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Slide 1 of 8, Person sitting on rocks overlooking the Highlands landscape near Loch Ness on an Edinburgh day trip.
Person sitting on rocks overlooking the Highlands landscape near Loch Ness on an Edinburgh day trip.
12 hrs - 12 hrs 30 mins
Transfers available
  • Go on a full-day guided coach tour from Edinburgh, travelling in a luxury air-conditioned coach for a comfortable journey.

  • Your expert English-speaking driver-guide shares fascinating stories of the Highlands, from the Glencoe massacre to the Loch Ness Monster.

  • Marvel at the dramatic landscapes of Glencoe, the Great Glen, and Ben Nevis, and see the historic ruins of Urquhart Castle overlooking Loch Ness.

  • Visit the Clansman Hotel for a whisky dram (at your expense) or a stroll on the Old Coffin Road. Then, hunt for Nessie in the mysterious Loch Ness!

  • Upgrade for a 1-hour loch cruise or a 30-min cruise plus Urquhart Castle entry for the ultimate view of these iconic ruins.

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  • Go on a full-day guided coach tour from Edinburgh, travelling in a luxury air-conditioned coach for a comfortable journey.

  • Your expert English-speaking driver-guide shares fascinating stories of the Highlands, from the Glencoe massacre to the Loch Ness Monster.

  • Marvel at the dramatic landscapes of Glencoe, the Great Glen, and Ben Nevis, and see the historic ruins of Urquhart Castle overlooking Loch Ness.

  • Visit the Clansman Hotel for a whisky dram (at your expense) or a stroll on the Old Coffin Road. Then, hunt for Nessie in the mysterious Loch Ness!

  • Upgrade for a 1-hour loch cruise or a 30-min cruise plus Urquhart Castle entry for the ultimate view of these iconic ruins.

from Original price£68
£57.80

15% off

Slide 1 of 6, Urquhart Castle ruins overlooking Loch Ness at sunset, Scotland.
Urquhart Castle ruins overlooking Loch Ness at sunset, Scotland.
12 hrs 30 mins
1 more
  • Explore Scotland’s Highlands with a knowledgeable driver-guide, travelling in comfort while taking in scenic views and local stories along the way on this 1-day tour.

  • Begin your journey in Edinburgh, boarding a modern, AC coach with digital translations available in French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, and Mandarin for a more accessible tour.

  • The trip covers Glencoe, Ben Nevis, the Great Glen, and Loch Ness, with stops for photos, refreshments, and time to explore each highlight.

  • Your tickets include a 1-hour Loch Ness cruise with Urquhart Castle views for an enhanced experience on the water.

  • The tour route passes Stirling Castle, Rob Roy Country, and the Victorian town of Pitlochry, offering a diverse glimpse of Scottish heritage.

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  • Explore Scotland’s Highlands with a knowledgeable driver-guide, travelling in comfort while taking in scenic views and local stories along the way on this 1-day tour.

  • Begin your journey in Edinburgh, boarding a modern, AC coach with digital translations available in French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, and Mandarin for a more accessible tour.

  • The trip covers Glencoe, Ben Nevis, the Great Glen, and Loch Ness, with stops for photos, refreshments, and time to explore each highlight.

  • Your tickets include a 1-hour Loch Ness cruise with Urquhart Castle views for an enhanced experience on the water.

  • The tour route passes Stirling Castle, Rob Roy Country, and the Victorian town of Pitlochry, offering a diverse glimpse of Scottish heritage.

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£98.25
Slide 1 of 9, Hiker standing on rocky peak of Ben Nevis with expansive mountain views.
Hiker standing on rocky peak of Ben Nevis with expansive mountain views.
2 days
3 more
  • Experience the Highlands with this curated 2-day tour from Edinburgh and visit Glencoe, Loch Ness, and the Cairngorms. Enjoy guided stops at the Culloden Battlefield and Clava Cairns.

  • Travel in a luxury, air-conditioned coach with a knowledgeable driver-guide with digital translations available in 7 different languages.

  • Explore Loch Ness and the ruins of Urquhart Castle. Visit the Culloden Battlefield and the Clava Cairns burial monuments to uncover 4,000 years of Scottish heritage.

