Loch Lomond & Highland private 7-hour cruise tour from Greenock

Seven hours through the Highlands: Loch Lomond, mountain passes and a 15-minute ferry crossing back to your ship

A private 7-hour tour from Greenock Ocean Terminal for cruise passengers, with guide and driver, routing through Loch Lomond's western shore, the high pass of The Rest and Be Thankful, Inveraray village and Kilchurn Castle on Loch Awe, then returning by open ferry across the Firth of Clyde. The itinerary is fixed to fit a cruise ship schedule, with flexible time in Inveraray if you want to visit the castle or eat at the Loch Fyne Oyster Bar.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Kilchurn Castle20m
2. Glasgow Cruise Portpass by

Loch Lomond and Highland Private Tour

• Drive from Greenock to Luss village
• Walk to Luss pier and view Ben Lomond
• Visit Luss Graveyard and Viking grave
• Drive through Arrochar to The Rest and Be Thankful
• Stop for group photo at The Rest
• Drive to Inveraray village
• Explore Inveraray shops and village
• Optional visit to Inveraray Castle and Gardens
• Drive to Loch Awe and Kilchurn Castle
• Visit Kilchurn Castle
• Return to Inveraray
• Drive along Loch Fyne and Cowal Peninsula to Kirn
• Take ferry crossing to Gourock
• Drive to Greenock Ocean Terminal
• Tour concludes at cruise ship terminal

The experience

A 45-minute drive from Greenock along the River Clyde and over the Erskine Bridge brings you into the Highlands and Luss, the first stop on the western shore of Loch Lomond. You walk past sandstone and slate cottages to the pier, where views open across to Ben Lomond. The graveyard here holds graves dating back to 600 or 700 AD, plus an 11th-century Viking grave marked with a Hogback Stone. From Luss, a 27-minute drive through Arrochar takes you into steep-sided glens to The Rest and Be Thankful, a high mountain pass where travellers and drovers have stopped for centuries. The name comes from the relief of reaching the top after the long climb out of Glen Croe.

Inveraray sits 23 minutes south, a picture-perfect village at the head of Loch Fyne where you can browse shops for Scottish products and souvenirs. The village has cafés and a sit-down area, though many visitors head to the Loch Fyne Oyster Bar, a 12-minute drive away, which has a deli, takeaway and outdoor seating. Inveraray Castle and Gardens stand nearby if you choose to visit (entry fees apply, the castle is closed Tuesday and Wednesday). Your guide can adjust the time you spend here depending on what you want to do. A 20-minute scenic drive brings you to Kilchurn Castle on Loch Awe, built around 1450 and now abandoned but still striking, ringed by mountains both near and distant.

The return journey is a 65-minute scenic drive along the east shore of Loch Fyne and through the Cowal Peninsula's thickly wooded glens to Kirn, where you board an open ferry for a 15-minute crossing of the Firth of Clyde to Gourock. Your cruise ship becomes visible during the crossing. From the ferry it's a 10-minute journey back to Greenock Ocean Terminal.

What’s included

• Private transportation and a driver-guide throughout.
• bottled water provided.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on site£ 28

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by Private Scottish Tours

Is this one for you?Seven hours leaves room for a leisurely stop in Inveraray if you want to eat or shop, but not enough to visit both the castle and the Oyster Bar and still make your ship. Plan which one matters most before you book.

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Top questions

How long is the drive from Greenock to Luss on Loch Lomond?

The drive takes 45 minutes, heading along the River Clyde and over the Erskine Bridge into the Highlands. Luss sits on the western shore of Loch Lomond.

What is The Rest and Be Thankful?

The Rest and Be Thankful is a high mountain pass between Glen Croe and Glen Kinglas. For centuries, travellers and drovers have stopped at the top to rest after the long, steep climb: the name reflects their relief at reaching the highest point.

Can I visit Inveraray Castle on this tour?

Yes, you can visit Inveraray Castle and Gardens if you choose, though entry requires a separate fee (adult entry £14.50, gardens only £7.00). The castle is closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Your guide can adjust your time in Inveraray to fit a visit.

What happens on the return to Greenock?

After leaving Inveraray, you drive 65 minutes through the Cowal Peninsula to Kirn, then board an open ferry for a 15-minute crossing of the Firth of Clyde to Gourock. Your ship is visible during the crossing. From the ferry, it's a 10-minute drive to Greenock Ocean Terminal.

What is included in this tour?

Private transportation, a driver and guide, and bottled water are included. Food and beverages are not included, though there are cafés and restaurants in Inveraray and the Loch Fyne Oyster Bar nearby.