The 10 Best Shore Excursions Tours in Scotland

1.Glasgow (Greenock) Shore Excursion: Stirling, Loch Lomond & The Highlands

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 267 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $93Our pick

Greenock shore trip to Stirling Castle, the Trossachs and Loch Lomond, with port pickup included and cruise timing help.

“This is not only a great tour but everything about the experience was excellent. The tour guide, Wee Davey, was a standout. Once he heard that our ship schedule was changing to stay an extra day in Glasgow he shared that he was able to give us some extra time at each location. To start the day, he was waiting with the bus right outside the docking area of our cruise ship. Throughout the tour and the ride he provided fun and interesting information about Scotland, Sterling, and the other stops along our tour. Sterling Castle is a must see highlight. Well worth the money and far less expensive that…”

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2.INVERGORDON PORT Tour of Culloden, Cairns & Cawdor Castle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 189 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $180Top rated

7-hour small-group Highlands tour from Invergordon with Cawdor Castle, Culloden, Clava Cairns, Loch Ness and Highland cows.

“The tour guide was excellent! Small group in a van, not a large bus. She did not miss anything! I would highly recommend this tour!”

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3.GREENOCK (GLASGOW) SHORE EXCURSION: Scotland Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 165 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $109

Greenock cruise day trip to Loch Lomond, Inveraray, and Kilchurn Castle ruins. Small group, air-conditioned comfort, return on time.

“Tour leader was very good we were disappointed that if you just wanted to look at the outside of the castle the bus waited and took you into town for the meeting place. If you took the castle tour you had to walk. On a nice day the 10 minute walk wouldn't have been a problem. In the pouring rain we got drenched.. it would have been great if the bus could have come back for those that took the tour after a half hour. Other than that the tour was great.”

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4.Invergordon Cruise Excursion to Dunrobin Castle, Dornoch and more

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $187

Small-group day trip from Invergordon to Dunrobin Castle, Dornoch, and Loch Fleet, with scenic stops and a falconry show.

“Very nice trip... Dunrobin and seals were best Amazing views :-) Guide top 10 from 10 points !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”

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5.Invergordon Cruise Excursion to Loch Ness and Outlander Sites

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 56 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $187

Small-group Outlander and Loch Ness day from Invergordon, with Clava Cairns, Culloden, Urquhart Castle, gin tasting, and flexible weather stops.

“We loved this tour! Although it was a cold, rainy June day, it let us know how the locals feel there. Saw beautiful places, and learned a lot from our knowledgeable tour guide George, who also has a good sense of humor. I would hands down recommend it to anyone, and would take the tour again if traveling with a friend.”

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6.Edinburgh Shore Excursion: City Tour and Royal Yacht Britannia

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 41 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $92Best value

Cruise-friendly Edinburgh shore day pairing Royal Yacht Britannia, a quick Holyroodhouse stop, and Edinburgh Castle, with guided narration and bus pickup.

“Excellent tour. Really good driver and guide (David & Adam). I would recommend them with no hesitation.”

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7.Invergordon Cruise Excursion – Castle , Whisky and History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $212

Invergordon shore excursion packs Struie viewpoints, Dunrobin Castle, Loch Fleet seals, Dornoch witch lore, and Balblair whisky in one day.

“Our tour guide was exceptional. His knowledge of the area and of what we were going to visit made everything just come alive for us. His vehicle was new and clean and comfortable for seven people, and I think this may have been the high point of our entire cruise. I would recommend it to anyone.”

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8.Invergordon Shore Excursion: Inverness, Cawdor Castle & Whisky

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $92

Invergordon shore excursion to Inverness, Cawdor Castle, Clava Cairns, Loch Ness, and a Singleton whisky stop, with port pickup.

“Great tour. Malcome did an amazing job. Definitely recommend Tailored the trip to meet everyone's needs.”

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9.Private Shore Excursion: Edinburgh City and Rosslyn Chapel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $1,091 per group

Private Edinburgh and Rosslyn Chapel shore excursion with cruise pickup, Royal Mile sights, extinct volcano views, and included chapel entry.

“This tour was wonderful. Our guide, Alan, was Flippin great. He totally customized our day in Edinburgh for an amazing day from the emails to plan the day through the mid tour snacks to shopping and the highlights of the city. Loved our time... we'll be back!”

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10.Shore Excursion from Greenock: Glasgow, Kelpies, Falkirk Wheel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $760 per group

Private 7-hour Glasgow day from Greenock, with Kelpies and Falkirk Wheel plus Glasgow Cathedral, museums, and more, all timed for cruises.

“Wonderful day with Karen! Very professional tour company. We saw multiple highlights in Glasgow AND the Kelpies & Falkirk Wheel in just one day! We never felt rushed and we returned to our ship in ample time before all aboard time!”

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