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Loch Ness Tours & Cruises: The 15 Worth the Day

44 tours  ·  from $30

From Edinburgh this is a fourteen-hour day for ninety minutes at the water; from Inverness it is an afternoon. The 15 below split the two, priced, with a note on which include a cruise past Urquhart Castle.

Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Scottish Highlands Tour - Glencoe and the stories behind the scenery
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Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Scottish Highlands Tour

1.Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Scottish Highlands Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 17,446 reviews · 12.5 hours · from $62Our pick

Take a 12.5-hour coach trip from Edinburgh through Callander, Glencoe, Fort William, Loch Ness, and Pitlochry. Your English-speaking guide, such as Brian, Adam, Stevie B, or Mark, fills the long drives with Scottish history, music, legends, and jokes. Add Urquhart Castle, a Loch Ness cruise, or the Donald Fraser whisky experience for a more active day.

“Aussie Mark did an amazing job. Super knowledgeable and entertaining, 11/10 scottish playlist with an honourable mention for the How to Train Your Dragon soundtrack as we entered the beautiful highlands.”

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From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & Scottish Highlands Tour - Callander and the first Highland views
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From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & Scottish Highlands Tour

2.Loch Ness, Glencoe & Scottish Highlands Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 11,381 reviews · 12.5 hours · from $61

Spend 12.5 hours with an English-speaking driver-guide such as Fraser, Ewan, or Louise, crossing Glencoe, Loch Ness, Cairngorms, and Pitlochry. Choose a Loch Ness cruise, Deanston Distillery visit, or cruise with Urquhart Castle. Expect striking scenery, lively Scottish stories, short stops, and plenty of time on the coach.

“Day trip was really amazing with fantastic scenery and amazing facts delivered by Fraser and Michael!!!! Would’ve been nice to have a bit more time at the different spots (really loved the 3 sisters of glencoe). But would definitely recommend this trip to see the Scottish highlands. Thanks again guys”

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Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour - Fort Augustus and the Loch Ness choice
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Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour

3.Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,854 reviews · 12 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $67Top rated

Spend a full day crossing the Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh with a live Hairy Coo driver-guide. Stop at Glencoe, Loch Ness, the Commando Memorial and Pitlochry, with optional boat cruise, Urquhart Castle or Deanston whisky experiences. Guides such as John, William, David and Rod are known for lively stories, but expect many hours on the road.

“Too rush. The Pass By location is too fast to enable pictures taking. Tour guide rushing us at each stop. Maybe Christmas rushing back home. Not a good first time experience. The bus is uncomfortable very packed not forgetting with the winter wear we have. Bus do not even have any pockets to allow holding on to any flask of hot water. With each seats too small.”

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Loch Ness & Highlands Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh with Cruise - Glencoe: beauty with a darker story
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Loch Ness & Highlands Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh with Cruise

4.Loch Ness & Highlands Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh with Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6,022 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $84

Travel from Edinburgh in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach with an English-speaking driver-guide. Stop at Callander, Glencoe, Fort Augustus, Spean Bridge, and Pitlochry, then cruise Loch Ness for 50 minutes. Guides such as Jim, Kenny, Shea, and Andrew are praised for lively stories, music, humor, and thoughtful pacing.

“Please don’t worry, if you are solo. The driver cares about you. You can’t bring hot foods inside bus, but you have time to grab hot foods during each stops. Because it was cold and wet day, I needed to warm me up,”

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Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands - Callander gives you an easy first break
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Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands

5.Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,771 reviews · 12 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $62

This full-day coach trip takes you from Edinburgh through Callander, Glencoe, Fort William, Loch Ness, and Pitlochry. Expect dramatic views, short photo stops, Scottish history, comfort breaks, and an optional Loch Ness boat cruise. Guides such as Keith, Anthony, Brian, and Ross are known for lively stories, music, and humor.

“Scott our bus driver/guide was fabulous. His knowledge was outstanding and he made it sound like it was the first time he was telling the story. My son is a History Teacher so he loved it. Also the play list Scott had really enhanced the trip. As an Australian with Scottish roots, it was great to hear a few Australian artists thrown in.”

