Full-Day Audio Guided Tour in Scottish Highlands and Loch Ness
Visit from Edinburgh the most spectacular landscapes of the Scottish Highlands with our excursion to Loch Ness, Glencoe and Highlands. Enjoy the forests of the Los Trossachs National Park. Crossing Glencoe, Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the United Kingdom, awaits us. Later, the Great Glen will welcome us. In its heart the waters of the great lakes of Scotland are immersed.
Go ahead and embark on a cruise on Scotland’s best-known lake, the home of the most mythical monster in the country: Nessie. To finish, he offers a pint in a pub in Pitlochry, a Victorian village on the banks of the River Tay.
A 190 High Street, The Royal Mile
Our meeting point is at 190 of High Street at The Royal Mile, Edinburgh where the tour to Loch Ness will start. After passing by Stirling, from the bus, you will be able to spot the impressive silhouette of the Stirling Castle and the monument of William Wallace. We will then go through The Trossachs National Park and after passing by Callander we will make a stop at the entrance of Loch Lomond National Park and The Trossachs: Kilmahog, where, if you’re lucky, you may see some Highland cattle.
B Kilmahog
We will arrive at Rannoch Moor, surrounded by mountainous landscapes, lochs and valleys. We will stop in one of the most beautiful and magical valleys in Scotland, Glencoe, where the bloody massacre of the MacDonald clan took place. You will be able to take some great photos of The Three Sisters and also try to spot some of the famous scenery from famous films such as Harry Potter and James Bond.
C Three Sisters Viewpoint
We will make another quick stop to admire the Three Sisters, three unusual rock formations. The pointy ridges are named Gearr Aonach (short ridge), Aonach Dubh (black ridge) and Beinn Fhada (long ridge).
D Fort Augustus
We will then continue with our trip to Loch Ness and pass through Fort William. This huge Scottish mountains and Ben Nevis will take us into The Great Glen. The Great Glen Fault divides the heart of The Highlands and takes in Loch Linhe, Loch Lochy, Loch Oich and Loch Ness. The Caledonian Canal and the Fort Augustus lock system will be our next destination. There’ll be plenty of time to visit the canal, to have lunch at any of the places available and to go on the Loch Ness cruise if you choose to do so. Don’t forget your camera, from this viewpoint you can get some amazong shots of the lake and its landscape.
The ticket for the one hour cruise on Loch Ness is not included in the price of the day trip. (Ticket price for clients of the Loch Ness Bus is just – £20.00 adults / £17.00 students and senior citizens (over 60)/ £13.00 children from 4 to 15 years old / Free children younger than 4 years old. There is no family discount available. Payment for the attractions may only be made in cash in order to be able to get group discount. Where possible, when making payments to the tour guide, we ask that the exact amount is paid for each person on the reservation.
On the south shore of Loch Ness you may spot its mysterious inhabitant Nessie, the monster of Loch Ness. During your stop at Loch Ness you’ll have time to go for a walk or relax by the shore of the loch. Another of the attractions in Fort Augustus is the lock system of the Caledonian Canal. This canal is considered to be the longest one of the country running along the Great Glen connecting the North Sea and the Atlantic Ocean.
E Commando Memorial
After leaving Loch ness, we will make our way to the Commando Memorial, a monument dedicated to brave soldiers in World war Two. From here, if the mist allows, you can see the magnificent Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the United Kingdom.
F Pitlochry
Our journey will continue on Cairngorms National Park. Loch Lagann and Ardverikie Castle will be some of the places we will see on our way to Pitlochry. This village is full of beautiful Victorian houses and will be our last stop before our return to Edinburgh. You will have time to enjoy a drink in one of its many pubs.
G Arrival to Edinburgh
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Travel
- Transportation in vehicles of 16, 37 or 54 seats.
- Guide
- Yes
- Language
- English - Audio guide
- Lowest Price Guarantee
- 45£
- Departure Point
- 190 High Street (Royal Mile)
- e-ticket
- Printed or mobile voucher accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (up to 24 hours before tour departure)
- Departure time
- 7:30
- Return Details
- 20:00
- What's Included
- Professional driver.
- Audio guide.
- Transportation in vehicles of 16, 37 or 54 seats.
- New high-end bus.
- What's No Included
- Loch Ness Cruise (optional subjet to availability)
- Smartphone or headphones.
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Food and drinks
Special launch offer. Book now for only 45 pounds.
Carlotta
We would like to thank Amber and our very nice driver for this beautiful tour around Scotland. The trip offered amazing views of Victorian villages, beautiful wild landscapes and the freedom to explore them. Our guide was very knowledgeable, patient, helpful and fun, she gave us very good recommendations and told us many interesting and fascinating stories. We highly recommend!
Samantha
Pas du tout intéressée habituellement par les excursions en car, j ai réservé cette journée par facilité pour notre famille (2 adultes et 3 enfants). Le premier arrêt m a fait craindre que nous allions nous arrêter uniquement sur des aires pensées et créées pour les touristes. J avais aussi un peu peur que les 12 heures prévues soient difficilement supportables. Toutefois, le paysage était magnifique (même durant les trajets). Je ne m en suis pas lassée. Et le Loch Ness %u2026 Incroyable ! Le guide accompagnant était super sympa et prévenant. Les audio-guides étaient en anglais. Je n avais pas vu sur le site qu il était possible de réserver d autres langues. Notre car était principalement composé de personnes italiennes et ils avaient un audio guide en italien. Peut être n%u2019ai je pas bien compris les infos sur le site internet. Quoi qu il en soit, même si j aurais préféré sortir un peu plus des « sentiers battus », je ne peux que recommander cette journée. C était très chouette.
Guido
Hello!! That was a very nice trip, very entertaining. Our driver Mark was very professional and kept us entertained until the end. We can only recommend your company!! Best regards Guido Krüger
Joanne
Pablo is a really wonderful guide as well as the driver (I forgot her name). They see to it that everyone of us who joined the tour were happy and safe throughout the entire day tour. Surely, will recommend the team. Thank you
