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Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Highlands Private Tour

5.0 · 65 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor 100% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Edinburgh Operated by Tartan Viking Tours Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
7h–8h
Group
Private tour, your party only
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
08:00 · Hotel pickup from 71 pickup points
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Explore Loch Ness and Glencoe on a private tour for your party, with the route and pace tailored to your interests.

Guided air-conditioned transport, drinks and snacks are included; coffee and cake stops cost extra, and pricing is per group. 5 from 65 reviews at €1194 per group/vehicle for 7h–8h.

In our comparison: #16 of 90 in Day Trips from Edinburgh, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €1194 per group.

Included and not included

  • Private transportation
  • Umbrellas' for a rainy day adventure and hiking poles available on request
  • Live Guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • All of our tours include complimentary Scottish drinks, snacks & WHISKY.
  • We provide soft drinks, bottled water and snacks for everyone. Alcoholic beverage for customers of age 18y/o or more. Anything else outside of this will not be included and have to pay on your own.
  • Plenty stops along the way for coffee and cake but please note these are not included in the booking fee and have to be bought separately at the locations.

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.

Reviews

5.0
65 ratings
Guidekin & Tripadvisor

100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 65 of 65

Star breakdown of all 65 ratings

5 stars
65 · 100%
4 stars
0 · 0%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise knowledgeable, flexible guides and careful driving; many accounts describe other itineraries

Praised

  • Knowledgeable guides who explain Scottish history and folklore through stories
  • Flexible itineraries shaped around travellers' interests and physical abilities
  • Friendly conversation and humour that make the experience feel personal
  • Careful driving that lets travellers relax and enjoy the scenery
  • Scenic stops and places travellers say they would not have found alone

Complaints

  • No recurring complaint is established by the supplied reviews

Written by Guidekin from the 60 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor (6 June 2024 to 30 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
On the stairs of West Register house, our guides will collect you. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
08:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
Hotel pickup from 71 pickup points (71 pickup points listed by the operator, 70 of them hotels)
Operator
Tartan Viking Tours; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Alcoholic drinks are only available to those who are 18 years old and above. Soft drinks and snacks are served for those who are below 18 years of age.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Strollers OK
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Good to know

  • Food included see what is included
  • Age rule Specialized infant seats are available

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Day Trips from Edinburgh

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #16 of 90€1194 per group7h–8h5.0 (65)private
Stirling, Highlands & Distillery in Spanish€7812h4.98 (406)shared
Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William€5412h4.93 (6417)shared
Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Highlands€5412h 30m4.92 (6699)shared

Ranked #16 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

From €1194 per group