Glenfinnan, Mallaig & Loch Ness Tour: Explore Iconic Scots Landscapes & Harry Potter Sites

An ideal trip for admirers of Harry Potter; see Glenfinnan Viaduct, renowned for the Hogwarts Express; explore Mallaig and the Road to the Isles, and spend ample time at Loch Ness; the most well-known Loch in Scotland.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Loch Ness Region - We depart Inverness and travel the length of Loch Ness. Enjoy the beautiful scenic drive.
  • Urquhart Castle - Enjoy time for photos at Urquhart Castle on the shores of Loch Ness. Take a photo and purchase refreshments from the Clansman Hotel nearby.
  • Glenfinnan Viaduct - We spend plenty of time at Glenfinnan to see the monument and its Viaduct. We arrive just in time to see the Jacobite Steam train cross over the bridge; so don’t forget to bring your camera for this iconic photo!
    Glenfinnan was used as a backdrop for many scenes in the Harry Potter films. A great stop for avid Potter fans!
  • Mallaig - We spend lunch at Mallaig, gateway to the Isles. Mallaig is a scenic harbour, well known for its seafood and sandy beaches. Enjoy time to grab a bite to eat and explore its shoreline.
  • Fort Augustus - We stop at Fort Augustus on the banks of Loch Ness for a refreshment break and beautiful views over the Loch.
  • Commando Monument - Stop for photos of the Commando Memorial, located at Spean Bridge.
  • The Falls of Foyers - We visit the Falls of Foyers, an impressive waterfall that runs through to Loch Ness. Don’t forget your camera for this beautiful stop!
  • Dores - Our final stop of the day is at Dores Beach, at the north of Loch Ness. From the beach, you can see the entire length of Loch Ness and its infamous waters. Grab your camera and get ready to go Nessie hunting!
What's Included
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Live commentary on board
  • Knowledgeable driver-guide
What's Not Included
  • Food & Drinks
  • Attraction Tickets
  • Gratuities
  • On-board restrooms
  • On-board WiFi
Additional Information
  • Minimum age is 4 years old.
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or a full refund.
  • Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark the bus.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
  • Please arrive a minimum of 15 minutes before your tour’s departure time.
  • Digital translations in English, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian & Mandarin available on request.
  • This tour will visit the Glenfinnan area and the Glenfinnan Viaduct. Please note: the Jacobite Steam Train is operated by another company. As such, we cannot guarantee that it will be running or that your tour and the train will meet up at the same time.
Location
Railway Terrace
Railway Terrace, Inverness, IV1 1NW. Look out for our coach or our sign on the lamp post.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Michelle_s
Aug 7, 2024
Great way to see the Highland viewpoints - What a great tour!! Jack, our tour guide was very friendly and had many stories! Yes this tour is a full day but worth it with all the different places we visited. We had a great time especially chasing the Harry Potter train!
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Md_e
Jul 31, 2024
Tour was excellent, guide was good - The scenic beauty of this tour was outstanding. The driver cum guide (his name was probably Brian) was a well behaved person. He has good knowledge on the places we visited. His commentary was also good. We really enjoyed this excellent tour.
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Lydia_k
Jul 28, 2024
Good tour - Well planned tour! Chris was a great guide and full of great information. We loved chasing the steam train.
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Laure_c
Jul 28, 2024
Trip to glenfinnan - This tour to Glenfinnan, malaig and Loch Ness was amazing. We got to see so many things in a day, not only what was said on the website. It was my first time in Scotland and our driver, Chris, definitely made it special. A genuinely nice and funny guy full of personal anecdotes the whole time, even after 12hours, he still had the same good energy. He made sure we got at Glenfinnan in time to see the train and that we got back in time on the coach to chase the train and also showed us Dumbledore’s grave so if you’re a Harry Potter fan this tour is perfect. You even get to see the “black lake” at glenfinnan and also the Jacobite train at the train station in Malaig. Chris’ goal was definitely that everyone was enjoying the day. I’ll definitely be back.
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Allison_w
Jul 24, 2024
A gorgeous, jam-packed day - This tour was a great surprise! We saw over a dozen gorgeous spots and our tour guide was super friendly! I'm also always a fan of the larger vans like this tour had as opposed to the big coach buses some tours tend to have.
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Mary_m
Jul 17, 2024
Highly recommend this tour - The tour was fantastic. Our tour guide, Tonk, was the best. Very informative and kept us entertained. We loved Gkenfinnan Viaduct but really the stops were all good. It was a great day of good weather.
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Teresa_c
Jul 6, 2024
Honor and Relationships - I very much appreciated how the guide kept us informed about what to expect. Knowing from the start where we'd stop for bathroom breaks and about how much time we'd have at different spots was very helpful! He kept us informed of the expectations as plans changed due to weather and mechanical challenges throughout the day. His strong communication skills, explaining what would be happening and his decision making process, was especially helpful when the bus broke down on the way home. He shared his thought process and priorities (always our safety as #1) so we knew what to expect. When the bus rolled into the Highland Bridge Hotel parking lot (after being passed by bicycles), we were quickly given tea and cookies along with options to buy drinks at the bar. At this point, our guide also pulled out his favorite books about the history of the area to make the wait for the back up bus more pleasant. Clearly, the stories and information he'd entertained us with throughout the day were his passion. His final story of the evening, as the backup driver and bus got us home, brought together the themes of the day--honor and the power of relationships--He clearly showed us the beauty and spirit of the highlands in words and deeds. Spending so many hours on a bus is NOT my idea of a fun way to spend a day of vacation. I wish, wish, wish there were 6 hour tours as my attention span can't handle much more than that. If the driver/guide not been so incredible, I would have rated the tour poorly as it's simply too long.
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Trail46008473705
Jul 4, 2024
Amazing - We had a wonderful day. We had a huge crush on our guide Will. He was super nice, always available, smiling, the very image of the Scottish. We went to wait for the Jacobit train at the viaduct and the experience was wonderful. We are grateful to have arrived on time, because some groups arrived when the train had passed. Thanks to Will, we managed to catch up with the train and were able to observe it very closely. Which made the excursion even more magical. Unfortunately our bus had problems and we had to abandon it. However, the company and Will were able to find a solution quickly so that we returned to Inverness without any problems.
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Caroline_t
Jun 20, 2024
Marita was right, fell in love with the highlands! - Marita was an AMAZING tour guide!! She was fun to listen too and had some great stories! She made the tour even more memorable and knew so much about the areas we were visiting. The tour itself is stunning and highly recommend it to anyone visiting, and if you get Marita it is even better!
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Keith_m
May 29, 2024
Amazing!!! - Our tour was great. Tonks was an absolutely amazing guide that definitely made the day! She offered great knowledge and advice and alot of history and stories of the areas that we visited.
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