Best Private Shore Excursions in the UK: Our Top 15

1.Private Invergordon Shore Excursion with Cawdor Castle (12 max)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) Our pick

Review of a private Invergordon shore excursion to Culloden, Clava Cairns, Cawdor Castle, Inverness, and Loch Ness.

“This was an experience of a lifetime. Finn and Michelle were absolutely incredible and accommodating. Finn is a native of Inverness(Highlands) and her knowledge about the area and the history of the Highlands had a personal twist along with humor and expertise. If you are in the area, book these two young ladies for an amazing experience of Inverness, Loch Ness and surrounding areas. They were fun, knowledgeable, personable and professional. We had a true Scottish experience with these young ladies.”

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2.Private Shore Excursion From Belfast Cruise Terminal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.)

Review of a private Belfast shore excursion to Giant’s Causeway, Carrick-a-Rede, Bushmills, Dunluce Castle, and the Dark Hedges.

“We arranged to be picked up at the cruise terminal and our guide (John Paul) was waiting for us as promised. Our tour was very interesting and John Paul was very knowledgeable, and was willing to customize our tour in real time. The vehicle was very nice and John Paul was fantastic. I would highly recommend this tour company, and in particular, John Paul!”

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3.Private Giants Causeway Tour From Belfast Cruise Terminal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.)

Review of a private Belfast tour to Giant’s Causeway, Carrick-a-Rede, Bushmills, Dunluce Castle, and the Dark Hedges.

“Awesome day! Saw everything we wanted to see, Giants Causeway, titanic museum, rope bridge, dark hedges, and the countryside.”

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4.Invergordon Port PRIVATE TOUR 16 passengers MAXIMUM

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.)

Review of Avril’s Travels from Invergordon, with Dunrobin, Cawdor, Culloden, Loch Ness, guides, costs, timing, and booking advice.

“We came to Invergordon on a cruise ship and did the south tour with Avril’s Travels. Lorraine was our guide and she was a lot of fun and very funny. She was a great guide and we enjoyed our tour very much. Highly recommend.”

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5.Shore Excursion Giants Causeway Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.)

Explore Giant’s Causeway, Dunluce Castle, Dark Hedges and more on a private Belfast shore excursion with cruise pickup.

“Such a great day! From the ease of pick up and drop off to the fun company of Gerard the whole day driving to the Giant Causeway and back. Gerard was flexible and accommodating! Definitely recommend this private tour!”

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6.Invergordon Cruise Excursion PRIVATE Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.)

Review of a private Invergordon tour covering Culloden, Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, whisky distilleries, and Highland scenery.

“Emma was a great guide. We had a private tour with 6 in our group. She planned oyr day to what we wanted to see. She even had a wee dram of whiskey for us. The weather was rainy but we were still able to see the dolphins. Highly recommend doing the private tours as you aren’t stuffed on a bus with 50 other people.”

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8.From Greenock Cruise Terminal: West Highland Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 8 hours

Review of a private West Highland tour from Greenock, with Loch Lomond, Rannoch Moor, Kilchurn Castle, Inverary, and practical tips.

“What a wonderful day of discovery with Mike. We only had one day to explore the area and Mike made sure to introduce us to some great little non-touristy local gems that only made us want to come back! Mike listened to our group and made sure to adapt his tour to our requests. Mike was able to tenderly fill us with his many captivating anecdotes and stories. a very beautiful day. Thanks Mike!”

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9.Private Luxury North Route Invergordon Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.)

Review of a private Invergordon shore excursion with Dunrobin Castle, Falls of Shin, Dornoch, Highland views, and optional whisky tasting.

“Colin was a knowledgeable guide who customized our excursion to meet the needs of an older couple with back problems. However, we did not miss a thing! The harder sites to visit we saw and the others we visited. Thank you, Colin for helping me research my family at Culloden and for introducing us to single malt whiskey at a distillery. Who knew we would like it enough to buy 3 bottles. We look forward to returning to see more of the Highlands with you.”

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10.Customisable Private Shore Excursion From Belfast Cruise Terminal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews

Explore Northern Ireland’s coast on a private Belfast shore tour with the Giant’s Causeway, Carrick-a-Rede, Dunluce Castle, and more.

“Great tour, amazing scenery, and driver. northern Ireland is absolutely gorgeous and we have seen so much on our 1-day visit. We had 2 hours at Giants Causeway which was the perfect amount of time to explore. Our driver-guide Murat was fantastic. He was very knowledgRead more”

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11.Private Shore Excursion: Edinburgh City and Rosslyn Chapel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 9 hours (approx.)

Explore Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, castle and Holyrood Park, then visit Rosslyn Chapel on a private cruise-port tour for up to eight.

“Great tour and fun guide really liked Royal mile and Rosslyn chapel. Great ending with Scottish whiskey.”

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12.Invergordon Private Tour: Fort George, Cawdor Castle & Loch Ness

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.)

Review of a private Invergordon tour to Cawdor Castle, Fort George, Loch Ness, Highland cows, transport, costs, and practical tips.

“Wow. What a wonderful way to experience the Scottish Highlands! Cash Macaulay and Macaulay Luxury Travel provided our group with an incredible day, blending historical information, personal insight and contemporary perspective with a good amount of just plain fun. Cash’s talent for custom crafting a tour that matches his clients interests and expectations is outstanding and he does so while ensuring you don’t miss what you need to see. Can’t go wrong with these folks….”

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13.Ultimate Ticket To Ride Beatles Half-Day Shore Excursion- Private

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Review of Liverpool’s private Beatles half-day tour, including Strawberry Field, expert guides, price, access, timing, and booking advice.

“The entire tour was fantastic and especially made it the best was our tour guide, Simon. He was fantastic!”

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14.Private Luxury Relaxed South Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 7.5 hours

Review of a private Invergordon shore tour to Culloden, Cawdor Castle, Loch Ness, Beauly Priory, Highland cattle, and whisky tasting.

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15.Private Tour South Invergordon Port–Loch Ness, Culloden, Cawdor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.)

Review of a private Invergordon tour to Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, Culloden, Inverness, whisky country, and Beauly.

“The initial response from Ali was very prompt and courteous. I told him the locations we wanted to visit, and he advised me on what I should do. He was very friendly and gave us background information throughout the day. He ensured we were able to visit our requested locations and included some additional sites, after discussing our preferences. He collected us at the agreed time and ensured we were back at the cruise terminal in plenty of time. We would highly recommend him for an enjoyable visit to the Inverness area.”

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