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The 15 Best Loch Ness Tours & Cruises

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The loch is twenty-three miles long and the only way to feel it is from the water at Urquhart Castle. These 15 compare the day trips out of Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness on driving time, whether a cruise is included and what the ticket costs.

Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour - Glencoe: powerful scenery, very little time
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Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour

1.Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,854 reviews · 12 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $67Our pick

Travel from Edinburgh through Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Fort William, Loch Ness, Cairngorms National Park, and Pitlochry in about 12.5 hours. Your Hairy Coo driver-guide, such as John, Rod, William, or David, provides live stories and local context. Choose a Loch Ness cruise, Urquhart Castle visit, or Deanston whisky stop.

“We had a great time with Allen! Would definitely request him again for any other Scottish tours that I did. He was very accommodating to my family who gets car sick easily and made sure we could sit at the front. He was also so kind to pull over every chance he got so we could see lots of different sites.”

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Loch Ness & Highlands Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh with Cruise - Glencoe: Scotland’s beauty with a darker story
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Loch Ness & Highlands Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh with Cruise

2.Loch Ness & Highlands Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh with Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6,022 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $84

Travel from Edinburgh in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach with an English-speaking guide, stopping at Callander, Glencoe, Fort Augustus, Spean Bridge, Pitlochry, and the Forth Bridge. A 50-minute Loch Ness cruise is included, while meals and drinks are extra.

“Long day , yet so worth it. Bus tour, great guide called Stefan that was most knowledgeable. The Scottish highlands, Glencoe and Lochness were wonderful.”

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Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands - Callander: coffee, comfort, and possible Highland Cows
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Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands

3.Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,771 reviews · 12 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $62

Spend a full day touring Scotland’s Highlands from Edinburgh by air-conditioned coach. Visit Callander, Glencoe, Fort William, Loch Ness, Pitlochry, and the Commando Monument, with an optional boat cruise at Fort Augustus. Guides such as Keith, Anthony, Brian, and Ross add history, humor, music, and local stories.

“While it is a long day -- it's well worth the journey. The drive through the Highlands was the highlight for us. Simply stunning. We loved Glencoe. Loch Ness itself was nice, and we're glad we visited. The other stops along the way were, however, so much more incredible.”

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Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness and Glencoe Day Trip from Edinburgh - Leaving Edinburgh and crossing the Forth
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Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness and Glencoe Day Trip from Edinburgh

4.Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness and Glencoe Day Trip from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,793 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $74

Travel from Edinburgh into the Highlands with an English-speaking driver-guide, stopping in Perthshire, the Cairngorms, Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, and Glencoe. You can add a Loch Ness cruise and castle visit for £30 cash per adult. Expect a long, scenic day with short stops and limited meal time.

“Steven B was great! Several photo stops and great information. Loch ness boat tour was a bit underwhelming but the rest of the tour was very scenic.”

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Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Highlands Guided Day Tour from Edinburgh - Glencoe brings the day’s strongest scenery
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Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Highlands Guided Day Tour from Edinburgh

5.Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Highlands Guided Day Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,233 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $85

Travel from Edinburgh through Callander, Glencoe, Fort William, Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle and Pitlochry in about 12 hours. Your driver-guide handles the long route while you enjoy live commentary, photo stops and free time. Optional cruises and a whisky experience cost extra.

“(Lord) Brian was an excellent tour guide. He told interesting stories and gave factual information along the way! His jokes were not too bad either ☺️. Even though the weather was quite bad and extremely windy, Brian drove us safely. We also made interesting stops with plenty of food and drink options. All in all, It made for an entertaining bus tour and was amazing to see the beautiful Scottish highlands and countryside. Highly recommended!! Sandra and Shayne (from South Africa)”

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Loch Ness and the Scottish Highlands Day Tour from Edinburgh - Leaving Edinburgh for Callander
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Loch Ness and the Scottish Highlands Day Tour from Edinburgh

6.Loch Ness and the Scottish Highlands Day Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,884 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $59

Ride from Edinburgh through Callander, Glencoe, Loch Ness, Rannoch Moor, and Pitlochry on a 12-hour Gray Line Scotland tour. Driver-guides such as Ian, Brendan, and Dougie provide history and humor along the way. An optional Loch Ness cruise costs extra.

