Loch Ness, Glencoe and the Highlands tour from Edinburgh
Overview
Buy your tickets for this day tour from Edinburgh and discover Loch Ness, Glencoe and the Highlands with your guide.
Highlights
- Enjoy this one-of-a-kind experience in the Scottish Highlands
- See some amazing iconic sites like Loch Ness and Glencoe
- Explore the Scottish wilderness with local guides
- Hop on a bus and discover Northern Scotland from Edinburgh
This full-day tour from Edinburgh introduces you to some of the Scottish Highlands' most scenic landscapes, with stops that highlight both natural beauty and local heritage, including Glencoe and Loch Ness.
When booking, you can choose between three options: a tour-only experience with transport and a driver-guide, or enhance your experience with additional options such as a one-hour cruise on Loch Ness or a combined visit to Urquhart Castle (30–45 minutes) followed by a 30-minute Loch Ness cruise.
After leaving Edinburgh, you'll pass by Stirling Castle before stopping at Kilmahog, where you can see Highland cattle. The journey continues across the wide-open landscapes of Rannoch Moor and the Black Mount, leading to Glencoe, one of Scotland's best-known glens, where there's time to take in its dramatic setting.
Later in the day, there's a stop in Fort William, followed by a drive through the Great Glen towards Fort Augustus. Here, you'll have time to enjoy views of Loch Ness while walking along the shoreline. Depending on the option chosen, this may include a cruise on the loch and time to visit Urquhart Castle. You'll spend the afternoon exploring the area around Loch Ness and learning about its history before returning to Edinburgh.
What's included
- Transportation in air-conditioned coach
- Driver guide
- Digital guidebook
- Food and drinks
- Attractions tickets
Meeting & pickup
The tour departs from Castle Terrace in Edinburgh, outside the NCP Car Park. Check-in opens 30 minutes before departure time and closes 5 minutes before departure time.
Additional info
Accessibility:
- Some locations may present accessibility challenges due to their geography and architecture. If you're a wheelchair user or have reduced mobility, please contact the local partner in advance. You'll find the contact details on your voucher after booking
Know in advance:
- The driver-guide conducts the tour in English. Written translations of the commentary are available in French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Russian and Mandarin Chinese and can be requested from the local partner in advance
- The itinerary may change at any time due to weather conditions, traffic, attraction availability or other unforeseen circumstances
- The local partner reserves the right to cancel the tour if the minimum number of participants isn't reached
- The minimum age for this tour is 4
Remember to bring:
- Warm and/or waterproof clothing
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sun cream or a hat on sunny days
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts for a full refund.
Questions
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