GLASGOW · HIGHLANDS DAY TRIPS
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The 10 most popular oban tours from Glasgow. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.
Glasgow to the Scottish Highlands in 10.5 hours: Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Oban, ruined castles, and clan stories with a live guide.
“We loved this tour! We left saying what great value for money it is for a whole days transport and our guide Stephen was fantastic as well! I would definitely recommend, even though we all got soaked in the afternoon.”
Small-group West Highlands day trip from Glasgow to Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Oban and castles, in a 16-seat Mercedes.
“We were very well taken care of but with some time to wander. If we could have done this when the days were longer, we would have seen even more, but it was magical anyway. I had many questions and our wonderful guide James answered each one. He has a lovely spirit, is really friendly…”
A 10-hour Glasgow day trip to Oban, Glencoe, and Inveraray with castle views, lochside stops, and live driver-guided commentary.
“"Wee Davie" was a cracking driver and tour guide.Had a great sense of humour,with his jokes 🤣. The bus was for a small group and it was and probably made it easier.Saw great scenery and stops.Always had stops for natural break and stretching your legs etc.He was conscious of safety and passengers well being. I…”
Glasgow to Oban, Glencoe, and west highland castles with live driver-guide stories, photo stops, and Loch Lomond at Luss Pier.
“Michele our guide was very attentive to our needs, gave us a lot of insight into the areas we travelled, a good driver, safe and calm. We had plenty of stops for bathroom, drinks, and a good 2 hours for Lunch in Oban. The tour ended with a small dram, and a teacake, I would…”
Guided day trip from Glasgow to Loch Lomond, Inveraray, Oban and Glencoe, with photo stops plus optional castle or jail visits.
“We really enjoyed this tour - it was well paced, yet comprehensive. The driver/tour guide (Stuart) was excellent; he was very knowledgeable, friendly, and organised. Such majestic scenery and interesting history.”
Private Highlands day from Glasgow with Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Oban, and castles. Flexible stops, fewer crowds, snacks and water included.
“Our family had an amazing day touring the Highlands with our driver Ayvin. We were able to arrive at the popular attractions before the tour busses and see many sites that we would have missed on a group tour. Ayvin was a wonderful and knowledgeable guide with a very positive attitude. He was incredibly kind,…”
Glasgow to Oban and the West Highlands in one day: lochs, castle ruins, Inveraray, and Oban seafood, led by a story-first guide.
“The Driver was just there, not interesting didn't get a lot from this tour, others said the same thing. It was a lot of riding in the coach to be so bored. He went back to Lock Lohman because he thought it was too busy to go there first. It was closing as we got…”
A 9-hour Glasgow day tour to Loch Lomond, Oban, Kilchurn Castle, and Inveraray, with scenic stops and a seaside lunch break.
“We were picked up very late. Didn’t get to do all the stops because of it. Had 2 people whom kept getting on the bus much later then told to making us lose more time. They took us to one of the castles l, when the group came out the bus was gone. No one…”
One day from Glasgow: Loch Lomond and Luss, Kilchurn Castle and Loch Awe, Oban, plus McCaig’s Tower and Inveraray.
“I have under rated my experience of the trip solely on the weather which was dreadful, sadly we have no control over that, The driver and guide was fantastic, although there were a couple of roads closed and we visit Inveraray because of tRead more”
Private Highlands day from Glasgow to Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Oban, and castles, with smart stops and flexible time in town.
“Our tour with Marco was amazing! He stopped at all the planned places but also made sure we found a “hairy coo” to take pictures home to our grandson. We would highly suggest this tour and especially Marco!”
