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Loch Ness Tour: Explore Castles and Villages
4.8
238 Ratings
Highland Council
Embark on a one-day adventure hunting for Nessie, cruising the enigmatic Loch Ness, discovering the town of Fort Augustus, touring the lakeside ruins of Urquhart Castle, appreciating the Falls of Foyers, and strolling by Dores Beach from Inverness!
Embark on a one-day adventure hunting for Nessie, cruising the enigmatic Loch Ness, discovering the town of Fort Augustus, touring the lakeside ruins of Urquhart Castle, appreciating the Falls of Foyers, and strolling by Dores Beach from Inverness!
Duration:
8 hours, 45 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Urquhart Castle - The one-day Loch Ness tour from Inverness begins at 08:45, following the scenic Caledonian Canal to its source at Loch Ness. Spanning 24 miles and reaching depths of over 700 feet, this loch is the largest by volume in the British Isles and is renowned for sightings of the Loch Ness Monster, affectionately called “Nessie.” The…
- Urquhart Castle - The one-day Loch Ness tour from Inverness begins at 08:45, following the scenic Caledonian Canal to its source at Loch Ness. Spanning 24 miles and reaching depths of over 700 feet, this loch is the largest by volume in the British Isles and is renowned for sightings of the Loch Ness Monster, affectionately called “Nessie.” The morning is spent at Loch Ness, providing ample time for Nessie-hunting! The first stop is Urquhart Castle (optional extra), where visitors can explore the 13th-century ruins, enjoy the visitor centre, and take in the stunning views and atmosphere of Scotland’s most famous loch.
- Fort Augustus - The tour then proceeds to Fort Augustus, the furthest point of the Loch Ness tour. Here, there is an opportunity to enjoy a relaxing hour-long boat cruise (optional extra) across Loch Ness with Cruise Loch Ness. Afterward, visitors can have lunch in the quaint town, which has a population of just 650 people, making it an ideal spot to unwind and watch boats navigate the Caledonian Canal.
- The Falls of Foyers - Following lunch, the tour heads back to Inverness, stopping at the Falls of Foyers. This magnificent 165ft waterfall, a favorite retreat of poet Rabbie Burns, is truly awe-inspiring. There is ample time to enjoy the atmosphere before the tour continues to the village of Dores for a visit to Dores Beach on the eastern shores of Loch Ness.
- Dores Beach - Visitors can spend a short time strolling along the pebble-strewn shoreline before boarding the coach for the final return journey to Inverness, where the Loch Ness day tour concludes.
What's Included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Live commentary on board
- Knowledgeable driver-guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Live commentary on board
- Knowledgeable driver-guide
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Attraction Tickets
- On-board restrooms
- On-board WiFi
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Attraction Tickets
- On-board restrooms
- On-board WiFi
Additional Information
- Minimum age is 4 years old.
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark.
- The castle & cruise currently need to be pre-booked, details will be provided on the ticket.
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after…
- Minimum age is 4 years old.
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark.
- The castle & cruise currently need to be pre-booked, details will be provided on the ticket.
- 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.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- Digital translations in English, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian & Mandarin available on request.
- Please arrive a minimum of 15 minutes before your tour’s departure time.
- If you are driving, we recommend parking at the Old Town Rose Street Multi-Storey Car Park, 24 Rose St, IV1 1NQ, conveniently located next to our departure point.
- Please note: the Loch Ness cruise will not be operating on the 20th and 24th December 2024. On those dates, we will stop at Fort Augustus for lunch where you will have the opportunity to view and enjoy Loch Ness.
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(238 Ratings)
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Sophiecindya
May 28, 2025
Highly recommend - Amazing Tour around the Loch Ness River. A beautiful tour of the castle on the way to the end of the River. Delightful tour guides, Chris and Karen were wonderful and full of tips and advice.
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Ashleyrl8775nf
May 27, 2025
Inverness Outing to Loch Ness / Highlands - Really enjoyed spending the day with Alex exploring the sites around Loch Ness. His knowledge of the area, tips for getting the most out of stops, humor, and introduction to the incredible scenery of Scotland was a treat!
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A5864pljustinl
May 27, 2025
Loch Ness tour - Great trip and value for the money. Our guide Alex was exceptional. Would recommend without hesitation. Nice full day adventure that is accessible to the whole family.
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Caleigh_m
May 24, 2025
This was a great tour to... - This was a great tour to see all of Loch Ness. You drive completely around stopping at so many different nice places. Our tour guide Stewart was very informative and funny, very easy to talk to and answered whatever questions you had. Highly recommend doing the tour with the Loch Ness Cruise, but you need to bring 21 pounds to get tickets through the tour guide. Overall highly recommend this tour!
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Frederique_m
May 21, 2025
Awesome tour! - Absolutely awesome tour! I did the Loch Ness tour. My guides Alan and Chris were wonderful. Very knowledgeable and kind and always there to take pictures of you and the sights. Got to see and learn so much about Loch Ness and its surroundings. Perfect to experience and explore Loch Ness, especially if you’re short on time. Highly recommend! Hope to come back one day!
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Lauraro2752xo
May 17, 2025
Excellent tour - It was a wonderful tour. Our guide Alan was excellent! We've been touring Loch Ness and surrounding areas, and they're amazing scenery. Plus we were very lucky with the day, lots of sunshine and a super nice climate to walk.
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R_w
May 15, 2025
Great tour with perfect weather - Two optional expenditures were available on this tour. The Urquhart Castle and the Loch Ness Cruise. The cruise had to be paid in cash so our tour guides made a stop at an ATM so we could join the cruise. Overall, it was a great day around Loch Ness.
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Karenoj3221cb
May 4, 2025
One of the best trips I've ever had - The trip was perfect. We really enjoyed Timberbush. Gregorio And Adam were the best to make the trip perfect, the energy, knowledge and spectacular friendliness.
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65alliez
Apr 30, 2025
Great top hits of Isle of Skye - Booked the tour as a first day to arrive in Inverness in order to knock out a major bucket list item going to Scotland. Tour was a great price for the tour length, and being able it’ll have so many break to take pictures/take in the scenery was stunning. Alex was a great guide and being able to ask so many questions and hear his personal stories from being raised in Skye was a lovely touch. Tour was great way to spend the day and fantastic to do with families or alone. Giving the student discount was a lovely cherry on top :)
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Misspeyton007
May 21, 2025
Highlands Day Trip - Our tour guide, Chris Allan, was amazing, friendly, funny, and extremely knowledgeable. However, this tour could be cut in half and made into a half day. We spent entirely too long at overlook places with not much else to do. It’s gorgeous countryside! I just felt that after the castle the places we pulled over to look at were far too long.
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