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10 Best Shore Excursions Tours In Scotland

Scotland's standouts.

The 10 most-booked shore excursions tours in Scotland. What each day actually includes, who runs it, and what you can expect to pay.

10 Best Shore Excursions Tours In Scotland

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

Glasgow (Greenock) Shore Excursion: Stirling, Loch Lomond & The Highlands - Value for Money: Is $93.22 Actually a Good Deal?

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

Most Popular★ 4.5

From Greenock to **Stirling Castle**, **Loch Lomond**, and the Trossachs, with a calm, time-safe cruise-port pickup and expert commentary.

“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…”

267 reviews8 hours (approx.)From $93.22by Timberbush Tours

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INVERGORDON PORT Tour of Culloden, Cairns & Cawdor Castle

INVERGORDON PORT Tour of Culloden, Cairns & Cawdor Castle - Getting on the right van early: comfort and pacing matter

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

★ 5.0

Small-group Highland shore tour from Invergordon to Cawdor Castle, Clava Cairns, Culloden, Loch Ness, and Highland cows, timed to your ship.

“This was our second tour with Avril's Travels and it didn't disappoint. Lorraine guided the tour expertly imparting a wealth of historic information laced with humor. Such an enjoyable day. While other tour groups waited in line, Lorraine's knowledge of the sites allowed us to be ahead of the queue. A fabulous day. Would highly…”

189 reviews7 hours (approx.)From $180.57by Avril's Travels

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

GREENOCK (GLASGOW) SHORE EXCURSION: Scotland Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip Tour - Cruise-terminal pickup and the single most important rule

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

★ 4.5

Cruise-day Highlands from Greenock with Loch Lomond, castle ruins, Inveraray, and Luss. Full narration, timed to get you back on board.

“This was a relaxing and fantastic tour of the beautiful countryside. We enjoyed seeing the beautiful rolling hills with all the sheep and cows. We enjoyed all the knowledgeable information. The tour guide and driver were very friendly and provided us with treats. She made us feel so welcome and was passionate about her beautiful…”

165 reviews8 hours (approx.)From $109.62by BusyBus (Glasgow)

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INVERGORDON PORT Tour Dunrobin, Dornoch & Distillery

INVERGORDON PORT Tour Dunrobin, Dornoch & Distillery - Struie Hill and Millionaires Viewpoint: Photos First, Then Moving On

4.INVERGORDON PORT Tour Dunrobin, Dornoch & Distillery

★ 5.0

Small-group Highlands day from Invergordon: Millionaires View, Dunrobin Castle falconry, Loch Fleet seals, Dornoch village, Balblair tasting.

“Avril made a very interesting tour and I am so thankful that she did not cancel the tour because it was only me alone. We both had a good day together with a nice castle, a beautiful garden and a falcon-show, seals,,a cosy village with a famouRead more”

67 reviewsFrom $123.97by Avril's Travels

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Invergordon Cruise Excursion to Dunrobin Castle, Dornoch and more

Invergordon Cruise Excursion to Dunrobin Castle, Dornoch and more - Stop 1: Struie Millionaires Viewpoint for big Highlands views

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

★ 5.0

Small-group Highland tour from Invergordon to Struie viewpoints, Dornoch Cathedral, Loch Fleet seals, and Dunrobin Castle falconry.

“Great full day tour from invergordon to see sunroom castle, a very good falconry demonstration, and many tasty bits of Scotland along the way. Great and knowledgeable guide”

58 reviews6 to 7 hours (approx.)From $187.83by Go Highlands

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Invergordon Cruise Excursion to Loch Ness and Outlander Sites

Invergordon Cruise Excursion to Loch Ness and Outlander Sites - Culloden Battlefield: solemn ground with an Outlander emotional pulse

Private Invergordon Shore Excursion with Cawdor Castle (12 max)

Private Invergordon Shore Excursion with Cawdor Castle (12 max) - Pickup, Timing, and the Small-Group Advantage

7.Private Invergordon Shore Excursion with Cawdor Castle (12 max)

★ 5.0

Private Invergordon Highlands day with Culloden, Clava Cairns, Cawdor Castle, Inverness and Loch Ness, with stress-free pickup.

“This was an experience of a lifetime. Finn and Michelle were absolutely incredible and accommodating. Finn is a native of Inverness(Highlands) and her knowledge about the area and the history of the Highlands had a personal twist along with humor and expertise. If you are in the area, book these two young ladies for an…”

44 reviews7 to 8 hours (approx.)From $1,102.38by Tartan Trailblazer Tours

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Edinburgh Shore Excursion: City Tour and Royal Yacht Britannia

Edinburgh Shore Excursion: City Tour and Royal Yacht Britannia - Holyroodhouse Photo Stop: short, but it matters

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

★ 4.0

Edinburgh shore day: Royal Yacht Britannia, Holyrood photo stop, and Edinburgh Castle. Pickup and bus tour; attraction tickets extra.

“Our guide was very good and it was most important that the tour picked us up at the cruise port, not in Edinburgh. It is important to note that the two main attractions, the Royal Yacht Britannia and the castle, are both on your own.”

41 reviews7 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $92.90by Timberbush Tours

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Invergordon Cruise Excursion – Castle ,Whisky and History Tour

Invergordon Cruise Excursion - Castle ,Whisky and History Tour - Stop 1 Struie, Millionaires View: the fast photo stop with real backstory

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

★ 5.0

Invergordon’s Highlands day tour blends Struie views, Dunrobin Castle, Loch Fleet seals, Dornoch history, and Balblair whisky.

“We had an excellent all day private tour with George. George showed up wearing his Scottish kilt. George was so informative and we saw so much. I really recommend this tour with George.”

37 reviews7 hours (approx.)From $212.52by Clan Tours

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Invergordon Shore Excursion Highland Bucket List Tour

Invergordon Shore Excursion Highland Bucket List Tour - Culloden Battlefield: The Last Major Battle on British Soil

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