Air-conditioned coach travel and commentary are included; food and the optional cruise cost extra. 4.92 from 6,699 reviews at €54 per person for 12h 30m.
Best for: Book the English coach option for Glencoe and Loch Ness: 12h 30m at €54 per person, 4.92 from 6,699 reviews; the optional cruise costs extra. Day Trips from Edinburgh comparison
Trade-off: English option at €54 per person; no hotel pickup.
In our comparison: #3 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.
| Option | What the operator says | From, per adult |
|---|---|---|
| Loch Ness Tour in ENGLISHThe page priceEnglish | English Speaking Driver Guide: Please meet at 17 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh for Check in at 07:30am for a 07:45am Departure | €54 |
| Loch Ness Tour in SPANISHSpanish | Spanish Speaking Driver Guide: Please meet at 17 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh for Check in at 07:15am for a 07:30am Departure | €66 |
Children from €51 (ages 5 to 16). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.
99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 6,618 of 6,699
Star breakdown of all 6,699 ratings
Reviewers praise the guides' storytelling and Highland views; unavailable onboard toilets are a recurring complaint
Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (24 September 2026 to 3 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.
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Our first stop for refreshments and a comfort break is Callander, where you will have a chance to grab a snack and stretch your legs. If you're lucky enough, you may have the chance to meet the Highland Cows (season dependant).
30 minWe make a brief stop in this scenic location to take in the views across Loch Tulla and Glen Orchy
10 minThe site of the 1692 massacre of the MacDonald Clan, Glencoe is one of Scotland’s most famous glens. Here you will hop off for a photo opportunity with the dramatic northern ridges known as the Three Sisters
10 minNearing the half way point on our tour we stop off in the Fort William area for lunch.
1hAnother opportunity for photos as we stop on the outskirts of Spean Bridge at the Commando memorial. Unrivalled views down towards Fort William and the UK's highest mountain Ben Nevis. Depending on timings, this stop may be subject to change
10 minA chance to grab some lunch and take part in an optional Loch Ness Boat cruise. For those not on the cruise, we have over an hour here which is plenty time to grab a coffee and have a wander around.
2hStopping in the Victorian resort town of Pitlochry for a chance to stretch the legs and grab some light refreshments before the final leg of the journey home
30 minMythical beasts, tall tales and dramatic scenery: explore the beauty of Scotland in a day on this one day coach tour.
Leaving from Edinburgh, we head northwest passing famous landmarks such as Linlithgow Palace: birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots, the mystical Kelpies, and the dramatically perched Stirling Castle.
Continuing north we arrive in Glencoe for some photos of the dramatic ridges called the Three Sisters.
We stop in the Fort William area for lunch before heading into the natural beauty of the Great Glen as we pass Britain’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis.
Heading further into the highlands we arrive in the small picturesque village of Fort Augustus - you can choose to take part in an optional boat cruise here.
The road home will be time to relax and take in the Highland scenery. Final refreshment stop is at the historic town of Pitlochry before continuing the journey home over the Firth of Forth alongside UNESCO Forth Rail Bridge enroute back into Edinburgh.
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| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #3 of 90 | €54 | 12h 30m | 4.92 (6699) | shared |
| Stirling, Highlands & Distillery in Spanish | €78 | 12h | 4.98 (406) | shared |
| Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William | €54 | 12h | 4.93 (6417) | shared |
| Luxury Private Tour of The Highlands Loch Ness from Edinburgh | €1302 per group | 10h | 5.0 (201) | private |
Ranked #3 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