Loch Ness and Glencoe Private Tour

Experience the magic of Glencoe and the iconic Glenfinnan Viaduct on a private tour. Customize your itinerary and catch a glimpse of the Harry Potter Steam Train crossing the viaduct. Departure at 8am.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Urquhart Castle - Departing from Inverness, we journey southwest along the Great Glen to Loch Ness, pausing for a photo opportunity at Urquhart Castle. We’ll also take a moment to see some Highland Cows during our trip.
  • Fort Augustus - We pass through Fort Augustus, located at the southern tip of Loch Ness.
  • **Well of the Seven Heads coffee…
What's Included
  • Complimentary WiFi
  • Free bottled water
  • Assorted snacks included
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
What's Not Included
  • Entrance Fees to attractions
Additional Information

This is a small private tour that takes you from Inverness down the Great Glen to Fort William and on to Glencoe. We will travel along Loch Ness side stopping at Urquhart Castle and then Fort Augustus where you can see the locks on the Caledonian Canal. We continue further down the Great Glen to Fort William stopping en route at The Well of the 7 heads…

Location
Urquhart Castle
A82
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Robyn_d
Jul 5, 2025
Amazing day in the Highlands!!! - This was our first day of touring on our three night stop in Inverness. We wanted to book a private tour so that we could get a lay of the land and also let my husband enjoy the scenery and not concentrate so much on having to drive. There were five of us, myself, my husband, and our three teenage children. Our driver, Kevin was wonderful. He picked us up from our hotel and started off right towards the Glenfinnan viaduct. We got there in plenty of time to hike up and see the train as it came across the overpass. From there we went on to Glencoe, Fort William, Lock ness and several other different stops along the Highlands taking lots of pictures. There were plenty of local Scottish snacks in the van and even carrots to feed the hairy coos! Kevin was so helpful on giving us tips for our drive to the Isle of Skye the following day. He even taught my husband about how to correctly navigate the single track roads. I can’t recommend this tour enough! It really was the highlight of our 10 day trip in Scotland.
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Gisella
Jun 19, 2025
A very enjoyable tour with a knowledgeable guide - Our guide, Billy, is a very knowledgeable local guide, very experienced and engaging. The tour was tailored to our requirements, we went to the Glenfinnan viaduct, Glencoe, Loch Ness, Loch Achtriochtan and Falls of Foyers. We thoroughly enjoyed this tour and would recommend it, you won’t be disappointed.
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Eliza3250
Apr 28, 2025
An amazing day of the Highlands - Such an amazing tour of the Highlands Kevin made an effort to “cram” lots of the history of Scotland into our heads - at the same time making an effort to adjust to our wishes and desires. With great enthusiasm, tact and a wonderful sense of humour, he made our day both memorable and eventful.
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Stacyss7526ox
Mar 30, 2025
Loved every minute! - We had an amazing day with Lawrence touring around the Highlands. Loved the sites and Lawrence made sure to personalize the tour for us. We would highly recommend his tour!
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Budh258
Mar 30, 2025
Unforgettable Day in the Highlands with Lawrence! - We spent the day exploring the Scottish Highlands with Highlander Private Tours, and it was truly an unforgettable experience. Our guide, Lawrence, was exceptional—warm, knowledgeable, and full of great stories that brought the landscape and history to life. He tailored the tour to our interests, shared incredible local insights, and made the whole day both fun and meaningful. From stunning scenery to hidden gems, we couldn’t have asked for a better guide or a better way to experience Scotland. Highly recommend this tour—and if you can, request Lawrence!
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Rachelho9164vq
Mar 30, 2025
Highly recommend - Lawrence is an amazing tour guide. He is very knowledgeable and personable. He tailored the tour to us. We had a great time! Will definitely be back and will book again with him!
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Familywithdoggo
Jan 20, 2025
A truly wonderful experience! - We had a really wonderful experience! Billy was a true Scottish gentleman and was very accommodating. We learnt so much and saw the most amazing landscapes. Was really impressed with how Billy was able to personalize the day by taking us to a memorial park for our ancestors. Would highly recommend this tour! Thankyou Billy
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8davew
Sep 24, 2024
Great guide, great day, great experience! - Absolutely amazing day. One of our highlights of the trip. So nice having the driver for the windy roads as I had been driving up to this point. Plus great facts and storytelling while he drove, and plenty of good jokes to boot! Billy was great, the van was really nice and comfortable. He was so hospitable and knew so much, you could tell he really loves giving these tours. Plus he really listened to us and effectively created a custom tour to and from Glencoe (from Inverness). I’d recommend skipping Fort William and getting food at the Glencoe visitor center instead. Leave time for a hike in Glencoe, maybe even bring blankets and food for a picnic, tons of great spots and it is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been.
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Trailblazer786415
Sep 21, 2024
Great tour with our adult children - We loved our private tour with Billy as our tour guide for our party of 5. He was entertaining,funny and knowledgeable. Regaling us with the history of the clans and information about places of interest on the way to Glencoe and back. We were able to customize the tour so that our children could have time for a short hike and still visit the locations that interested us. The Mercedes van was comfortable and Billy is an excellent driver-not to be minimized on the sometimes narrow roads around Glencoe. We would definitely book another tour with Billy and Highland Private Tours.
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F2298qrmichelleb
Jun 26, 2023
Really nice tour! - Billy was a great guide, a true local with vast knowledge of the area and its history, made the trip a real pleasure! Highly recommend.
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From $879 (Per Vehicle)
up to 8 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).