--- title: Loch Ness Cruise, Walk, Whisky, and Glencoe Tour - Edinburgh lang: en type: tour city: Edinburgh country: United Kingdom price: 125 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.85 reviews: 207 duration_minutes: 720 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 15 of 26 (Whisky Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/loch-ness-cruise-walk-whisky-and-glencoe-tour-edinburgh/ --- # Loch Ness Cruise, Walk, Whisky, and Glencoe Tour - Edinburgh **Guidekin's take:** Loch Ness, Glencoe and Highland waterfalls share the route with a stop at a traditional fish and chip shop. Air-conditioned transport is included for a small shared group of up to sixteen; meals cost extra and the optional cruise is paid in cash on the day. 4.85 from 207 reviews at €125 per person for 12h. ## Overview 16 clients maximum - Small Group Tour Consistently awarded 5 Star Tour Have an amazing time and experience the best of Scotland in a spectacular 1 day trip. Visit the amazing Loch Ness and hunt for Nessie Try delicious Scotch Whisky, eat at a traditional Scottish Fish and Chip Shop. Visit Glencoe and the Highlands of Scotland and discover why these locations feature in Harry Porter movies, James Bonds Skyfall, Braveheart and Outlander. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet us outside the Jolly Botanist. - Starts 08:00: one departure a day - Food not included: Evening Dinner at Traditional Fish and… - Children from €125: ages 12 to 15 ## Key facts - Price: from €125 per person - Duration: 12h - Rating: 4.85/5 from 207 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 96% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Experience Scotland's Wild ## What's included - Fully Air conditioned Vehicle - Visit to a Traditional Scottish Fish and Chip Shop - Visit to Loch Ness - Visit Highland Waterfalls ## Not included - Hotel pickup or drop-off - Loch Ness Cruise ticket approx £20 - Evening Dinner at Traditional Fish and Chip Shop - Lunch and Snacks ## Itinerary 1. **Edinburgh** (15m) - Start your Loch Ness, Glencoe and Highlands of Scotland adventure, group tour in Edinburgh, Scotland's capital city 2. **Queensferry Crossing** (pass by, no stop) - Travel over the beautiful Queensferry Crossing bridge, newly built and a real feat of engineering 3. **The Hermitage** (35m) - Take a beautiful walk through the Hermitage woodland to discover gorgeous waterfalls 4. **Dalwhinnie Distillery** (30m) - Visit a Highland Whisky Distillery and enjoy the opportunity to purchase a dram of Delicious Scotch. This is not always Dalwhinnie Distillery and may be another Scottish Distillery (This is not a Distillery Tour) 5. **Cairngorms National Park** (pass by, no stop) - Discover the beauty of the Cairngorms National Park, the largest in the United Kingdom 6. **Loch Ness** (1h 30m) - You’ll make your way through the outdoor capital of the Highlands, Fort William and progress north to the famous banks of Loch Ness, where mystery, folklore, mythical or actual creatures await. 7. **Spean Bridge** (pass by, no stop) - Enjoy the beauty of the Highlands of Scotland as you travel through the wee town of Spean Bridge 8. **Fort William** (pass by, no stop) - Travel through one of the largest, though still small, towns in the Highlands of Scotland 9. **Glencoe** (15m) - It's now onto the grandeur of the famous Glencoe mountains and the turbulent history that goes along with them. Your guide will reveal the stories of the MacDonald Clan who once made this beautiful piece of land their home. 10. **Rannoch Moor Visitor Centre** (pass by, no stop) - Enjoy the beauty of Rannoch Moor, one of the last remaining true wilderness location in Scotland a delight on the eyes 11. **Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park** (5m) - You’ll arrive at the doorstep of Scotland’s first National Park, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs where you'll get the chance to enjoy a short rest break 12. **Tyndrum** (45m) - Visit the beautiful wee town of Tyndrum in the Highlands of Scotland and enjoy a delicious dinner 13. **Crianlarich** (pass by, no stop) - Enter Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park at the town of Crianlarich and see the beauty of the mountains 14. **Travel through Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park and the gorgeous L...** (pass by, no stop) - Travel through Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park and the gorgeous Loch side town of Lochearnhead 15. **Callander** (pass by, no stop) - See the lovely wee town of Callander, a favourite Scottish location of Queen Victoria 16. **Discover Highland Cows as you stop for a break at Kilmahog within Loch Lomond...** (15m) - Discover Highland Cows as you stop for a break at Kilmahog within Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Highland Cows are not here during the winter months 17. **Doune** (pass by, no stop) - Travel through the town of Doune on your way back to Edinburgh from the Highlands of Scotland 18. **Stirling** (pass by, no stop) - Drive past the impressive Stirling Castle and hear stories of it's dramatic past 19. **The Kelpies & The Helix** (pass by, no stop) - Travel past the Kelpies and hear the story of these mythical creatures ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:00 - 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 us outside the Jolly Botanist. Check in 15 minutes before tour start time. Our van will have the Experience Scotland's Wild logo on it. If you're running late please call us. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJd4YiXaTHh0gR725jCG-cBO4 ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Our Tours are for ages 12 and up. - Unfortunately this tour isn't suitable for wheelchairs. - Our tours operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. We recommend a pair of walking shoes/boots, dressing in layers, and waterproof clothing. - All our Tour vehicles are "Nut Free Zones" Can you please ensure you do not bring any food products with nuts as we've had clients and Tour Guide with severe nut allergies and want to ensure our Tour Vehicles are as safe as possible for everyone. Thank you for not bringing any products containing nuts on your tour. - Loch Ness Cruise The cost of the Loch Ness Cruise is and optional extra which is payable by cash on the day. If you would enjoy a Cruise on Loch Ness, all you have to do is let your Scotland Tour Guide know in the morning and bring £18 Cash and hand that to your Guide on the morning. This allows you to get a discounted rate on the usual cost. There is an ATM Cash machine at the start location if you need. - Food and snacks For lunch, you will have the opportunity to buy a delicious meal or snack at your Loch Ness stop. For dinner, you will have the opportunity to buy an amazing meal at a Traditional Fish & Chip Shop. Feel free to bring some snacks with you for while you travel around. ## Compared with other Whisky Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #15 of 26** | €125 | 12h | 4.85 (207) | shared | | [Stirling, Highlands & Distillery in Spanish](/uk/edinburgh/tours/stirling-highlands-distillery-in-spanish/?format=md) | €77 | 12h | 4.98 (405) | shared | | [Scotch Whisky Tasting & Stories — Bespoke Whisky Lounge](/uk/edinburgh/tours/scotch-whisky-tasting-stories-bespoke-whisky-lounge/?format=md) | €21 | 2h | 4.94 (1008) | shared | | [4 Day Islay Whisky Tour from Edinburgh](/uk/edinburgh/tours/4-day-islay-whisky-tour-from-edinburgh/?format=md) | €1302 | 4 days | 4.98 (172) | shared | Ranked #15 of 26 in Whisky Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €14 to €1302, median €68; typical length 9h. 0 of 26 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. 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