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The 15 Best Loch Ness Tours

55 tours  ·  from $27

From Edinburgh it is eleven hours, from Inverness it is a morning. The 15 below sort the cruises, the Urquhart Castle stops and the long coach days by where they leave from and what they cost.

Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Scottish Highlands Tour - Leaving Edinburgh from Castle Terrace
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Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Scottish Highlands Tour

1.Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Scottish Highlands Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 17,446 reviews · 12.5 hours · from $62Our pick

Travel from Edinburgh to Callander, Glencoe, Fort William, Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, and Pitlochry with a lively local guide. You can add a castle visit and loch cruise, or choose whisky and walking time instead. Guides such as Brian, Adam, Stevie B, Mark, and Holly are known for sharp stories, music, and humor.

“The tour was amazing and our driver/tour guide (Ash) was fantastic. He knows what to feed our brain. Telling story about the history of the place and he was knowledgeable. He knows when to crack jokes and has a good sense of humor. Good job ans thank your for the tour experience.”

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From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & Scottish Highlands Tour - Callander and the first Highland views
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From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & Scottish Highlands Tour

2.Loch Ness, Glencoe & Scottish Highlands Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 11,381 reviews · 12.5 hours · from $61

Spend 12.5 hours touring the Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh with an English-speaking driver-guide. See Glencoe, Loch Ness, Fort Augustus, Pitlochry, and possibly Highland cows. Choose a Loch Ness cruise, Deanston Distillery visit, or cruise with Urquhart Castle when booking.

“Our guide Pauls was a legend! Thank you so much for the experience!”

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Loch Ness: Urquhart Castle Round-Trip Cruise - Boarding a modern boat with indoor and outdoor views
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Loch Ness: Urquhart Castle Round-Trip Cruise

3.Loch Ness: Urquhart Castle Round-Trip Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,070 reviews · 50 min · from $30Best value

Sail for 50 minutes from Clansman Harbour across Loch Ness to Urquhart Castle and back. You’ll hear stories about the loch, scan the water with onboard sonar, and enjoy castle views without leaving the boat. Guides have included Iain and Liall, with snacks, drinks, and Wi-Fi available onboard.

“it was brilliant and the staff were excellent and very helpful. thank you”

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Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe, Coos & the Highlands Day Tour - The Forth Bridges and the Perthshire stop
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Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe, Coos & the Highlands Day Tour

4.Loch Ness, Glencoe, Coos & the Highlands Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,539 reviews · 12.5 hours · from $72

Travel from Edinburgh into the Highlands with an English-speaking guide and driver. You will see the Forth Bridges, Highland coos, Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, Glencoe and the Cairngorms, with an optional cruise and castle visit for £30 cash.

“it was a wonderful experience with ben as our fuide”

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From Edinburgh: Loch Ness & Scottish Highlands Tour - Glen Coe and the long crossing of Rannoch Moor
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From Edinburgh: Loch Ness & Scottish Highlands Tour

5.Loch Ness & Scottish Highlands Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,366 reviews · from $94

Spend 12 hours crossing Scotland’s finest scenery with an English-speaking guide such as Jenny, Greg, Laurie, or Alistair. Visit Callander, Glen Coe, Fort Augustus, and Pitlochry, with an optional Loch Ness cruise featuring sonar and underwater imaging.

“The tour was very exciting. The guide, Heidi, accompanied us with a really very immersive and interesting account of what we were seeing along the way. The picturesque landscapes and quaint little villages are really wonderful. 100% recommended.”

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From Inverness: Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle - Leaving Inverness from Stance 7
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From Inverness: Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle

6.Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,241 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $76

From Inverness Bus Station, ride with a live English-speaking guide to Loch Ness, cruise toward Urquhart Castle, and spend about an hour among its ruins. Guides such as Linda, Kieran, Katie, and John are known for lively local stories. Winter departures also include the Loch Ness Centre.

“Both guides - Katie and Peter (guide on the boat) are brilliant. The tour is very interenting, educational and fun. One can experience and appreciate this wonderful area even more with them. I wholeheartedly recommend booking this tour. P. S. Try the hot chocolate on the boat.”

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From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glenoce & The Highlands Day Tour - Starting in Edinburgh before the roads open up
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From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glenoce & The Highlands Day Tour

7.Loch Ness, Glenoce & The Highlands Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,130 reviews · 12 hours · from $53

Travel from Edinburgh into the Scottish Highlands with an English-speaking driver-guide, stopping at Callander, Glen Coe, Loch Ness and Pitlochry. You will spend much of the day on the road, with stories, music, photo stops and the choice of a Loch Ness cruise or a walk near the water.

“The Driver / Guide was extremely friendly and explained the Scottish history clearly. He made the bus trip much more enjoyable with the lessons and jokes throughout. I highly recommend this to anyone wanting to visit the highlands.”

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Dochgarroch: Loch Ness and Caledonian Canal 2-Hour Cruise - Reaching Loch Ness and the open water
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Dochgarroch: Loch Ness and Caledonian Canal 2-Hour Cruise

8.Dochgarroch: Loch Ness and Caledonian Canal 2-Hour Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,959 reviews · 2 hours · from $41

Cruise for two hours from Dochgarroch Lock through the Caledonian Canal and into Loch Ness, turning near Urquhart Castle. Expect live English commentary, sonar, Highland views, a bar, snacks, free Wi-Fi, and friendly guides such as Kieran, Malcolm, and Ewan.

