Standing Stones, Inveraray and Kilchurn Castle & Highlands Tour starting Balloch | 8 hours 30 minutes

29 Reviews | Central Scotland
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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • An experienced, knowledgeable fun guide
  • Driving and Walking Tour, we get out and experience the beautiful sights
  • Transport in an air conditioned 8 seater minibus
  • Guided short hikes throughout the day
  • Small group active sight-seeing tour
  • No food or drinks included
  • Entry fees to Activities
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pick up or drop off

Overview

We're the only Tour Operator in Scotland who provides a tour like this! 5000 year old Standing Stones, 2 historic Castles, stunning Highland scenery and an amazing tour guide to help you explore. Maximum of only 8 travelers per tour keeping the group size small and personable Consistency Awarded 5 Star Reviews Our unique 5-star tours offer the chance to explore and experience Scotland in the perfect setting. Your knowledgeable guide will whisk you away for a day of exploration, fun and adventure in the majestic Scottish Highlands and enchant you with stories, myths and legends. Explore Kilchurn Castle, meet Highland Cows, visit Clan Campbell Stronghold of Inveraray Castle then travel back in time to the Neolithic & Bronze Age period to explore Standing Stones, Stone Circles & Burial Cairns.

Itinerary

  • Balloch

    Start your tour in the beautiful wee town of Balloch, the most southern town in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park

    15 minutes

  • Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park (Pass By)

    Enter Loch Lomond National Park stop at the beautiful village of Luss for a some great views, history and culture.

  • Luss

    Discover the beautiful town of Luss on the banks of Loch Lomond and learn the history, wildlife and culture of the area

    30 minutes

  • Scottish Highlands (Pass By)

    Enter the Highlands of Scotland and discover the beauty of this dramatic and gorgeous land and you visit many wonderful locations throughout the day

  • Tarbet (Pass By)

    Leave Loch Lomond behind you as you travel west towards Inveraray Castle

  • Arrochar (Pass By)

    Travel deeper in to the western Highlands of Scotland through the village of Arrochar on the banks of Loch Long

  • Rest and be Thankful (Pass By)

    See the beauty of Glen Crow as you pass by the Rest and be Thankful in the Highlands of Scotland

  • Inveraray Castle & Gardens

    The first stop of the day is the Gothic style castle of Inveraray, home to the Dukes of Argyll and the seat of Clan Campbell. Here you will discover the part the Clan Campbell played in the Wars of Scottish Independence and get the chance to see rifles which were supposedly used against the Jacobite soldiers. For those who love flowers and gardens, there’s also a wonderful 16-acre Garden to explore.

    1 hour 15 minutes

  • Lochgilphead (Pass By)

    Pass through the town of Lochgilphead as you travel towards Standing Stones

  • Kilmartin Glen

    Visit 5000 year old Standing Stones, stone circles and burial cairns all 1000's of years older than the Egyptian pyramids.

    30 minutes

  • N/A

    Explore Standing Stones, burial Cairns and Stone Circles in one of the most historic locations in Scotland

    30 minutes

  • Loch Awe (Pass By)

    Travel along the beautiful banks of one of Scotland's longest lakes and see why the Clan Campbell made this area their home on your way to the historic Kilchurn Castle

  • Kilchurn Castle

    Take a walk to Kilchurn Castle, a stronghold which once belonged to member of the Clan Campbell, this one though is very different to Inveraray. This ruined castle on the banks of Loch Awe was once a fortress, a comfortable residence and then ended it’s days as a garrison stronghold before being destroyed by lightning. We’ll take the short walk in and explore this historic Castle.

    30 minutes

  • Tyndrum

    Enter Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park through it's most northern town, Tyndrum

    15 minutes

  • Crianlarich (Pass By)

    See the beauty of the mountains of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park as you travel through the town of Crianlarich

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Unfortunately this tour isn't suitable for wheelchairs. For a tour designed for wheel chair access, please get in contact directly and we will be more than happy to create a suitable day out
  • Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with a mobility or physical disability
  • Our tours operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. We recommend a pair of walking shoes/boots, dressing in layers, and waterproof clothing
  • All our Tour vehicles are "Nut Free Zones" Can you please ensure you do not bring any food products with nuts as we've had clients and Tour Guide with severe nut allergies and want to ensure our Tour Vehicles are as safe as possible for everyone. Thank you for not bringing any products containing nuts on your tour.

Free Cancellation

June 18100% refund
June 19No refund

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  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Book now you won’t regret it!

Published on Apr, 2025

John our tour guide was AH-MAZING! Right from the start of the trip he was super friendly, got everyone involved and comfortable asking him any questions throughout the day. He was SO knowledgeable about the areas we saw and even showed us some new things he recently found. John is a safe driver, conscious of all his passengers and their needs and kept us intrigued and laughing all day. Not a dull moment! This trip was so good my friend and I are already talking about the potential of booking another trip with him. You will not regret taking this trip, book now!

Day trip out of Glasgow

Published on Apr, 2025

Our tour guide, Jim was friendly and full of information for each area we visited. He was helpful and provide us tips. We get to look at the standing stones closely and explore the Inverarary castle and also other areas. There were lots of scenic views. Also, there are plenty of restroom stops during the trip. The van we were in was comfortable. Expect to see a lot of sheep.

BOOKING THIS TOUR IS A MUST

Published on Apr, 2025

I was a little hesitant to book at first thinking it would be too long... I am SO GLAD I did book and take this tour. Our TOUR GUIDE MATT was awesome. Great mix of history and humor and very attentive to the small group. Plenty of stops throughout the duration of the trip to stretch the legs and explore, go to the toilets (multiple stops if needed), grab a snack, etc.. I did multiple tours in 2wks and this was the highlight of them. HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Beautiful, Worth it & Highly Recommend

Published on Feb, 2025

Our tour guide was amazing!! James knew so much history, was fun to talk to and brought a lively atmosphere. It was raining at the beginning, and I thought maybe we wouldn’t see much. Boy, was I so wrong. Even in the rain we got out and saw the standing stones and a castle and learned so much history. Then after lunch it brightened up into a sunny day and was absolutely beautiful. We stopped & saw highland cows and that’s always been #1 on my bucket list. Lastly, the castle ruins and river beside it were beautiful. If you’re feeling wishy washy about splurging on this trip I definitely recommend that you do it!! It’s a trip I’ll never forget for the rest of my life (mainly the cute highland cows :)

Beautiful, Worth it & Highly Recommend

Published on Feb, 2025

Our tour guide was amazing!! James knew so much history, was fun to talk to and brought a lively atmosphere. It was raining at the beginning, and I thought maybe we wouldn’t see much. Boy, was I so wrong. Even in the rain we got out and saw the standing stones and a castle and learned so much history. Then after lunch it brightened up into a sunny day and was absolutely beautiful. We stopped & saw highland cows and that’s always been #1 on my bucket list. Lastly, the castle ruins and river beside it were beautiful. If you’re feeling wishy washy about splurging on this trip I definitely recommend that you do it!! It’s a trip I’ll never forget for the rest of my life (mainly the cute highland cows :)

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