Top Rated Tours in Glasgow

ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Stirling Castle, Castle Esplanade Upper Castle Hill, Old Town, Stirling FK8 1EJ ScotlandTravellers are invited to enjoy the view from the magnificent Stirling castle and enjoy the fantastic photo opportunity. From there explore the castle and learn about some of it's fascinating history.Duration: 2 hoursStop At: National Wallace Monument, Hillfoots Road Abbey Craig, Stirling FK9 5LF ScotlandThis one of Scotland's most distinctive landmarks. You can touch and feel the history of this place as you follow the story of William Wallace.Climb the stairs to the top of the tower for amazing views.Duration: 1 hour 30 minutesStop At: The Battle of Bannockburn Experience, The Battle of Bannockburn Centre Glasgow Road Whins of Milton, Stirling FK7 0LJ ScotlandInteract with medieval warriors on either side of the conflict as they reveal how they became involved in the conflict. With cutting edge 3D technology, you can experience medieval combat like never before and discover more about this crucial event in Scotland's history.Duration: 1 hour

ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Glasgow Cathedral, Glasgow Royal Infirmary Castle Street, Glasgow G4 0SF ScotlandGlasgow Cathedral is the oldest Cathedral on mainland Scotland and the oldest building in Glasgow. Travellers will be invited to admire the architecture and take a look inside the Cathedral as it is open to all. Duration: 20 minutesStop At: The Necropolis, 50 Cathedral Square, Glasgow G4 0UZ Scotland Glasgow Necropolis is the graveyard of the Victorian elite of the city. A fascinating place to wander with spectacular views of the city especially on clear sunny days. Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Wellpark Brewery, 161 Duke Street, Glasgow G31 1JD ScotlandTours are available to see how Scotlands favourite lager is made or if a shorter visit is more suitable the Tennents story heritage centre is free of charge. Gifts and souvenirs are available and if travellers want to try some of the lager they are welcome to and the on site bar.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: People's Palace and Winter Gardens, Glasgow Green, Glasgow G40 1AT ScotlandThe People's palace is a museum of social history in the city of Glasgow from 1750 to the present day.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Templeton's Carpet Factory, 62 Templeton Street, Glasgow G40 1DA ScotlandOne Glasgow's hidden architectural gems. Stunning building and great architecture in Venetian style. Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Glasgow Tower, 50 Pacific Quay Glasgow Science Centre, Glasgow G51 1EA ScotlandThe Glasgow tower is Scotland's tallest building and also holds a world record as being the tallest tower in the world in which the whole structure is capable of rotating 360 degrees. Travellers are invited to get the lift to the top to enjoy amazing views of Glasgow and beyond !Duration: 40 minutesPass By: Finnieston Crane, 1 Congress Road, Glasgow G3 8QT ScotlandThe Finnieston crane is a landmark known all over the city and also a piece of history reminding us of Glasgow's industrial past. Close by is the Hydro a world famous concert venue. Stop At: The Clydeside Distillery, 100 Stobcross Road The Old Pumphouse, Queen's Dock, Glasgow G3 8QQ ScotlandThe Clydeside Distillery is Glasgow's first dedicated single malt Scotch whisky distillery in one hundred years. The distillery is in a converted pump house on the Clydeside in the heart of Glasgow.Travellers are encouraged to take the guided tour to learn not only about whisky but also the area and original building.Duration: 1 hour 30 minutesStop At: The Riverside Museum of Transport and Travel, Riverside Museum 100 Pointhouse Place, Glasgow G3 8RS ScotlandAnother of Scotland's major tourist attractions the Riverside museum had a wide range of exhibits ranging from cars, to steam engines to model ships that were built on the river Clyde.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: The Tall Ship Glenlee, 150 Pointhouse Place, Glasgow G3 8RS ScotlandTake your chance to explore the tall ship Glenlee at the rear of the Riverside museum. She was built in Port Glasgow and first launched in 1896Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove Art Galleries Argyle Street, Glasgow G3 8AG ScotlandInside the impressive Kelvingrove art gallery and museum building there is something fir everyone. There is a wide variety of art, history, natural history and social history.A highlight of the art gallery and museum is Christ of St John on the cross by Salvador Dali.Duration: 1 hourStop At: Kelvingrove Park, Otago Street, Glasgow ScotlandIf museums are not your thing take a stroll around one of Glasgow's most impressive parks or find a seat enjoy the fresh air and watch the world go by in very pleasant surroundings.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: University of Glasgow, University Avenue West End, Glasgow G12 8QQ ScotlandThe University of Glasgow established 1451 is the fourth oldest university in the English speaking world.Admire the architecture of over one hundred listed buildings and spectacular views over the south side of the city.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Glasgow Botanic Gardens, 730 Great Western Road, Glasgow G12 0UE ScotlandTake a walk around the Kibble palace glasshouse and enjoy the exotic plants and trees. On a warmer day you can even treat yourself to an ice cream.Duration: 30 minutes

ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Falkland Palace & Garden, 11 Miles North of Kirkcaldy, Falkland KY15 7BY ScotlandAlthough Falkland Palace, technically, is still the property of the Crown, since it’s acquisition by the 3rd Marquess of Bute in 1887, the property has been in the keepership of the Crichton Stuart family. The village and palace have appeared a few times in the series. I season 1, the village is used to portray post war Inverness in 1946, where Claire & Frank spend their 2nd honeymoon. Whilst looking in to Frank’s ancestral history, they both secretly watch a pagan ritual at the standing stones. Claire returns alone to the stones and falls through time to 1743.Duration: 45 minutesStop At: Culross Palace, West Green Blair Castle, Culross KY12 8JH ScotlandThis is top of the list for many Outlander enthusiasts, and simply must be visited. Highly regarded as one of the finest examples of a Royal Burgh (a Burgh which has been granted a Royal charter from the Crown), from the 17th & 18th century, and a fine jewel in the crown within the Kingdom of Fife. It is one of the most picturesque villages in Scotland, whether you are an Outlander fan or not. Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Blackness Castle, Blackness, Linlithgow EH49 7NH ScotlandBuilt in the 1400’s on the site of an earlier fort, Blackness was the main port serving Linlithgow, which was one of Scotland’s monarch’s main residence. It has served both as a state prison and a minor garrison. Although thought to be one of the best and most advanced (at the time) artillery fortifications in the land, after a long siege it fell into the hands Cromwell’s New Model Army.In Outlander, it was used to represent Fort William, where Jamie had received lashes from Captain Randall. It’s also where Jamie’s father died, after watching his son being punished. Later in the season 1, Jamie breaks into the castle, rescuing Claire from the hands of Black Jack, jumping into the water below (I don’t think you would catch me doing that anytime soon).Duration: 1 hourStop At: Doune Castle, Castle Hill, Doune, Stirling FK16 6EA ScotlandDoune (pronounced as in June) is a village on the banks of the River Teith, just outside Stirling. In Scottish dialect, we say “let’s go up te Doune” IE the word “down” in Scotland is often pronounced as “doon”, which sound’s the same as the village name of Doune and the word “te” meaning “to”, so, when said together it gives a positive/negative up/down :-) The castle is very dramatic looking and has been used in a few productions, some of which you may recognise the name of, such as Game of Thrones and Monty Python & The Holygrail to name a couple. Built towards the end of the 1300’s it has an absolutely stunning 100ft high Gatehouse, and also has one of the very best preserved “Great Halls” in the whole of Scotland. The castle plays an integral role in Outlander as the fictional Castle Leoch, home to the Clan MacKenzie. It also features in one of the scenes from the 20th century where Claire & Frank visit the castle ruins (as you would see it now), on a day trip they are on.Duration: 1 hour 30 minutesStop At: Linlithgow Palace, 9 Kirkgate Sulisker, Boghall, Linlithgow EH49 7AL ScotlandThis is the site of what we Outlander enthusiasts would recognise as Wentworth Prison (where Jamie was tortured by Captain Black Jack Randall.Dating back to the 12th century, Linlithgow Palace was the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots, as well as some other Scottish monarchs, and was jovially referred to as the “pleasure palace” because of this. The ruins of the palace can be found in the town of Linlithgow, west of Edinburgh, and they are spectacular! Some of the exterior scenes of Wentworth Prison were actually shot at Bamburgh Castle in Northumberland. The castle shape acted as a model for the CGI exterior of Wentworth Prison. In one scene, after a conversation with Mr Fletcher, Claire can be seen being sick. Claire & Murtagh walk out of an entrance gate which is definitely Linlithgow palace, but from a distance shot, it is Bamburgh Castle that can be seen. Duration: 45 minutesStop At: Preston Mill & Phantassie Doocot Mill, East Linton EH40 3DS ScotlandA “Doocot” is a structure to house pigeons. Broken down, a “doo” is a Scottish name for a Dove/Pigeon. A “cot” is where someone would sleep (as in a child’s cot). In Scottish pronunciation it would be doo (as in boo) and cot (as in kit) so we would say “dookit”The Mill is very picturesque in a wonderful setting and situated near to the Doocot, and guided tours are available for a small fee.In Outlander, filming took place on a couple of occasions in Season 1. In one of the scenes, Jamie has to hide under the water at the Mill as Claire & Jenny are questioned by the Redcoats (soldiers).The Mill’s exhibition room was also used as a room in the court, where the preliminary hearing of Claire and Geillis took place when they were accused of witchcraft. Duration: 1 hour

ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Stirling Castle, Castle Esplanade Upper Castle Hill, Old Town, Stirling FK8 1EJ ScotlandStirling Castle is the grandest of Scotland's castles, once a favoured residence of the Stewart kings and queens where knights, nobles and foreign ambassadors once flocked to enjoy its magnificent events• See an awesome fortress, fought over by the Scots and English for centuries• Look over the most famous battle sites of William Wallace 1297 Battle of Stirling and Robert the Bruce, 1314 Bannockburn,• Walk around the Palace for Scottish Kings and Queens from Alexander 1 in 11th century to James VI.17th century, appreciating the amazing Queen’s bedroom• Experience the grandeur of the Castle’s superb sculptures and beautiful gardensDuration: 1 hourStop At: The Glenturret Distillery The Hosh, Crieff PH7 4HA ScotlandThe tour reaches Glenturret Distillery, Scotland’s oldest working distillery. Established in 1775 as an illegal still, progressing to licensed production in 1818, Glenturret maintains its traditional way of producing malt whisky. The Distillery Experience takes visitors through the traditional art of making Glenturret single malt whisky which uses hand-operated, time-honoured methods. Guides bring to life the history and heritage of one of Scotland's most iconic whisky brands. At the end of your 60-minute tour, you will enjoy two whisky tastes from exceptional distillery whisky range.After the tour, there is time for lunch in the newly refurbished restaurant and the lovely café offering a range of hot drinks and lunch-time snacks!Duration: 2 hoursStop At: Drummond Gardens, 2 miles south of Crieff on the Muthill Road (A822) Drummond Castle, Crieff PH7 4HZ ScotlandA unique chance to experience the magnificent Drummond Castle Gardens. Take pictures of this Castle and its Gardens that heavily featured in the Outlander Series. Enjoy the splendid views of the Castle and appreciate one of the finest formal gardens in EuropeDuration: 30 minutesStop At: Deanston Distillery & Visitor Centre, Deanston Distillery Near Doune, Stirling FK16 6AG ScotlandFrom an 18th century, the industrial heritage of cotton making Deanston was transformed in 1965 into an innovative Whisky distillery. Here you will see a traditional open-top mash tun, gleaming copper stills with a must-see vaulted maturation Warehouse 2B. Join experienced tour guides on a journey through time, taking you back to the past as a cotton mill and through the evolution of Deanston. On the Standard Tour, you finish off with a tasting of the Highland single malt, Deanston 12-year-old.Duration: 1 hour 15 minutesStop At: Doune Castle, Castle Hill, Doune, Stirling FK16 6EA ScotlandAlso known as Castle Leoch, where we stop to take in the photogenic setting of the historical castle which features in Outlander as The Mackenzie’s home.Duration: 2 hours

ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Loch Ness, ScotlandVisiting Loch Ness in search of the monster Nessie, we will cover the 38 km with quick stops for photos, accompanied by a guide in Portuguese.Duration: 1 hourStop At: Glencoe, Glencoe, Scottish Highlands, ScotlandPhoto and snack stops in Scotland's most famous valley, accompanied by a guide in Portuguese.Duration: 1 hour 30 minutesStop At: Inverness Castle Viewpoint, North Tower, Inverness Castle, Castlehill, Inverness IV2 3EE ScotlandPanoramic visit to photos of the River Ness, Inverness Cathedral and Inverness Castle, accompanied by a guide in Portuguese.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Callander, Callander, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, ScotlandQuick stop for a walk and meet the hairy fringe kitties in Callander village, accompanied by guide in Portuguese.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Doune Castle, Castle Hill, Doune, Stirling FK16 6EA ScotlandExternal visit for photos at Doune Castle, scenery of films such as Outlander, Game of Thrones and etc., accompanied by a guide in Portuguese.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Spean Bridge, Spean Bridge, Lochaber, Scottish Highlands, ScotlandStop for photos of the highest mountain in the UK (Commando Memorial), accompanied by a guide in Portuguese.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Falls of Dochart, Gray Street, Killin, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park FK21 8SL ScotlandVisit one of Scotland's most famous waterfalls, accompanied by a guide in Portuguese.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Old Inverlochy Castle, Fort William PH33 6TF ScotlandVisit the ruins at Fort William, accompanied by a guide in Portuguese.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: The House of Bruar, Blair Atholl, Pitlochry PH18 5TW ScotlandStop for souvenir shopping, accompanied by guide in Portuguese.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Forth Bridge, North Queensferry KY11 1HP ScotlandStop for panoramic photo, accompanied by guide in Portuguese.Duration: 15 minutes

ItineraryDay 1: Scottish HighlandsStop At: Loch Ness, ScotlandLoch Ness tour visiting Urquart Castle. Visiting Inverness taking in the breath taking scenery and plenty of opportunities for great photos.Travelling back through our spectacular glens then on to Ben Nevis and through on to Rob Roy country. Then down to Callender and on to Stirling Castle.Duration: 15 minutesNo meals included on this day.No accommodation included on this day.Day 2: Distillery tourStop At: Dalwhinnie Distillery, Dalwhinnie PH19 1AA ScotlandTake a distillery tour that gives you an explanation of the traditional art of malt whisky distilling. Afterwards sample 2 Dalwhinnie single malts with specially selected chocolate that combines beautifully with the whisky. A guide will also give you advice on the best way to appreciate whisky and suggest other food combinations. End on a high note as all adults recieve a complimentary Dalwhinnie whisky glass.Duration: 2 hoursNo meals included on this day.No accommodation included on this day.