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Private Tour of Loch Ness, Glencoe and Highlands from Edinburgh

5.0 Excellent 99 reviews
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12h
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PA, German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Private tour Instant confirmation Live guide

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Overview

Guidekin summary

Loch Ness and Glencoe anchor a private tour for your party through the Highlands from Edinburgh. Private transport, bottled water and Scottish snacks are included; lunch and Loch Ness Cruise admission cost extra. Priced per group, with 4.96 from 99 reviews at €940 per group/vehicle for 12h.

From the guide

Join us on a truly magical journey through the heart of Scotland with our Loch Ness, Glencoe, and Highlands tour from Edinburgh, on a day full of awe-inspiring natural wonders, rich history, and folklore. Witness the breath-taking beauty of Loch Ness, as its broody waters reflect the surrounding natural scenery. Marvel as we drive through the dramatic landscapes of Glencoe, where towering mountains and fast-flowing cascading waterfalls create a picturesque backdrop. Immerse yourself in the captivating history, culture and fauna of the Highlands, as we visit and drive past many iconic sites, from the UNESCO heritage site of Forth Road Bridge, to Stirling Castle, from charming little towns like Pitlochry to the desolate landscape of Rannoch Moor. We hope this will be your most memorable experience of Scotland at its best.

Tour options

The operator sells this tour in 10 versions. Prices are the operator's current list for two travellers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date and party.

Sedan/SUV

from €940 per group
Guide: English, PA

Up to 4 passengers

What this option includes

Pickup included

Tour in French

from €999 per group
Guide: French

Sedan/SUV

What this option includes

French-speaking guide

Pickup included

Minivan

from €1023 per group
Guide: English, PA

Up to 6 passengers

What this option includes

Pickup included

Standard People Carrier

from €1059 per group
Guide: English, PA

Up to 7 passengers

What this option includes

Pickup included

Large People Carrier

from €1106 per group
Guide: English, PA

Up to 8 passengers

What this option includes

Pickup included

Tour in German

from €1130 per group
Guide: German

People Carrier

What this option includes

German-speaking guide

Pickup included

Tour in Portuguese

from €1166 per group
Guide: Portuguese

Portuguese-speaking guide

What this option includes

Pickup included

Tour in Spanish

from €1166 per group
Guide: Spanish

Spanish-speaking guide

What this option includes

Pickup included

Luxury/Executive Vehicle

from €1308 per group
Guide: English

Luxury/Executive vehicle

What this option includes

Pickup included

Tour in Italian

from €1487 per group
Guide: Italian

Italian-speaking guide

What this option includes

Pickup included

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departures: 10 start times between 08:30 and 08:39
Available year-round

This tour runs daily, with 10 start times between 08:30 and 08:39 depending on the date. 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

Private transportation
Bottled water
Snacks in the form of Scottish delicacies
In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

What's Not Included

Gratuities
Lunch
Loch Ness Cruise admission

Itinerary

Forth Road Bridge Stop 1
The Forth Road Bridge is a renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site that joins the historic settlements of North and South Queensferry. The oldest bridge dates back to 1890 and is an iconic symbol of Scotland's 19th century bold engineering.
Pass by
Pitlochry Stop 2
is a delightful Scottish Perthshire Town, making it an ideal stop for refreshments and bathroom facilities.
15 min
Dalwhinnie Distillery Stop 3
, famous for its single malt, is the highest distillery in Scotland at over 1000 feet above sea level.
Pass by
Commando Monument Stop 4
The Commando Monument is a large three-figure bronze statue commemorating the service and sacrifice given by thousands of Allied troops during the Second World War, with Ben Nevis looming in the background.
15 min
Loch Ness View Point Stop 5
Arriving in Fort Augustus just after midday, it will give you time to explore the town, including the famous 'Neptune's staircase', which is a series of locks that lower or raise boats from one altitude to another. Fort Augustus has many quaint little cafes for lunch. Loch Ness is renowned worldwide for its incredible beauty, and of course the legendary Loch Ness Monster. There is an optional cruise of the loch with a 1pm sailing. (Cruise price starts from £19.00 per person, with family tickets available. Not included in the tour price.)
2h
Fort William Stop 6
Rising above all other mountains in the UK, Ben Nevis is the tallest, and overshadows Fort William. We will take you to a vantage point where you will be able to take in the scenery and take in those captivating photos.
15 min
Glencoe Visitor Centre Stop 7
Time permitting, we will stop over at Glencoe Visitors Centre, which contains a host of information on this famous valley's geology, history and wildlife. The highlight of the centre is a reconstruction of a traditional 18th century Turf and Creel house from the Glencoe Valley, which you can enter to experience how the inhabitants of the valley lived 300 years ago.
30 min
The Three Sisters Stop 8
of Glencoe - the most photographed place in Scotland - are three mountain peaks formed 420 million years ago by a super volcano, and the valley below carved by glaciers over millions of years. There is a hidden glen behind it that was used by the MacDonald clan to hide cattle stolen from their neighbours.
15 min
Rannoch Moor Stop 9
Rannoch moor is often referred to as the most desolate place in the UK, due to being the largest bog expanse in the British isles. It was also used as the setting for the filming of scenes of two Harry Potter movies.
Pass by
Loch Tulla Viewpoint Stop 10
A spectacular vantage point over looking 'everything Scottish', rugged mountains, Lochs and pine forests
15 min
Breaking up the journey home, we will make a brief stop to hand feed the High... Stop 11
Breaking up the journey home, we will make a brief stop to hand feed the Highland Hairy 'Coos' at Callander Woolen Mill.
15 min
Doune Castle Stop 12
is an important Scottish historic castle, which was also a filming location for popular TV and cinema pictures, such as Outlander, Game of Thrones, and Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
5 min
Stirling Castle Stop 13
One of the most important and largest castles in Scottish history, Stirling Castle sits on top of a hill of volcanic rock above the town of Stirling.
Pass by
The Kelpies & The Helix Stop 14
The Kelpies are the largest equine statues in the world, and were commissioned not only as a homage to the horses used in the Scottish coal mines, but also as a representation of the mythical Kelpies from Scottish fairy folklore.
Pass by

Departure & Return

Pickup included

We will pick you up from your hotel, AirBnB, Cruise Ship Terminal or other holiday accommodation.

213 pickup points listed by the operator, 211 of them hotels

Additional Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Travel time is included on the total tour duration
  • Uk cars are smaller than our American counterparts, please be aware of this when booking for 4 adults

Cancellation Policy

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

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund

Compared with other Day Trips from Edinburgh

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #15 of 90€940 per group12h4.96 (99)private
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 #15 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

From € 940 per group