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Loch Ness and the Scottish Highlands Day Tour from Edinburgh: Explore Myths and Majestic Views
4.8
1,917 Ratings
Edinburgh
Discover the captivating scenery of Scotland’s Highlands on Gray Line Scotland’s 5-Star Loch Ness and Highlands Day Tour.
This 12-hour journey spans more than 500 km, guiding you through breathtaking mountains, mystical glens, and to Scotland’s most famous loch, immersing you in the wonder and allure of the Highlands.
Discover the captivating scenery of Scotland’s Highlands on Gray Line Scotland’s 5-Star Loch Ness and Highlands Day Tour.
This 12-hour journey spans more than 500 km, guiding you through breathtaking mountains, mystical glens, and to Scotland’s most famous loch, immersing you in the wonder and allure of the Highlands.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Callander - A morning visit to this charming town, often referred to as the “Gateway to the Highlands.”
- Rannoch Moor - Following our visit to Fort Augustus and Loch Ness, the tour will commence its return journey south. You will pass by Loch Laggan, famously known as the setting for the internationally acclaimed ‘Monarch of the Glen,’ before…
- Callander - A morning visit to this charming town, often referred to as the “Gateway to the Highlands.”
- Rannoch Moor - Following our visit to Fort Augustus and Loch Ness, the tour will commence its return journey south. You will pass by Loch Laggan, famously known as the setting for the internationally acclaimed ‘Monarch of the Glen,’ before stopping in the picturesque town of Pitlochry, a delightful Victorian resort.
- Glencoe National Nature Reserve - Often called the Glen of Weeping, this was the site of the notorious ‘Massacre of Glencoe’ in 1692. The Glen offers several scenic viewing stops along the valley road, and the National Trust for Scotland operates a visitor centre on the main route.
- Loch Ness - Explore the world-renowned loch and, if you’re feeling adventurous, join the boat trip to search for the legendary monster, Nessie. This is also our lunch stop.
- Scottish Highlands - The majestic Highlands of Scotland.
- Pitlochry - Our final stop of the day in this charming Victorian town.
What's Included
- Transport
- Driver/guide
- Transport
- Driver/guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel drop-off
- Boat cruise
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Hotel drop-off
- Boat cruise
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age is 6 years
- This tour operates with a minimum of 15 participants. We reserve the right to cancel or reschedule if this requirement is not met.”
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age is 6 years
- This tour operates with a minimum of 15 participants. We reserve the right to cancel or reschedule if this requirement is not met.”
Location
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Waterloo Place
Our main departure point is opposite The Apex Hotel, Waterloo Place. The tour departs at 7.30am, please arrive 10 minutes before departure.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(1917 Ratings)
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619nethmiw
Apr 29, 2026
10/10 experience - amazing tour guide (Muhammad) - Muhammad was an amazing guide. He was friendly, interactive and so much fun. His knowledge on architecture, history and landscape of the Highlands was impeccable. It was a joy to join him on his first highlands tour. Would 100% recommend this trip. 10/10 experience.
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Mios290
Apr 16, 2026
Bob the GOAT - Nice trip. It was around 12 hours and fairly affordable.
Got to see some cool things and hear some old stories
Bob is a cool guy!
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Enorac806
Apr 10, 2026
So much more than just pretty views - I had a wonderful time on this tour, there is just so much to see, gorgeous views and towns to visit.
Special thanks to Bob, our tour guide, who's so knowledgeable about the highlands. From folk tales to history facts, he had something to say about every corner of this beautiful area, you might even understand him, if you're lucky!
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Jo_ofl_viog2025
Apr 10, 2026
Wonderfull ride! - That’s wonderfull! Bob is a great guy, explained everything on tour and was always concerned about how are we feeling on the trip. The roadtrip was one of the most beautiful things I’ve seen in my life
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Spencerh988
Apr 6, 2026
The Scottish Highlands - Bob was phenomenal. Very informative and personable. Overall we had a great time.
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Mariepb1645rr
Apr 4, 2026
Highest of the Highlands with Bob - Phenomenal tour with Bob, our knowledgeable, friendly, and skilled driver. We experienced multiple seasons’ worth of weather in one day in the Scottish highlands, but Bob kept us going through sun, clouds, rain, sleet, and—most impressively—a surprising amount of snow. All along, he provided interesting commentary and information, wrapped in the depths of Scottish history, about all the things we were seeing outside of our windows. In his hands, our tour went smoothly and we felt like we truly experienced the Scottish highlands! It was so much better than any self-guided tour could hope to be. Could not recommend more.
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Kyleejb
Apr 6, 2026
Great Day! - The Loch Ness tour was a great day out! Bob was a great tour guide with lots of knowledge and great stories to tell- I really enjoyed his commentary. The only thing I would say is that some of the roads and driving was a bit scary- I’m glad that Bob knew the roads well!! I had to look away a few times!! It’s a long day with 9hrs spent in the bus out of the 12.5hr trip, but I really enjoyed it and we had great weather too!! A lovely day out visiting the Scottish highlands! Would recommend.
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Carlas288
May 28, 2026
Passeata - Pleasant walking tour around Inverness
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Pinkstones
Jun 1, 2026
Last minute cancellation - I had booked this excursion for my mother and me months in advance to ensure that we had spots available. I had made the payment a few days prior, and the communication via Tripadvisor had always been correct. I had access to various information via email regarding our trip, the tickets, and the summaries. On the day of the excursion, there was no email either that morning or the day before informing us of a cancellation for the day! Upon arrival, there was no one, no bus, no travelers, just us, and after managing to log into my Tripadvisor account, I found that the excursion had been canceled without any email being sent to me! It was impossible to reach anyone, whether at the provider (Gray Line) who opened the next day or on the Tripadvisor side! Huge, huge disappointment, frustration, and a lot of anger! Fortunately, we found two guides who were leaving on an excursion with a mini group in a minibus and had spots available; they saved our day, and thanks to them, we discovered incredible places. This experience makes me not want to use sites like this anymore but to go directly with local providers. Fortunately, we were refunded the very next day! So, be cautious of last minute cancellations without being notified!
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Anantvshah
Apr 21, 2026
DO NOT USE THIS TOUR COMPANY - Caution do not use this operator. Reserved Highland tour over three months in advance canceled less than an hour before tour was scheduled to begin by email. The tour was canceled with no reason given. Not sure if I’ll be able to get a refund.
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