  • Journey through Cairngorms National Park to Loch Morlich, Ruthven Barracks, and a traditional whisky distillery for a local tasting.

  • Skip the planning stress as we reserve your choice of a hotel or hostel in Inverness, ensuring your overnight is all set - simply pay when you check in.

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  • Experience the Highlands with this curated 2-day tour from Edinburgh and visit Glencoe, Loch Ness, and the Cairngorms. Enjoy guided stops at the Culloden Battlefield and Clava Cairns.

  • Travel in a luxury, air-conditioned coach with a knowledgeable driver-guide with digital translations available in 7 different languages.

  • Explore Loch Ness and the ruins of Urquhart Castle. Visit the Culloden Battlefield and the Clava Cairns burial monuments to uncover 4,000 years of Scottish heritage.

  • Journey through Cairngorms National Park to Loch Morlich, Ruthven Barracks, and a traditional whisky distillery for a local tasting.

  • Skip the planning stress as we reserve your choice of a hotel or hostel in Inverness, ensuring your overnight is all set - simply pay when you check in.

from Original price£128
£115.20

10% off

Slide 1 of 12, Tourist photographing the Three Sisters of Glencoe, Scotland.
Tourist photographing the Three Sisters of Glencoe, Scotland.
11 hrs 30 mins
Transfers available
  • Set off from Glasgow on a full-day guided tour through the Scottish Highlands, exploring Loch Ness, Glencoe, and more in a luxury air-conditioned coach.

  • Gain historical insights about the attractions from your English-speaking driver-guide, including tales of the Loch Ness monster.

  • Marvel at the landscapes of Glencoe, where the tragic 1692 massacre of the MacDonald clan unfolded, and capture picture-perfect photos.

  • Enjoy free time at Loch Ness—walk around to search for Nessie or explore Fort Augustus at your own pace, soaking in its Highland charm.

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  • Set off from Glasgow on a full-day guided tour through the Scottish Highlands, exploring Loch Ness, Glencoe, and more in a luxury air-conditioned coach.

  • Gain historical insights about the attractions from your English-speaking driver-guide, including tales of the Loch Ness monster.

  • Marvel at the landscapes of Glencoe, where the tragic 1692 massacre of the MacDonald clan unfolded, and capture picture-perfect photos.

  • Enjoy free time at Loch Ness—walk around to search for Nessie or explore Fort Augustus at your own pace, soaking in its Highland charm.

from Original price£65
£55.25

15% off

Slide 1 of 9, Aerial view of Fort Augustus with Caledonian Canal and Loch Ness in Scotland.
Aerial view of Fort Augustus with Caledonian Canal and Loch Ness in Scotland.
12 hrs 15 mins
1 more
  • Journey deep into the Highlands with an expert guide sharing legends of Jacobites and local lore on this 12-hour tour to Loch Ness, Glencoe and the Highlands from Edinburgh.

  • Travel in a luxury 16-seat mini-coach, ensuring a more intimate experience and access to secret, off-the-beaten-track locations.

  • Witness the sheer majesty of Glencoe’s volcanic peaks and the vast, untouched wilderness of Rannoch Moor in one action-packed day.

  • Spend your afternoon in Fort Augustus on the edge of Loch Ness. Take a 50-min Loch Ness boat trip or watch the locks on the Caledonian Canal.

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  • Journey deep into the Highlands with an expert guide sharing legends of Jacobites and local lore on this 12-hour tour to Loch Ness, Glencoe and the Highlands from Edinburgh.

  • Travel in a luxury 16-seat mini-coach, ensuring a more intimate experience and access to secret, off-the-beaten-track locations.

  • Witness the sheer majesty of Glencoe’s volcanic peaks and the vast, untouched wilderness of Rannoch Moor in one action-packed day.

  • Spend your afternoon in Fort Augustus on the edge of Loch Ness. Take a 50-min Loch Ness boat trip or watch the locks on the Caledonian Canal.

