Private Tour of Glasgow Distilleries and a Loch Lomond Cruise
Traveler rating
4.9/5
Based on 14 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Private Tour of Glasgow Distilleries and a Loch Lomond Cruise worth booking?
Private Tour of Glasgow Distilleries and a Loch Lomond Cruise is a 7-hour experience in Glasgow, United Kingdom, from $1050 per person. It scores 60 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 14 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 60 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (14)
- Duration
- 7 hours
- From
- $1050 per person
A private driving tour from Glasgow/Greenock Ocean Terminal to the Glengoyne distillery, followed by a cruise on Loch Lomond, a tour of the Clydeside distillery, and concluding with an optional visit to the Riverside Mus
What you get
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
About this experience
A private driving tour from Glasgow/Greenock Ocean Terminal to the Glengoyne distillery, followed by a cruise on Loch Lomond, a tour of the Clydeside distillery, and concluding with an optional visit to the Riverside Museum offers a uniquely immersive and diverse experience. The tour encompasses a wide range of landscapes, from the urban setting of Glasgow (if you're being picked up in Glasgow) to the picturesque countryside around Killearn, the serene waters of Loch Lomond, and the historic riverside location of the Clydeside Distillery. Participants get to witness the richness and variety of Scotland's natural beauty. This private driving tour provides a holistic and diverse exploration of Glasgow and its surroundings, offering a perfect blend of whisky culture, natural beauty, historical insights, and cultural exploration. The option to include the Riverside Museum adds an extra layer of depth, making the entire experience an unforgettable addition to your Scottish visit.
What's included
Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
Not included
- Gratuities
- On-board restrooms
- On-board WiFi
- Glengoyne tour admission (£30/person)
- Loch Lomond cruise admission (£16/person)
- Clydeside tour admission (£17.50/person)
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
What you'll see and do
10:30 am - The Glengoyne Distillery 'Collection Tour and Tasting'. Delve deeper into the whisky-making process at the home of Scotland’s slowest stills and enjoy a tutored tasting of 3 whiskies from the Glengoyne Collection. Discover what happens when you pair world-class Single Malt Whisky with the ‘Best truffle in the World’ from Iain Burnett, The Highland Chocolatier. Please see 'additional information' below for more information and booking.
90 minutes here · Admission not included
1:00 pm - Sweeney's Cruise Co Loch Lomond 'Experience Cruise'. This one-hour circular tour of Loch Lomond's South basin enjoys views of the magnificent Ben Lomond and passes several of Loch Lomond's stately homes and castles along the shoreline. Venture out towards Inchmurrin Island- the largest of Loch Lomond's 33 islands and home to the ancient remains of Lennox Castle, which in the 14th century sheltered a fugitive Robert the Bruce before he was to become King of Scotland. Please see 'additional information' below for more information and booking.
60 minutes here · Admission not included
The Clydeside Distillery
3:00 pm - The Clydeside Distillery 'Clydeside Tour'. Explore the dockside story and how we handcraft our spirit. Experience the development of our spirit, starting with our Clydeside new make, followed by two whiskies that have each matured in first-fill Bourbon casks and first-fill Sherry butts. Please see 'additional information' below for more information and booking.
60 minutes here · Admission not included
The Riverside Museum of Transport and Travel
*** Optional *** 4:15 pm - Riverside Museum is the first purpose-built museum created by Glasgow Life in the 21st century. Located at the junction of the Rivers Kelvin and Clyde, it houses the city’s fabulous transport and technology collections, which have been gathered over the centuries and reflect the important part Glasgow has played in the world through its contributions to heavy industries like shipbuilding, train manufacturing, and engineering.
30 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Glasgow
The meeting point will be located at the exit of the cruise ship, the driver will always contact customers in the lead up to the tour. When leaving the cruise ship the driver will be waiting on arrival.
Meeting point
Glasgow
If you’ll be staying in a hotel, the driver will meet you at the hotel lobby (you will be provided with the driver's phone number to contact directly). If you're staying in self-catering accommodation (apartment etc) your driver will text you or phone you when they arrive at the property’s address.
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.
Ends at
The meeting point will be located at the exit of the cruise ship, the driver will always contact customers in the lead up to the tour. When leaving the cruise ship the driver will be waiting on arrival.
Ends at
If you’ll be staying in a hotel, the driver will meet you at the hotel lobby (you will be provided with the driver's phone number to contact directly). If you're staying in self-catering accommodation (apartment etc) your driver will text you or phone you when they arrive at the property’s address.
