--- title: Loch Ness Glen Coe and the Highlands Italian Tour Guide lang: en type: tour city: Edinburgh country: United Kingdom price: 79 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.69 reviews: 162 duration_minutes: 720 languages: [it] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 71 of 90 (Day Trips from Edinburgh) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/loch-ness-glen-coe-and-the-highlands-italian-tour-guide/ --- # Loch Ness Glen Coe and the Highlands Italian Tour Guide **Guidekin's take:** Glencoe, Loch Ness and Pitlochry shape this Highlands route, with an optional boat cruise on Loch Ness. Air-conditioned minivan transport and commentary are included, but this runs in Italian only and hotel pickup is excluded. 4.69 from 162 reviews at €79 per person for 12h. ## Overview Enjoy a full day tour in Italian from Edinburgh to the Highlands and take the chance to see their breathtaking scenery. Take a glimpse of Glencoe, the Lost Valley, and of the extraordinary lakes set in the centenary woods. Take the boat cruise (optional) in Loch Ness and have the opportunity to spot one of the most popular monsters in the world. Before heading back to Edinburgh, discover the charming burgh of Pitlochry and stroll around the streets once visited by the Queen Victoria. • A full-day trip in Italian to Loch Ness and to the Highlands • Catch a view of the amazing valley of Glen Coe and of the Three Sisters mountains • Enjoy a boat cruise (optional) across the mysterious waters of Nessie • Admire the highest mountain in the United Kingdom, the Ben Nevis • Take a walk around the Victorian town of Pitlochry and discover its old Mill and its famous railway station From 29/03 to 30/09, the itinerary will operate in reverse order. ## Before you book - Starts 07:30, 08:00: 2 departures a day - Food not included: Food and drinks, Lunch - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €75: ages 0 to 14 ## Key facts - Price: from €79 per person - Duration: 12h - Rating: 4.69/5 from 162 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 93% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Scozia Tour ## What's included - Professional guide - Driver/guide - Air-conditioned vehicle - Live commentary on board - Transport by air-conditioned minivan ## Not included - Food and drinks - Lunch - Hotel pickup and drop-off ## Itinerary 1. **Stirling Castle** (pass by, no stop) - Pass by historic Stirling Castle 2. **National Wallace Monument** (pass by, no stop) - Pass by the National Wallace Monument, built to honour the great Scottish hero, William Wallace 3. **Enjoy a coffee stop in the Trossachs National Park where, if you are lucky, y...** (35m) - Enjoy a coffee stop in the Trossachs National Park where, if you are lucky, you might spot the Highland cows 4. **Enjoy the view of this stunning natural environment** (15m) 5. **Fort Augustus** (2h 20m) - Stop in Fort August for lunch and to explore the most famous lakes in the world: Loch Ness 6. **Commando Monument** (25m) - This monument stands as memorial to the British Commandos who fought during the Second World War. From this point you might spot the tallest mountain in the UK: Ben Nevis 7. **Pitlochry** (45m) - Victorian town, particularly knows for its salmon ladder and as a centre for hill walking. ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Wed, Sat - Departures: 07:30, 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. ## Good to know - Specialized infant seats are available - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Children must be accompanied by an adult - Not recommended for child aged 4 and under - Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately - Subject to favourable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund - Minimum numbers apply (2-3 pax). There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund ## Compared with other Day Trips from Edinburgh | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #71 of 90** | €79 | 12h | 4.69 (162) | 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 | | [Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Highlands](/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-loch-ness-glencoe-and-the-highlands/?format=md) | €54 | 12h 30m | 4.92 (6699) | shared | Ranked #71 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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