Private Tour

Loch Ness,Culloden Battlefield,Cawdor Castle & Much More From Inverness City

Overview

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HISTORIC AND SCENIC TOURS

Whether you are looking for 1 day tours from Inverness or simply trying to take in as many of the beautiful sights as possible , our Loch Ness tour from Inverness is sure to captivate like no other. Our friendly local guide will pick you up from your place of stay and take you on a tour to remember around some of the most famous, historic and culturally significant

From Inverness we will travel to Loch Ness, home of the romantic and brooding Urquhart Castle (as well as a certain legendary monster!) The tour then turns towards the historic Beauly Priory, before arriving at the Glen Ord Distillery, one of the last remaining single malt scotch whisky distilleries on the Black Isle. Take in the historic and dramatic Culloden Battlefield and Clava Cairns, before heading for nearby Cawdor Castle. Round off your tour in Inverness with St. Andrew’s Cathedral and Ness Islands, before being dropped off at your place of stay.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Bottled water

Snacks

Air-conditioned vehicle

Live commentary on board

Urquhart Castle from £14-15.50

cawdor castle from £12.50-16.50

What To Expect

St. Andrew’s Cathedral, also known as Inverness Cathedral, is our next destination - a beautiful cathedral church dating back to 1869 located near the centre of Inverness. The Anglican Cathedral is the most northerly in the UK, and is an excellent example of local architecture and the Gothic style. Take some time to admire the beautiful stained glass windows and intricately carved stonework. Inverness Cathedral is a cathedral of the Scottish Episcopal Church close to the banks of the River Ness. then on to cawdor castle 30 min drive

15 minutes•Admission Not Included

Ness Islands

The River Ness is the river that runs from the northern end of Loch Ness, through Loch Dochfour and through the heart of the City of Inverness – in fact the river is where Inverness gets it’s name, not from the famous Loch Ness as many think, but from the Scottish Gaelic: Inbhir Nis, meaning “Mouth of the River Ness”. According to the legend the first-ever claimed sighting of the Loch Ness monster wasn’t in Loch Ness, but the River Ness; when Saint Columba is said to have banished a “water monster” back into the river after it tried to attack one of his disciples who was swimming across. The river is a draw to visitors – many buildings sit attractively on its banks, including St. Andrew’s Cathedral (Inverness Cathedral), Eden Court Theatre and a number of popular restaurants and hotels. Nature-lovers should keep an eye out for common and grey seals, a number of bat species, and birds such as dippers, goosander and the occasional osprey. and then on to loch ness 15 min drive

•Admission Not Applicable

Options

GROUP UP TO 6 . P/UP INVERNESS

PRIVATE TOUR . P /UP MINIBUS: MINI BUS, WITH PICK/UP FROM INVERNESS AND INVERGORDON
Pickup included

GROUP UP TO 8. P/UP INVERNESS

PRIVATE TOUR . P/UP INVERNESS: MINI BUS, WITH PICK/UP FROM INVERNESS AND INVERGORDON
Pickup included

GROUP UP TO 4 . P/UP INVERNESS

PRIVATE TOUR. P/UP CAR/MINIBUS: MINI BUS, WITH PICK/UP FROM INVERNESS AND INVERGORDON
Pickup included

Reviews

4.94

140 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

134

Well worth the cost! Provided personal service
JeriAnn D,
Jun 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Thank you for an amazing day! Stuart was a gracious host. Knowledgeable and flexible. Allowed us the time to explore and customize as the day went on. The love of the area and deep interest in history allowed us to get more out of the day than we expected. My only recommendation would be that if you have the ability to start at 8:30 vs 9, do that. That way you arrive at the castle right when it opens to avoid the crowds.
Iqbal was an amazing tour...
Kaitlyn K,
May 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Iqbal was an amazing tour guide. He was super personable and knowledgeable! We traveled with my in laws and my 12 month old baby. He was very accommodating and provided drinks and snacks! Would very much recommend him as a tour guide!
Mike historic and scenic tours inverness Scotland
Vicki T,
May 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Lovely day. Saw the highlights of The Highlands. Mike was the best tour guide, knew so much about the area and about all the sites we saw. Thanks Mike for making our day wonderful
Jim (Jim on his license plate) was amazing!
Noelle I,
Mar 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Jim’s everything you want in a tour guide. He was easy going, flexible, a good story teller, knowledgeable, and fun! We really enjoyed our day with him and felt we had a better understanding of the area and culture by the end of the day! Thank you! We will recommend Historic and Scenic Tours!
Highly recommend Stuart for your guide
tezers,
Nov 25, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Stuart was so patient, diverse in ability to go with what all lied before him; attractions being closed due to weather and making the day filled with fun, learning and a great picture of the Scottish culture and history. We were a group of six from the USA and would highly recommend Stuart for his talents. Good luck Stuart on next year's vehicle upgrade. We are all excited for you to plow through the snow.