--- title: Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Scottish Highlands Tour from Edinburgh lang: en type: tour city: Edinburgh country: United Kingdom price: 81 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.55 reviews: 806 duration_minutes: 720 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 90 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-glencoe-and-the-scottish-highlands-tour-from-edinburgh/ --- # Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Scottish Highlands Tour from Edinburgh **Guidekin's take:** 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. ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: * 190 High Street. - Starts 07:30: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Children from €77: ages 4 to 15 ## Key facts - Price: from €81 per person - Duration: 12h - Rating: 4.55/5 from 806 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 88% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: LochNessBus.com ## What's included - Driver/guide - Air-conditioned vehicle - Regulatory Insurance - Live commentary on board ## 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 1. **We will arrive at Rannoch Moor, surrounded by mountainous landscapes, lochs a...** (45m) - 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... 2. **The Three Sisters** (15m) - 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). 3. **Fort Augustus** (2h 15m) - 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... 4. **Commando Monument** (15m) - 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. 5. **Pitlochry** (40m) - 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... 6. **Edinburgh** (1m) - 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... ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Wed, Sat - 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 * 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. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:EiIxOTAgSGlnaCBTdCwgRWRpbmJ1cmdoIEVIMSAxUEUsIFVLIjESLwoUChIJ61DtZoXHh0gRt2GCLan8duEQvgEqFAoSCQWZGXmFx4dIEYs9izj0JUNw ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Day Trips from Edinburgh | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #90 of 90** | €81 | 12h | 4.55 (806) | 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 #90 of 90 in Day Trips from Edinburgh by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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