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Loch Ness, Glen Coe and the Highlands tour from Edinburgh

4.9/5
3 reviews

Leave the hustle and bustle of Edinburgh behind as you head into the stunning Scottish countryside with your fantastic driver-guide. You'll hunt for Nessie at Loch Ness, admire the scenery as you travel through Glen Coe and discover the magic of the Highlands as you take in the most iconic sites that Scotland has to offer!

Start your day travelling towards the Highlands and passing some of Scotland's most famous attractions including the Forth Railway Bridge, Perth and Dunkeld before reaching Pitlochry, one of the gateways to the Highlands. Here, you'll be able to sample some delicious home baking before heading north.

As you travel through Cairngorms National Park, you'll discover some of the most spectacular scenery in the the UK, and 5 of its highest mountains! Then, it's time for the second stop of the day, Loch Ness. Take an optional cruise on the loch to hunt for the monster and explore Urquhart Castle.

As you bid farewell to Nessie and pass through the Great Glen, you'll reach the Commando Memorial which was dedicated to the Royal Marine Commandos who trained there. Snap some shots of Ben Nevis here, the UK's highest mountain. Then it's onto Glen Coe which is steeped in beauty and history. As you stand at the mouth of the glen, you'll feel the past come to life as your guide tells you about the terrible massacre of Glen Coe.

As you head back to Edinburgh, you'll pass by the Stirling to salute William Wallace which is the perfect end to your Scottish adventure!

Main features

Free cancellation
Place: Edinburgh
Duration: 12 hours 30 minutes
Language:English
Mobile voucher accepted

Additional features

Instant confirmation

Why you’ll love this…

  • Admire some of the most stunning and unique scenery at Cairngorms National Park
  • Hunt for monsters as you take a cruise around Loch Ness
  • Discover the history and beauty of Glen Coe with the help of your driver-guide

Important to know

  • Please indicate if you are travelling with another booking at checkout so that the tour provider can ensure that you are in the same vehicle if there is more than one bus on a tour
  • The boat cruise on Loch Ness is around £13.50 per person. Entrance to Urquhart Castle is £9.60 for adults and £5.80 for children
  • On 26 December there will be no cruise or castle visit available
  • No matter when you visit, the weather in Scotland can be changeable. Please bring suitable clothing for all conditions, including a waterproof jacket, sunglasses and plenty of layers. Ensure you bring shoes suitable for short walks on rough or uneven terrain
  • You don't need to bring your own meals as there will be stops throughout the day where you can purchase food, however you are more than welcome to bring along snacks or a packed lunch
  • Although most attractions and eating establishments visited accept card payments, it's recommended that you bring some cash with you
  • Please limit your luggage to 1 small/medium piece per person (no more than 15kg), and 1 small handbag or rucksack
  • This tour does not accept children under the age of 3
  • Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of this tour

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 3 days before the experience begins., Receive a 50% refund if you cancel up to 2 days before the experience begins.


What’s included

  • Professional driver/guide
  • Transport

What’s not included

  • Loch Ness boat cruise
  • Entrance to Urquhart Castle
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pick-up

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.


Location

1 Parliament Square, Royal Mile/High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1RE

Meeting point:

Please meet your tour at the Cafe Nero at Parliament Square. Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start of the tour.

Provider

Highland Experience Tours


What people say about this experience

4.9/5

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Based on 3 reviews


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    Thekla B.

    Traveled as a couple


    August 25, 2025
    5

    United States of America

    Die Busfahrt ging den ganzen Tag und der Busfahrer hat unglaublich viel erzählt. Als relativ gut englisch sprechender Mensch konnte ich gut folgen und der schottische Akzent ist natürlich auch ein Highlight, aber teilweise musste ich dann auch sehr genau hin hören. Wir wurden aber mit witzigen Anekdoten versorgt und die Zeitplanung war auch top. Als eine komplette Straße gesperrt war und der Busfahrer einen riesen Umweg über schmale Straßen fahren musste hat er dies bestens gemeistert.

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    TUI Musement Traveler

    December 8, 2025
    5

    United States of America

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    Nadia

    Traveled with family


    May 14, 2024
    4.6

    United States of America

    door lange afstanden te veel tijd in de bus, de stops zijn enkel voorzien voor sanitaire stop en eventueel een shop te bezoeken, echter niet om te eten of te drinken. S middags geen tijd om te lunchen vanwege te druk en te lang aanschuiven waardoor men een activiteit zou missen vb cruise op Loch Ness. Een lunchpakket is sterk aanbevolen dus!

Need a hand?

Would you like some help making a booking? Or perhaps you just want to ask a few questions. Whatever the reason, don't hesitate to get in touch.

Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET

Phone number: +1 208-744-6464