--- title: Loch Ness, Glen Coe & The Highlands Day Tour from Edinburgh lang: en type: tour city: Edinburgh country: United Kingdom price: 82 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.6 reviews: 237 duration_minutes: 735 languages: [de, pt, cmn, en, it, fr, es] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 85 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-the-highlands-day-tour-from-edinburgh/ --- # Loch Ness, Glen Coe & The Highlands Day Tour from Edinburgh **Guidekin's take:** This Highlands route combines Glen Coe, Ben Nevis and Loch Ness on a day out from Edinburgh. 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. ## Overview Explore 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: This tour will depart at 7:30am from 60… - Starts 07:30: one departure a day - Age 18+: Minimum age to travel is 5 years old, while anyone… ## Key facts - Price: from €82 per person - Duration: 12h 15m - Rating: 4.6/5 from 237 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 88% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: HAGGiS Adventures ## What's included - Air-conditioned vehicle - Local English Speaking Guide ## Not included - Loch Ness Cruise - Tips - Hotel pick up and drop off ## Itinerary 1. **Stirling Castle** (pass by, no stop) - Head past the ramparts of Stirling Castle while your guide recounts the history of the Scottish Wars of Independence. 2. **Callander** (45m) - Our 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. 3. **Ben Nevis** (pass by, no stop) - Our 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. 4. **Glencoe** (15m) - We 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. 5. **Loch Ness** (1h 40m) - Stopping 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... 6. **Pitlochry** (30m) - Our journey home heads south along Loch Laggan stopping at one of the many quaint Highland villages along the way, Pitlochry ## 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 This tour will depart at 7:30am from 60 High Street, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 1TB. Meet 15 minutes before departure and look for the check-in staff wearing blue high-visibility vests there to greet you. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJN5Br9YXHh0gRQdlmJ5U5lvk ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Minimum age to travel is 5 years old, while anyone aged 5-17 must be accompanied by an adult. - Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them to board and disembark. - It is recommended to book transport to the departure point in advance. Please also allow extra time to get to the departure point for check-in. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the tour departure to allow time to check-in for the tour. Unfortunately, we are unable to hold the bus or refund for any late arrivals. - Return times are approximate and subject to road conditions and weather. Please ensure you allocate sufficient time for any onward travel plans, allowing at least 3 hours after the scheduled return time for connections or activities. - This tour may run in conjunction with our sister company, Highland Explorer Tours. - In cases of extreme weather, the Loch Ness boat cruise may be cancelled on short notice. If you have purchased ticket for this you will be refunded. - Please note that itinerary order may change. - Travel insurance is recommended. - If you are using an audio guide, please bring your headset. ## Compared with other Day Trips from Edinburgh | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #85 of 90** | €82 | 12h 15m | 4.6 (237) | 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 #85 of 90 in Day Trips from Edinburgh by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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