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9 hours
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Depart central Inverness and journey to the world-famous Loch Ness, where you will join a cruise to view the ruins of the 13th century, Urquhart Castle. Entrance to Urquhart Castle and Loch Ness Cruise is included. Free time to enjoy lunch in one of the charming local cafés in beautiful Beauly and walk it off exploring Beauly Priory; featured in the Outlander novel series.
Enjoy a Highland whisky experience, where you have the option of sampling a wee dram.
Listen to tales of the Jacobite rebellions and the brutal Battle of Culloden, on our visit to Culloden Battlefield. Outlander fans will love the mysterious burial chambers and standing stones at Clava Cairns. Return to Inverness in the early evening.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
It is recommended to book transport to the departure point in advance. Please also allow extra time to get to the departure point for check-in. We advise you arrive at least 15 minutes before the tour departure to allow time to check-in for the tour. Unfortunately, we are unable to hold the bus or refund for any late arrivals.
Return times are approximate and subject to road conditions and weather. Please ensure you allocate sufficient time for any onward travel plans, allowing at least 3 hours after the scheduled return time for connections or activities.
Children under 5 years old, including infants who do not require a seat, are not permitted to travel. We are unable to accommodate any child under the age of 5.
In cases of extreme weather, the Loch Ness boat cruise may be cancelled on short notice. If you have purchased ticket for this you will be refunded.
Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them to board and disembark.
If downloading an audio guide, remember to bring your headset.
Due to vehicle availability, there may be instances where this tour runs on a bigger bus.
The tour may operate with our sister company, HAGGiS Adventures.
The order of the itinerary route is subject to change.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Urquhart Castle
Take a cruise* on the Loch and explore the ruins of the 13th century Urquhart Castle. *cruise time is approx 30mins and varies depending on weather conditions
Beauly Priory
Free time to enjoy lunch in one of the charming local cafés in beautiful Beauly and walk it off exploring Beauly Priory; used in the filming of Outlander.
Loch Ness Cruise (30mins)
Local Scottish English Speaking Guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Urquhart Castle Entrance
Food and Drink
Culloden Battlefield Exhibition (buy on site)
Gratuities
Highland Whisky Experience
1,423 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
charleshQ2175PB,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
We had a wonderful day with Louise in the highlands. Historical sites, whiskey tasting and hairy coos!



Resort12338165315,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Louise and Martin were excellent guides, full of facts and fun! Plenty of time to spend in each venue, giving a full flavour of what Highlands is all about. Thank you both.
A143ACmb,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Louise and Martin, fun and knowledgeable!
emilycS4220OR,Mar 23, 2026
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Had a great day with Louise. She was very informative and helpful. She really made it a great day. She was very friendly and kind. We really got to learn a lot about the Battle of Culloden, taste Scottish Whiskey and try and spot Nessie from Loch Ness.
katelB8356KU,Mar 22, 2026
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We had the most incredible tour with our guide Craig!!! He was so funny, personable, and knowledgeable about Scottish history and of all the sights we visited and drove by, even sharing some of his own facts of the local culture in Inverness. I can’t believe we were able to visit the Clava Cairns, Culloden, the Singleton of Glen Ord Distillery, the quaint town of Beauly and the Old Priory, take the ferry down the gorgeous Loch Ness and walk through the Urquhart Castle all in one day! The views along the drive were also stunning! We highly recommend this tour!









OnAir30194676665,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Iain and Martin were amazing guides and made for an incredibly enjoyable full day tour experience! Highly recommend this tour it was a great time and the drives were full of detailed enjoyable stories. They took time to answer all questions we had and had us smiling the whole time! Wish we had more time with them as the day flew past! Check them out if you're looking for great day tours from Inverness up into the highlands!
359sebastienw,Mar 19, 2026
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We had a great tour with Craig — a full and eventful journey from Dava to Craigellachie, Singleton Distillery, Loch Ness, and Fort Augustus, and it was absolutely perfect! Thanks for your tips and for sharing so many great stories along the way.





577mirianab,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
This tour gave us the opportunity to take in some of the beauty and history of the Highlands and see fun Outlander stops. Craig was a fantastic guide! Fun and full of information. 😁









nicolasrZ6411AH,Mar 19, 2026
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Craigy is the handsome man from Scotland.
carlotar517,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Very friendly guide. Always available to help. We showed interest in the Highland Cows and she did everything to get us to see! I highly recommend!

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