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Glencoe Tours & Day Trips: The 15 Best

54 tours  ·  from $51

Glencoe is a pass, not a place, so what matters is how long the coach stops in it. The 15 below say where each one pulls over, what else is on the run and what the whole day costs.

Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour - Fort William and Ben Nevis from the road
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Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour

1.Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,854 reviews · 12 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $67Our pick

Travel from Edinburgh through Loch Lomond and the Trossachs to Glencoe, Fort William, Loch Ness, the Cairngorms and Pitlochry. Your Hairy Coo driver-guide, such as Ryan, Rod, John or William, provides live stories throughout. Choose a Loch Ness cruise, Urquhart Castle visit or Deanston whisky stop, with extra fees payable.

“Horrible tour. Tour guide Meko or whatever it is his name talked the whole time and a lot of personal stuff. Super annoying”

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Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William - Fort William is your practical lunch stop
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Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William

2.Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,337 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $62

This 12-hour Stewart Tours trip takes you from Edinburgh to Callander, Glencoe, Fort William, Glenfinnan Viaduct and Pitlochry in an air-conditioned coach. An English-speaking driver guide such as Keith, Scott, Alastair or Brian shares Scottish stories along the way. The Jacobite Steam Train may cross the viaduct, but train travel is not included.

“It was a wee bit early for us but happy to oblige! We joined the tour on Anthony's bus and we both mist say it was the best tour we've been on recently! He is a smart witted knowledgable guid and driver with a great sense of (local...) humor that made the tour totally enjoyable and super informative. While watching the scenery of this great land go by and understanding the history as Anthony told it kept our interest all 10+ hours! Anyone going on a Stewart Tours trip should hope they get Anthony as their guide. All well worth it.”

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Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands - Loch Tulla gives you a quick, wide Highland view
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Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands

3.Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,771 reviews · 12 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $62

Spend a full day touring Scotland’s Highlands from Edinburgh, with stops at Callander, Glencoe, Fort William, Fort Augustus, Pitlochry, and the Commando Monument. Your English-speaking driver-guide, possibly Keith, Anthony, Brian, or Ross, fills the long drives with history, music, jokes, and local tales. An optional Loch Ness cruise costs extra.

“We were quite intimidated by the length of the tour however it honestly flew by. The commentary along the drive was nice and wide spread facts and jokes. The breaks to stretch always came at a nice time and broke up the long journey nicely. All of the stops were delightful and Anthony constantly was looking to give more than just the minimum, he was constantly going out of his way to make the experience special. We didn’t have any admission fees to pay - everywhere we went we were just able to walk around easily. In Loch Ness we didn’t take the optional £21 (each) boat tour but we…”

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Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness and Glencoe Day Trip from Edinburgh - Perthshire and the Highland cows
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Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness and Glencoe Day Trip from Edinburgh

4.Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness and Glencoe Day Trip from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,793 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $74

Leave central Edinburgh with a local driver-guide and cross Perthshire, the Cairngorms, Loch Ness, and Glencoe in one long day. You can add a Loch Ness cruise and Urquhart Castle visit for £30 in cash. Guides such as Chris, Alan, Terry, Ben, and Jamie are praised for lively stories, while short stops mean snacks are wise.

“Steven B was great! Several photo stops and great information. Loch ness boat tour was a bit underwhelming but the rest of the tour was very scenic.”

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Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Highlands Guided Day Tour from Edinburgh - Glencoe and the long sweep of Rannoch Moor
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Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Highlands Guided Day Tour from Edinburgh

5.Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Highlands Guided Day Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,233 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $85

Travel from Edinburgh through Callander, Glencoe, Fort William, Loch Ness, and Pitlochry with a driver-guide. Expect sweeping mountain views, live commentary, photo stops, and about an hour near Loch Ness. Optional extras include a cruise, Urquhart Castle, and a whisky experience. Guides on recent departures have included Mark, Holly, Sam, and Nick.

“What a wonderful travel. John, our tour guide was very knowledgeable and kind. Learn something about the history.”

