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Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glen Coe & Highlands Private Tour

4.8 · 93 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor 96% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Edinburgh Operated by Highland Experience Tours Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
12h
Group
Private tour, your party only
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
08:00 · Hotel pickup from 184 pickup points
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Loch Ness, Glen Coe and a lunch stop in Fort Augustus shape a private tour for your party from Edinburgh.

Private vehicle transport and live commentary are included; food and drinks are extra. Priced per group, with 4.83 from 93 reviews at €1094 per group/vehicle for 12h.

In our comparison: #51 of 90 in Day Trips from Edinburgh, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €1094 per group.

Included and not included

  • Driver/guide
  • Live commentary on board
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.

Reviews

4.8
93 ratings
Guidekin & Tripadvisor

96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 89 of 93

Star breakdown of all 93 ratings

5 stars
84 · 90%
4 stars
5 · 5%
3 stars
2 · 2%
2 stars
1 · 1%
1 star
1 · 1%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides' stories and Highland scenery, but some find the sightseeing stops rushed.

Praised

  • Engaging Scottish history told through stories and humour
  • Highland scenery and varied viewpoints along the route
  • Comfortable buses and careful driving on Highland roads
  • Scottish music that complements the stories during the journey
  • Photo stops and opportunities to see Highland cows

Complaints

  • Some find the pace balanced, while others report rushed stops and too much time on the bus
  • No toilet on the bus, leaving passengers dependent on rest stops

Written by Guidekin from the 85 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor (23 September 2024 to 23 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Departure
08:00 daily; scheduled through September 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
Hotel pickup from 184 pickup points (184 pickup points listed by the operator, 184 of them hotels)
Operator
Highland Experience Tours; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Limited availability of infant/child seats, please let us know requirements well in advance

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Please let us know about any mobility issues. If you are a a wheelchair user, please contact us

Good to know

  • Food not included bring or buy your own
  • Age rule Specialized infant seats are available

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Day Trips from Edinburgh

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #51 of 90€1094 per group12h4.83 (93)private
Stirling, Highlands & Distillery in Spanish€7812h4.98 (406)shared
Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William€5412h4.93 (6417)shared
Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Highlands€5412h 30m4.92 (6699)shared

Ranked #51 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

From €1094 per group