The 15 Best Loch Ness Tours in Edinburgh

1.Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Scottish Highlands Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 17,446 reviews · 12.5 hours · from $62Our pick

Spend a full day crossing Scotland by comfortable coach, with stops at Callander, Glencoe, Fort William, Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, and Pitlochry. Your English-speaking guide, such as Brian, Adam, Stevie B, or Mark, fills the long drives with Scottish history, folklore, music, and humor. Add a castle visit, Loch Ness cruise, or whisky experience to shape the day.

“The Australian Mark was a super guide full of cool stories and really easy to chat with. Keep going you're the best tour guide !”

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2.Loch Ness, Glencoe & Scottish Highlands Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 11,381 reviews · 12.5 hours · from $61

Spend 12.5 hours touring the Highlands by air-conditioned coach, with Glencoe, Loch Ness, Fort Augustus, Pitlochry, and possible Highland cows. Choose a Loch Ness cruise, Deanston Distillery visit, or cruise and Urquhart Castle option. Guides such as Fraser, Ewan, and Paul are known for lively Scottish stories, music, and humor.

“A good，well organized tool，everything goes well，the day was not good kept rainy and cloudy，but the experience still good，definitely recommend”

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3.Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,854 reviews · 12 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $67Top rated

Spend about 12.5 hours touring the Highlands from Edinburgh by air-conditioned coach, with stops at Glencoe, Fort Augustus, the Commando Memorial, and Pitlochry. Add a Loch Ness cruise, Urquhart Castle visit, or Deanston whisky option for an extra fee. Guides such as Ryan, Rod, John, William, and David bring the drive to life with stories and local tips.

“The trip to loch ness was amazing, our coach driver Nick was amazing commentator, the booking through website was quite easy. The cost of trip for two people was affordable and there were proper breaks.”

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4.Loch Ness & Highlands Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh with Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6,022 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $84

Travel from Edinburgh in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach with an English-speaking guide such as Jim, Kenny, Chaz, or Shea. Stop at Callander, Glencoe, Fort Augustus, Spean Bridge, and Pitlochry, then cruise Loch Ness. It is a scenic, information-packed day, but expect many hours on the road.

“Chaz was amazing and her knowledge of every aspect of the tour was exceptional. We had sufficient bathroom breaks and opportunities to shop in local stores.”

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5.Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,771 reviews · 12 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $62

Spend a full day touring the Highlands from Edinburgh with an English-speaking driver-guide. Stop at Callander, Loch Tulla, Glencoe, Fort William, the Commando Monument, Fort Augustus, and Pitlochry. You can add a Loch Ness boat cruise, enjoy frequent photo stops, and hear Scottish history, stories, music, and local legends along the way.

“This was a full-day tour with many beautiful stops along the way. We really enjoyed it—the tour guide was amazing and shared fun, interesting information throughout the day.”

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6.Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness and Glencoe Day Trip from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,793 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $74

Ride from Edinburgh into the Highlands with an English-speaking driver guide, stopping in Perthshire, the Cairngorms, Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, and Glen Coe. You can add a Loch Ness cruise and castle visit for £30 per adult, cash only. Guides such as Jamie, Chris, Ben, Terri, and Alan are known for lively history and good road commentary.

“Make sure you have cash. We were not told in description that one event was cash only and had to use atm at a rest stop. Scenery was amazing, guide told great stories and Linda on Loch Ness was fantastic!”

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7.Loch Ness, Glencoe, Coos & the Highlands Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,539 reviews · 12.5 hours · from $72

This 12.5-hour Highland Experience Tours trip covers Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, Glencoe, the Cairngorms, Perthshire, and Hairy Coos from Edinburgh. Expect a full coach day, English commentary, scenic stops, and optional Loch Ness cruise and castle entry for £30 cash. Guides such as Terry, Charlie, Jamie, Audrey, and Stephen B are known for lively history and storytelling.

“Amazing! Guide Terri was amazing and so knowledgeable! Driver Ian got us everywhere on time and told funny jokes!”

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8.Loch Ness & Scottish Highlands Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,366 reviews · from $94

Travel from Edinburgh through the Trossachs, Glen Coe, Fort William, and the Cairngorms to Fort Augustus on Loch Ness. Add a boat cruise with sonar and underwater imaging, or explore the village on foot. Your English-speaking guide shares Scottish history, stories, and music during this 12-hour, 300-mile trip.

