The 15 Best Castle Tours in Scotland

Inverness: Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Trip - Eilean Donan Castle and its famous setting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,136 reviews · 12 hours · from $56Our pick

Review of Timberbush’s 12-hour Isle of Skye tour from Inverness, with Eilean Donan Castle, Portree, Loch Ness, and practical tips.

“Alex was a very personable and knowledgeable guide, even helping me over the slippy and treacherous Eilean Donnan car park to take pics of my husband and l. Itwas my birthday today and he went above and beyond to ensure we all had the best time. Would highly recommend booking this trip 😊”

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Loch Ness: Urquhart Castle Round-Trip Cruise

2.Loch Ness: Urquhart Castle Round-Trip Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,070 reviews · 50 min · from $30Best value

Cruise Loch Ness from Clansman Harbour to Urquhart Castle, with sonar, Highland views, onboard commentary, Wi-Fi, and snacks.

“A most enjoyable cruise with our 3 dogs. The staff were very friendly and helpful, 3 dogs were not a problem. The cruise itself was smooth and informative ( although we didn’t get to glimpse Nessie)”

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From Inverness: Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle

3.Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,241 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $76

Review of the Loch Ness cruise and Urquhart Castle tour from Inverness, with practical advice on timing, value, guides, weather, and what to expect.

“We were apprehensive about doing an Organizer trip but this exceeded all expectations and was fabulous. Kieran was absolutely fantastic. He was informative and fun. Everything was clear and the time at the castle was just right, not too long. The route back differed which was great as we also had an amazing unexpected experience feeding the local Highland Cattle. Absolutely brilliant. We want Kieran to know we were so pleased we did the trip as he made it personal and amazing. Thank you so much. We will recommend this to friends.”

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From Glasgow: Oban, Glencoe, Highland Lochs & Castles Tour

4.Oban, Glencoe, Highland Lochs & Castles Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,123 reviews · 10.5 hours · from $39Top rated

Explore Loch Lomond, Oban, Glencoe, Highland lochs, and castles on a scenic 10.5-hour small-group tour from Glasgow.

“The best engaging guide, very professional yet amazing. The trip was amazingly good and every bit of it was a highlight. Only thing which can be improved is lessen some attractions from the list and add more time to some of the very rushed places we always want to go back and explore more...”

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From Inverness: Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Tour

5.Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,440 reviews · 12 hours · from $57

Review of Rabbie’s 12-hour Isle of Skye tour from Inverness, with Loch Ness, Eilean Donan Castle, Portree, and the Trotternish Peninsula.

“The guide Dave was great and offered an excellent touch to our trip.”

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From Glasgow: Loch Lomond, Trossachs & Stirling Castle Tour

6.Loch Lomond, Trossachs & Stirling Castle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,397 reviews · 8.5 hours · from $71

Review of the Glasgow tour to Loch Lomond, the Trossachs, and Stirling Castle, with cruise tips, costs, stops, and practical advice.

“It was an amazing trip, even the weather wasnt that kind to us that day. our tour guide weedavies? not sure if I got his name right but he was great and very engaging to all of us. He did a lot of talking along the way which made the trip even more great. on top of the that his sense of humour was good. the entire trip was good and we were given enough time for each stop. I would highly recommend this to my family and friends. Kudos really to our tour guide he was kind enough as well to show us to some highland coos! as I…”

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From Edinburgh: Holy Island, Alnwick Castle & Northumbria

7.Holy Island, Alnwick Castle & Northumbria

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,313 reviews · 9 hours · from $85

Review of Timberbush Tours’ Edinburgh day trip to Holy Island and Alnwick Castle, with mead tasting, gardens, filming sites, and practical tips.

“My wife and I had a lovely day. Alnwick Castle and the gardens were marvellous! Holy Island was an okay and interesting stop. Allistair was a very good and knowledgeable tour guide who contributed a lot to a very good experience. Recommended!”

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From Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Kelpies & Stirling Castle Tour

8.Loch Lomond, Kelpies & Stirling Castle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,043 reviews · 9 hours · from $57

Review of Edinburgh’s 9-hour tour to Loch Lomond, the Kelpies and Stirling Castle, with small-group travel, history and practical tips.

“Everything was great, we had Jonas as a tour guide, very happy with everything. Definitely recommend”

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From Edinburgh: Stirling Castle, Kelpies and Loch Lomond

9.Stirling Castle, Kelpies and Loch Lomond

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 895 reviews · from $74

Review of Edinburgh’s 10-hour Highlands tour to Stirling Castle, the Kelpies and Loch Lomond, with practical tips on stops, costs and comfort.

“Peter aka Pete was the most joyful and kind guide I have ever been on a trip with and the other people who joined me on this tour were absolute gems. I highly recommend them and the sightseeing was definitely worth it mainly the Cooooossss”

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Inverness: Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Trip

10.Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 748 reviews · 12 hours · from $55

Review of the 12-hour Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle tour from Inverness, with practical advice on stops, value, weather, and comfort.

“Torquil was guide he is fantastic in his job , he entertained us by his stories and songs He is friendly and passionate about his job We covered all the areas loved it”

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Inverness: Loch Ness Cruise, Castle, and Outlander Tour

11.Loch Ness Cruise, Castle, and Outlander Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 668 reviews · 9 hours · from $47

Cruise Loch Ness, explore Urquhart Castle, Culloden, Clava Cairns, and Beauly on a full-day Highland tour from Inverness.

“We had a great time! The guide was perfect and the day was lovely :)”

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From Edinburgh: West Highland Lochs and Castles Day Trip

12.West Highland Lochs and Castles Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 623 reviews · 10 hours · from $85

Review of Timberbush’s 10-hour West Highland tour from Edinburgh, with castles, lochs, Inveraray, mountain scenery, practical tips, and value advice.

“Our guide, Linda, was very helpful, nice & knowledgeable !!! Tkssss a lot Linda for a very wonderful tour & day”

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From Edinburgh: West Highlands, Lochs, and Castles Tour

13.West Highlands, Lochs, and Castles Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 608 reviews · 10 hours · from $54

Explore Loch Lomond, Inveraray, Kilchurn Castle, and Doune Castle on a scenic 10-hour small-group tour from Edinburgh.

“This was hands down the best tour I’ve ever been on. The castle and loch itinerary was stunning, but what truly made the experience exceptional was our guide, Mac. Mac was incredibly safety-conscious, engaging, and genuinely funny, striking the perfect balance between professionalism and warmth. His storytelling was next level — absolutely fascinating Scottish history brought to life, seamlessly intertwined with traditional Scottish songs that added so much atmosphere and authenticity to the journey. He is extremely knowledgeable, passionate about Scotland, and has a real gift for making history entertaining and memorable. Every part of the day felt thoughtfully delivered, and he made the wh...”

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From Glasgow: Oban, Glencoe & West Highland Castles Day Trip

14.Oban, Glencoe & West Highland Castles Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 398 reviews · 10 hours · from $75

Explore Glencoe, Oban, Loch Lomond and Inveraray Castle on a scenic 10-hour Highlands day trip from Glasgow for $75.

“Great family exploration of the west coast and highlands. Loved it.”

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Inverness: 2-day Isle of Skye, Fairy Pools & Castles Tour

15.2-day Isle of Skye, Fairy Pools & Castles Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 366 reviews · 2 days · from $196

Review of Timberbush’s 2-day Isle of Skye tour from Inverness, with Fairy Pools, castles, Loch Ness, practical tips, costs, and honest drawbacks.

“It was a great way to see all of the key sites! Our guide Stewart always made sure we were comfortable and gave us the inside scoop. I would highly recommend!”

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