Loch Ness Cruise, Outlander & Urquhart Castle Tour from Inverness
Overview
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9 hours
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Depart central Inverness on this small-group tour 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‘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
What To Expect
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.
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Loch Ness Cruise, Outlander & Urquhart Castle Tour from Inverness
Reviews
1,204 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Sonia was a great tour...
Connie D,
Sep 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00Sonia was a great tour guide. Good info and great music. Very energetic and friendly. A lot to do on tour but plenty of time at each stop.
Be On Time Or Be Out Your Money
Linda N,
Sep 9, 2025
- Viator
1.00If you cannot guarantee that you can arrive at the departure meeting point at the required timeframe then DO NOT BOOK THIS EXCURSION. While we were aware of their strict departure time at time of booking it wasn’t until the morning of the tour that we were advised of how far away from the cruise port the meeting place was. If you are arriving in Inverness on a cruise ship, please be advised that the meeting place is 23 miles away from there and taxis were not immediately available at the port. . Our ship docked at 7AM and we were unable to get off the ship in time to get a taxi and be at the appointed meeting place by the required timeframe. As a result we were unable to go on this excursion and the tour operators refused to give us a refund, despite the fact that our inability to arrive on time was outside of our control Please know that I have done a fair number of excursions through Viator bookings and have never had a problem until this excursion. I do not recommend the tour operator of this excursion unless you are certain you can meet their strict departure time. Also Viator was absolutely no help in my request for refund consideration. They blame it on the tour operator and despite their saying it could take a few days to get a response from the tour operator approving or denying a refund, it was only moments after ending my phone call with them that I received an email denying the refund. A second call yielded a similar response. Frankly I belief that neither Viator nor the tour operator care as they each have their share of the money and the customer is SOL
Great overview of the Scottish Highlands!
Deborah H,
Sep 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00Fantastic day hitting all the highlights of the Scottish Highlands around Inverness with plenty of time to explore each site. Good use of time and Emma was great. Highly recommend.
Great day trip
Karen B,
Sep 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00This is a well paced itinerary with decent amounts of time at key locations. Emma the driver/guide was friendly and efficient throughout the day and provided knowledgeable descriptions and clear instructions. Highly recommended.
Worthwhile
Dee D,
Sep 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a nice time seeing several attractions that we probably would not see on our own. It was nice to be driven around. Ian was charming and entertaining and knowledgeable about his subjects.
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