Loch Ness & the Highlands Day Tour from Glasgow Including Cruise
Overview
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12 hours
Mobile ticket
Includes a 50 minute cruise on Loch Ness in the tour price
Take the high road to the Scottish Highlands and Loch Ness on a small group day trip from Glasgow. You'll travel through beautiful Glencoe, admire the spectacular Highlands and spend time at Scotland's famous Loch Ness an absolute must on any visit to Scotland!
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We apologise, but we cannot accommodate children under 5 years old on our tours. Children under 18 need to be accompanied by an adult. Please note that if this policy is not followed, we will have to refuse travel without issuing a refund. Thank you for understanding
Luggage Allowance: You're restricted to 20kg (44lbs) of luggage per person. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) plus one small bag for onboard personal items.
Please arrive 15 minutes before departure
Loch Ness cruise – We reserve tickets for you. Included in tour price.
In order to retain the integrity of the tour and try to ensure that all our customers have the best possible experience, we do cap bookings from any one party to 8 passengers.
*The Loch Ness boat cruise is weather dependent and may be cancelled without notice.
What To Expect
Your tour will depart from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station (Stance between 23 to 32), Killermont Street, Glasgow, G2 3NW. Check-in 15 mins prior to published departure time and meet with your driver for the day.
Glencoe
Be moved by the sheer beauty and tragic tales of one of Scotland’s most famous landscapes.
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Loch Ness & the Highlands Day Tour from Glasgow Including Cruise
What‘s Included
Small group tour (max 16 people)
Transport by air-conditioned mini-coach
Admission Fee - Includes 50 minute cruise on Loch Ness
Driver/Guide
Admission Fees unless specified
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop off
Food and drinks, unless specified
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
1,228 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Scottish Highlands day tour
garytJ983EY,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Hubby and I have mixed reviews regarding our day tour to the Scottish Highlands. Our tour guide George was very pleasant who provided us with a wealth of information regarding each site and shared his great and extensive music playlist with us. Although we enjoyed the tours and its numerous gorgeous stops along the way, we were highly disappointed that we missed our boat cruise of Loch Ness. We were advised that we would only have 25 minutes for lunch before we had to meet at the dock (we were not advised where the dock was). A few of us decided to order lunch (big mistake as it took awhile to get our food to go). Our tour guide waited as long as he could before he had to take the rest to the dock but provided us with directions. Unfortunately, there was a miscommunication in directions as we headed in the opposite direction. By the time we realized, we saw our tour guide heading towards us. We high-tailed it to the dock but missed the boat by seconds. If anyone is thinking about booking this tour, please keep in mind of the time crunch once arriving in Fort Augustus (Loch Ness) and to possibly have a snack beforehand or just hold off all together on lunch. A suggestion to Rabbie's - eliminate a stop along that would allow plenty of time for lunch for those who are participating in the boat cruise. What made up for missing the cruise was stopping at a ranch to see the hairy-coo up close. It was probably an experience that we couldn't have seen on our own. Despite our unfortunate incident, we will continue to make future reservations with Rabbie's.
Check who your operator is before you wait
Nadean O,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00The pick up is BEHIND the bus station do not go by google maps. We missed tour as the driver waved at us while he drove by because we had been waiting at a different pick up location that was confirmed as a pick up place by other tour operator for future bookings i will be requesting tour group operator information before relying on just viator directions
Loch Ness
Samantha C,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Neil was a great driver/ tour guide! He was extremely knowledgeable and very entertaining throughout the entire trip. We had so much fun, he even took us to a distillery on the way back, and we were able to taste some whisky and buy some gifts for family back home. The tour of Loch Ness was really cool, but sadly we did not see Nessie… maybe next time.
Loc Ness
Cathryn S,May 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Graeme was fantastic. I feel we got a history class in one trip. He was so kind in helping et off and on. He was so informative and answered every question we askd
Beautiful trip through the Highlands
fun questr,May 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Graham is an amazing driver navigating the twisty highland roads with ease. He was also a knowledgeable guide who interspersed informative historical facts with funny little anecdotes (and amazing Scottish music)! Because he really was tuned-in to our little group, he surprised us with a couple of sidebar stops that enhanced our experience incredibly. I think i might be in Love with Scotland (and I don't like cold weather!)
Not as advertised. Just a long bus ride with bathroom breaks.
JenniferT2317,May 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Very Disappointed. This tour is very expensive for a glorified long bus ride with bathroom breaks. We did the Rabbies tour from Glasgow to Glencoe and Loch Ness. The Glencoe visit was a - pull off the highway to take photos for 10 minutes - visit. That’s it! You certainly weren’t immersed in beautiful Glencoe. Rabbies mentioned Fort William as a stop - we just drove through it but stopped for bathroom break. No lovely sailboats like the image online. When we arrived in Loch Ness we had 10 minutes to grab something to eat (and have a bathroom break) in the ferry. They advertise its lunch in Loch Ness. It is not. The second we got off the ferry we were rushing back to the bus. Do not get suckered into buying a ticket for the ferry. It’s not at all worth it. On the road home we stopped for the highland cows. There were two cows and a calf and 50 people as many coaches had stopped. There are several stops listed that we didn’t see. Or we did in such a short amount of time it didn’t register. Far too pricey for a family of five adults to really experience anything on the trip.
Great tour, brilliant driver/tour guide
617kingsleym,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was easy to book online. We had a fantastic day with old Cameron, our driver and guide. He was very informative and couldn't do enough for us. Although it was a long day, we enjoyed every minute of it. We can't thank old Cameron enough. For those who want a taste of Scotland this is the tour to do. Lynn and Kingsley
Loch Ness
Q1239HMpaulh,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a wonderful day. John (driver) made the day even better. Saw breathtaking views, learned about different things along the way and listened to a variety of pleasant music.
Be early
Hilary H,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Make sure to be there early - we were at the meeting spot 2 minutes before the departure and no bus. We missed the trip and confirmed with other tour company next that the bus left.
Loch Ness Day Tour
LightPacker802061,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The full day experience was absolutely amazing. The time flew by, yet we never felt rushed. Jeff C did an amazing job driving, telling stories, playing music and all around being a great host. He was punctual and tailored out the perfect stops for photos, toilets, and snacks. The cruise at Loch Ness was great. The crew was incredibly kind and their commentary was really interesting.
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