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title: Private Tour of Loch Ness, Glencoe and Highlands from Edinburgh
lang: en
type: tour
city: Edinburgh
country: United Kingdom
price: 940
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_group
availability: bookable
rating: 4.96
reviews: 99
duration_minutes: 720
languages: [pa, de, pt, en, it, fr, es]
free_cancellation: true
guidekin_pick: Private car?
rank_in_category: 15 of 90 (Day Trips from Edinburgh)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-01
data_updated: 2026-10-01
canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/private-tour-of-loch-ness-glencoe-and-highlands-from-edinburgh/
---

# Private Tour of Loch Ness, Glencoe and Highlands from Edinburgh

**Guidekin's take:** 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.

**Private car?:** Book a private Sedan/SUV with pickup for Loch Ness and Glencoe: 12h at €940 per group/vehicle, 4.96 from 99 reviews; the cruise costs extra. Trade-off: Sedan/SUV at €940 per group/vehicle; cruise extra. (last checked September 15, 2026)

## Overview

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.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: from 213 pickup points
- Entry ticket not included: buy it separately
- 10 start times: between 08:30 and 08:39
- Food included: see what is included
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available

## Key facts

- Price: from €940 per group/vehicle for the Sedan/SUV option; other options up to €1487
- Duration: 12h
- Rating: 4.96/5 from 99 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Recommended by 99% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews)
- Operator: E2G Travel

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan/SUV | €940 per group | English, PA | Up to 4 passengers Pickup included |
| Tour in French | €999 per group | French | Sedan/SUV French-speaking guide Pickup included |
| Minivan | €1023 per group | English, PA | Up to 6 passengers Pickup included |
| Standard People Carrier | €1059 per group | English, PA | Up to 7 passengers Pickup included |
| Large People Carrier | €1106 per group | English, PA | Up to 8 passengers Pickup included |
| Tour in German | €1130 per group | German | People Carrier German-speaking guide Pickup included |
| Tour in Portuguese | €1166 per group | Portuguese | Portuguese-speaking guide Pickup included |
| Tour in Spanish | €1166 per group | Spanish | Spanish-speaking guide Pickup included |
| Luxury/Executive Vehicle | €1308 per group | English | Luxury/Executive vehicle Pickup included |
| Tour in Italian | €1487 per group | Italian | Italian-speaking guide Pickup included |

## What's included

- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Snacks in the form of Scottish delicacies
- Air-conditioned vehicle

## Not included

- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Loch Ness Cruise admission

## Itinerary

1. **Forth Road Bridge** (pass by, no stop) - 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.
2. **Pitlochry** (15m) - is a delightful Scottish Perthshire Town, making it an ideal stop for refreshments and bathroom facilities.
3. **Dalwhinnie Distillery** (pass by, no stop) - , famous for its single malt, is the highest distillery in Scotland at over 1000 feet above sea level.
4. **Commando Monument** (15m) - 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.
5. **Loch Ness View Point** (2h) - 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...
6. **Fort William** (15m) - 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.
7. **Glencoe Visitor Centre** (30m) - 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...
8. **The Three Sisters** (15m) - 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...
9. **Rannoch Moor** (pass by, no stop) - 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.
10. **Loch Tulla Viewpoint** (15m) - A spectacular vantage point over looking 'everything Scottish', rugged mountains, Lochs and pine forests
11. **Breaking up the journey home, we will make a brief stop to hand feed the High...** (15m) - Breaking up the journey home, we will make a brief stop to hand feed the Highland Hairy 'Coos' at Callander Woolen Mill.
12. **Doune Castle** (5m) - 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.
13. **Stirling Castle** (pass by, no stop) - 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.
14. **The Kelpies & The Helix** (pass by, no stop) - 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.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 10 start times between 08:30 and 08:39
- 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.

Pickup points listed by the operator: 213

## Good to know

- 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

Booking asks for: arrival flight or ship details

## Cost for your party

| People | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | €940 | €470 |
| 4 | €940 | €235 |
| 6 | €1023 | €171 |

Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Day Trips from Edinburgh start at €54 per person.

## Compared with other Day Trips from Edinburgh

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #15 of 90** | €940 per group | 12h | 4.96 (99) | private |
| [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 |

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