, Oban, Glencoe, Luss, Edinburgh Age Range Ages 18+ Operator Blue-Roads Touring From
3% Off- NZ$6,643
Duration 5 days Destinations Glasgow, Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park, Oban, Glencoe, Fort William, Isle of Skye, Inverness, Culloden, Pitlochry Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator On The Go Tours From $3,345
15% Off- NZ$2,843You save $502
Duration 8 days Destinations Glasgow, Oban, Isle of Mull, Inverness, Isle of Skye, Aberdeen, Edinburgh Age Range Ages 18-35 Operator Intrepid Travel From
15% Off- NZ$2,580
Duration 10 days Destinations Glasgow, Greenock, Lunga, Isle of Iona, Thurso, Orkney Islands, Shetland Islands, Leith, Edinburgh Age Range Ages 12+ Operator G Adventures From
15% Off- NZ$7,999
What people love about Scotland Tours from Glasgow
- North Coast & Islands
Friendly, humorous and informative guide. Pretty basic accommodation but they are pretty remote places. Spectacular scenery, interesting places and history.
- Spirit of Outlander - 16 Day Tour
Overall our experience with our tour was good. Our guide was very knowledgeable and fun.
- The Best of Scotland
This was our first time traveling with Tours of Distinction. The trip was really well organized with little bus time. We saw everything and more of Scotland. Our guide was excellent and a lot of fun. We are already looking at a trip to Louisiana with them.
What our customers ask about Scotland Tours from Glasgow
What are the most common starting points for tours in Glasgow?
Glasgow offers three primary departure points for tours: Buchanan Bus Station on Killermont Street Glasgow Central Train Station and outside the Grand Central Hotel on Gordon Street. The Isle of Mull tour for example leaves from Buchanan Bus Station at Stance 23-32. Several tours also provide pickup service from city center accommodations like the Radisson Blu Glasgow. A TourRadar traveler notes "The pick-up point was easy to find and our guide was waiting for us right on time."
What type of accommodation can I expect on tours starting from Glasgow?
Accommodations on Glasgow tours range from well-appointed 3-4 star hotels to charming local guesthouses and B&Bs. Guests often stay at properties like the Glasgow Grosvenor Hotel in the West End the Radisson Blu Glasgow downtown or Pier House when visiting Isle of Skye. A TourRadar traveler shared "All hotels were great quality especially the Grosvenor Hotel in Glasgow's vibrant West End near the Botanic Gardens."
What's the typical length of tours starting in Glasgow?
Glasgow-based tours span from quick 3-day excursions to extended 11-day adventures with most visitors choosing 3-5 day itineraries. The Isle of Skye & Loch Ness tour spans 3 days while more comprehensive Scottish journeys can stretch to 11 days. According to a TourRadar traveler "The coordination of events as we traveled was great with a perfect balance of structured activities and individual free time."
What's the recommended time of year to take a tour from Glasgow?
The best weather and longest days occur during peak season from May through September. Year-round tours operate but winter months from November to March bring smaller crowds and better rates. As one TourRadar traveler reports "We went in September and had perfect weather for exploring the Highlands plus the autumn colors were stunning."
What's the typical travel time between Glasgow and the first destinations?
Initial destinations from Glasgow are relatively close with Loch Lomond 45 minutes away and Stirling Castle reachable in an hour. Trips to the Highlands take longer: Fort William is about 3 hours out and Isle of Skye requires 5-6 hours including stops. A TourRadar traveler shares "The journey times were well planned with interesting stops along the way making even the longer trips enjoyable."
How much does a typical tour from Glasgow cost per day?
Daily rates for Glasgow tours range from USD 210 to USD 462 varying by accommodation quality and included activities. A 3-day Isle of Skye tour averages USD 315 per day while a weeklong Scottish Escape tour runs about USD 218 daily. One TourRadar traveler states "Excellent value for money with the perfect mix of included activities and free time."