Loch Ness, Glen Coe & The Highlands Day Tour from Edinburgh
Overview
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12 hours 15 minutes
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Explore some of Scotland's most iconic sites and stunning scenery with this unique guided day tour from Edinburgh and witness the unique site of Glen Coe, the beauty of Ben Nevis and the Loch Ness, where you might even be able to spot the famous monster that is said to inhabit it's waters.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age to travel is 5 years old, while anyone aged 5-17 must be accompanied by an adult.
Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them to board and disembark.
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. Please 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.
This tour may run in conjunction with our sister company, Highland Explorer Tours.
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.
Please note that itinerary order may change.
Travel insurance is recommended.
If you are using an audio guide, please bring your headset.
What To Expect
Stirling Castle
Head past the ramparts of Stirling Castle while your guide recounts the history of the Scottish Wars of Independence.
Callander
Our first stop of the day is in Callander, a quaint Scottish village where you can stretch your legs, buy a coffee and do some window-shopping.
Options
1 Day Loch Ness Day Tour
Explore some of Scotland's most iconic sites and stunning scenery like dramatic Glencoe, mighty Ben Nevis and infamous Loch Ness where you can go monster spotting!
What‘s Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Local English Speaking Guide
Loch Ness Cruise
Tips
Hotel pick up and drop off
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
235 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Perfect scenery day
CLAUDIE L,May 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Day trip that passes very fast with stunning scenery and a driver / guide at the top. Even though I don't understand English, you could feel Keith's passion
We enjoyed the tour, the stops along the way (Hairy Coos was a great surprise!) and Loch Ness.
Curiosity19511730322,Jul 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nestor was a great tour guide, providing commentary that was very informative about the trip and Scotland, in general.
Fantastic day in the Scottish highlands!
Traci C,May 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an incredible time on the tour. Our guide Keith was a plethora of information. So much history shared and terrific stories told as we traveled the countryside. I would highly recommend this tour for site seeing and history.
Lochness tour
Jorge R,Apr 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing tour we took on Sunday 4/6/25. Large, spacious coach bus promptly left on time at 7:30 am. The Scottish tour guide was friendly, entertaining, and informative. Brought us to beautiful scenic areas safely and cautious of our return time to bus. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to visit the countryside of Scotland.
Great tour of Scotland
missdefy101,Mar 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ryan P was a great guide and had wonderful and entertaining stories throughout the tour. The day was filled with rich history and the most beautiful views of Scotland.
Highlands and Highland Coos.
114samirat,Jan 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Tour was incredible. Torva told a lot of historical stories, but also some funny little anecdotes. Scenery in Scotland is stunning and the stops were very well thought through. Highlight for everyone was the additional stop at the Highland Coos. Thank you Torva!
Loch Ness
578ashleighn,Jan 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I took the one day Loch Ness tour, and had a great time. Our guide, Torva, was engaging and told us great stories throughout the drive. While we spent a lot of time on the bus, this was well communicated and totally worth it to try and find Nessie. The packed lunch was basic, but was nice to have. While we didn't get to find Nessie, Torva gave us an additional stop to feed some highland cows, which was unexpected and exciting!
Great experience with wonderful guide
Simone91S,Jan 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A very significative experience. The tour is well structured and the tour guide (Torva) is real magnificent driver, storyteller and guide! With him the experience becomes amazing. Wonderful places with a storytelling full of interesting and funny facts. Very good music choices by Torva ;)
Nice guides
Makhabbat B,Oct 7, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00It was really nice tour, especially guides in Loch Ness cruise and from agency Cara (or Kara, I confuse 🙈) who was telling us a lot of history during almost 12 hours.
Skip this One - Long Day on the Bus
MissyPrice,Aug 20, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00The Jacobite Steam and Scottish highlands adventure. Skip this one. A very long day just sitting on the bus while the tour guide drone on and on about some ancient Scottish history. Very gloomy. The guide didn’t have a good thing to say about Scotland! We spent hours on the bus - no wifi, no trash can, nothing to cheer about, just lots of rain. The Jacobite Train was the most disappointing. The view is stunning but you can get a better value for your money and time. Not a single stop to see the coos. On a positive note, the guide played some good music in the little time she stopped yapping about beheadings, witchcraft and some ancient royal spats. Like I’m on vacation to get a degree in Scottish gory history. Do better. For a trip this expensive, we didn’t appreciate all the gloom. Whatever happened to Scottish Shortbread, Single malt whiskey, golf, sheep and amazing clothing and not to forget Bag Pipes. Skip this one.
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