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Loch Ness: Urquhart Castle Round-Trip Cruise - What the 50-minute route actually gives you
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Loch Ness: Urquhart Castle Round-Trip Cruise

6.Loch Ness: Urquhart Castle Round-Trip Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,070 reviews · 50 min · from $30Best value

Sail for 50 minutes from Clansman Harbour across Loch Ness to Urquhart Castle and back. Hear stories about the loch and Nessie, scan the water with onboard sonar, and choose an indoor or outdoor seat. Snacks and drinks are sold onboard, dogs are welcome, and the boat may pause by the castle for photos without letting you disembark.

“it was brilliant and the staff were excellent and very helpful. thank you”

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Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness and Glencoe Day Trip from Edinburgh - 8:00 a.m. departure from central Edinburgh
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Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness and Glencoe Day Trip from Edinburgh

7.Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness and Glencoe Day Trip from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,793 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $74

Leave Edinburgh at 8:00 a.m. for a 13-hour coach trip through Perthshire and Cairngorms National Park to Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, and Glencoe. A local English-speaking driver-guide such as Alan, Terry, Ben, or Graham provides history and humor. The optional Loch Ness cruise and castle visit cost £30 per adult, cash only.

“The driver and guide were excellent. However, according to what the itinerary says, our first stop was supposed to be the hairy coos. It actually was our LAST stop which was annoying since it was dark and the photos weren’t great. It actually seemed as if they did the entire itinerary backwards from what was shown on the tour schedule on viator. Also, there was no mention that the boat ride & castle visit was CASH ONLY. That was very inconvenient especially for people that needed to have a currency exchange. And HAIRY COO food was CASH ONLY, also not disclosed on viator’s site when i signed up.”

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Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe, Coos & the Highlands Day Tour - Perthshire and the Hairy Coos
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Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe, Coos & the Highlands Day Tour

8.Loch Ness, Glencoe, Coos & the Highlands Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,539 reviews · 12.5 hours · from $72

Spend 12.5 hours touring Scotland’s Highlands from Edinburgh with an English-speaking guide and driver. You’ll see Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, Glencoe, the Cairngorms, Stirling Castle from a distance and Hairy Coos. Guides such as Terry, Charlie, Jamie and Stephen B are known for lively history, legends and humor. Cruise and castle entry cost extra.

“Excellent tour. I strongly recommend this tour to everyone to wants to hunt the Loch Ness monter and enjoy the stunning view of Highlands.”

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From Edinburgh: Loch Ness & Scottish Highlands Tour - Glen Coe and the Three Sisters: dramatic scenery, short stop
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From Edinburgh: Loch Ness & Scottish Highlands Tour

9.Loch Ness & Scottish Highlands Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,366 reviews · from $94

Travel from Edinburgh through Callander, Glen Coe, Fort William, and the Cairngorms to Fort Augustus on Loch Ness. Your English-speaking guide handles the driving and stories, while an optional boat cruise adds sonar views beneath the water. Expect 12 hours, 300 miles, and a full day of Highland scenery.

“The trip was incredible. We had awesome weather for the trip, the guide, Louise, was very entertaining and had a wealth of information of the sights and the history. We had an amazing time!”

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From Inverness: Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle - Cruising Loch Ness by boat
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From Inverness: Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle

10.Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,241 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $76

Travel from Inverness with guides such as Linda, Kieran, Katie, and John, then cruise Loch Ness, explore Urquhart Castle, and hear the Nessie story. The boat has indoor seating, an upper deck, hot drinks, snacks, and a bar. Winter departures add the Loch Ness Centre and extend the tour to four hours.

“The tour was fantastic both in terms of what we did but also what it cost. Our tour guide Kieron was amazing, very knowledgable!”

