A guide and air-conditioned transport are included; the Loch Ness cruise costs extra and hotel pickup is excluded. 4.6 from 237 reviews at €82 per person for 12h 15m.
In our comparison: #85 of 90 in Day Trips from Edinburgh, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
One price for every traveller: €82 per adult.
Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.
88% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 208 of 237
Star breakdown of all 237 ratings
Reviewers praise the storytelling and Highland scenery; the recurring drawback is how much of the trip is spent on the bus.
Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (17 September 2020 to 10 July 2025). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.
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Head past the ramparts of Stirling Castle while your guide recounts the history of the Scottish Wars of Independence.
Pass by, no stopOur first stop of the day is in Callander, a quaint Scottish village where you can stretch your legs, buy a coffee and do some window-shopping.
45 minOur tour takes us past Fort William and marks the end to the West Highland Way and home to Britain's highest mountain, the mighty Ben Nevis.
Pass by, no stopWe then make our way to stunning Glencoe where your guide will recount the sad tale of the famous massacre of the MacDonald clan in 1692.
15 minStopping in the village of Fort Augustus on the banks of bonnie Loch Ness, you have free time where you can take to the Loch on a boat in the hunt for Nessie (not included, approx. 50 mins). If you’re not one for the water then why not take a walk up the canal and find a nice spot to enjoy a bite to eat.
1h 40m · Admission not includedOur journey home heads south along Loch Laggan stopping at one of the many quaint Highland villages along the way, Pitlochry
30 minExplore some of Scotland's most iconic sites and stunning scenery with this unique guided day tour from Edinburgh and witness the unique site of Glen Coe, the beauty of Ben Nevis and the Loch Ness, where you might even be able to spot the famous monster that is said to inhabit it's waters.
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| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #85 of 90 | €82 | 12h 15m | 4.6 (237) | shared |
| Stirling, Highlands & Distillery in Spanish | €78 | 12h | 4.98 (405) | shared |
| Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William | €54 | 12h | 4.93 (6417) | shared |
| Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Highlands | €54 | 12h 30m | 4.92 (6699) | shared |
Ranked #85 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