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Private Central Highlands Driving Tour
- Duration7 hours – 8 hours
- GroupPrivate tour
- TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
- LanguagesEnglish
About this activity
This private tour that allows you to diverge from the suggestions based on what you want to get from the day. Spend the day with a local guide allows you to see the Highlands in style at a slow pace that allows you to visit castles, take walks in the fresh to get stunning views, follow in the footsteps of Rob Roy, eat in great local places, or even visit a whisky distillery if you like. As this is a private tour we can tweak it to suit your needs no problem. Please note that when you ask to customise, we can do it in the area this tour takes place in. Asking to go to places hundreds of miles from these locations is not possible and will require you booking a tour to suit that.
You will be picked up/dropped off at your hotel/BNB and you will tour in an air conditioned Mercedes van or possibly a Landrover for couples.
What to expect
Stirling Castle
Castle Wynd, Stirling, FK8 1EJ, United Kingdom
We will stop for the best view of the castle where you can learn all about it's more interesting history. If you like, we can arrange for you to go inside and you can skip something else.
Callander Visitor Information Cantre
55 Main Street, Callander, FK17 8DY, United Kingdom
Stop to wander through the streets of quaint town on the the "entrance to the Highlands."
Meet some Highland Cows if they are out and about. Usually we can do this from April-October, outwith these months they are inside for the winter.
Loch Lubnaig
Callander, FK17 8HF, United Kingdom
Take a stroll by an extremely pretty loch with the Highland hills rising by it's sides.
Falls of Dochart
Gray Street, Killin, FK21 8SL, United Kingdom
Time permitting we can visit the picturesque Falls of Dochart in Killin. The falls are wide rather than high, but set around gorgeous rock formations and an ancient bridge worh views over to Ben Lawers, the 10th highest mountain in the UK. Nearby there is an excellent smokehouse if anyone wants to try some very local smoked salmon.
Deanston Distillery & Visitor Centre
Deanston Distillery, Near Doune Perthshire, Stirling, FK16 6AG, United Kingdom
If you like the idea of a distillery tour or whisky tasting, let us know and we can suggest times and experiences to book. Please note this is not included in the tour cost as not everyone wants to do this.
Rob Roy's Grave
Balquhidder Old Kirk, Kirkton Of Balquhidder, Lochearnhead, FK19 8PA, United Kingdom
Visit the grave of one of Scotland's most infamous heroes...or was he a villain?
The Kelpies & The Helix
M9, Falkirk, FK2 7ZT, United Kingdom
Although the rest of the tour is about ancient Scotland, if you wish we can stop to see the amazing Kelpies sculptures in Falkirk on the way to, or from, the Highlands. These modern sculptures are huge and everyone who seems them are in awe. You will also find out about the mythology behind their name.
Pickup & meeting point
Pickup is included for all travellers.
Pickup starts about 10 minutes before the departure time.
You can request a pickup location of your own.
Pickup locations167
The operator lists 167 pickup points. 40 are shown here; choose yours from the full list when you book.
