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
Min. age 5 years old. We do not accept children under the age of 5 years.
Luggage Allowance: You're restricted to 14kg (31lbs) of luggage per person on our tours. 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 a 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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
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 Mountain Resort
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
Reviews
1,204 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Trip to Highlands and Loch Ness
Sandra K,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Trip from Glasgow was 11 hours. Easy pick up from Glasgow's main bus station on a 16 seater bus. It left at 7.50 and the driver John was friendly and informative all day. Entertaining us with Scottish music, anecdotes and a history lesson. All this whilst watching, the beautiful scenery passing by. We made a stop at Loch Lomond to get a drink/toilet stop and to take pictures. We drove through the Highlands , passing Port Talbot, Glencoe, Fort William , where we saw snow on the top of Ben Nevis. We then went to Loch Ness where and spent 2 hours grabbing a quick lunch. The boat trip on the Loch lasted 50 minutes and was included in our ticket price. It was well worth it. A guide spoke about Nessie and the creatures in the pitch black waters of the Loch. We then headed back to Glasgow , stopping to take pictures of the Highland cows and finally had a comfort stop in a lovely cafe selling delicious homemade pies. Tiring day but well worth it.
Worthwhile tour!
Liz B,
Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We thoroughly enjoyed our day tour. Our driver, Peter, was well informed and entertaining. We got to visit a variety of sites, including the picturesque town of Pitlochry. We also had a chance to see and pet some Highland "Coos".
Great tour
Bonnie F,
Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Tom was very knowledgeable and you could tell he loves his job! Maybe he mentioned it too but even if he didn't, you could tell. It was a great tour.
Maggie was absolutely...
Sarah L,
Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Maggie was absolutely wonderful. She gave interesting facts through out the journey to each destination and played music by Scottish artists which created the best ambience! It’s a lot of driving but the views were spectacular and lots of points to stop off and get snacks etc. would highly recommend!
Fun interesting amazing sights.
Departure47663818610,
Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great day tour. Jeff C was the best guide Driver I have ever had. Fully interested engaged informative professional & fun. Best day tour value for $$$.
Trip with Jeff C
662aashutoshs,
Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had an amazing trip with Jeff C. He made it enjoyable, informative, and quite witty. It was absolutely worth the money.
Awesome experience with a great guide
Wander34163260596,
Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a great tour! James, our guide, was excellent. Very historically knowledgeable and gave tidbits throughout the drive. I loved how he also didn't just tell the glamorous history but included the "less honorable" events. After finding out we had additional travel plans after Glasgow, he made a point to tell us both good driving routes and some additional experiences to take in at our other planned stops. Overall, just a great day. Highly recommend this tour.
Fun, picturesque, and very informative.
Robin J,
Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our driver/guide, James, was excellent. He had a vast knowledge of everything from forestry and geology to history and movies. He was funny! He cracked both good and bad jokes. He seemed to have good driving skills and he took breaks regularly both for the passengers and for him (for his driving code). He always stopped at interesting places and gave us enough information and time to take photographs or go explore on our own. He was very much on time with departures and arrival back to Glasgow. The trip to and from Loch Ness was spectacular in all these ways. Very informative. My head is now full of all kinds of facts: historical, geographical, and contemporary. The Loch Ness cruise was much more than I thought! It was well organized with all kinds of seating: open air, yet roofed, upstairs and enclosed with windows downstairs. There was a wee bar downstairs to get snacks and drinks. The cruise was educational! I was not expecting that. A man told the history of Loch Ness and how serious research has been on-going since at least the mid-20thC. All kinds of unexpected aquatic creatures have been found in the dark depths of the lake, some were alive in the pre-historic age. The whole topic was very interesting, makes me want to read more on the topic, and leaves so much potential to find a real Loch Ness ‘Monster’. I highly recommend.
Spectacular
Marion S,
Sep 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00James M. The driver was excellent, and went above and beyond. Very knowledgeable about history of Scotland. Scenery beautiful. Bus comfortable and tour of Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Loch Ness and Pitlochry spectacular. The added meet and greet with the highland coos was great😊
A Great Tour
Richard F,
Sep 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00While I personally felt somewhat cramped in the van (due to a lack of leg room), I had a great experience and Grant was an exceptional tour guide.
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