Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle visit from Inverness
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3 hours 30 minutes
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Cruise Loch Ness and explore Urquhart Castle.
Operated by D&E Coaches, discover the highlights of Loch Ness on this scenic 3 and a half hour bus and boat tour.
Depart from Inverness Bus Station and relax on a guided coach journey with stories from your friendly driver-guide.
Enjoy a 1-hour Jacobite Cruise across Loch Ness, taking in the stunning views of the Great Glen with refreshments available on board.
Disembark at the castle jetty and explore the ruins of Urquhart Castle for an hour.
Please note the Temptation Tour departs from Inverness Bus Station, approximately 25miles from Invergordon. Transport options between Invergordon and Inverness are limited, we strongly recommend arranging your travel to Inverness in advance to ensure you arrive on time for your tour.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please note that guide dogs are the only service animals allowed.
If booking for an infant, you will required to book a seat for them and provide a car seat
This tour departs from Inverness bus station
Please note that this tour is operated by D&E coaches.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Loch Ness
Surrounded by historical castles, monuments and breathtaking scenery of the Great Glen. The only way to see the Loch in all its glory is by boat. You've got to see it, to believe it...
Urquhart Castle
One of Scotland's most historic castles, perched on the banks of Loch Ness. Explore the ruins of this once stronghold, learn of its turbulent past and enjoy in some of the most stunning views Loch Ness has to offer
What‘s Included
Urquhart Castle entrance
WiFi on board
Expert guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Loch Ness boat cruise
Restroom on board
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Options
Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle visit from Inverness
Reviews
602 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Super trip and experience
emmatP551DS,May 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great trip. Entertaining coach driver who provided lots of fun facts on way to boat and after Urquhart castle pick up. Kieran our tour on the boat was super. Great information and the right balance of information without too much talking. Great job.
Best trip
Susan H,May 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The driver Kiernan was so amazing. Entertained us the entire ride and we even stopped to pet some highland coos. Thank you, Kieran!
The Boat cruise and castle visit were awesome, bad bus driver.
guybR8559PE,May 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00On the trip to the cruise our bus driver publicly chastised the two of us for being one minute late to the bus. On the return bus trip from Urquhart Castle our bus driver complained about the trash created by those at a music festival that will be held later in the summer, how close the bushes on the side of the road were to his mirrors. He did not say any thing about the history of the area on the trip back except his friend and her hunting lodge. Will not recommend.
Visit to Loch Ness
TVG2014,May 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Enjoyed the boat tour and definitely worth stopping at the castle for stunning views and pictures. Well organized and helpful crew at check in and on board the cruise.
Short tour to the lovely...
Vineet G,May 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Short tour to the lovely loch ness and castle. The bus operator was nice and friendly and gave information along the way
Must do!
Sarah A,May 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Booked this 1/2 day tour hoping it would be enough time. It did not disappoint! We learned so much From our driver on the way to our boat cruise and back from the castle. Our boat tour guide was great and had lots of interesting facts as well as funny stories. The scenery was spectacular. It was a bit chilly on the boat so pack a sweater and wear good sturdy shoes!
Cruise visitors
bsallen,May 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Cruise ship passengers must find a way to Inverness. There is a bus from the cruise port direct to this meeting location but not well promoted!
From start to finish we...
Mark B,May 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00From start to finish we had the best day our coach driver with his hilarious dad jokes and amazing knowledge was just brilliant then on the boat with Jamie being our guide he was also brilliant the castle was beautiful and every staff member was so polite and kind our only down side is we never saw Nessie but will defo be back to find her again
Nice experience
Lynn L,May 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very well the animators and the driver were very friendly, we enjoyed our getaway
Amazing value for money
Lauren E,May 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Definitely good value for money. The driver guide, Kieran, was very welcoming and lovely with lots of knowledge on the coach trip. The boat trip was lovely but the host was a bit over the top and it would have been nice to just enjoy the scenery of the Loch Ness at times without the host constantly saying random jokes. It was lovely to get free time to explore the castle too and we got a bonus trip to see some highland cows so very worth it!
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