“The highlands are lovely and definitely worth the trip. The driver was a bit pushy about paying extra for the Loch Ness cruise, which we felt was just okay and not worth the extra money. Understandably stops were brief with such a full day, but with minimal direction on where to find food it was difficult and stressful to find a meal in the thirty minutes allowed. We appreciated the history shared throughout the tour, though perhaps the company could provide two employees, one. narrate one to navigate. Our poor driver was trying to be safe while reciting detailed history and spent a lot of time repeating himself. Overall we…”

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Loch Ness Cruise, Outlander & Urquhart Castle Tour from Inverness - Culloden Battlefield deserves your full attention
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Loch Ness Cruise, Outlander & Urquhart Castle Tour from Inverness

7.Loch Ness Cruise, Outlander & Urquhart Castle Tour from Inverness

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,384 reviews · 9 hours (approx.)

Spend about nine hours touring Loch Ness, cruising to Urquhart Castle, visiting Outlander filming locations at Beauly Priory and Clava Cairns, and walking Culloden Battlefield. Your guide, possibly Iain, Karen, Emma, Torquil, or another Highland Explorer host, supplies the history and local stories.

“I had an amazing time! Karen made the trip! She was well informed, and told me amazing facts. I couldn’t have asked for a better tour!”

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Loch Ness & the Highlands Day Tour from Glasgow Including Cruise - Cairngorms National Park and the return route
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Loch Ness & the Highlands Day Tour from Glasgow Including Cruise

8.Loch Ness & the Highlands Day Tour from Glasgow Including Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,211 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $83

Travel from Glasgow in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach with an English-speaking driver-guide such as John, Maggie, James, or Cameron. See Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Fort William, Loch Ness, and the Cairngorms, with a 50-minute cruise included.

“Tour was quite long but very enjoyable. Scenery was majestic and James’s knowledge was outstanding but his jokes not so much( sorry James). We stopped enough to enjoy the scenery and memorials.”

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Loch Ness and Caledonian Canal 2-Hour Cruise from Dochgarroch - From the Caledonian Canal to Loch Dochfour
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Loch Ness and Caledonian Canal 2-Hour Cruise from Dochgarroch

9.Loch Ness and Caledonian Canal 2-Hour Cruise from Dochgarroch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,158 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $42

Set out from Dochgarroch Lock near Inverness for a two-hour cruise along the Caledonian Canal, Loch Dochfour, and Loch Ness. Live guides such as Malcolm, Kieran, and Peter share stories as you pass Urquhart Castle, Bona Lighthouse, Aldourie Castle, and a wartime aircraft crash site.

“The boat was comfortable and the staff was great! Especially Malcom the guide. Highly recommend. The hot chocolate with a dram hit the spot.”

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Loch Ness 1-Hour Cruise with Urquhart Castle Views - Staying warm, finding a seat, and buying a drink
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Loch Ness 1-Hour Cruise with Urquhart Castle Views

10.Loch Ness 1-Hour Cruise with Urquhart Castle Views

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,102 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $30Best value

Set out from Clansman Harbour on a one-hour Jacobite cruise across Loch Ness. Choose indoor or open-air seating, listen to commentary on Nessie and local history, scan the water with onboard sonar, and photograph Urquhart Castle from the loch. Kieran is one guide praised for his lively delivery.

“Excellent river cruise. The boat had plenty of space. Great views from top deck. Was great to see the castle from the loch. Staff all very friendly.”

