Day trip

Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Scottish Highlands Tour

4.7 / 5

3664 reviews

Activity provider: Timberbush Tours
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    Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Scottish Highlands Tour

    Activity provider: Timberbush Tours

    4.7

    3664 reviews

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    See the best of Scotland's Highlands on a guided day trip from Edinburgh. Search for 'Nessie', meet some 'hairy coos' and see stunning landscapes.

    About this activity

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    Duration 12.5 hours
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    Live tour guide
    English

    Experience

    Itinerary
    9.5 hours

    • Edinburgh

    • 1.5 hours

    • Kilmahog (coffee)

    • Glencoe (photo stop)

    • Lunch

    • Loch Ness

    • Urquhart Castle

      • Optional
      • Extra fee

    • Boat cruise

      • Optional
      • Extra fee

    • Pitlochry (free time)

    • 1.5 hours

    • Edinburgh

    Meeting point
    Main stop
    Other stop
    Highlights
    • Tick off the Highland’s main sites on an eco-certified full-day trip
    • Explore Scottish traditions, nature, and legends with an expert local guide
    • Give the tour your personal touch with customizable features
    • Get to grips with everything from Nessie, kilts, and ‘hairy coos’
    • Snap your own momentous memories of the Highlands’ beauty
    Full description

    Head for the Highlands, whether in search of the Loch Ness Monster or just a scenic day trip from Edinburgh. After pickup, relax on the bus and listen to the guide’s entertaining commentary.

    Visit Kilmahog for an introduction to the famous Highland Cows (depending on the time of year) and a cup of coffee. Next, travel up the road to Glencoe and enjoy a 10-minute photo stop in front of the unforgettable Highland views.

    Have lunch in the Fort William area, where your guide can advise you on where to eat. If you're interested in the mysteries of the kilt, you can even get a ‘wee’ kilt introduction here. Then be whisked to Loch Ness itself.

    Customize your experience at Loch Ness. Choose to visit the majestic Urquhart Castle, and hop on a boat in search of ‘Nessie’, as the locals call it. Or simply hang out on the pier and grab a coffee with gorgeous views.

    On the way home, make a short snack stop in Pitlochry, a beautiful village in the heart of the country, before returning to Edinburgh.

    Includes
    • Transportation by air-conditioned bus
    • Services of an expert guide
    • Live onboard commentary
    • Loch Ness boat cruise (if option selected)
    • Urquhart Castle ticket (if option selected)
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Meals
    Not suitable for
    • Children under 4 years

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    Meeting point

    Meet outside the green Ensign Ewart pub.

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    Important information

    What to bring

    • Comfortable shoes
    • Packed lunch
    • Weather-appropriate clothing

    Know before you go

    • Bringing a packed lunch is recommended in order to make the most of your time at each stop. Alternatively, you will have the chance to buy food on the day
    • The tour involves cross-country driving and a large portion of the trip is spent on the bus, taking in the views of the Scottish Highlands with live commentary
    • Please be prepared for a long day with up to 2 hours between stops
    Customer reviews

    Overall rating

    4.7 /5

    based on 3664 reviews

    Review summary

    • Guide
      4.9/5
    • Transportation
      4.7/5
    • Value for money
      4.6/5
    • Service
      5/5

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    Friendly and knowledgeable guides with a great sense of humor. The route was beautiful and even though I would've liked to stay more time at each stop, I understand that time is important in such a long day trip. The bus was clean and incredibly comfortable.

    March 24, 2023

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    Everything was according, or even plus to the itinerary. We received a very good guiding from the driver John. We had a chance to get familiar with Scottish history and Highland life. We, my family and myself enjoyed it very much and our expectations were exceeded. It was not our first tour in Europe, but it was far the best among all of them.

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    March 24, 2023

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    It’s a long day but you see quite a lot. Great if you are only in Edinburgh a short time and see what else Scotland has to offer. Grateful for the recommendations for attire and bringing a lunch. Non-English speaking people need to be strongly encouraged to download the translation app so they understand all the instructions provided.

    March 24, 2023

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