Doune Castle Tour: Explore Outlander Sites

Discover Doune Castle’s Outlander fame, feed Highland cows, hike Balmaha, and explore Luss’s Viking history on this exclusive small group tour.

Duration: 7 hours, 10 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Doune Castle - The guide will share the history of Doune Castle, allowing time for personal exploration of this magnificent site.
  • Kilmahog - A stop here for lunch includes the opportunity to greet and feed the Highland cows!
  • Balmaha - Upon arrival at Balmaha, the guide will lead a brief hike, offering stunning views of Loch Lomond and…
What's Included
  • Experienced and fun guide
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Small group, max 8 visitors
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
Additional Information

Maximum of 8 clients - Extra Small Group Tour
Consistently rated as a 5-Star Tour
Discover the stunning Doune Castle, renowned for its appearance in Outlander.
Interact with Highland cows at Kilmahog and savor a delightful lunch at a charming cafe.
Embark on a brief hike in Balmaha to witness breathtaking views of Loch Lomond and its islands.
Take a…

Location
Buchanan Bus Station Taxi Rank
Cowcaddens Road
Meet a Taxi Rank on the north side of Buchanan Bus Station. Check-in is 15 minutes before tour start time. Please look for the Experience Scotland's Wild Tour Vehicle
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Mary_d
May 28, 2025
Great way to visit Doune Castle, Highland coos and Loch Lohmond - This combination of sights was the perfect tour for us - we wanted to see Doune Castle, pet a Highland ‘coo’ and see Loch Lohmond. The small van was also a great way to see the lovely countryside in between stops. The drive from Glasgow to the castle was about an hour, and we enjoyed seeing the countryside - it’s a windy road so my husband sat up front to avoid getting carsick. The audio tour at the castle was great- perfect combo between historic details and fun tidbits about Monty Python’s Holy Grail movie being filmed on site. We bought our tickets at the castle as they aren’t part of the included tour price. The Highland cow stop was a bit touristy but afforded up close petting and feeding of fresh veggies for just one pound. We did a nice walk at Loch Lohmond - up and down a rather steep hill to great views and along the shore. We had fabulous weather so we’re able to take in the amazing views. The final stop at the village of Luss was also a bit touristy and a short stop to wander about - we checked out the church graveyard which had some cool gravestones. The drive back did encounter traffic but allowed us to take a little snooze. Our tour guide Allsa was very sweet and shared a bit of information with us here and there, but mostly we chatted and she got us safely between the various stops and couldn’t have been more accommodating. We really enjoyed the excursion into the Scottish countryside!
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F1006msangelac
Apr 14, 2025
An immersive experience of Scotland’s highlands - Matt, our Tour Guide, was generous and genuine. Full of detailed knowledge of the highlands. We loved it from start to finish.
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