1 day tour

Loch Ness Experience

From £49.00

Tour Summary

Loch Ness Experience
One day tour

Discover the beauty and mystery of Loch Ness on this fantastic tour from Inverness. Enjoy an optional cruise through the deepest waters of Loch Ness and visit the historic Urquhart Castle. Explore the picturesque village of Fort Augustus and discover the story of the Caledonian Canal. See stunning waterfalls and soak up amazing lochside views at Dores.

Urquhart Castle - spend time exploring mighty Urquhart Castle and discovering its turbulent history

Loch Ness Cruise - enjoy a sail through the dark and deep waters of Scotland’s most famous lake

Invermoriston - discover the historic humpbacked bridge and tumbling waterfall below   

Fort Augustus - explore the village where the Caledonian Canal meets Loch Ness

Falls of Foyers - see the cascading waters that inspired Rabbie Burns

Dores - head to the beach for epic views of Loch Ness

Movie locations - Loch Ness, Brave and Victoria and Abdul

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What's Included

Included
  • Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Live commentary in English.
  • Services of an experienced driver/guide
  • Service charges and taxes
Not included
  • Admission charges
  • Meals, snacks or items of a personal nature
  • Gratuity to your driver/guide

Departure Information

25 Union Street
Inverness IV1 1QA

Check-in: 08:45 hrs
Tour Departs: 09:00 hrs
Tour Returns: 17:00 hrs


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Useful Information

Child Details

Concession discount applies to adults aged 60 years and above; students and children aged 3 to 15 years inclusive.

We’re really sorry but children aged under 3 years cannot travel on this tour.

Photo-ID may be requested to confirm discount entitlement. 

Tour Facts

Book Assured
Book by paying a 20% deposit. Make date changes or get a full refund with 48 hours notice before travel. Click here for more information.

Admission Prices 
In order to give you maximum flexibility admission fees are not included in the cost of this tour.

FAQs 
Please see the FAQ section for more information on this tour.

Product code 
HEX 04013


Frequently Asked Questions

Travelling on a Signature one-day tour is a great way to discover the best of Scotland from your city centre base of Edinburgh, Glasgow or Inverness.

During your day of discovery we’ll introduce you to many aspects of our country: spectacular scenery, history, folklore, nature and much, much more.

Travel is provided by air-conditioned vehicle and each tour is led by an experienced driver/guide who will provide a live commentary in English.

There are stops planned at the key sights as well as for meals and comfort breaks.

The tour fare includes transportation by air-conditioned vehicle and the services of a professional driver/guide.

Admission to the attractions featured on this tour is optional, so you can choose to visit or not depending on your interests. The tour itinerary will allow time for you to enjoy visits to:

Loch Ness Cruise 
Urquhart Castle

The links above will give you more information on these attractions as well as current prices. On some tours, discounted prices are available to tour passengers - your driver/guide will provide more information if this applies.

Not all attractions accept credit or debit cards, so you should carry sufficient cash if you plan to visit.

You can maximise your time at Loch Ness by purchasing the optional Urquhart Castle and Loch Ness Cruise combination ticket.

Visit hauntingly beautiful Urquhart Castle, once one of Scotland’s largest castles. The castle boasts a commanding presence overlooking the loch.

After time to explore the castle and admire the views take to the water for a cruise on Loch Ness. The cruise boat is equipped with on-board sonar, comfortable seating inside and out as well as toilets.

Refreshments are available for purchase or you can bring packed food.

You can purchase this combination ticket from your driver/guide on the day of the tour and payment is in cash only.

For operational reasons it’s not possible to purchase the cruise or admission to Urquhart Castle separately.

Each tour is led by an experienced driver/guide who will provide an informative and entertaining commentary in English.

You’ll hear tales of the Clans, bloody battles and the famous characters that have shaped the history of Scotland. You will learn too of the landscape that surrounds you and of the nature that makes Scotland so special.

Be ready to have a laugh as well - you’re bound to be told some really corny jokes! 

The seating on the coach is not allocated so you are free to sit in any vacant seat.

We recommend that you and your party arrive at the boarding point together so that you can be seated in the same part of the coach.

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