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£98.25
Slide 1 of 7, Hiker walking on a trail near stone cottages in Cairngorms National Park, Scotland.
Hiker walking on a trail near stone cottages in Cairngorms National Park, Scotland.
12 hrs 30 mins
1 more
  • From Edinburgh, journey north on a full-day tour to Loch Ness, the Highlands, and Glencoe, crossing the UNESCO Forth Bridge on a luxury AC coach.

  • Drive through Cairngorms National Park, home to the country’s highest mountains, passing Aviemore en route to Inverness, the Highland capital.

  • Explore Loch Ness shores and view Urquhart Castle ruins with plenty of free time. Pass the Commando Memorial with clear views of Ben Nevis.

  • Traverse the dramatic Great Glen and Glencoe, the site of the 1692 Massacre, learning its history from your English-speaking guide, and spotting Skyfall filming locations.

  • On the journey back to Edinburgh, spot iconic locations including Stirling Castle and the Wallace Monument.

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  • From Edinburgh, journey north on a full-day tour to Loch Ness, the Highlands, and Glencoe, crossing the UNESCO Forth Bridge on a luxury AC coach.

  • Drive through Cairngorms National Park, home to the country’s highest mountains, passing Aviemore en route to Inverness, the Highland capital.

  • Explore Loch Ness shores and view Urquhart Castle ruins with plenty of free time. Pass the Commando Memorial with clear views of Ben Nevis.

  • Traverse the dramatic Great Glen and Glencoe, the site of the 1692 Massacre, learning its history from your English-speaking guide, and spotting Skyfall filming locations.

  • On the journey back to Edinburgh, spot iconic locations including Stirling Castle and the Wallace Monument.

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£65
Slide 1 of 14, Group posing for a photo on a wooden bridge in Glencoe, Scotland, with mountains in the background.
Group posing for a photo on a wooden bridge in Glencoe, Scotland, with mountains in the background.
12 hrs
1 more
  • Explore Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Highlands from Edinburgh on a 12-hour small-group trip via luxury 16-seat coach with an expert guide.

  • Enjoy the intimate small-group setting as you hear local expert stories and stop for Highland cow photos, scenic lochs, and the Cairngorms National Park.

  • Experience the mystery of Loch Ness at Fort Augustus. Enjoy a scenic village stroll or a boat cruise (at your expense) to spot the legendary Nessie.

  • Journey through wild moors and towering peaks. Meet shaggy Highland cows at Taste Perthshire and view Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest summit.

  • Marvel at haunting volcanic landscapes and hidden waterfalls as you learn the poignant history of the 1692 clan massacre in this iconic valley.

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  • Explore Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Highlands from Edinburgh on a 12-hour small-group trip via luxury 16-seat coach with an expert guide.

  • Enjoy the intimate small-group setting as you hear local expert stories and stop for Highland cow photos, scenic lochs, and the Cairngorms National Park.

  • Experience the mystery of Loch Ness at Fort Augustus. Enjoy a scenic village stroll or a boat cruise (at your expense) to spot the legendary Nessie.

  • Journey through wild moors and towering peaks. Meet shaggy Highland cows at Taste Perthshire and view Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest summit.

  • Marvel at haunting volcanic landscapes and hidden waterfalls as you learn the poignant history of the 1692 clan massacre in this iconic valley.

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£70
Slide 1 of 8, Female hiker walking on a bridge in Glencoe, Scotland, with mountains in the background.
Female hiker walking on a bridge in Glencoe, Scotland, with mountains in the background.
8 hrs 45 mins
1 more
  • Journey through the Scottish Highlands on this full-day guided coach tour from Inverness, stopping at Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, and other gems.

  • Discover the legends of Loch Ness from your expert English-speaking driver-guide, with digital translations available in 7 languages.

  • See the 13th-century Urquhart Castle ruins and enjoy free time in Fort Augustus, where you can cruise Loch Ness at your expense or relax by the Caledonian Canal.

  • Admire the 165-foot Falls of Foyers, once a favourite retreat of poet Robert Burns, and walk along the serene shores of Dores Beach.

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  • Journey through the Scottish Highlands on this full-day guided coach tour from Inverness, stopping at Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, and other gems.

