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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
1,450 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Gertie1999,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Had a FANTASTIC time!! Iain was an AMAZING guide and the scenery and places we visited were amazing and very memorable!! And fees were reasonable and time spent well!
T5915MBdiegoa,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
A wonderful experience. Highly recommended if you want to see Loch Ness and explore the countryside around Inverness. Also great for enjoying some good whiskeys! Our guide, Emily, was very informative, attentive, and friendly! Highly recommended!!
stephaniesK2020FM,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Overall a great day tour, covering several historical sites and Outlander filming locations across Inverness. Our tour guide Emily was fantastic, very knowledgeable and super funny. Overall, a great experience well worth the money, which we would highly recommend if visiting Inverness.
H2400OOdorisg,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
We had Karen as a guide and she explained a lot, knew a lot and drove the big bus very confidently. Thank you for that!







helgab852,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Very nice guide Karen! She knew all the important details. It was funny and very entertaining.
Alison H,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
Excellent tour of Loch Ness, Beauly, Urquhart Castle, Culloden and the Clava Cairns. My only quibble was the 45 minutes at a distillery - it wasn't on the itinerary, and there was nothing else there for people who didn't want to pay extra for the distillery tour to do. Other than that, it was great.
shannonrD862ST,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Karen is a fantastic tour guide and bus driver! She was our guardian angel from start to finish. Karen is very knowledgeable, kind, and very helpful. I would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a day trip around outside and around Inverness. The pace of the day is relaxed, giving you lots of time to enjoy each stop. The bus is spacious, our group was 25 people and Karen ensured at every stop no one was left behind! I had a great day






John H,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
We were comfortable and made to feel welcome. What great weather which made the Loch Ness cruise and Urquhart Castle enjoyable. Karen took good care of us and pointed us in the right direction. A lot was packed into one day, we would have appreciated a directed tour at Culloden.
Angeles B,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
You have been great with our guide Karen, she made a lot of effort to understand our Spanish

Jason B,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
We were a bit skeptical since a few things were cancelled; however, Sonia made the trip even better than was advertised with the locations she took us to and what we experienced. We saw so much more than anticipated. Her knowledge was awesome and even her playlist made the trip memorable (still playing some of her songs today). Highly recommend and ask for Sonia if you can.








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