Highland Lochs, Glens and Castles Small Group Tour from Edinburgh
Overview
On our Highland Lochs, Glens & Castles tour from Edinburgh we will take you to some of the best scenery Scotland has to offer. Majestic mountains tumble down to shimmering lochs and castles, while glens tell tragic tales of centuries gone by.
You will have the opportunity to visit a castle or two and we’ll also have the chance to get some photos of castle ruins. We visit the picturesque highland village of Luss which sits on the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond with views to Ben Lomond, Scotland’s most southerly Munro.
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Services of your Driver-Guide
- Meals and Refreshments
- Entrance to Inveraray Castle, can be paid on the day: Adult £18.50, Concession £16.00, Child £12.00
- Inveraray Jail Ticket can be paid on the day: Adult £16.50, Senior/Student £14.50, Child £10.00
- Doune Castle should be booked for a 10am arrival via the castle website if customers wish to visit.
Meeting Location
29 Waterloo Place
Edinburgh EH1 3BQ, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Stirling Castle (pass by)
Doune Castle
1 hour 15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Loch Lubnaig
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Kilchurn Castle
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Inveraray
1 hour 50 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Rest and be Thankful
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Luss
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We cannot accommodate children under the age of 5
- Our tour departs from Bus Stand ZE, Waterloo Place, Edinburgh (Opposite Howie's Restaurant). what3words:///decay.laws.likes. Check in is at 08:15 for a 08:30 departure. Please ensure you check in on time. IMPORTANT: There are 2 Howie's in Edinburgh, we depart from Waterloo Place only.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-66061P4
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- 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 (GMT).
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Services of your Driver-Guide.
- Meals and Refreshments.
- Entrance to Inveraray Castle, can be paid on the day: Adult £18.50, Concession £16.00, Child £12.00.
- Inveraray Jail Ticket can be paid on the day: Adult £16.50, Senior/Student £14.50, Child £10.00.
- Doune Castle should be booked for a 10am arrival via the castle website if customers wish to visit.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Highland Lochs, Glens and Castles Small Group Tour from Edinburgh is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Highland Lochs, Glens and Castles Small Group Tour from Edinburgh will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Services of your Driver-Guide
- Meals and Refreshments
- Entrance to Inveraray Castle, can be paid on the day: Adult £18.50, Concession £16.00, Child £12.00
- Inveraray Jail Ticket can be paid on the day: Adult £16.50, Senior/Student £14.50, Child £10.00
- Doune Castle should be booked for a 10am arrival via the castle website if customers wish to visit.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We cannot accommodate children under the age of 5
- Our tour departs from Bus Stand ZE, Waterloo Place, Edinburgh (Opposite Howie's Restaurant). what3words:///decay.laws.likes. Check in is at 08:15 for a 08:30 departure. Please ensure you check in on time. IMPORTANT: There are 2 Howie's in Edinburgh, we depart from Waterloo Place only.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
