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3 hours 30 minutes
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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 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.
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
Loch Ness Centre entrance
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
586 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Tina J,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
Really interesting driver/guide on our trip. Visited Urquat Castle by boat on Loch Ness. Interesting and fun commentary on the boat. Well worth the money
LysaJohn B,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
Don’t miss the castle - it’s well worth the visit! The boat cruise was scenic and relaxing. The highlight was the friendly and energetic crew!
Abby19931,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Excellent views across the loch and fun facts shared aboard! Fantastic weather for the trip which also helped, a nice peaceful cruise and stroll around the castle ruins.
Sharon R,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
The tour was great., the tour guides were friendly and funny.





Morgan D,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
This was the perfect way to explore Loch Ness!! I thoroughly enjoyed the boat tour and it helped that the weather was fantastic. Urquhart castle was a must and it was the perfect amount of time to explore. And the museum was a fun way to end the experience!
Gertie R,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
The boat trip across Loch Ness was beautiful. Cozy crew on board. The castle actually turned out to be a huge ruin. The location is beautiful. The Loch Ness visitor center nicely designed. Kind of childish and dated. One goes overboard to maintain a mystery. Does it exist or not









Henriette C,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
perfectly planned tour from start to end. Great driver/guide full of interesting storys of Inverness and the Highlands. A entertaining sail on the Loch Ness to the ruins of urquhart Castle and a visit af the Loch Ness experience center. all with plenty time to enjoy and explore the stops. and at the end an added visit to some highland cows, an unexpected but fantastic bonus.





bradyh941,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
This was a very frustrating experience. We were given very little information ahead of time. The meeting time listed in the booking was 9:30 AM. It was easy to find the meeting location, but upon our arrival, there was no one to be found. It turns out, they DEPART at 9:30 AM, or earlier. We were expecting to meet and check in at 9:30, and depart after everyone arrived. There were no attempts made to communicate with us, and they just left us. This needs to be clearly explained. I understand that they’re on a specific schedule, based around the charter boat’s schedule, and that wouldn’t be a problem if it were explained. Had they said meet at 9, for a strict departure just before 9:30, we would have easily adhered to the schedule. The woman we spoke to on the phone about the situation was very kind, but the company would not permit any kind of refund. They ended up allowing us to join a simpler, less expensive tour but did not pay us back the difference. Overall very poor communication, and you’d probably be better off just driving yourself to the included activities. And would save a lot of money.
Anthony E,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
Boat ride was safe and fun.. castle was ruinously good.. loch ness experience was informative.. gift shops at both castle and experience were great
David B,Mar 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
The day was beautiful, the bus amazingly clean and comfortable, the locations of the tour was breathtaking, really enjoyed the cruise on Loch Ness, the Driver very friendly and very knowledgeable. 5* tour
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