“Absolutely amazing especially with Steve as our Guide! We all enjoyed the trip .”

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9.Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Highlands Guided Day Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,233 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $85

Travel from Edinburgh through Callander, Glencoe, Fort William and the Great Glen to Loch Ness. Your driver-guide provides live commentary, with optional cruises, an Urquhart Castle visit and whisky tasting. Guides such as Mark, Holly and Nick are known for lively storytelling, but expect a long day with plenty of time on the coach.

“Adam was entertaining and his stories of Scotland illuminated the whole trip. It was clear he was as passionate, if not more so than everyone else on the tour. The views were amazing. There are no shortage of photo opportunities.”

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10.Loch Ness, Glenoce & The Highlands Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,130 reviews · 12 hours · from $53Best value

Spend 12 hours crossing more than 500 km of Scotland, from Callander and Rannoch Moor to Glencoe and Loch Ness. Your English-speaking driver-guide, such as Brendan, Doug, Danny, or Ian, adds history, jokes, music, and local stories. You can walk beside Loch Ness or buy an optional cruise ticket from the guide.

“Brandon is a really nice and fun guide, that will entertain you telling stories and singing and laughing! He thinks of everything (like, if the places that we are supposed to visit will be full of people or not) and will have other paths to go! It was a really fun and nice day!”

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11.Loch Ness and the Scottish Highlands Day Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,884 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $59

Spend about 12 hours touring the Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh by climate-controlled coach. You’ll stop in Callander, Glencoe, Fort Augustus at Loch Ness, and Pitlochry, with commentary from driver-guides such as Ian, Brendan, and Dougie. The Loch Ness boat cruise costs extra, and the packed route means plenty of scenery but limited time ashore.

“Going on the Loch Ness boat and going into Pitlochry. This gave us an idea of the side of the loch and the travelling through the Caledonion system. Pitlochry was realle busy but very beautiful.”

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12.Loch Ness and The Highlands Tour with Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,090 reviews · 12 hours · from $67

Travel from Edinburgh into the Highlands in a 16-seat Mercedes minicoach, with stops at Glencoe, Rannoch Moor, Fort Augustus, Pitlochry, and Loch Ness. Your English-speaking driver-guide, such as Craig, Duncan, or Kylie, fills the long ride with Scottish stories. The cruise is included but depends on the weather.

“Our guide Alex McClure was the best we’ve ever had. Informative, funny, and easy-to-listen to. He was very professional. Great music. Excellent driver. This tour would not be the same without him. We were thoroughly charmed by him.”

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13.Isle of Skye, Highlands and Loch Ness 3-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,002 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $235

Travel from Edinburgh to Portree with a driver-guide, stopping at Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Ben Nevis, Kilt Rock, the Quiraing, Dunvegan Castle, and Eilean Donan Castle. Guides such as Scott, Jada, Alan, Andrew, and Lorna are known for lively stories, Scottish music, and flexible weather plans. Accommodation is included unless you choose the no-lodging option.

“Andrew was a fantastic tour guide! He made it so fun and informative. He made sure everyone was taken care of, and got great photos. We ended up with a fun group of people and had a great time. It was so beautiful on the Skye, I would recommend this trip to anyone.”

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14.Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 990 reviews · from $61

Travel from Edinburgh into the Highlands with an English-speaking driver-guide, stopping at Glencoe, Fort William, Loch Ness, the Commando Memorial, and Pitlochry. You will also pass major sights such as the Kelpies, Stirling Castle, and Linlithgow Palace. The optional Loch Ness cruise costs extra.

“A beautiful roundtrip up and down the Higlands, and a cruise at Loch Ness, what else if you are in Scotland? Thanks a lot!”

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15.3-Day Isle of Skye, Highlands, and Loch Ness Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 975 reviews · 3 days · from $230

Travel from Edinburgh to the Highlands and Isle of Skye in a modern minibus with an English-speaking driver-guide. Stay two nights in Portree, visit Glencoe, Ben Nevis, Eilean Donan Castle, Loch Ness, and Skye highlights such as Kilt Rock and the Old Man of Storr. Guides including Neil, Jim, Jack, Mark, and Scott are often praised for lively stories and flexible stops.

“I absolutely loved this experience! The sites, the history, and the accomodations were perfect. Scott was absolutely brilliant, insanely accommodating, and a top-notch tour guide. I”

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