West Highlands, Lochs and Castles Day Tour Including Admission
Overview
When you visit a country, you often don't want modern buildings, fancy restaurants, and WiFi points. You simply want to step inside a nature documentary, relive a history show, and explore the sights that inspired the postcards. Well, if that’s you, then you’re in luck. Because this tour is exactly that.
It takes you on a journey through Scotland's classic misty castles, sparkling lochs, wee coastal villages and heather-clad mountains.
It’s an one day tour that lets you discover Scotland’s iconic sights, while also showing you some of the country’s best kept secrets. Capture the spirit of the Western Highlands and explore Scotland’s most atmospheric lochs and castles.
Groups are limited to 16 passengers to ensure a more personalised experience.
What's Included
- Top range 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach
- Admission Fees - Doune Castle included in tour price
- Small Group Tour (maximum 16 passengers)
- The stories and services of an English-speaking driver-guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Meals and refreshments
- Admission fees (unless stated)
Meeting Location
Edinburgh EH1 3AY
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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Luss Village Paths
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Rest and be Thankful
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Inveraray
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Kilchurn Castle
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Doune Castle
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We apologise, but we cannot accommodate children under 5 years old on our tours. Children under 18 need to be accompanied by an adult. Please note that if this policy is not followed, we will have to refuse travel without issuing a refund. Thank you for understanding.
- Luggage Allowance: You're restricted to 20kg (44lbs) of luggage per person. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) plus one small bag for onboard personal items.
- Check in closes 15 minutes prior to departure. This tour will depart from inside Edinburgh Bus Station, Gate J and Gate K, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ.
- In order to retain the integrity of the tour and try to ensure that all our customers have the best possible experience, we do cap bookings from any one party to 8 passengers.
- Doune Castle – We reserve tickets for you. Entrance is included in tour price
- On the dates when Inveraray castle is closed, we will try to arrange a photo stop instead.
- As Inveraray Castle may be sometimes closed, please refer to their website to see their availability.
- Please note that Doune Castle will be closed on 27 and 28 December 2026, and 3 and 4 January 2027. As an alternative, we will visit Stirling Castle on tours departing on these dates.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
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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).
- Top range 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach.
- Admission Fees - Doune Castle included in tour price.
- Small Group Tour (maximum 16 passengers).
- The stories and services of an English-speaking driver-guide.
- Gratuities.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Meals and refreshments.
- Admission fees (unless stated).
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 West Highlands, Lochs and Castles Day Tour Including Admission is as follows:
- 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 West Highlands, Lochs and Castles Day Tour Including Admission 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
- Top range 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach
- Admission Fees - Doune Castle included in tour price
- Small Group Tour (maximum 16 passengers)
- The stories and services of an English-speaking driver-guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Meals and refreshments
- Admission fees (unless stated)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We apologise, but we cannot accommodate children under 5 years old on our tours. Children under 18 need to be accompanied by an adult. Please note that if this policy is not followed, we will have to refuse travel without issuing a refund. Thank you for understanding.
- Luggage Allowance: You're restricted to 20kg (44lbs) of luggage per person. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) plus one small bag for onboard personal items.
- Check in closes 15 minutes prior to departure. This tour will depart from inside Edinburgh Bus Station, Gate J and Gate K, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ.
- In order to retain the integrity of the tour and try to ensure that all our customers have the best possible experience, we do cap bookings from any one party to 8 passengers.
- Doune Castle – We reserve tickets for you. Entrance is included in tour price
- On the dates when Inveraray castle is closed, we will try to arrange a photo stop instead.
- As Inveraray Castle may be sometimes closed, please refer to their website to see their availability.
- Please note that Doune Castle will be closed on 27 and 28 December 2026, and 3 and 4 January 2027. As an alternative, we will visit Stirling Castle on tours departing on these dates.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
