--- title: Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Highlands lang: en type: tour city: Edinburgh country: United Kingdom price: 54 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.92 reviews: 6699 duration_minutes: 750 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: First day trip? rank_in_category: 3 of 90 (Day Trips from Edinburgh) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-loch-ness-glencoe-and-the-highlands/ --- # Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Highlands **Guidekin's take:** Photo stops at the Three Sisters in Glencoe and a lunch stop in the Fort William area break up the route to Loch Ness. Air-conditioned coach travel and commentary are included; food and the optional cruise cost extra. 4.92 from 6699 reviews at €54 per person for 12h 30m. **First day trip?:** Book the English coach option for Glencoe and Loch Ness: 12h 30m at €54 per person, 4.92 from 6699 reviews; the optional cruise costs extra. Trade-off: English option at €54 per person; no hotel pickup. (last checked September 15, 2026) ## Overview Mythical 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet the driver/guide at Charlotte… - Starts 07:30: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Children from €51: ages 5 to 16 ## Key facts - Price: from €54 per person for the Loch Ness Tour in ENGLISH option; other options up to €65 - Duration: 12h 30m - Rating: 4.92/5 from 6699 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 99% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Stewart Tours ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Loch Ness Tour in ENGLISH | €54 / person | English | English Speaking Driver Guide: Please meet at 17 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh for Check in at 07:30am for a 07:45am Departure | | Loch Ness Tour in SPANISH | €65 / person | Spanish | Spanish Speaking Driver Guide: Please meet at 17 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh for Check in at 07:15am for a 07:30am Departure | ## What's included - Regular stops for photos and rest breaks - Air-conditioned vehicle - Services of an English-speaking driver guide ## Not included - Food and drink - Individual hotel / multi-point pick-ups and drop-offs - Children under the age of 5 are not permitted. Bring ID (passport or birth certificate) to prove age - Optional Loch Ness cruise (£22/adult, £15/child) ## Itinerary 1. **Callander** (30m) - 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). 2. **Loch Tulla Viewpoint** (10m) - We make a brief stop in this scenic location to take in the views across Loch Tulla and Glen Orchy 3. **Glencoe** (10m) - The 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 4. **Fort William** (1h) - Nearing the half way point on our tour we stop off in the Fort William area for lunch. 5. **Commando Monument** (10m) - Another 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 6. **Fort Augustus** (2h) - A 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. 7. **Pitlochry** (30m) - Stopping 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 ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 07:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Meet the driver/guide at Charlotte Square* for check in at 7:30am for a sharp 7:45am departure. *The bus stop outside the West Register House (17 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh, EH2 4DJ) is the exact location of departure. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJCV8eFL3Hh0gR8rvhWHNdb80 ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Travel time is added to the total duration. - If you suffer from travel sickness, we advise bringing medication or supplements. Booking asks for: dates of birth ## Compared with other Day Trips from Edinburgh | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #3 of 90** | €54 | 12h 30m | 4.92 (6699) | shared | | [Stirling, Highlands & Distillery in Spanish](/uk/edinburgh/tours/stirling-highlands-distillery-in-spanish/?format=md) | €77 | 12h | 4.98 (405) | shared | | [Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William](/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-glenfinnan-viaduct-glencoe-fort-william/?format=md) | €54 | 12h | 4.93 (6417) | shared | | [Luxury Private Tour of The Highlands Loch Ness from Edinburgh](/uk/edinburgh/tours/luxury-private-tour-of-the-highlands-loch-ness-from-edinburgh/?format=md) | €1302 per group | 10h | 5.0 (198) | private | Ranked #3 of 90 in Day Trips from Edinburgh by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €54 to €940, median €77; typical length 10h. 26 of 90 are private. 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