Air-conditioned transport and a guide are included; the optional cruise costs extra, and return times depend on roads and weather. 4.76 from 4,499 reviews at €82 per person for 12h.
In our comparison: #73 of 90 in Day Trips from Edinburgh, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: Chinese, German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese.
| Option | What the operator says | From, per adult |
|---|---|---|
| Full-Day Trip to Loch Ness and the Scottish HighlandsThe page price | €82 | |
| Tour Incl. Loch Ness Cruise | Loch Ness Cruise: The boat uses the very latest hi-tech colour sonar and underwater imaging systems to enhance the hunt! Cruise duration 1 hour | €112 |
Children from €79 (ages 5 to 16). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.
95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 4,268 of 4,499
Star breakdown of all 4,499 ratings
Reviewers praise the guides and Highland scenery; the recurring drawback is extensive bus travel with limited time at stops.
Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (25 April 2026 to 2 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.
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Pass the imposing ramparts of Stirling Castle and drive through the Trossachs National Park, Rob Roy country
Pass by, no stopEnjoy a comfort stop in Callander, a small highland town
45 minWe cross the wilds of Rannoch Moor before stopping at dramatic Glencoe, the scene of the infamous massacre in 1692.
20 minWe drive through Fort William passing Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain, before entering the Great Glen.
Pass by, no stopOnce in Fort Augustus on the banks of Loch Ness, you have the chance to take a boat cruise on the loch, go for a walk or just relax by the Caledonian Canal in this charming Highland village. Cruise is approx. 50 minutes.
1h 40mWe journey past shimmering Loch Laggan before climbing over the wild and lonely Drumochter Pass in the Cairngorms National Park.
Pass by, no stopHeading south, we enter Perthshire, a land of forests, rivers and mountains. We enjoy a stop in Pitlochry, or a similar town in the area.
30 minPass by the infamous Forth Bridge on our way back in to Edinburgh.
Pass by, no stopEmbark on an unforgettable full-day journey through the Highlands, where breathtaking landscapes and legendary tales await. Stand on the shores of mysterious Loch Ness or take to the water on a boat cruise, in search of its elusive resident. Travel through Scotland’s most iconic scenery, from the dramatic beauty of Glen Coe to the sweeping Great Glen and the wilds of Highland Perthshire. Along the way, you might even catch a glimpse of the mighty Ben Nevis, standing tall over it all.
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| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #73 of 90 | €82 | 12h | 4.76 (4499) | shared |
| Stirling, Highlands & Distillery in Spanish | €78 | 12h | 4.98 (406) | shared |
| Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William | €54 | 12h | 4.93 (6417) | shared |
| Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Highlands | €54 | 12h 30m | 4.92 (6699) | shared |
Ranked #73 of 90 in Day Trips from Edinburgh by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €54 to €944, median €78; typical length 10h. 26 of 90 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 90 Day Trips from Edinburgh