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Urquhart Castle overlooking Loch Ness with visitors exploring the ruins.

Loch Ness Tours

Explore the best Loch Ness tours, from relaxing cruises across Scotland's most famous loch to full-day Highland adventures with stops at castles, glens, and scenic viewpoints. Compare top-rated experiences, find the right itinerary for your trip, and book your Loch Ness tour today.
from £ 55

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Edinburgh Castle on Castle Rock, Scotland, under a clear blue sky.

Day Tours

from £ 48.45

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Old Man of Storr rock formation on the Isle of Skye, Scotland, with rolling green hills.

Isle of Skye Tours

Explore the Isle of Skye with guided tours through its rugged mountains, fairy-tale landscapes, and picturesque coastal villages. Visit highlights like the Fairy Pools, Old Man of Storr, and Portree, with scenic stops and local stories along the way.
from £ 70

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Alnwick Castle in Northumberland, England, with lush green grounds.

Alnwick Castle

Fan of Harry Potter, Downton Abbey, or The Transformers? Book tickets for Alnwick Castle, their prime filming location. Tour from Edinburgh with a local guide. Explore the magic of the castle in an air-conditioned coach. Reserve your tour today!
from £ 135

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What our guests say

Kenneth T

United States
Couple
3 weeks ago
The tour was well executed and considering the amount of territory we covered, the visiting times were good and well managed.

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

Meghan L

United States
Couple
Sep 2026

+6 more

Sarah was an amazing tour guide. I loved the stops along the way, the history and information provided, and the music played on the bus. Adam did a great job driving us safely during the journey. This is a trip I would absolutely recommend for people to get a feel for the Highlands and Loch Ness and all the castles and lochs we passed by on our way.

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

Deborah C

United Kingdom
Couple
Sep 2026

+1 more

Seeing the sights outside of Edinburgh. Great trip and our guard Stevie was so fantastic. Can't speak highly enough of him. Wonderful knowledge with fun delivery and a lovely sense of humour 😀

From Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle & Kelpies Day Trip

Claire G

United Kingdom
Couple
Sep 2026
I loved this .. the highlight of my trip to Edinburgh. The staff were amazing and played their characters superbly. Informative, interactive and lots of fun. I giggled from start to finish. I went with my very introverted daughter, who usually wouldnt entertain that sort of thing, but she played along and enjoyed the experience too.

Combo: Edinburgh Dungeon Tickets + Loch Ness Day Trip

Cheryl M

United Kingdom
Group
May 2026
What a laugh we had. The actors keep it all going to well. Thats my 4th visit over the last 7 years and I love how its been different each time We pre booked on line as it saves quite a bit of money

Combo: Edinburgh Dungeon Tickets + Loch Ness Day Trip

Giulia C

Italy
Couple
May 2026

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A great tour, with plenty of stops—even short ones—to take in the scenic views. Alan was knowledgeable, professional, and very friendly! We also added the Loch Ness cruise and admission to Urquhart Castle, which were also really nice.

From Inverness: Loch Ness & The Highlands Day Trip

Rytis B

Canada
Solo
Oct 2026
Interesting tour with a good guide (Tariq), who was both knowledgeable and entertaining , but rather long as a day tour, almost 12 hours. The Nevis Range was disappointing due to the weather.

From Edinburgh: Glenfinnan, Glencoe & Fort William Day Trip

Pauline S

France
Solo
Sep 2026
It was a great day traveling through the Highlands, discovering Urquhart Castle, and taking a boat tour on Loch Ness. Our guide David was wonderful.

From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands Day Trip with Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle Visit