Outlander Castles & The Scottish Countryside
Glasgow DepartureIconic Outlander filming locations; Blackness Castle, Midhope Castle, Doune Castle, Falkland and Culross.
Day Trips From Scotland's Biggest City
Our day tours from Glasgow are a relaxed way to get out and see more of Scotland while returning to the city later in the day. As you travel, your local guide will share stories, inside knowledge and a wee bit of Scottish character along the way, helping the landscape and the history feel a little closer.
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1 day
From $95.00 USD
Scottish Highlands & Loch Ness
Glasgow DepartureDiscover Loch Ness with an optional boat tour, plus explore Glen Coe and the stunning Highlands.
1 day
From $95.00 USD
Glen Coe, Oban & Lochs
Glasgow DepartureDiscover beautiful lochside villages, visit Glen Coe, and explore coastal town of Oban.
Why Take a Day Tour From Glasgow with Us?
20+ Years of Local Know-How
We know Scotland like the back of our hands, and it shows in the way we craft every itinerary.
Passionate Guides & Storytelling
Our guides call Scotland home and bring it to life with immersive live commentary, fascinating stories, and local insights.
Flexible Cancellation
Most of our day tours offer a 24–48 hour cancellation window, so you can change plans without stress.
Free Audio Guides
Non-English speakers can enjoy our tours with audio guides available in German, Italian, French, Portuguese, Spanish, and Mandarin.
About Glasgow as Your Starting Point
Close to the Highlands & West Coast
Glasgow’s location makes it easy to reach Scotland’s mountains, lochs and coastal scenery without spending too long on the road at the start of your journey.
Lively City to Begin and End Your Trip
Known for its music, architecture and characterful city life, Glasgow gives you a place to enjoy urban Scotland before heading out into the countryside.
Excellent Gateway for Day Trips
Our day tours from Glasgow connect you directly to some of Scotland’s most memorable landscapes while keeping travel practical and comfortable.
Frequently Asked Questions
All of our extended tours and day trips from Glasgow depart from the city centre and return there at the end of the trip. Your exact meeting point can be found in your booking information or on our departure info page.
Most tours from Glasgow depart in the morning, typically between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM, and return in the evening between 5:00 PM and 9:00 PM, depending on the tour. Some departures may fall outside this range, so it’s worth checking each tour page for exact details.
Tour lengths vary depending on the itinerary, but most day trips from Glasgow run between 8 and 13 hours. Please check the FAQ section on each tour page for exact timings, as durations are estimates and can be affected by weather or traffic.
We offer small group and standard group tours.
- Small group tours carry a maximum of 16 passengers and usually run on a mini coach, though a slightly larger vehicle may be used on occasion.
- Standard group tours run on midi-sized coaches and can carry up to 34 passengers. If a tour is not marked as small group, it operates as a standard group tour.
We welcome travellers of all ages, though children must be 5 years or older to join our tours. There is no maximum age limit, but we recommend reviewing our accessibility information before booking if you have specific mobility or accessibility needs.
For day trips, the price of your day tour from Inverness includes a local driver-guide and coach transport. Some tours also offer optional experiences that you can add at an extra charge when booking or pay for locally at the attraction.
Additional inclusions vary by tour and are clearly listed on each individual tour page.
Cancellation policies vary by tour. Most of our scheduled day trips from Glasgow allow free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure, though some tours may have different rules. We recommend you review the cancellation details for your chosen tour in Section 3 of our Terms and Conditions.
To cancel, please contact us in writing.
Please visit our general FAQs for more useful information. You can also chat with us via our website's chat function or get in touch via phone or email.