Day trip

From Edinburgh: Loch Ness and Scottish Highlands Day Tour

Activity provider: Heart of Scotland Tours
Day trip

From Edinburgh: Loch Ness and Scottish Highlands Day Tour

Activity provider: Heart of Scotland Tours
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From US$ 108.82 per person

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Enjoy Loch Ness and the Scottish Highlands on this minibus tour from Edinburgh. Admire natural landscapes and top sights like Doune Castle, Linlithgow Palace, and the National Wallace Monument.

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Duration 12 hours
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Live tour guide
English

Experience

Highlights
  • Step into history at Linlithgow Palace, the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots
  • Uncover the secrets of William Wallace at the National Wallace Monument.
  • Search for the infamous monster as you gaze into the depths of Loch Ness
  • Capture pictures of the views from Loch Tulla and travel across Glen Coe
  • Admire Doune Castle which is a popular shooting spot for shows and films
Full description

Start your full-day tour of the Scottish Highlands by passing Linlithgow Palace—the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots—and arriving at the National Wallace Monument. Here, your guide will reveal the story of Scottish hero William Wallace, whose victory against the English was adapted for Braveheart.

Take a glimpse of Doune Castle, a medieval stronghold that fans of Monty Python, Game of Thrones, and Outlander will recognize. After a morning coffee stop in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, the tour continues to either the Highland gateway village of Callander or Loch Lubnaig. 

Marvel at the fantastic views from Loch Tulla then travel across the wilderness of Rannoch Moor to Glen Coe. This magical setting may look familiar, as it was a set location in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.

A lunch stop is next up on the itinerary before heading to Loch Ness for some monster spotting. A boat trip on the lake is available as a tour option. Enjoy views of Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in Britain, and return to Edinburgh via the Grampian Mountains and Highland Perthshire.

Includes
  • Guided tour in English
  • Transportation by mini-coach
  • Live commentary on board
  • Food and drinks
  • Loch Ness boat trip and entrance fee
  • Tips
Not suitable for
  • Children under 5 years

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Meeting point

Meet at Bus Stand ZE, Waterloo Place, Edinburgh EH1 3BQ

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Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 488 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.7/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Service
    4.6/5
  • Organization
    4.6/5

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The places are stunning, but I’m afraid our guide was more worried about getting to the stopping points than anything else. He has the knowledge and was kind with everybody, but my mom and I felt insecure during some parts of the journey due to the speed of the van.

March 25, 2023

It is really a best of Highlands 1 day tour. Lots of things to see in 12 hours. Kevin was a great and very knowledgeable guide. Fun atmosphere, comfy bus, lots of photo opportunities and one of the most beautiful place of the world. Make sure to take the Loch Ness boat for a little Nessie “hunting”.

March 25, 2023

A one day tour with small group was excellent.the van was not full and it was an advantage . Gregor was our tour guide And he is full of knowledge and Scottish history .This one day tour is worth it for the given price and I must recommend.We started on time and the driving was very safe and smooth . I had a memorable day with this tour . Winter has its own beauty which can be seen while passing by hills lakes etc.

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March 25, 2023

Product ID: 25765