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Loch Ness Cruise, Outlander & Urquhart Castle Tour from Inverness

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Overview

Available languages

German
Portuguese
Chinese
English
Italian
French
Spanish

9 hours

Mobile ticket

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.

Additional Info

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.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

1

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

1 hour 10 minutes • Admission Included
2

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.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

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

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Loch Ness Cruise, Outlander & Urquhart Castle Tour from Inverness

Reviews

4.92

1,465 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Great day with Fairy Tale Guide

    227micac,Apr 22, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Great tour with Martin! Told wonderful fairy tales along with great information about each stop. Wonderful day all around.

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  • Great.

    G4947KGkariner,Apr 22, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    A beautiful day led by Martin!

  • Fabulous

    66lout,Apr 22, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Wonderful day with Martin, who explained in detail the legends and historical anecdotes. Very attentive, full of advice and ready to answer our questions. The only downside: we booked this activity in French, and it turns out it was in English, and the audiobooks provided with the app didn’t have as much detail and great stories and our guide. We had to translate among ourselves to those who did not understand. The bus trips were fast, and we had time to properly see each step proposed.

  • This was a wonderful tour...

    Janeen W,Apr 21, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    This was a wonderful tour of the Highlands. We visited Loch Ness (didn't see Nellie) by way of a boat trip to the Uruquhart Castle. Stopped for lunch in Beauly (the bakery has wonderful Steak Pies). My husband was actually able to purchase a kilt in the Hospice Shop! It was about one-tenth the price of a handmade one. The highlight was the visit to Clava Cairns. Many of us enacted Claire's hand laying on the tablets. None of us were transported into the past, but it was still an experience. Our driver/guide was great!

  • Higland explorer tour

    est banep2026,Apr 18, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Iain was the perfect guide on the tour : gentle and funny, simply as that ! Thanks for your anecdotes on the beautiful history of highlands.

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  • Great day tour!

    E3797GNryanl,Apr 18, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Great day tour and great way to see some of the major sites near Inverness. Would highly recommend it! Iain did a great job and we had a wonderful day!

  • The only correct way to spend a day out from Inverness

    Explore58261313631,Apr 17, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Great experience, wonderful guide (Martin!!) and it was a lovely journey around the Ness and seeing more of the Scottish Highlands (of course there's coo). Thank you for the wonderful experience up from Inverness!

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  • Amazing tour and guide

    OrRanga,Apr 17, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    What a fantastic tour, our guide Martin was just great, so knowledgeable and a great storyteller. Urquhart Castle even blessed us with a double rainbow. Tina and Alanna Cannon from Tasmania

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  • Awesome trip with Martin!

    Connector55426129637,Apr 17, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Martin was an awesome guide, really humorous while also sharing about the places we visited

  • Good

    993ngd,Apr 17, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Great guide, nice cruise, fantastic views

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