Hotels & residences40
- Westfield24 Westfield Road, Gorgie, Edinburgh, EH112QB, United Kingdom
- Ocean Mist Leith14 Shore, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 6QN, United Kingdom
- West Coates Mansion5 West Coates, Edinburgh, EH12 5JG, United Kingdom
- The Hoxton, Edinburgh5, 21 Grosvenor St, Edinburgh, EH12 5EF, United Kingdom
- The Resident Edinburgh15 Drumsheugh Gardens, Edinburgh, EH3 7UG, United Kingdom
- Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket26 King's Stables Road, Edinburgh, EH1 2JY, United Kingdom
- Virgin Hotels EdinburghVictoria Street, 1 India Buildings, Edinburgh, EH1 2EX, United Kingdom
- Four Points by Sheraton Edinburgh90 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh, EH12 5LQ, United Kingdom
- Destiny Student - Burnet Point14 Abbey Lane, Edinburgh, EH8 8HH, United Kingdom
- Old Waverly43 Princes Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2BY, United Kingdom
- Grove House Hotel70 Grove Street, Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, EH3 8AP, United Kingdom
- MEININGER Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket1 Osborne Terrace, Edinburgh, E12 5HG, United Kingdom
- Staycity Aparthotels, Edinburgh - West End9 Brandfield Street,, Edinburgh, EH3 8AS, United Kingdom
- BrewDog Doghouse Edinburgh5 New Street, Edinburgh, EH8 8BH, United Kingdom
- NYX Hotel Edinburgh by Leonardo Hotels61 Jeffrey Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1DH, United Kingdom
- Premier Inn WaverleyRose Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre by IHGPicardy Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3JT, United Kingdom
- ibis Styles Edinburgh St Andrew Square19 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH2 1AU, United Kingdom
- Tigerlily Hotel125 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4JN, United Kingdom
- Premier Inn Edinburgh Leith Waterfront hotel51-53 Newhaven Place, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 4TX, United Kingdom
- Apex Waterloo Place Hotel23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3BG, United Kingdom
- Radisson Collection Hotel, Royal Mile Edinburgh1 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1AD, United Kingdom
- Travelodge Edinburgh Cameron Toll43 Craigmillar Park, Cameron Toll, Edinburgh, EH16 5PD, United Kingdom
- Stewart by Heeton Concept Aparthotel10 Young Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4JB, United Kingdom
- hub by Premier Inn Edinburgh Royal Mile hotel37 East Market Street, Close to Edinburgh Waverley Station, Edinburgh, EH8 8FR, United Kingdom
- Residence Inn by Marriott Edinburgh36 Simpson Loan Quartermile, Quartermile, Edinburgh, EH3 9GG, United Kingdom
- hub by Premier Inn Edinburgh Haymarket hotelTorphichen Street, Edinburgh, EH3 8JB, United Kingdom
- Le Monde Hotel16 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2PF, United Kingdom
- The Edinburgh Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Edinburgh42 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH2 2AD, United Kingdom
- City Centre Royal View Apartments126 Pleasance, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH8 9TL, United Kingdom
- Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh West End166 Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, EH3 9RX, United Kingdom
- The Salisbury Hotel43-45 Salisbury Road, Newington, Edinburgh, EH16 5AA, United Kingdom
- Nira Caledonia6 & 10 Gloucester Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6EF, United Kingdom
- Hotel Du Vin & Bistro11 Bristo Place, Edinburgh, EH1 1EZ, United Kingdom
- The Lane Boutique Hotel4 Canaan Lane, Edinburgh, EH10 4SY, United Kingdom
- Gleneagles TownhouseNo. 39 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH2 2AD, United Kingdom
- KM Hotel5-9 Richmond Place, Edinburgh, EH8 9ST, United Kingdom
- Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - City West By IHG107 Queensferry Road, Edinburgh, EH4 3HL, United Kingdom
- Grosvenor Gardens Hotel1 Grosvenor Gardens, Midlothian, Edinburgh, EH12 5JU, United Kingdom
- Edinburgh City Centre (York Place/St James Quarter) Hotel44 York Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3HU, United Kingdom
- You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.
Pickup instructions
We will pick up from any Edinburgh hotel, BnB or Port. Pick up in locations outwith Edinburgh will require and additional fee if it is possible for us to get there.
What's included
Included
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Booster seats for up to 2 children.
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- All guiding fees and vehicle costs.
- Transport by private vehicle
Not included
- Entrance fees for castles/distillery
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Good to know
Accessibility & suitability
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Traveller requirements
- Minimum 1 traveller per booking
- Maximum 15 travellers per booking
- Age bands: Traveler (0–120)
Languages
- Guide
- English
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 1+ days before100% refund
- 0–1 days before0% refund
Important booking information
- Booking cut-off
- Bookings close 12 hours before the activity starts.
- Confirmation
- Manual
- Tickets
- One per booking
- Local time zone
- Europe/London
- Product code
- 8616P6
What you'll be asked when booking
- Age of each traveller
- First name of each traveller
- Last name of each traveller
- Your preferred pickup point
- Any special requirements
Traveller reviews
5.0/ 5108 reviews
Ratings aggregated from Viator (52) and Tripadvisor (56).
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