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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

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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.

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

4.91

1,450 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Fantastic Experience!!

    Gertie1999,Apr 9, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    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!

  • A wonderfull Experience..!

    T5915MBdiegoa,Apr 8, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    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!!

  • Fantastic Tour & Guide

    stephaniesK2020FM,Apr 8, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    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.

  • Great interesting day trip

    H2400OOdorisg,Apr 7, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    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!

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  • A good and fun day

    helgab852,Apr 7, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Very nice guide Karen! She knew all the important details. It was funny and very entertaining.

  • Excellent tour of Loch...

    Alison H,Apr 7, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    4.00

    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.

  • Absolutely recommend Karen and the Loch Ness/ Outlander tour

    shannonrD862ST,Apr 7, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    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

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  • A full day of touring

    John H,Apr 7, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    4.00

    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.

  • Super delighted and worried about driving and our guide Karen drove phenomenal

    Angeles B,Apr 7, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    You have been great with our guide Karen, she made a lot of effort to understand our Spanish

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  • We were a bit skeptical...

    Jason B,Apr 6, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    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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