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Edinburgh: Isle of Skye, Highlands and Loch Ness 3-Day Tour - Accommodation, food and what to pack
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Edinburgh: Isle of Skye, Highlands and Loch Ness 3-Day Tour

11.Isle of Skye, Highlands and Loch Ness 3-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,002 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $235

Travel from Edinburgh to the Isle of Skye in a small group of up to 19, with stops at Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Ben Nevis, Kilt Rock, Dunvegan Castle and Loch Ness. Two nights in Portree are included unless you choose the no-accommodation option. Guides such as Scott, Jada and Andrew are known for lively stories and music.

“Alan made this trip amazing!! His ability to work through the Highlands weather with all 13 of us and make every stop enjoyable with his jokes music and stories made us feel well taken care of. We will be vet for the the sheraff or the unicorn! Alan Jill and I wish you all Hods best and recommend you ask for him by name. The best guide on the isle.”

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Loch Ness & Culloden Battlefield Private Tour from Inverness - Highland cows and alpacas at Robertson’s
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Loch Ness & Culloden Battlefield Private Tour from Inverness

12.Loch Ness & Culloden Battlefield Private Tour from Inverness

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 932 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Spend eight hours with a kilted local guide exploring Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, Highland cattle, whisky making, Culloden Battlefield, and Clava Cairns. Guides such as Stuart, William, Malcolm, Drew, and Bill are known for strong storytelling and personal service. Lunch, tastings, and castle admission cost extra.

“We loved the special touches the guide brought to the experience. He was well versed in history and knew how to set the tone for the day. Well done!”

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Glasgow: Loch Ness, Glencoe, and the Highlands Day Tour - Glencoe: beauty with a dark past
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Glasgow: Loch Ness, Glencoe, and the Highlands Day Tour

13.Loch Ness, Glencoe, and the Highlands Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 806 reviews · 11 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $76

Travel from Glasgow through Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Ben Nevis country, Loch Ness, and Pitlochry on an 11-hour-45-minute guided tour. Expect live commentary, photo stops, and an optional Loch Ness cruise. Guides such as Jack, Wee Davie, Michelle, and Alistair are known for lively storytelling.

“Our tour guide, Jack (Ginger) was AMAZING! He was so knowledgable, patient and amusing - he really made our Highlands tour something special. It was wonderful to get out into nature, see the most beautiful scenery and learn about the history of the Highlands. I am so glad we took the tour - it's not to be missed! And the hairy coos are adorable!!!”

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Loch Ness and the Highlands Small Group Tour from Edinburgh - Across Rannoch Moor toward Ben Nevis
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Loch Ness and the Highlands Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

14.Loch Ness and the Highlands Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 801 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $123

Travel from Edinburgh in a small Mercedes mini-coach with a local driver-guide such as Roddy, Andy, or Angela. See Glencoe, Rannoch Moor, Ben Nevis, Fort Augustus, and the Cairngorms in one long day, with an optional Loch Ness cruise at your own cost.

“It was fantastic! I will recommend this trip to anyone who is thinking about traveling to Scotland! Roddy was so great! He was knowledgeable, kind, funny, patient, just the best tour guide. The stops we took were beautiful. It felt like I was in a dream. Best part of my visit.”

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Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Scottish Highlands Tour from Edinburgh - Fort Augustus and the Loch Ness choice
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Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Scottish Highlands Tour from Edinburgh

15.Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Scottish Highlands Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 787 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $67

Spend a full day travelling from Edinburgh through Glencoe, Rannoch Moor, Loch Ness, the Cairngorms and Pitlochry. A live guide, often supported by multilingual headsets, provides commentary while you ride. The optional Loch Ness cruise costs extra, and the long day suits visitors short on time.

“I’ll first start with the positives: The tour guide was nice and you get to see a lot of cute little cities. The amount of time at each stop is also good and the information to every stop was interesting. But there were some negatives: Both me and my friend felt a bit cold in the bus. But my biggest negative is that our tour was put together with an italian tour. We did get little MP3 player and in ear headphones but the MP3 could not be used with bluetooth and i personally do not like cable earphones. I also could only put them in one ear as i…”

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