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Private Tour of Glasgow Distilleries and a Loch Lomond Cruise

Name: Private Tour of Glasgow Distilleries and a Loch Lomond Cruise
Brand: Wonderplan
Rating: 5.0 (13 reviews)

★★★★★ 5.0 (13 reviews)

7 hours – 9 hours

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.

Tour Itinerary

1h 30m

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.

1 hour

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.

1 hour

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.

30 min

*** 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.

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

Meeting Point & Logistics

Start Point

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.

Start Point

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.