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From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glenoce & The Highlands Day Tour

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Activity provider:Gray Line Scotland
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From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glenoce & The Highlands Day Tour

Activity provider:Gray Line Scotland
4.6  / 5
1724 reviews
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From US$ 66.99 per person

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Take the ultimate Scotland tour, experience the beauty of the Scottish Highlands and see for yourself if the Loch Ness Monster is lurking under the water.

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Duration 12 hours
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Live tour guide
English

Experience

Itinerary
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    Starting location:

    Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

  • Transfer

    (1.5 hours)

  • Callander

    Coffee

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    Glencoe

    Photo stop

  • Lunch, Free time

    Loch Ness

    Free time, Boat cruise

    Optional, Extra fee

  • Pitlochry

  • Transfer

    (1.5 hours)

  • Arrive back at:

    Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights
  • Enjoy a photos stop at Glen Coe
  • Travel through the Highlands and enjoy spectacular views
  • Stop near Fort William
  • Walk along the banks of Loch Ness, or take an optional cruise
  • See the Forth Road and rail bridges
Full description

Following pickup from central Edinburgh, you will head towards Stirling, catching views of the Castle and Wallace Monument as you venture to the Highlands.

Visit Callander, and stop for morning coffee in this bustling town described as the gateway to the highlands. Head northwards over Rannoch Moor until you reach the dark, brooding Pass of Glencoe. Stop for lunch and free time nearby the Fort William area, then follow the Caledonian Canal up the Great Glen to Loch Ness. Here, you have some free time with the option to cruise on the Loch, or if you don't want to take the cruise you can relax in one of the bars or restaurants in the tranquil village or on the pier. 

After Loch Ness you will head South East and take in magnificent views of Loch Laggan. On the way home, enjoy a refreshment stop in Pitlochry, a delightful Victorian resort town. Then, head south through Fife, and cross the Forth next to the amazing Forth Bridge, before arriving back in Edinburgh.

Includes
  • Pickup from many departure points in central Edinburgh
  • Scenic tour through the Highlands
  • Journey through Glen Coe
  • Refreshment stops
  • Stop at Loch Ness
  • Driver/Guide
  • Transportation
  • Lunch or refreshments
  • Loch Ness Cruise (Optional, payable to driver on the day)
Not suitable for
  • Children under 6 years

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Meeting point

Wait outside The Apex Hotel on Waterloo Place

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Important information

What to bring

  • Camera
  • Snacks
  • Cash

Know before you go

  • Boat cruise tickets are available for purchase on the day from your driver/guide.
  • Bringing some snacks or a packed lunch is advisable, but there are places to buy food on the day
  • A large portion of the tour is spent on the bus, enjoying the views of the Highlands with tales from the driver/guide
  • A small number of participants are required to run the tours. In the unlikely event this is not met and your tour is cancelled, a refund, rescheduled date, or an alternative tour will be offered
  • Several city center drop-off points are available at the end of your tour and your driver-guide will discuss the best options
  • Pickup times will vary depending on your chosen departure point
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Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 1724 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Service
    4.5/5
  • Organization
    4.5/5

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I absolutely loved our trip the stops were amazing. It was a very long day but I truely appreciated the guides wealth of knowledge of Scotland and the highlands! He was a lovely guy who did his best to make it the best day, unfortunately we didn’t get to stop in the exact spot I would’ve preferred in glencoe but he was apologetic and explained it wasn’t plausible with the time limit. Be prepared for a great day with amazing scenes but a very long day :). I went with two girlfriends we are aged 24 and really liked the tour it would be appreciated by all ages! enjoy the highlands 🤩

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September 26, 2023

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Brooke – AustraliaVerified booking

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It’s was an amazing tour! Thank you Brian for the fun filled and an informative trip. You truly are a star. The day trip was simply mesmerising. Words wouldn’t do justice. We are so happy we decided to take your tour. N guys always ask for Brian. He is the best guide you can ever have!

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September 22, 2023

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Karishma – IndiaVerified booking

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Good - however the reservations were not clear in that we needed to be at the pickup spot at 7:20, not 8AM. Nothing had been communicated to us prior - which made it a mad rush to getting to the pick up. Brian was a great driver and provided a lot of history for us - making it fun.

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June 23, 2023

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Matthew – United StatesVerified booking

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