Options you can book
Greenock Ocean Terminal (SC)
Large people carrier Suitable for 1-8 travellers Starting point: Greenock Ocean Terminal, Greenock PA16 8UU, UK Pickup included
Greenock ocean terminal (SC)
Pickup included
Glasgow City Centre (SC)
Large people carrier Suitable for 1-8 travellers Starting point: Glasgow, UK Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Alba Tours
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- All passengers must be 18 years or older
- Tour duration includes travel time
- If your group is larger than eight passengers, please contact us
- Before booking with us, please make sure you have made your reservations with the distilleries and cruise company at the links below
- Glengoyne Distillery (The Collection Tour and Tasting, 10:30am): https://www.glengoyne.com/visit
- Sweeney's Cruise Co (The Experience Cruise, 1pm): https://www.sweeneyscruiseco.com/cruises/experience-cruise/
- Clydeside Distillery (The Clydeside Tour, 3pm): https://www.theclydeside.com/book-a-tour/the-clydeside-tour/
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 14 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
2 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Traveler reviews
14 verified traveler reviews for Private Tour of Glasgow Distilleries and a Loch Lomond Cruise. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Good and not so good.
The private tours were conducted by the businesses we visited - not by Alba Tours. Alba Tours did drive us to each location, but that is all. It was a disappointment on the last distillery, the Clydeside, after visiting the Glengoyne. Glengoyne felt so much more personal with a guide that walked with you through everything. I would say only one distillery is needed for this tour and maybe a different venue to go see.
via Tripadvisor
AMAZING EXPERIENCE!
What a brilliant day out really enjoyed it all from start to finish. Got to mention our driver, James, who looked after us the whole day. Great experience from glengoyne and Clyde side distillery, boat cruise. 10/10 highly recommend.
via Tripadvisor
HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!
Such a good tour Had a wonderful day with our driver Paul, he stopped off for a coffee for the group before we headed to glengoyne distillery , when we arrived at glengoyne there was a lovely staff member awaiting arrivals, the tour in glengoyne is pretty special our whole group loved it!! Next stop was Loch Lomond cruise, pretty amazed by the loch cruise and the information while on board with some awesome sights too see! The clydeside distillery tour was pretty awesome also! Big thank you to Paul for making the day ever so special with his funny stories made us feel comfortable and welcomed. Highly recommend!!
Response from the operator: Thank you for the kind words Jennifer
via Tripadvisor
Fantastic day out!
What a fantastic day out for my fathers birthday, really enjoyed the whole experience in the whisky distillers. Great day out for our whole group! Highly recommend, 10/10!
Response from the operator: Thank you for the kind review, glad you guys had an amazing day!
via Tripadvisor
Good tour
Our cruise arrived into Greenock ocean terminal and on leaving the ship were greeted by Paul our driver, he then whisked us off to our first tour at Glengoyne taking in some lovely sights of the countryside on our way, our tour was pre booked as advised and the tour guide was there for us on our arrival, tour lasted 45mins and was very informative, after a quick purchase from the gift shop we then headed through the country again for our loch cruise this was again prebooked and saved us quing, the hour cruise was very relaxing and the views absolutely stunning, from there we took in our second whisky experience and again this was very informative but in a different way from the first, again after leaving Paul was on hand to get us back to our ship in plenty time, would recommend and the communication from Jordan was top class from start to finish
Response from the operator: Thank you for taking the time to leave such an amazing review!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 7 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 5
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 60
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Private Tour of Glasgow Distilleries and a Loch Lomond Cruise: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Glasgow.
How much does Private Tour of Glasgow Distilleries and a Loch Lomond Cruise cost?
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Prices start at $1050 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Glasgow usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Private Tour of Glasgow Distilleries and a Loch Lomond Cruise take?
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Plan for about 7 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Glasgow is not rushed.
Is Private Tour of Glasgow Distilleries and a Loch Lomond Cruise worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 60 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 14 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Glasgow, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Private Tour of Glasgow Distilleries and a Loch Lomond Cruise?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Private Tour of Glasgow Distilleries and a Loch Lomond Cruise suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 7-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private Tour of Glasgow Distilleries and a Loch Lomond Cruise?
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Around 5 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Glasgow can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Glasgow and add a light layer if any part of the 7-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Tour of Glasgow Distilleries and a Loch Lomond Cruise start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Glasgow within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Glasgow?
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On Outty we rank every Glasgow experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Gander Walking Tours in Glasgow, Celtic Park Tour & Dine Package, Glasgow Street Art & Murals Walking Tour with a Local Guide. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Glasgow?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Glasgow?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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