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Day Tour of Urqhart Castle & Outlander from Inverness with Loch Ness Cruise

Loch Ness Cruise
Urqhart Castle
Urqhart Castle
Inverness Day Tour

Enjoy the Scottish countryside with the guided Loch Ness Cruise, Urquhart Castle and Outlander Day Tour from Inverness. Take a boat cruise on Loch Ness, explore Urquhart Castle, visit Culloden Battlefield, and stop at Clava Cairns.

Highlights

  • Explore the Highlands and its rich history on this guided Loch Ness cruise, Urquhart Castle, and Outlander Day tour from Inverness.

  • Enjoy the views from the upper deck on the 30-minute Loch Ness cruise and learn about Urquhart Castle from a knowledgeable guide.

  • Explore Beauly Priory where Outlander was filmed and stop for lunch at a local cafe.

  • Fun Fact: On very cold winter days, you can see steam rising from the surface of the Loch because it is warmer than its surroundings!

Inclusions

  • Return transfers from Inverness

  • Transfers in a coach

  • Live tour guide on the coach

  • Admission to Urquhart Castle

  • 30-min Loch Ness boat cruise

Exclusions

  • Lunch

  • Culloden Battlefield Exhibition

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Enjoy the Loch Ness cruise

Your tour begins with a convenient pick-up from Inverness city centre. Hop on board the comfortable coach and set off on a scenic drive to Loch Ness. As you leave the city behind, you will be treated to stunning views of the Scottish countryside. Upon arrival, you will board a boat for a leisurely cruise across the mystical Loch Ness. As you sail across the dark waters, keep an eye out for a glimpse of the infamous Loch Ness Monster.

Explore Urquhat Castle and Beauly village

After the cruise, the coach will take you to Urquhart Castle, which overlooks the Loch, where you can explore the fascinating ruins of this 13th-century stronghold. Walk up the castle stairs, explore the ruins and learn about the castle's fascinating history. Next, enjoy some free time in the nearby charming village of Beauly, where you can grab lunch at one of the charming local cafés (charged extra).

Check out the popular sites from Outlander

The next stop is Culloden Battlefield, where you will hear stories of the Jacobite rebellions and the brutal Battle of Culloden. Finally, especially for Outlander fans, you will visit the mysterious Clava Cairns, a site with ancient standing stones and burial chambers that inspired parts of the Outlander series. After a day full of adventure, relax on the coach and take in the scenic views of the Scottish countryside. Return to Inverness with memories to last a lifetime.

Important Information

  • This tour is conducted in English.

Timings

  • Sun, Mon, Wed & Thu: 8:45am
  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.

  • Please arrive at the redemption point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

Ticket Redemption Point

  • Show your ticket at Inverness Bus Station.

  • Address: Inverness Bus Station Stance no. 6 Margaret Street Inverness, Scotland IV1 1LS, UK.

Get Directions to the Redemption Point

Getting There

By Train

  • The closest train station is Inverness. It is a quick 4-minute walk to the meeting point.
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