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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.
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
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.
1,304 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Culture60466026212,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Emily was fantastically personable and great at herding the group between and at each stop. Was surprised by some elements of the day which kept us active and entertained. Very impressed by all the area has to offer and this tour let us dip our toes into various activities.










whaling24,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Emily was funny, warm, and fully in command of the route from Inverness to Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle. She kept the day running smoothly, shared interesting stories without overloading the group, and created a genuinely welcoming atmosphere.

Global55994701483,
Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Had an amazing time with Iain today. Great way to see the highlands. Highly recommend! A highlight of our trip! Made travelling very low stress.
girlandersonr,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Excellent experience! I highly recommend. Very fun guide, amazing places! I highly recommend this tour.
927laurenb,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Had an incredible time on the tour! Donnie is a phenomenal and knowledgeable tour guide. He had a good mix of history facts and fun facts about the area. Easy to talk to and great fun. Overall would recommend ro anyone who asked! P.s. Ronnie was great too!!
nicoleaL5022JL,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Great tour. Had a great time with Donnie and Ronnie. Very knowledgeable and welcoming. Highly recommended taking the time out of your day to do this tour.
sarah b,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Had a great time with Donnie and Ronnie!! Learned lots of fun facts about the area. He's got lots of good stories and brings a fun atmosphere to the trip.
625cearam,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Had the best time with Ronnie and Donnie can’t recommend enough! Would definitely do something like this again.very informative and fun.
Pam T,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Donnie was a very knowledgeable and helpful tour guide. He answered all questions and brought a cheerful energy to the day. The itinerary itself was jam packed yet you had plenty of time at each stop never feeling rushed. Would highly recommend Donnie and this tour itself if you are looking for a historical day and hopes of spotting Nessie!





Wander385422,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Sonia is our guide and she's amazing!! Super energetic with a bright personality, made people laugh and made the atmosphere in the car really nice. Very informative as well, she explained many things on the way. And I'm really grateful she brought us to the local farm shop to see their Highland cows! I've always wanted to see one since I arrived in the Highlands, but hadn't had the chance until today. The cows(Katie & Jamie) were sooo cute!! We were also lucky enough to have snow this morning! So much better than rain, everything became so beautiful with the snow on it. Thank you, Sonia. Trip recommended!








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