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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.
1,285 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Mary M,
Oct 28, 2025
- Viator
Tony and Donnie, our tour guides, were very friendly and engaging. Lochness cruise was beautiful, and castle impressive. The other stops were fun and interesting. Highly recommend this tour!
JoAnn K,
Oct 21, 2025
- Viator
Mr. Torquil was an amazing guide! His knowledge he shared with us made the whole day! He was funny and kind.
Dant W,
Oct 13, 2025
- Viator
Best tour we have taken so far. Meet up was easy and simple. Bus was nice. Tour guide, Turquil was absolutely marvelous; amusing, highly entertaining, highly knowledgeable and you could tell he had a real pride and love for his country and lands. Cruise was nice. The castle was incredible. We have been to many, this was the best so far, and the time of day was perfect for pictures. The village we lunched at was very quaint and the priory there was very nice. The distillery was good, quality whiskey. The Cairn stones were majestic. Now, the Culloden Battle Fields, this is a humbling experience. Highly suggest spending the money to go through the museum first and then walking the fields. If you have any sense of imagination and love of history, you will feel the events. Highly, highly recommend this tour.
Don S,
Oct 8, 2025
- Viator
We left promotly and the day seemed to fly by. Karen was friendly and informative. Would repeat the tour in the future with family or friends.
Haley G,
Oct 5, 2025
- Viator
We had an amazing time on this tour, thanks in large part to our incredible guide, Torquil! He brought such great energy and shared fascinating historical insights throughout the day. His sense of humor and fun pop culture references kept everyone engaged and made the experience unforgettable.
Operated by Highland Explorer Tours Ltd