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
Buchanan Bus Station
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
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
1,190 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Loch Ness Experience !
SANJIV D,
Aug 12, 2025
- Viator
4.00Our tour to Loch Ness was thoroughly enjoyable, with a journey that offered breathtaking scenery throughout. Our guide was attentive and ensured we paused at all the picturesque spots for photo opportunities and convenient pit stops, which were much appreciated. The only drawback was the length of the journey, which limited the time available at each stop. As multiple tour buses tended to arrive simultaneously at popular locations, this occasionally led to congestion. As a result, purchasing food became challenging, and at times, we had to forgo it altogether.
Maggie was the absolute best tour guide!
Chantel W,
Aug 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00This tour through the highlands and up to Loch Ness was so far beyond any expectations! My guide was Maggie and she was an absolute sweetheart! She has a wealth of knowledge and is so personable! She brought us to many places and showed us some of the best things to do, including some of the best photos to take for my entire holiday in Scotland! What a beautiful experience, and a day well spent! Such a contrast if you want to get out of the city and see some real beauty and simplicity. I would recommend this to everyone who comes to Scotland!
Tour was quite long but...
Ian D,
Aug 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00Tour was quite long but very enjoyable. Scenery was majestic and James’s knowledge was outstanding but his jokes not so much( sorry James). We stopped enough to enjoy the scenery and memorials.
Maggie was our tour guide...
Diana K,
Aug 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00Maggie was our tour guide and did an excellent job for us. It was a long day, but it flew by. She arranged for many interesting stops and we had plenty of time to see everything. The Loch Ness cruise was amazing. I just wish it was longer!
Driver Gary was horrible
April P,
Jul 13, 2025
- Viator
2.00The tour could have been excellent, but due the attitude of the tour guide, Gary, and his refusal to adjust the cabin temperature, no one was happy. We almost suffocated it was so hot. Many of us were sick from the heat. He had plenty of ac in the drivers seat but would not turn up the fan or adjust the temperature. Several tried talking to him to get him to make adjustments but he refused to even listen to anyone. We even pulled up instructions on the internet. He was hostile toward other travelers at the bus stops, and argued with them in front of his guests. He was very abrasive to everyone. His driving skills were horrible with jerking lane changes and riding the bumpers of any vehicle in front of him, cutting off other drivers and also slamming on the brakes excessively. He forgets he’s in the hospitality business. There was nothing hospitable about him. I loved Scotland and its people. They were so beautiful, friendly and gracious. I came from Texas to visit your wonder land. I am extremely disappointed in the experience. Very sad to walk away without any resolution or a way to report bad behavior. I believe him to be an angry person. We did not want to give him any reason to strike out. Hence, this negative review. Gary needs psychological help. He was driving Rabbies van # SL24CGO. I have his picture if it would help you identify him. I believe at least one other person was planning to contact Rabbies to report Gary’s behavior. The elderly ladies sitting in front of me were in poor shape (as we all were) by the end of the day. 12 hours of torture was very difficult. It felt like we were in an oven. I have a medical condition that could very well have been a serious problem.Thank you for your time.
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