Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle visit from Inverness
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4 hours
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Cruise Loch Ness, explore Urquhart Castle & visit the Loch Ness Centre.
Operated by D&E Coaches, discover the highlights of Loch Ness on this scenic 4-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.
After a short bus trip, visit the fascinating Loch Ness Centre and walk through 500 million years of history as you explore the story of Loch Ness before the bus ride back to Inverness.
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‘s Included
WiFi on board
Expert guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Loch Ness boat cruise
Restroom on board
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
What To Expect
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 breathe in some of the most stunning views Loch Ness has to offer
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...
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Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle visit from Inverness
Reviews
561 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great ride on the lake!
kenzieandjamesf,
Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved our tour and getting to be out on the water looking for Nessie. This was a must do for our honeymoon and it was made better by exploring the castle. If it had just been the boat tour I feel it would have been a little boring as the narration is not live.
Well worth doing
232lees,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Two well spent hours, great informative trip with great humor from the staff and narrator. well worth doing. The scenery is unbelievable followed up by the hot chocolate and wee dram.
Amazing Temptation Tour 5*
luciebG192YW,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved every minute of our tour. Everything was well organised, we got picked up from the Inverness Bus Station and then hopped on the boat to Urquhart Castle. The views on the loch are stunning. On the way back we got picked up from Urquhart Castle and visited the Loch Ness Centre which is dedicated to the Nessie Legend. Our tour guide John was very friendly and welcoming. He made our experience even more special by telling us about some nice local walks as well as making a quick additional stop to see the Highland cattle since we were a small group. Thank you so much! Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to see the local highlights any the area during a short stay.
A sunny day on the Loch
gloriaandclive,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and had the gift of the gab. As he put it " you have managed to sail on one of three sunny days per year ". Yes it was a fine day but still cool. Better than the previous rainy day exploring Urquhart Castle on the way to Inverness.
The staff make it worth it.
913damm,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I thought this was going to be a tourist trap. It's not! The guide is quite knowledgable about history and is willing to answer any historical question you have (about the area). The boat is clean, plenty of windows and comfortable.
Experience the history and beauty of the Highlands....(having a good tour guide makes a big difference too)
Jeremiah K,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00It was great to hear Linda's love for and knowledge of the area on the coach, experiencing Lochness on the boat was breath taking (with the commentary adding greatly to the experience) and being in amongst the historic structure of Urquart Castle is always a great experience. I ended up doing the 'Temptation Tour' on Friday as well as Thursday as my flight was delayed by a day, and this seemed to me to be the best way to make the most of what time had; the only let down was the delivery of the commentary by the coach driver. I don't know whether it's that Linda is just that good (so other drivers pale by comparison), or that the driver on Friday had iust had a tiring week, or he was new, or struggles with public speaking (apologies if any of the these is the case), or what it was, but the introduction and commentary was significantly reduced and he seemed like he was phoning it in or something, compared to Linda who made sure we were all aware of all that we could expect and what to look out for, and had so many interesting facts to share, it made for a really great experience. This is a really great way to experience the beauty of the area, and learn some interesting facts. Highly recommended!
The whole experience was...
Suzanne L,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The whole experience was fantastic. Linda was knowledgeable, entertaining and professional. An excellent trip all round. Thank you
Great experience, history buffs might need longer at the castle but for us it was brilliant!
matth905,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The 2 hour cruise was great, clear instructions on getting there, simple to find once arrived. Everything ran on time and the experience was great. Staff we all super friendly and approachable. Boat ride and voiceover was fun and the castle was very interesting to walk round. One thing to note for passengers is you only get an hour at the castle, which isn't long. This didn't detract from the experience for us but if you are a keen historian and want to take your time looking around it is worth noting!
The Loch Ness cruise and...
Caitlin W,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The Loch Ness cruise and tour of Urquhart castle were incredible, but the real gem of our outing was our bus driver, Kieran. We loved all of the historical and qiuppy town info he divulged in his soothing Scottish way of speaking, and he made the group feel like family. Would definitely recommend!
Unforgettable, amazing experience
Natalie L,
Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Keiran was our coach driver and was amazing, funny and so knowledgeable and was part of such an UNFORGETTABLE experience. So worth the money and it was something i will never, ever forget. Loch Ness was beautiful, tour guide on the boat was great, Urquhart Castle incredible. So much history in such a beautiful part of Scotland. This is something i would so do again. Thank you for such a wonderful experience!
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