Day Trips

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

Vibrant sunrise over the Scottish Highlands

Glencoe mountains landscape in Scotland with lush greenery and a winding road.

Urquhart Castle ruins overlooking Loch Ness in Scotland.

Tour guide with transfer vehicle in Edinburgh for Loch Ness, Glencoe, and Highlands day trip.

Duration

12 hr 30 min

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

Guided tour

Transfers included

Instant confirmation

Mobile ticket

Immerse yourself in the Scottish Highlands on a full-day tour from Edinburgh filled with live commentary, beautiful landscapes, and a dash of mystery at the famous Loch Ness.

Go on a full-day guided coach tour from Edinburgh, traveling 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.

Enjoy free time to walk around and admire views of Loch Ness on your own, or stroll along the Old Coffin Track to learn about age-old traditions.

Upgrade your experience to include a small-group tour and a Loch Ness cruise as you explore more sights like Rannoch Moor, Fort Augustus, and Kelpies.

Full-day trip of Loch Ness, Glencoe, and the Highlands

Round-trip luxury AC coach transfers from Edinburgh

Boarding from Castle Terrace or Edinburgh Bus Station (as per option selected)

Free time at Loch Ness

Expert English-speaking driver-guide

Digital translation in French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Russian & Chinese (Mandarin)

Additional Paid Upgrades:

50-min circular Loch Ness cruise

Small-group tour of max. 16 people

Round-trip luxury AC mini-coach transfers

Entry to attractions (available for purchase on-site)

Food and drink

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Guests from United States, Germany, India and over 27 countries have loved this experience
Noelle
Jun, 2025Verified booking
5/5
Friendly knowledgeable driver. Wonderful sights of the Highlands and everything fitted well with good breaks for refreshments etc. Boat trip marvellous.
Simon
Jun, 2025Verified booking
5/5
The tour was wonderful, perfect and smooth progress all day long. Katie's was a witty, friendly, funny, yet also informative tour guide. Would do it again without a doubt.
Adele
Jun, 2025Verified booking
5/5
Connor was our guide and a scottish gem ! Great driver, great stories, outstanding playlist and really caring about his passengers. I highly recommend that trip if you only have a short time in Scotland, it's the best way to discover the breathtaking sights and learn about the culture and history of this country.
Amanda
May, 2025Verified booking
5/5
Excellent guide that always makes the tour amazing, incredible all the stops which I think are well distributed because the truth is that this has been one of the longest day tours I've taken, then you have time to eat and stretch your legs, the views are amazing, what I would have liked is that the app includes the cost of the Loch Ness cruise.
Alexander
Apr, 2025Verified booking
5/5
The trip was amazing! Great guides and a beautiful scenery. Especially the three sisters (mountains). The tour is, obiously, quite long and the breaks were therefore a bit shorter than would be ideal. But that as a first experience of the highlands I can fully recommend it!

What to bring

Bring local currency for attraction tickets, cruises, meals, souvenirs, and extra delights not covered by the ticket.

What’s not allowed

Safety is a priority so this experience is restricted to guests under the age of 5 years.

Hot food & beverages are not allowed on this experience.

Accessibility

This experience is partially wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Additional information

Check-in closes at 7:55am for the tour without the cruise and at 7:30am for the tour with the cruise.

Boarding points vary for the tours with and without the cruise. Please check your ticket voucher carefully.

The Loch Ness cruise may not be available at busy times. The cruise is also weather-dependent and may be canceled without notice.

The digital translations on the bus are not included in the tour with the cruise.

Children aged between 5 and 15 years are eligible for the concessionary rate.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point. Students must show a valid student ID.

Meeting point

Meet your guide in front of NCP Edinburgh Castle Terrace.

Address: Castle Terrace, Edinburgh EH1 2EW, United Kingdom

Get directions to the meeting point