“For September We were lucky with the weather . It was a beautiful day and blue skies . The 2 hr trip was great and flew along . Next time I'm back I will be doing it again Irish Dave”

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From Glasgow: Loch Ness, Glencoe and the Highlands Tour - Leaving Glasgow for Loch Lomond
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From Glasgow: Loch Ness, Glencoe and the Highlands Tour

9.Loch Ness, Glencoe and the Highlands Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,746 reviews · 11.5 hours · from $65

Travel from Glasgow through Loch Lomond, Rannoch Moor, Glencoe, Fort William and Loch Ness on a full-day Timberbush bus tour. Your English-speaking driver-guide, such as Andrew, Michelle, Jack or Wee Davie, provides stories, music and local insight, with an optional one-hour boat cruise.

“Absolutely loved this tour. Anthony was a really great guide with so many tales and facts throughout the tour. It helped me feel closer to my experience in Scotland. I would definitely recommend this trip to anyone wanting to visit the Highlands.”

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Glasgow: Loch Ness, Glencoe and Highlands Tour with Cruise - Buchanan Bus Station to Loch Lomond
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Glasgow: Loch Ness, Glencoe and Highlands Tour with Cruise

10.Loch Ness, Glencoe and Highlands Tour with Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,742 reviews · 12 hours · from $65

Trade Glasgow for a full day of Highland scenery, from Loch Lomond and Glencoe to Loch Ness and Pitlochry. Your English-speaking driver-guide handles the long route, shares Scottish stories and stops for photographs. The 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach includes a 50-minute Loch Ness cruise, weather permitting.

“James was pleasant and a very good guide. also a big plus for his good sense of humor. Cautious driver. amazing experience with a lot of things to see and explore.”

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From Edinburgh: Loch Ness and The Highlands Tour with Cruise - The Kelpies, Stirling, and the road north
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From Edinburgh: Loch Ness and The Highlands Tour with Cruise

11.Loch Ness and The Highlands Tour with Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,090 reviews · 12 hours · from $67

Travel from Edinburgh to Glencoe, Rannoch Moor, Ben Nevis, and Loch Ness in a 16-seat Mercedes minicoach. Your English-speaking driver-guide, such as Craig, Duncan, or Kim, provides stories and local insight. The Loch Ness cruise is included but depends on weather.

“An amazing day!! Alex was brilliant, such a lovely guide”

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From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands Day Trip - Starting at Charlotte Square before 7:45 AM
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From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands Day Trip

12.Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 990 reviews · from $61

Travel from Edinburgh into Glencoe and the Great Glen, stopping at Fort William, Loch Ness, the Commando Memorial and Pitlochry. An English-speaking driver-guide such as Keith, Brian, Anthony or Neil brings Scottish stories, music and humor to the long ride. A Loch Ness cruise is optional.

“Great trip and great story telling! Definitely get to the stop early if you want good seats. Anthony was absolutely fantastic!!”

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Edinburgh: 3-Day Isle of Skye, Highlands, and Loch Ness Tour - From Edinburgh to Loch Lomond and Luss
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Edinburgh: 3-Day Isle of Skye, Highlands, and Loch Ness Tour

13.3-Day Isle of Skye, Highlands, and Loch Ness Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 975 reviews · 3 days · from $230

Travel from Edinburgh through Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Rannoch Moor, and Fort William to two nights in Portree. Your English-speaking driver-guide takes you around Skye, then returns via Eilean Donan Castle and Loch Ness. Accommodation can be included or arranged independently.

“We had an amazing 3-day trip to the Isle of Skye, and our driver and guide, Mark, was absolutely fantastic! He’s not only an excellent driver but also a wonderful storyteller who brought every place to life with his knowledge and humor. His passion for Scotland made the journey truly memorable. Highly recommend this tour and Mark in particular!”

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Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe, and Highlands Day Tour - From Edinburgh to Callander
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Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe, and Highlands Day Tour

14.Loch Ness, Glencoe, and Highlands Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 913 reviews · 12 hours · from $54

Spend 12 hours touring Scotland’s Highlands from Edinburgh, with stops in Callander, Glen Coe, Fort Augustus, Loch Ness, and Pitlochry. An English-speaking guide such as Sophie, Connor, or Nestor shares stories and music from the coach. Add the optional 100-minute Loch Ness cruise for monster-spotting.

“Absolutely brilliant! Keith was extremely informative and entertaining, telling stories and playing decent music along the way. Extremely knowledgeable about Edinburgh and all other sites leading up to Loch Ness. Managed to compact so much into one day, including the three sisters, glencoe, Loch Ness boat tour, spotting highland cows and ben nevis! Highly recommend if you’re on a tighter time constraint as you pretty much fit a three day tour into one day. Keith was excellent, thank you very much!”

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Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Inverness & Highlands Tour in Spanish - Kilmahog and the famous Highland cows
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Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Inverness & Highlands Tour in Spanish

15.Loch Ness, Inverness & Highlands Tour in Spanish

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 863 reviews · from $87

Travel from Edinburgh with a Spanish-speaking guide such as Fin, Adrián, Raúl, or Xavier. Meet Highland cows, stop at three Glencoe viewpoints, cruise or explore Loch Ness at Fort Augustus, walk Inverness, and finish in Pitlochry.

“Amazing tour! Our guide gave us interesting informations, espeacially about History. We visited beautiful spots, some with free time for a walk, others to take some pictures.”

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