Loch Ness, Outlander & Urquhart Castle from Inverness
Overview
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9 hours
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Depart central Inverness and journey to the world-famous Loch Ness, where you will join a cruise to view the ruins of the 13th century, Urquhart Castle. You will have free time to enjoy lunch in one of the charming local cafés in beautiful Beauly and walk it off exploring Beauly Priory; featured in the Outlander novel series.
Enjoy a Highland whisky experience, where you have the option of sampling a wee dram.
Listen to tales of the Jacobite rebellions and the brutal Battle of Culloden, on our visit to Culloden Battlefield. Outlander fans will love the mysterious burial chambers and standing stones at Clava Cairns. Return to Inverness in the early evening.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
It is recommended to book transport to the departure point in advance. Please also allow extra time to get to the departure point for check-in. We advise you arrive at least 15 minutes before the tour departure to allow time to check-in for the tour. Unfortunately, we are unable to hold the bus or refund for any late arrivals.
Return times are approximate and subject to road conditions and weather. Please ensure you allocate sufficient time for any onward travel plans, allowing at least 3 hours after the scheduled return time for connections or activities.
Children under 5 years old, including infants who do not require a seat, are not permitted to travel. We are unable to accommodate any child under the age of 5.
In cases of extreme weather, the Loch Ness boat cruise may be cancelled on short notice. If you have purchased ticket for this you will be refunded.
Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them to board and disembark.
If downloading an audio guide, remember to bring your headset.
Due to vehicle availability, there may be instances where this tour runs on a bigger bus.
The tour may operate with our sister company, HAGGiS Adventures.
The order of the itinerary route is subject to change.
What To Expect
Urquhart Castle
Take a cruise* on the Loch and explore the ruins of the 13th century Urquhart Castle. *cruise time is approx 30mins and varies depending on weather conditions
Beauly Priory
Free time to enjoy lunch in one of the charming local cafés in beautiful Beauly and walk it off exploring Beauly Priory; used in the filming of Outlander.
Options
Tour only
With Cruise & Urquhart Castle
What‘s Included
Urquhart Castle Entrance (if option selected)
Loch Ness Cruise (30mins) (if option selected)
Local Scottish English Speaking Guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Food and Drink
Culloden Battlefield Exhibition (buy on site)
Gratuities
Highland Whisky Experience
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
1,620 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A wonderful Scottish day out filled with stories and sights.
N9122HPstaceys,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Iain was our driver and guide. He was friendly and very clear with directions. He shared his knowledge about every place we visited and places along the way. The bus was comfortable and easy to find (bright blue and air conditioned). A very enjoyable day out filled with history and stories.
Excellent tour and tourguide!
endrefugl,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour with the great guide Iain with great stories from the Skottish history.
Loch, castle and outlander tour
AKing61,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a really great day. Karen was so lovely, friendly and knowledgable.
Great!
94s nkeb,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Karen is a great Tour Guide!!!!
Karen was awesome!
dawnhP8395PU,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Karen was phenomenal! Really lovely, from start to finish! Thanks so much for taking care of all of us, Karen, and for all info you shared as we drove from stop to stop. I learned so much today!
Loch Ness/Whisky/Outlander tour - excellent!
ianks2016,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful experience with Karen as our guide as we visited Loch Ness, Urquhart, Culloden and other very memorable places. Very knowledgeable and personable, and while the sites were very interesting and compelling in their own right she made made it an even more enjoyable experience. Highly recommend!
Fantastic jam-packed day tour
Trail24734407335,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great way to get to know the area if you're short on time! This tour is packed with a variety of interesting stops, and we definitely appreciated the high content to drive time ratio. Karen was a lovely guide with all sorts of interesting facts to share, while also keeping things moving so that we were able to fit everything into the day. Would definitely recommend both the tour and the guide!
Great tour to experience Inverness
ebrug576,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great tour, and our guide Karen was absolutely wonderful-so friendly, incredibly helpful, and full of joy!
Whiskeyyyy
720ozani,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Castle is the best, rest is average
Wonderful experience
308finjag,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The experience was really great and the Tour Guide (Martin) did some amazing telling with quite a pleasant sense of humour. The Tour was perfectly balanced between the rides and stays at the attractions.
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