Loch Ness and the Highlands of Scotland day trip from Edinburgh
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Loch Ness and the Highlands of Scotland day trip from Edinburgh

4.7/5
Excellent
Based on 17 reviews
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£60.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: Flexible
Why you’ll love this…
  • Travel through Glen Coe and enjoy spectacular views
  • Walk along the banks of Loch Ness, or take an optional cruise
  • Admire the Forth Road and rail bridges
What to expect

Visit the famous Loch Ness and travel through the beautiful Highlands of Scotland on this day trip from Edinburgh. Your tour will set off from Edinburgh, headed towards Stirling. Along the way you'll see Stirling Castle as well as the Wallace Monument. The bus will continue towards Callander for a morning coffee stop before moving northwards into the Highlands. You'll pass over Rannoch Moor and stop for photos at the foreboding Pass of Glencoe. Your guide will also share the haunting story of the famous 1692 massacre.

The bus will cross Loch Leven at Ballachulish and stop in the Fort William area for lunch. Next, you'll follow the Caledonian Canal up the Great Glen to Fort Augustus on Loch Ness. At the Loch, you have the choice of going on an hour-long cruise or simply taking a walk around. Watch out for the monster!

Afterward, you'll begin your return trip to Edinburgh. You'll pass by Loch Laggan, which was used as the set for Monarch of the Glen, and stop in the picturesque village of Pitlochry. You'll have a chance to stroll through this delightful Victorian resort town before heading past Perth, going through the Kingdom of Fife and finally crossing the Forth Road Bridge.

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What's included
  • check Pick-up and drop-off from designated areas
  • check Driver guide
What's not included
  • x_not_included Entrance fees
Where

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel, Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, UK

What to remember

Know in advance:

  • you will receive an email confirming your pickup location and time. Make sure you have confirmed your pickup location prior to the day of the tour. You will find their contact details in the voucher after booking
  • drop-off will vary depending on the route back to Edinburgh, timings and roadworks. Generally, there will be drop-offs in the West End, on Princes Street and at the top of Leith Street. Drivers will also add additional stops depending on passengers needs
  • this tour has an 8 passenger minimum requirement and is subject to cancellation if this minimum is not met. In the unlikely event of a cancellation, your choice of a refund, reschedule or alternative tour will be offered
  • the cruise on Loch Ness is subject to change due to weather conditions
  • this tour is not suitable for children under the age of 6 years old
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Provider
Gray Line Scotland
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.7/5

Based on 17 reviews from verified customers

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Service

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Value for money

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  • HAGGIS 2025

    From United States of America - May 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Wunderschöne Tour..Unser Tourguide Brandon war exzellent...Sehr informativ und lustig...die Zeit ging leider viel zu schnell vorbei..Es gibt nichts zu ...

  • Teun van der Hoek

    From United States of America - November 2024

    Solo traveller

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    De gids en chauffeur Ian is een topper! Heel erg enthousiast, vol energie verteld hij over wat er allemaal te zien is en over de geschiedenis van de o ...

  • Steije Hilgeman

    From United States of America - September 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - August 2024

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

  • Johan

    From United States of America - June 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Vervallen kasteel aan de loch niet gezien, reisweg was niet helemaal zoals beschreven. Pitlochry dorpje niet langs gereden. We hebben geen spijt van ...

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - July 2023

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

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