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Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Highlands Guided Day Tour from Edinburgh - Glencoe and the hard history of Rannoch Moor
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Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Highlands Guided Day Tour from Edinburgh

11.Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Highlands Guided Day Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,233 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $85

Travel from Edinburgh through Callander, Glencoe, Fort William, Loch Ness and Pitlochry on a 12-hour guided coach tour. Your driver-guide handles the long Highland roads while sharing Scottish history and stories. Optional Loch Ness cruises and a whisky experience cost extra, and free time is limited at several stops.

“Loved this all day tour through the Highlands, Glencoe and the Lochs, including Loch Ness. Shafiq, our guide, was phenomenal. Both knowledgeable and quick witted. Such beautiful scenery and landscapes.”

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From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glenoce & The Highlands Day Tour - Callander sets the pace
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From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glenoce & The Highlands Day Tour

12.Loch Ness, Glenoce & The Highlands Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,130 reviews · 12 hours · from $53

Join Gray Line Scotland for a 12-hour Highlands outing from Edinburgh, led by an English-speaking driver-guide such as Brendan, Doug, Ian, or Danny. Expect long scenic drives, Glencoe, Loch Ness, Fort William views, Pitlochry, photo stops, and an optional boat cruise. Bring snacks, cash, and warm clothing.

“I absolutely loved this trip. The driver was a true professional! He drove the bus beautifully! He told us and showed us the most wonderful sights along the way. He joked and even sang songs. We had a fun and interesting time. Thank you for a wonderful trip! Special thanks to the driver! With respect and gratitude. Tamara from Ukraine.”

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Dochgarroch: Loch Ness and Caledonian Canal 2-Hour Cruise - Urquhart Castle from the water
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Dochgarroch: Loch Ness and Caledonian Canal 2-Hour Cruise

13.Dochgarroch: Loch Ness and Caledonian Canal 2-Hour Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,959 reviews · 2 hours · from $41

Sail for two hours from Dochgarroch Lock through the Caledonian Canal and into Loch Ness, turning near Urquhart Castle before returning. An English-speaking guide such as Kieran, Malcolm, or Ewan provides history, local stories, and jokes. You can use the Jacobite sonar, buy snacks and drinks, and enjoy free Wi-Fi.

“A lovely trip in all respects - even the coffee was very good. We did the Panama Canal this year and the Suez a few years go - Caledonian Canal and Loch Ness was the most beautiful. Ewan was a wonderful, knowledgeable guide. Thank you”

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Loch Ness and the Scottish Highlands Day Tour from Edinburgh - Callander, the first taste of the Highlands
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Loch Ness and the Scottish Highlands Day Tour from Edinburgh

14.Loch Ness and the Scottish Highlands Day Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,884 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $59

Travel from Edinburgh through Callander, Glencoe, Rannoch Moor, Loch Ness, Loch Laggan, and Pitlochry with a driver-guide such as Brendan, Ian, or Dougie. You will cover more than 300 miles in about 12 hours, with short photo stops and roughly two hours at Fort Augustus. A boat cruise on Loch Ness costs extra.

“Most of the 12 hour day is spent on the bus, with a few quick stops to take a picture. The o Lu true stop is at Loch Ness and id you don’t do the boat cruse , they leave in the town for almost 2 hours and there’s practically nothing there. Very disappointing and the itinerary is misleading”

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From Glasgow: Loch Ness, Glencoe and the Highlands Tour - Leaving Glasgow for Loch Lomond
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From Glasgow: Loch Ness, Glencoe and the Highlands Tour

15.Loch Ness, Glencoe and the Highlands Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,746 reviews · 11.5 hours · from $65

Travel from Glasgow into the Scottish Highlands with a live English-speaking driver-guide such as Andrew, Anthony, Charlie, Michelle, or Wee Davie. Stop at Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Fort William, Fort Augustus, Loch Ness, and Pitlochry, with an optional one-hour boat cruise and plenty of photo stops.

“Being from the US, this was a fantastic day trip. We stopped at some great side locations on our way to our planned stops, and the views were a dream. Stew was great, and I would recommend him be your guide!”

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