Glasgow, Loch Lomond National Park: Discover Authentic Scotland
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Edinburgh
Explore Glasgow and Loch Lomond National Park: Relive Outlander and Game of Thrones scenes, and enjoy stunning landscapes and vibrant city life.
Duration: 10 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Loch Katrine - Loch Katrine is said to be the most beautiful lake in Scotland and will be the next point on our tour. You will have the opportunity to take a small boat trip on the lake that will make you fall in love. For those passionate about literature, it will be exciting to discover that this place was a source of inspiration for Sir Walter Scott, the most important writer in Scotland, since Rob Roy, hero of the Jacobite wars and protagonist of one of his lives, lived on the shores of the lake. novels. Even Queen Victoria surrendered to the charms of the landscape that surrounds this magnificent lake located in the Highlands, just like “The Lady of the Lake”.

The ticket to the boat is not included in the price of the excursion.

  • Balloch - We will continue on our way to the town of Balloch to meet the largest lake in the United Kingdom, Loch Lomond. It is also established as one of the most important holiday destinations in Scotland where the elites of the 19th century chose this place to build their summer residences. The lunch stop will be made at this point where the views of Loch Lomond will be spectacular.
  • Argyle Street - Cradle of the Industrial Revolution and social movements, Glasgow is by right the economic capital of Scotland. We will travel there to outline a general vision of the social, commercial and cultural reality of this city. Our first contact with the culture it houses will be at the Kelvingrove Museum.

After the visit to the museum, we will follow the course of the River Clyde, where the city has grown throughout its history. We can see this evolution in an exclusively panoramic tour: Castle Street, Green Park, the buildings of the International Exhibition of 1888, the renovation of the city established by Norman Foster for the Commonwealth Games of 2014, the University and the Kelvingrove Museum .

  • Glasgow Cathedral - The last stop before to leave Glasgow, will be at the Cathedral of St. Mungo. This place enjoys the privilege of being the only medieval cathedral still standing in all of Scottish territory, apart from also containing the relics of the saint. In addition, this cathedral witnessed the continuous religious struggles that occurred in this land. Finally, we can appreciate that the economic power of the city is manifested in its spectacular Necropolis.
What's Included
  • Audio guide download for your smartphone
  • Driver / guide
  • Transportation by bus
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Food & Drink
  • Admission fees
Additional Information

Here is a journey full of contrasts to discover the authentic Scotland. It will allow you to enter into the Outlander world and recall the best scenes of the Jacobite wars, without forgetting the bloody battles of Game of Thrones in Doune’s castle. You can also enjoying the spectacular scenery from Trossachs National Park, Loch Lomond, Loch Katrine and the Scottish economic capital: Glasgow. Glasgow is a city full of live. Discover the Kelvingrove’s museum, its medieval cathedral, its Victorian buildings… The renovation of the banks of the River Clyde in 2014 made this city the British capital of architecture.

Location
190 High St
High Street
Top of Old Fishmarket Close
Cancellation Policy

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

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972mariajesusa
May 16, 2024
Not to be missed! - Beautiful excursion, with beautiful landscapes and interesting sites. 4 stars, and the fifth for the guide Mercedes, from Traveling through Scotland, who has made this excursion to the Lowlands super enjoyable and full of information. Brutal Lakes and Charming city, Glasgow. Thank you!
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