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Oban, Glencoe, Highlands Lochs & Castles Small Group Day Tour from Glasgow - Starting at Buchanan Bus Station
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Oban, Glencoe, Highlands Lochs & Castles Small Group Day Tour from Glasgow

6.Oban, Glencoe, Highlands Lochs & Castles Small Group Day Tour from Glasgow

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,432 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $50Best value

Ride from Glasgow in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach with a driver-guide such as James, George, Grant, or Caitlin. You’ll stop at Loch Lomond, Inveraray, Kilchurn Castle, Oban, Castle Stalker, and Glencoe, with time for photos, lunch, and short walks. Expect excellent storytelling, changing weather, and a full day on the road.

“Had a great wxperience with Katelyn bery entertaining in every spot that we visit. Highly recommended!”

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Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William Guided Tour - Fort William is a practical lunch stop
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Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William Guided Tour

7.Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,151 reviews · 12 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $67

Travel from Edinburgh to Glencoe, Fort William, Neptune’s Staircase, Glenfinnan Viaduct and Pitlochry with a Timberbush driver-guide. Expect Scottish history, film locations, mountain scenery and a possible Jacobite Steam Train sighting. Guides such as Adam, Mohammad, Shafiq and Morag are praised for humor and storytelling, but the long day includes short stops and plenty of coach time.

“The places we went to were good but the time alloted for each place was very rushed. Our tour guides were very nice and informative: Jamie and Lee. If you are going on a rainy day, bring an extra pair of shoes and pants.”

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Glasgow: Loch Ness, Glencoe, and the Highlands Day Tour - Loch Lomond starts the day with a quick taste of the west
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Glasgow: Loch Ness, Glencoe, and the Highlands Day Tour

8.Loch Ness, Glencoe, and the Highlands Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 806 reviews · 11 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $76

Travel from Glasgow to Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Loch Ness, Ben Nevis, and Pitlochry on an 11-hour-45-minute guided day tour. Expect live commentary, photo stops, and a possible Loch Ness cruise at extra cost. Guides such as Jack, Wee Davie, Michelle, and Alistair are known for lively stories, humor, and Scottish history.

“Our tour guide, Jack (Ginger) was AMAZING! He was so knowledgable, patient and amusing - he really made our Highlands tour something special. It was wonderful to get out into nature, see the most beautiful scenery and learn about the history of the Highlands. I am so glad we took the tour - it's not to be missed! And the hairy coos are adorable!!!”

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Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Scottish Highlands Tour from Edinburgh - Fort Augustus and Loch Ness: decide how to spend two hours
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Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Scottish Highlands Tour from Edinburgh

9.Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Scottish Highlands Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 787 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $67

This 12-hour coach trip links Glencoe, Rannoch Moor, Loch Ness, Fort Augustus, the Commando Monument and Pitlochry from Edinburgh. You’ll hear live commentary through a headset, with guides such as Amber, Juan and Valentina assigned on some departures. The Loch Ness cruise costs extra, and the full day involves long stretches on the road.

“Amber is the Best English guide—- so informative, knowledgeable and kind. Sandra is an impeccable interpreter and confident safe smooth and experienced driver. Very enjoyable tour.”

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Glenfinnan, Glencoe and Scottish Highlands Day Tour - Balquhidder or Callander: the first break
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Glenfinnan, Glencoe and Scottish Highlands Day Tour

10.Glenfinnan, Glencoe and Scottish Highlands Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 413 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $62

Spend a full day following Scotland’s mountain roads from Edinburgh to Glencoe, Fort William, Glenfinnan and Pitlochry. Your Hairy Coo driver-guide, such as Fraser, Jason, Craig or Paul, provides live stories, music and local tips. The tour aims to reach Glenfinnan in time for the seasonal Jacobite Steam Train, though weather and railway schedules can change.

“Great time, Colin was a great guide and told us lots of stories of Scottish history. Very long day on the bus- worth it to see so much of the country in one day!”