  • Discover the legends of Loch Ness from your expert English-speaking driver-guide, with digital translations available in 7 languages.

  • See the 13th-century Urquhart Castle ruins and enjoy free time in Fort Augustus, where you can cruise Loch Ness at your expense or relax by the Caledonian Canal.

  • Admire the 165-foot Falls of Foyers, once a favourite retreat of poet Robert Burns, and walk along the serene shores of Dores Beach.

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£55
Slide 1 of 10, Hikers on a trail overlooking a loch in the Isle of Skye, The Highlands.
Hikers on a trail overlooking a loch in the Isle of Skye, The Highlands.
3 days
Transfers available
Pickup available
1 more
  • Set off on a 3-day Scottish Highlands adventure, taking in iconic sights such as Loch Lomond, Glencoe, and the Isle of Skye.

  • Travel in comfort by modern coach, with live commentary from an expert guide sharing Scotland’s rich history and culture along the way.

  • Take in the dramatic scenery of Rannoch Moor and the Quiraing, with views of Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain.

  • Discover Scotland’s heritage at historic landmarks such as Dunvegan Castle, Duntulm Castle, and Eilean Donan Castle.

  • Leave the accommodation planning to the tour operator. Choose a B&B, hostel, or hotel, and have your stay reserved for you, with payment made directly to the provider upon arrival.

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  • Set off on a 3-day Scottish Highlands adventure, taking in iconic sights such as Loch Lomond, Glencoe, and the Isle of Skye.

  • Travel in comfort by modern coach, with live commentary from an expert guide sharing Scotland’s rich history and culture along the way.

  • Take in the dramatic scenery of Rannoch Moor and the Quiraing, with views of Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain.

  • Discover Scotland’s heritage at historic landmarks such as Dunvegan Castle, Duntulm Castle, and Eilean Donan Castle.

  • Leave the accommodation planning to the tour operator. Choose a B&B, hostel, or hotel, and have your stay reserved for you, with payment made directly to the provider upon arrival.

from Original price£230
£207

10% off

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What our guests say

Kenneth T

United States
Couple
2 weeks ago
The tour was well executed and considering the amount of territory we covered, the visiting times were good and well managed.

From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands Day Trip

Meghan L

United States
Couple
Sep 2026

+6 more

Sarah was an amazing tour guide. I loved the stops along the way, the history and information provided, and the music played on the bus. Adam did a great job driving us safely during the journey. This is a trip I would absolutely recommend for people to get a feel for the Highlands and Loch Ness and all the castles and lochs we passed by on our way.

From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands Day Trip

Claire G

United Kingdom
Couple
Sep 2026
I loved this .. the highlight of my trip to Edinburgh. The staff were amazing and played their characters superbly. Informative, interactive and lots of fun. I giggled from start to finish. I went with my very introverted daughter, who usually wouldnt entertain that sort of thing, but she played along and enjoyed the experience too.

Combo: Edinburgh Dungeon Tickets + Loch Ness Day Trip

Cheryl M

United Kingdom
Group
May 2026
What a laugh we had. The actors keep it all going to well. Thats my 4th visit over the last 7 years and I love how its been different each time We pre booked on line as it saves quite a bit of money

Combo: Edinburgh Dungeon Tickets + Loch Ness Day Trip

Federica Z

Solo
Jun 2026
Great tour guide, very funny and helpful. Amazing landscapes. The isle of Skye is absolutely stunning. We spent two nights in Portree, a small but lovely Village.

From Edinburgh: Isle of Skye, the Highlands & Loch Ness 3-Day Guided Tour with Optional Stay Reservation

Giulia C

Italy
Couple
May 2026

+2 more

A great tour, with plenty of stops—even short ones—to take in the scenic views. Alan was knowledgeable, professional, and very friendly! We also added the Loch Ness cruise and admission to Urquhart Castle, which were also really nice.

From Inverness: Loch Ness & The Highlands Day Trip

Pauline S

France
Solo
Sep 2026
It was a great day traveling through the Highlands, discovering Urquhart Castle, and taking a boat tour on Loch Ness. Our guide David was wonderful.

From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands Day Trip with Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle Visit

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