Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Highlands Guided Day Tour from Edinburgh
Overview
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12 hours
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This 12 hour tour will fit in as much of Scotland as can possibly done in one day! You will witness the stunning scenery of Glencoe and Ben Nevis before you make your way to Loch Ness for a cruise across its deep waters looking for evidence of its renowned resident, Nessie. Enjoy traveling in comfort on one of our luxury, modern, air-conditioned coaches as you witness the stunning sights that Scotland has to offer.
Please note: This tour is designed to pack into one day as much as possible of Scotland’s highlights! While much of the journey is enjoyed from the comfort of the coach due to the distance covered, you will experience breathtaking views and scenery along the way.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age is 4 years old.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark the bus.
Please arrive 30 minutes before your tour's departure time.
Digital translations in English, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian & Mandarin available on request.
Top tip - You could bring a cold packed lunch with you in order to make the most of your time at each stop - this would be particularly time-saving in the busier months!
We recommend taking cash for the optional extras including the Loch Ness cruise. You can arrange payment with your driver-guide on the day and there is no need to pre-book optional extras.
Our coaches do not have restrooms, however, there are frequent comfort breaks during the journey at stops with restrooms.
We cannot guarantee on any tour that we will see specific wildlife like Highland Cows but keep your eyes on the scenery and you might be able to spot some!
Please note: This tour is designed to pack into one day as much as possible of Scotland’s highlights! While much of the journey is enjoyed from the comfort of the coach due to the distance covered, you will experience breathtaking views and scenery along the way.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Edinburgh
Your 1-day Loch Ness, Glencoe and the Highlands tour departs from our Edinburgh City Centre departure point at Castle Terrace, outside the NCP Car Park, EH1 2EW in the morning. Departing from Edinburgh, our Loch Ness tour travels northwest, passing the imposing Stirling Castle.
Callander
We make our first stop in the Callander area in the highlands for some light refreshments, with the possibility of seeing a Highland coo depending on the time of year.
What‘s Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Live commentary on board
Knowledgeable driver-guide
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Attraction Tickets
Restroom on board
WiFi on board
Options
Tour with Cruise
Cruise: Guided coach tour including a 1-hour Loch Ness cruise.
Tour with Castle and Cruise
Castle & Cruise: Guided coach tour including approximately 40 minutes at Urquhart Castle and a 30-minute Loch Ness cruise.
Tour Only
Tour only: Guided coach tour.
Reviews
2,275 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
5 stars guide!
Road25613754082,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Shafiq was very pleasant, warm, and funny, and his narratives were very clear and easy to understand, even for non-fluent English speakers. Highly recommend this guide!
This is a for sure do tour.
dem0502,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Brian made the trip fun, magical, and educational. I feel sorry for the people who got stuck with Loser Steve. For sure sign up for the castle and boat cruise add on. Brian even helped me temporarily get in touch with Nessie!
Beautiful.
immas536,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was very nice , full of breathtaking scenery and beautiful and suggestive lochs. Our guide was Mohammed, a trained and helpful person who made the tour enjoyable. Towards the end of the tour, Since the temperatures are really low at the moment and we haven't been able to see the cows, he looked for a place for the group to see them. Beautiful experience.
Hurrah for Mohamed and the hairy cows
Kikkagna,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked this tour to see the hairy cows and loch ness lake. Although the journey is long, very long, Mohamed our guide/driver explained many things to us, in a clear and nice way. He made us make several stops to eat or to go to the bathroom. Lochness is suggestive. On the way back he took us to see the cows, because on the way there was no chance to stop. I'm happy.
Wonderful!!
790desym,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I did this tour lasted all day, our guide Mohamed accompanied us to beautiful places and explained interesting things. I thank him for making this tour even more fun.
Amazing.
Sightseer03372800960,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The landscapes are beautiful and will allow you to see the most of Scotland in one day. A very good experience with a great guide (mohamed). Our guide has done everything to make our trip as pleasant as possible with his stories and his perpetual good humor! Thank you very much to him.
Beautiful views
Pioneer27751756250,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00If you have a sensitive stomach, this ride is not for you as it is a very winding ride. Otherwise everything was really wonderful. Greg and Adam were very good tour guides and made the trip easier with music and interesting facts about Scotland's past. The stops were at reasonable intervals and you could take very nice photos of the landscape. Highly recommended!
Thanks for the trip
samueleb952,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An incredible trip, full of beautiful views and a very nice guide, Muhammad, who told us so much about the history of Highlands and funny curiosities
Beautiful experience
Paola B,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The highland tour was amazing, our guide and driver was named Mohammed and he was extremely nice, fun and caring. He even made to make a small route adjustment to make me happy since I was interested to see a specific spot. The timing was pretty short but the route itself was long, so we couldn’t waist a single minutes.
A great day trip!
M2431OZjohna,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mohammad was brilliant. He informed and entertained at the same time, and made sure that we got to see as much as we could in our day trip. There is a lot to see along the Highlands route, so enjoy!
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