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Loch Ness and the Highlands Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

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Overview

Available languages

English

12 hours

Mobile ticket

Join this very small group tour (average group size of around 12 passengers) for a classic one day tour to Loch Ness. Traveling through spectacular Highland scenery, this tour is the perfect way to see lots of Scotland and search for the famous Loch Ness monster. Highlights include stunning Glen Coe and an optional boat cruise on Loch Ness, the world’s most mysterious stretch of water. This twelve hour adventure represents great value for money.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Small group tour - average group size of 12 passengers

Minimum age is 5 years old

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Operates in all weather conditions (unless it is unsafe to do so), please dress appropriately

Please inform us 7 days in advance if you are bringing a service animal

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Local guide

Driver/guide

Transport by air-conditioned Mercedes mini-coach

Live commentary on board

Very small group tour - average group size of around 12 passengers

Food and drinks

Gratuities

Attraction Entrance Fees

What To Expect

1

Linlithgow Palace

Catch a glimpse of Linlithgow Palace - birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots.

Admission Not Applicable
2

Stirling Castle

Pass by historic Stirling Castle on its rocky crags.

Admission Not Applicable

Options

Loch Ness and the Highlands

12 hour mini-bus tour to Loch Ness through the Highlands. Optional cruise on Loch Ness

Reviews

4.80

797 reviews

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  • Thumbs up!

    BDSZ1979,

    Nov 6, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We did a 12 hour private Loch Ness and the highlands trip with Calum and the Wee Bus and it was amazing. It gave a completely different dimension to our 4 night Edinburgh visit🫶🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Calum is a treasure chest of stories and facts about Scotland and its history, nature, witches and tales... His prose is magical, an art that is becoming very rare. Thank you for an unforgettable experience, Calum! Barbora with family

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  • We really got to know Scotland having James bring us on this tour

    Connector339012,

    Oct 20, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We were a group of 5 and we booked a 3 day tour. We opted for the small group and we were so glad we did. It was perfect. James arrived wearing a kilt and had Scottish highland music playing and set the tone right upon meeting us. The first day was a lot of driving but he had great stops and stories for along the way. When we were ready to move on we could, if we took longer somewhere, it was ok too. Our driver arrived right on time every morning. His knowledge of his country was impressive, his stories were interesting, and his timing for keeping us ahead of big bus tours was perfect. The price is definitely more than other tours but the benefits you get when you book this tour outweigh the cost. We unanimously agreed, we would look to book here again and request James.

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  • Scenic Highlands with our guide Roddy!!

    Andrew C,

    Oct 19, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    The day long tour was excellent! Our tour guide, Roddy, was very knowledgable and kind giving us loads of information about the sights along the way. What a great guy! Beautiful weather and scenery made for a memorable experience indeed!

  • A long day but very worthwhile trip!

    Jeffery H,

    Oct 9, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Gorgeous scenery and remarkable history. Our guide Roddy was polite, attentive and very knowledgeable. He showed great skill and patience for some weather related road conditions and had a smile on his face from start to end.

  • Magical Highlands outing

    T9072OVjenniferl,

    Oct 5, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    4.00

    Guide was fabulous! Calum provided colorful, even lyrical, descriptions of history, geology, local culture, and more. The minibus was very comfortable and the smaller group is a great way to go. We were unlucky due to weather closing several roads and venues but the guide, working with the office, adapted our tour and it was a great day overall. Highly recommend.

  • Wonderful tour!

    DNflorida,

    Sep 30, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We did the 5 day tour of Lochness/Inverness and the Island of Skye. We started in Edinburgh for pickup and our tour guide was Callum. The tour was amazing! Every step of the way, Callum shared stories of Scotland's history and he was entertaining. He is a smooth driver. I never felt rushed. I felt we had sufficient time with each stop we visited. The cities of Inverness and Portree were beautiful. I wish the tour could have been extended a few more days so we could have had a wee more time to enjoy the cities. All the views were beautiful! The pictures that we took were almost too real to be true. The hotels and the B&B's that we stayed at were all fantastic. Everyone on the bus was so pleasant and I could not have planned for a better trip myself. If you are thinking about going on this tour, do it! It is a great tour with plenty to learn, do and see! Thank you Callum!

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  • Awesome tour with best guide/driver!!

    The Mirs,

    Sep 29, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We were looking forward to our 5 day Heart of Scotland tour and it did not disappoint. Our driver/guide/buddy Callum’, love and knowledge of his Country, made this an unforgettable trip. His storytelling is amazing and we loved being enchanted as we made our way through the most beautiful parts of the countryside. His generosity with his knowledge of all things Scottish was priceless and we all fell in love with it too. We were lucky to have a great small group of travelers and enjoyed getting off the beaten track together. The weather performed perfectly for this terrific ‘wee’ sojourn. We loved that you can book your accommodation of choice and budget, instead of a typical hotel tour, so caters for everyone. We would highly recommend this tour with Callum.

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  • Loss ness and Highland tour

    Pathiyamveetil A,

    Sep 27, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Excellent long trip to Locc ness and Highlands. Worth the trip though little tiring. Pre booked through Viator. Will recommend this trip.

  • Private Tour with Mike McInlay

    Eugene L,

    Sep 23, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    I know there are many knowledgeable Guides throughout Scotland. But there are none better than you. Your knowledge, pride of country and easy going nature MADE our trip one of the most memorable. We simply cannot think of a person who would bring more to the party than you did. Anyone coming to Scotland for the first time or the tenth time would do well to have you show them around. They will see things they haven’t before, hear stories they have never heard before and experience Scotland like never before. We all look very forward to our next visit. But I promise, we won’t do it without you!

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  • 5 days tour

    aleksandrkF4436LC,

    Sep 13, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    An excellent tour, we went for 5 days. If you try to visit so many places and attractions on your own, it would require a lot of planning. Many thanks to our guide, Euan. He told us about the places and their history, played music that matched the spirit of the locations, gave café recommendations, and took photos. The only thing I would have liked is more time in natural spots — just to sit, reflect, and think about the eternal.

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