Britain · LOCH NESS TOURS
Most Loch Ness trips are really Glencoe trips with a boat at the end, and the good ones say so. These 15 cover the Edinburgh and Inverness departures, the cruise add-ons and Urquhart Castle, with prices and honest running times.
A one-day coach loop from Edinburgh to Loch Ness and Glencoe, with expert storytelling, photo stops, Urquhart Castle, and optional cruises.
“Highly recommend. If you’ve only got limited time, this is a great way to see the highlands. Shout out to Stevie B!”
Edinburgh to Loch Ness and Glencoe in one long day, with optional Nessie cruise, whisky distillery visit, or Urquhart Castle.
“A fantastic day from start to finish We had an absolutely fantastic and informative, and well-planned day trip with our wonderful guide Fraser. The day started really early but it was well was broken up by several great stops and scenic views. I can’t say enough about our fantastic guide and driver, Fraser. Fraser is an amazing driver and story teller all at the same time. It was fantastic how he incorporated Scottish music, history, and humor throughout the trip. We laughed smiled and sang the whole day. He had everyone attention all day. He did a great job in referring to specific points of interest during the whole journey.…”
A 50-minute round-trip Loch Ness cruise from Clansman Harbour to Urquhart Castle, with onboard sonar, commentary, snacks, and Wi-Fi.
“We do this every year and it’s always amazing. Beautiful view, lovely staff, and a perfect activity to do if your looking to relax and enjoy the view - on the speakers it plays history of the area so it’s also a way to learn about the history.”
One long day from Edinburgh to Glen Coe, Ben Nevis, and Loch Ness, with photo stops, folklore stops, and an optional hi-tech boat cruise.
“I had an absolutely incredible time on the Loch Ness and Scottish Highlands tour today. Our tour guide was fantastic - I can't thank him enough. He was extremely knowledgeable, genuinely passionate about the Highlands, and absolutely hilarious. The way he delivered the history and stories was so engaging, and his love for the area was infectious. I especially loved hearing his tales of witches and Nessie, and of course his Hagrid impersonation was just fabulous! The views throughout the day were nothing short of phenomenal. Seeing so much lush greenery was incredibly refreshing and made the whole experience feel magical. I’d also highly recommend adding the Loch Ness cruise…”
One day from Edinburgh to Loch Ness and Glencoe, with Cairngorms drives, Hairy Coos, Wallace stories, and optional monster cruise.
“Great! amazing tour guide filled with so much history and knowledgeable information overall an amazing experience”
Inverness to Loch Ness: boat cruise, Urquhart Castle ruins, and Nessie stories, plus Loch Ness Centre in winter season.
“Spent the day exploring the Loch Ness and Urqhhart castle after being transported by a bus and boat combo. Perfect amount of time to spend at the castle and afterwards we were driven to the Loch Ness centre to experience a video walk through of the Loch Ness monster history and myths. Very fun and I recommend doing this. The guide was awesome!!”
A 12-hour day tour from Edinburgh to Loch Ness and the Highlands, with Glen Coe views, Fort William area stops, and an optional cruise.
“Guide was the real gem - linked all destination with its historic knowledge which makes the destination and history more easy to remember.”
A 2-hour Loch Ness and Caledonian Canal cruise from Dochgarroch Lock, with Urquhart Castle views, live guide stories, and onboard snacks.
“For September We were lucky with the weather . It was a beautiful day and blue skies . The 2 hr trip was great and flew along . Next time I'm back I will be doing it again Irish Dave”
A one-day Highlands bus trip from Glasgow with Loch Lomond tea breaks, Glencoe scenery, Fort William and Ben Nevis, plus an optional Loch Ness cruise.
“Charlie was an amazing tour guide!!!! He made the trip with his commentary and storytelling! He was very patient and funny! Great driver too.”
Glasgow to Loch Ness via Loch Lomond, Glencoe, and Fort Augustus, with a 50-minute cruise, expert guidance, and nonstop scenery.
“First, I like the places we visited, and the guide Stephen was just Amazing. It couldn’t have been better.”
Spanish day trip (12.5 hours) from Edinburgh to Loch Ness, Glencoe and Inverness, plus a Nessie cruise and Pitlochry stop.
“One of the most complete tour for a day trip. You will se the best of the highlands, Lochness and Inverness. Great places, so well prepared our guide Adrian, a great companion to better know the surroundings and the important Scotland history.”
A 12-hour Highlands drive from Edinburgh to Loch Ness and Glencoe, with a Loch Ness cruise, Ben Nevis views, and plenty of photo stops.
“It was fantastic and we had a good and funny guide, Adam. Value for money.”
One day from Edinburgh to Loch Ness and Glencoe, plus Fort William, Fort Augustus, Stirling Castle, the Kelpies, and Hairy Coo sightings.
“This tour was the highlight of our family trip to Scotland! We drove across the whole country, seeing the stunning Scottish highlights and stopping at the main and the most beautiful sights for the photos. While the tour is quite long (a whole day trip), it is worth all of the time and money 100%! Before we even saw the Loch Ness or Glencoe, we were already amazed by the breathtaking views and stories of our absolutely incredible guide Neil! During the whole our journey and time on the bus, he told interesting stories and facts about Scottish history, culture, people and places we are visiting, linking it to famous…”
3 days in Scotland’s Highlands, Isle of Skye, and Loch Ness from Edinburgh, with Portree overnight, Glencoe walk, and castle stops.
“My sister and I absolutely loved our trip to Skye. We loved passing through the highlands and spending time at places like Fairy Glenn, Kilt Rock, and Loch Ness! It was especially wonderful to hear folk stories and facts about the Scottish history from our wonderful guide Neil! He was kind, knowledgeable, and passionate about making the experience interesting and unique. It was such a great experience to be able to relax and take in the views knowing that Neil had everything under control. The bus was comfortable, and the itinerary felt well balanced and never too rushed. We would absolutely book more tours through this company in the future…”
A 12-hour Highlands day from Edinburgh to Glen Coe and Loch Ness, with real local stories, big views, and an optional Nessie cruise.
“We all loved Wendy, excellent guide with a passion for her job!”
Every kind of day out, from stone circles to stadium tunnels.