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Loch Ness, Glencoe & Highlands Small-Group Day Tour from Glasgow - Glencoe in 15 minutes
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Loch Ness, Glencoe & Highlands Small-Group Day Tour from Glasgow

11.Loch Ness, Glencoe & Highlands Small-Group Day Tour from Glasgow

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 272 reviews · 11 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $91

Travel from Glasgow in an air-conditioned minicoach with up to 16 people, stopping at Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Fort Augustus, Loch Ness and Perthshire. Your English-speaking driver-guide, such as Tony, Gary, Colin or Claude, adds Scottish history, local stories and photo stops. An optional 50-minute Loch Ness cruise costs extra.

“I had an absolutely amazing day! The tour guide and the company were incredibly helpful and kind. Definitely recommend!”

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Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Loch Shiel tour from Glasgow - Glencoe, where scenery and history meet
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Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Loch Shiel tour from Glasgow

12.Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Loch Shiel tour from Glasgow

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 254 reviews · 11 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $91

Spend nearly 12 hours exploring Scotland’s Highlands in a mini-coach with up to 16 people. See Loch Lomond from Luss, learn about Glencoe, visit Glenfinnan Viaduct and Loch Shiel, and stop for food and drinks along the way. Guides such as Tony, Marc, Scott, and John add Scottish stories, music, and humor.

“Jerry did a great job telling stories and making good use of the time. We got to the site to watch the train cross the viaduct bridge at exactly the right time. The scenery was a highlight”

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Glasgow: Oban, Glencoe & West Highland Castles - Kilchurn Castle from the road
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Glasgow: Oban, Glencoe & West Highland Castles

13.Oban, Glencoe & West Highland Castles

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 242 reviews · 9 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $62

Leave Glasgow for a long but rewarding day through western Scotland. Visit Inveraray or its Georgian town, stop in Oban for lunch, photograph Kilchurn and Castle Stalker, pause in Glencoe, and finish at Luss on Loch Lomond. Your driver-guide provides live commentary in a small group of up to 32 people.

“Great experience! Connor and Michelle were entertaining, knowledgeable, and efficient! So much fun and such great stops”

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Loch Ness, Glen Coe & The Highlands Day Tour from Edinburgh - Glencoe: powerful scenery, limited time
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Loch Ness, Glen Coe & The Highlands Day Tour from Edinburgh

14.Loch Ness, Glen Coe & The Highlands Day Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 234 reviews · 12 hours 15 minutes (approx.)

Leave Edinburgh at 7:30 a.m. for a full-day coach trip through Stirling, Callander, Glencoe, Fort William, Loch Ness and Pitlochry. Guides such as Keith, Sophie, Greg and Alistair are known for lively stories and Scottish history. You can add a Loch Ness cruise in Fort Augustus for £16.50, but expect a long day with plenty of time on the road.

“Got to see lots of memorable places in the Highlands, Guide was very informative and learned alot of history on the journey. Highly recommend 👌”

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Full-Day Oban Castles and Glencoe Guided Tour from Glasgow - Leaving Glasgow for Loch Lomond
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Full-Day Oban Castles and Glencoe Guided Tour from Glasgow

15.Full-Day Oban Castles and Glencoe Guided Tour from Glasgow

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 197 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $76

Leave Glasgow by minibus for a full day through Loch Lomond, Inveraray, Loch Awe, Oban, Castle Stalker, and Glencoe. Your English-speaking driver-guide handles the roads and adds Scottish history along the way. Guides such as Tony, Gary, Chris, Colin, and Scott are known for friendly storytelling. Expect photo stops, one long town break, and limited castle entry.

“we ended up traveling in a very small group, which made the experience even more special – and we absolutely loved it! the itinerary was well thought out, with plenty of stunning views along the way. we also got incredibly lucky with the weather:) and of course our guide, Mark, was super friendly, funny, and easygoing. he really made the whole day enjoyable and relaxed:) the trip was absolutely worth both the time and the money. walking away with only the best memories. thank you!”

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