Private Tour

Full Day Private Tour to Loch Ness With Boat Trip Included

Overview

Available languages

English

12 hours

Mobile ticket

If you want to see the world famous Loch Ness and only have one day in which to see it, then this is the tour for you.

Leaving Edinburgh, we first of all drive north to the picturesque Highland town of Pitlochry, where we stop for a comfort break.

Our journey through the Highlands continues after this. As you drive through some of the most beautiful scenery Scotland has to offer, our guide will regale you with tales of Scottish history and culture.

At Loch Ness, you'll have the opportunity to take a 1 hour boat ride of the loch (admission included in price of tour) or you can explore the pretty village of Fort Augustus on the banks of the loch.

On our way back to Edinburgh, we'll take a photo stop in the spectacular steep-sided valley of Glencoe, a must-see piece of legendary Scottish scenery.

We'll then take a final comfort break at the gorgeous Loch Lubnaig in the Loch Lomond National Park before returning you to your hotel at 8pm.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Travellers should be aware that due to distances involved, there will be between 8 and 9 hours of driving on this day, but as well as the longer stops, there will be short photo stops scattered throughout the day

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What‘s Included

Private transportation

WiFi on board

Air-conditioned vehicle

Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

Pitlochry

A coffee and comfort break in one of the prettiest towns in the Scottish Highlands

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Scottish Highlands

A drive through some of the best scenery Scotland has to offer while hearing tales of Scottish history and culture

Admission Not Applicable

Options

Full Day Private Tour to Loch Ness With Boat Trip Included

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

4 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

My Scottish Tours are worth every penny
F4644VJsusanm,
Jul 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Booked this twelve hour tour with Barney and it was absolutely fabulous! My family was picked up at the flat that we were staying in for this trip. Barney arrived early and was formally dressed in his kilt, a really nice touch! Barney drove a lovely Mercedes van that fit the five of us perfectly. We also were provided with sparking or still water throughout the trip. Although this is a 320 mile roadtrip, Barney's 14 years of tourguide experience (love the storytelling voices) and Scottish history knowledge shined throughout. I learned so much on this trip, and saw many amazing sites. Don' hesitate to book any of his tours you will not be disappointed!
Courteous & Informative Tour Guide
Inspire770352,
Jul 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an amazing day with Barney today, after he arrived early & prepared with refreshments and snacks for the journey. He is very knowledgeable about Scottish history, and we all appreciated how much we learned from the discussion throughout the drive. I'd gladly book another tour with Barney if we return to Scotland.
Tour to the Loch
V7525AOmorganm,
Jul 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Barney was super cool and had an endless amount of great knowledge to share!!! If you’re visiting the highlands and want to learn more about the history of Scotland, definitely book one of his tours!
Great day for our whole family
samis188,
May 7, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an awesome day-long excursion with Barney. We booked a private tour, rather than a small group, as we wanted to visit my husband's family farm and his grandfather's gravesite. Barney organized the day so we could that, as well as still hit the more typical sites we wanted to see. He was really knowledgeable and easy going (while still keeping us on track). He has so many fun stories and was very patient and accommodating of my teens who wanted to listen to the new Taylor Swift album all day (the in-car chargers were a huge hit!) He managed it make it enjoyable for all us... quite the feat. It was a great day and I would definitely recommend him to friends going to visit Edinburgh who also want to see more of the beautiful Scottish countryside.