--- title: Loch Ness Inverness and Urquhart Castle lang: en type: tour city: Edinburgh country: United Kingdom price: 75 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.55 reviews: 111 duration_minutes: 720 languages: [es] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 81 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-inverness-and-urquhart-castle/ --- # Loch Ness Inverness and Urquhart Castle **Guidekin's take:** Combine Inverness, Urquhart Castle and Dunkeld on a day trip from Edinburgh, with time beside the river Ness. Air-conditioned transport and live commentary are included; departure is from a High Street meeting point, with no hotel pickup. 4.55 from 111 reviews at €75 per person for 12h. ## Overview Enjoy a full-day trip in Spanish from Edinburgh to Inverness and Urquhart Castle. Stroll along the banks of the river Ness and catch sight of the castle and the cathedral of the Highlands capital. Admire the magnificent ruins of Urquhart Castle and get the chance to spot the monster of the loch, Nessie. Before heading back to Edinburgh, discover the charming village of Dunkeld and its gothic castle. • A full-day tour in Spanish to Inverness and Urquhart Castle • Enjoy the outstanding views of Urquhart Castle and a cruise along Loch Ness (optional) • Visit the small village of Dunkeld and discover its gothic cathedral ## Before you book - Meeting point: ViajarPorEscocia.com - Starts 07:15: one departure a day - Food not included: Food and drinks, Lunch - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €71: ages 5 to 14 ## Key facts - Price: from €75 per person - Duration: 12h - Rating: 4.55/5 from 111 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 88% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: ViajarPorEscocia.com ## What's included - Professional guide - Driver/guide - Air-conditioned vehicle - Live commentary on board ## Not included - Food and drinks - Lunch - Hotel pickup and drop-off ## Itinerary 1. **ViajarPorEscocia.com** (admission included) - The tour departs from Edinburgh at 7:15 am and returns to original departure point at approximately 8:00 pm. • From Edinburgh to Bankfoot From Edinburgh, we stop at Bankfoot to see the typical hairy cows of the Highlands, the Hairy Coos. • Culloden Battlefield We visit one of... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 07:15 - 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 ViajarPorEscocia.com, Old Fishmarket Close, 3, EH1 1AE Edinburgh, United Kingdom ## Good to know - Specialized infant seats are available - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Meeting point: 190 High Street, Edinburgh, UK - Not recommended for child aged 5 and under - Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately - Subject to favourable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund - Minimum numbers apply (2-3 pax). There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund - Children must be accompanied by an adult ## Compared with other Day Trips from Edinburgh | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #81 of 90** | €75 | 12h | 4.55 (111) | 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 #81 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. 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