The 4 Best Glasgow Day Trips from Edinburgh

1.Glasgow & Scottish lakes Spanish Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 34 reviews · from $71Our pick

Travel from Edinburgh with a Spanish-speaking guide to the Kelpies, Loch Katrine, Loch Lomond, and Glasgow. You’ll have time for walks, lunch, and an optional boat trip on Loch Katrine before returning to Edinburgh after about 10 hours.

“The guide was very attentive, but as he was the driver, he had to pay attention to the traffic and spoke much less than the other Italian guide who was with him. The sound system was at a low volume, so we couldn't hear the driver very well. The bus smelled bad. Once the air system was turned on, the smell went away. The tour was good, organized.”

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2.Privately Guided Day Tour of Glasgow in Luxury Minivan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $480Top rated

Travel from Edinburgh to Glasgow in a private Mercedes-Benz minivan with Wi-Fi, hotel or port pickup, and a kilt-wearing guide such as Michael or Fraser. Spend a full day at Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove, George Square, the Clyde, Glasgow Green, and Merchant City, with time for a flexible lunch stop.

“Michael was a fantastic guide! He was so kind and friendly and enthusiastic about his city. He showed us some incredible places and found us a great place for lunch. Highly recommend!”

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3.Isle of Skye Private 4 Day Tour From Edinburgh or Glasgow

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $2,091

Spend four days with Macleod Heilan Tours exploring Glencoe, Skye, Loch Coruisk, Dunvegan Castle, Eilean Donan, and Loch Ness. Guide John Sheedy, who grew up on Skye, leads the private trip in an air-conditioned vehicle, with room to adjust the plan around weather and your interests.

“Our recent four-day tour of the Isle of Skye was nothing short of spectacular, and much of that magic can be attributed to our fantastic guide, John. From the moment we boarded the comfortable vehicle, we knew we were in for an unforgett”

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4.Glasgow Loch Lomond Loch Katrine

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 8 reviews · from $80

Travel from Edinburgh with an Italian-speaking guide to Glasgow, Loch Lomond, Loch Katrine, and Culross. Expect a full 10-hour day, scenic stops, live commentary, and a walk by Loch Katrine. Guides may include Serena, Marcelo, Leonardo, Valeria, or Cristina.

“Eravamo indecisi su quale tour fare e alla fine abbiamo optato per qualcosa di storico e naturalistico!”

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