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Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Scottish Highlands Tour from Edinburgh

4.5 Great 806 reviews
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12h
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English
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Instant confirmation Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

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Overview

Guidekin summary

Glencoe, Ben Nevis and Great Glen feature on the route to Loch Ness. Air-conditioned transport and live commentary are included; the Loch Ness cruise costs extra, and hotel pickup and drop-off are excluded. 4.55 from 806 reviews at €81 per person for 12h.

From the guide

Enjoy a unique experience visiting some of the most charming places in Scotland: Glencoe, Ben Nevis, Great Glen and, of course, Loch Ness. This is the best value for money tour you can book in Scotland!

From 29/03 to 30/09, the itinerary will operate in reverse order.

Schedule & Availability

Runs Mon, Wed, Sat
Departs: 07:30
Available year-round

This tour runs Mon, Wed, Sat, departing at 07:30. It runs year-round. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked October 1, 2026.

What's Included

Driver/guide
In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Regulatory Insurance
Live commentary on board

What's Not Included

Ticket Loch Ness Cruise; £20.00 Adult /£18.00 senior(over 60) /£13.00 Child 4 to 15/ Free younger 4
Hotel pickup and drop off
Food and drinks

Itinerary

We will arrive at Rannoch Moor, surrounded by mountainous landscapes, lochs a... Stop 1
We will arrive at Rannoch Moor, surrounded by mountainous landscapes, lochs and valleys. We will stop in one of the most beautiful and magical valleys in Scotland, Glencoe Valley, where the bloody massacre of the MacDonald clan took place. You will be able to take some great photos of The Three Sisters and also try to spot some of the famous scenery from famous films such as Harry Potter and James Bond.
45 min
The Three Sisters Stop 2
We will make another quick stop to admire the Three Sisters, three unusual rock formations. The pointy ridges are named Gearr Aonach (short ridge), Aonach Dubh (black ridge) and Beinn Fhada (long ridge).
15 min
Fort Augustus Stop 3
We will then continue with our trip to Loch Ness and pass through Fort William. The Caledonian Canal and the Fort Augustus lock system will be our next destination. There will be plenty of time to visit the canal and to go on the Loch Ness cruise if you choose to do so. Don’t forget your camera! From this viewpoint you can get some amazing shots of the lake and its landscape. The ticket for the one hour cruise on Loch Ness is not included in the price of the day trip (ticket price for clients of LochNessBus.com is: £18 adults / £11 children from 5 to 15 years old / £ 16.00 students and senior citizens - over 60). There is no family discount available. Payment for the attractions may only be made in card in order to be able to get the group discount. IMPORTANT INFORMATION The cruise will not be available on 26th December.
2h 15m
Commando Monument Stop 4
After leaving Loch ness, we will make our way to the Commando Memorial, a monument dedicated to brave soldiers in World war Two. From here, if the mist allows, you can see the magnificent Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the United Kingdom.
15 min
Pitlochry Stop 5
Our journey will continue on Cairngorms National Park. Loch Lagann and Ardverikie Castle will be some of the places we will see on our way to Pitlochry. This village is full of beautiful Victorian houses and will be our last stop before our return to Edinburgh. You will have time to enjoy a drink in one of its many pubs.
40 min
Edinburgh Stop 6
On our journey back to Edinburgh you will be able to enjoy the change in scenery between the Highlands and the Lowlands and also see the 19th century Forth railway bridge that crosses the Firth of Forth, yet another of Scotland’s contributions to the World Heritage List. Once back in the Edinburgh there will still be time for us to offer you sometips on how to spend your time in Scotland’s capital city.
1 min

Departure & Return

Start point

* 190 High Street. Please look for our guide at the top of the Old Fishmarket Close. * Please arrive 15 minutes before the departure time. We cannot wait for you if you're late.

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Additional Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

1+ daysFull refund
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Compared with other Day Trips from Edinburgh

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #90 of 90€8112h4.55 (806)shared
Stirling, Highlands & Distillery in Spanish€7712h4.98 (405)shared
Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William€5412h4.93 (6417)shared
Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Highlands€5412h 30m4.92 (6699)shared

Ranked #90 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. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 90 Day Trips from Edinburgh

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