14 Loch Ness Tours in Glasgow to Build a Day Around

1.Loch Ness, Glencoe and the Highlands Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,746 reviews · 11.5 hours · from $65Our pick

Spend a full day touring the Highlands from Glasgow with an English-speaking driver-guide such as Andrew, Michelle, Charlie, or Wee Davie. You’ll stop at Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Fort William, Fort Augustus, Loch Ness, and Pitlochry, with an optional one-hour cruise on Loch Ness. Expect striking scenery, local stories, photo stops, and a long but well-spaced day.

“Our guide Jack was incredible! My wife and I were up pretty late the night before the tour attending a concert, so we were pretty tired during the day but Jack kept the energy at exactly the right level to get everyone going but not overdo it! For such a fun, full, and informative day this really is a steal! Highly recommend!”

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2.Loch Ness, Glencoe and Highlands Tour with Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,742 reviews · 12 hours · from $65

Travel from Glasgow through Loch Lomond, Rannoch Moor, Glencoe and the Great Glen to Fort Augustus. A 50-minute Loch Ness cruise, stops in Pitlochry, and lively commentary from guides such as George, Jeff, Maggie or Cameron make this a big Highland day in a comfortable 16-seat Mercedes minibus. The cruise depends on weather.

“My partner and I absolutely loved this day trip and absolutely made it the highlight of our time in Scotland. We had George as our guide and he was absolutely lovely to chat to, very informative and an absolute vibe, would love to have him as our guide on any future trips we take. He made the experience very inclusive and told us many stories and facts as we rode along the Highlands. He even helped us find a stop where we could find some highland cows up close which was really amazing! The cruise was cool and it was very fun to explore Fort Augustus alongside the other little…”

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3.Loch Ness & the Highlands Day Tour from Glasgow Including Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,211 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $83Top rated

Travel from Glasgow in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach through Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Fort William, Loch Ness, and the Cairngorms. A driver-guide such as Maggie, John, James, or Cameron provides Scottish history, music, and stories. The tour includes a 50-minute Loch Ness cruise, but expect a very long day with limited time at some stops.

“Scotland tour exceeded my expectations! The scenic drives offered breathtaking views that left me speechless. The tour's pacing was spot-on, with well-timed stops for breaks and refreshments - bonus points for free loo breaks! My highlight was the stay at Loch Ness, which I wish could've been longer. Overall, a fantastic experience, and I'd highly recommend it to anyone looking to explore Scotland's beauty.”

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4.Loch Ness, Glencoe, and the Highlands Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 806 reviews · 11 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $76

Travel from Glasgow through Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Ben Nevis, Loch Ness, and Pitlochry on an 11-hour-45-minute guided outing. Expect live history, photo stops, a possible Loch Ness cruise at extra cost, and a group of up to 53 people. Guides such as Jack, Michelle, Alistair, and Wee Davie are known for adding humor and local stories.

“You should know that there are at least 50 people on the bus and that the roads are very curvy and that the bus goes fast for curvy roads. Not knocking the bus driver he was very good . We did have to pull over once because someone had to vomit because they were motion sick. The stops are very short, you are covering a little over 300 miles in one day. We left at 0830 and arrived back at 1930. We were able to grab lunch in Lochness , we did stop at one Pitlichry, but only had 20 minutes. I would have loved to spent at least two…”

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5.Loch Ness, Glencoe & Highlands Small-Group Day Tour from Glasgow

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 272 reviews · 11 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $91

This 11-hour-45-minute small-group tour takes you from Glasgow through Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Fort William, Fort Augustus and Loch Ness. You travel by air-conditioned mini-coach with an English-speaking driver-guide, stopping for photos, food, canal locks and Highland scenery. Guides may include Tony, Gary, Colin or Claude.

“La de poder ser aceptada y entendida a pesar del idioma y la paciencia de todos . El guía muy comprometido, siempre ayudando , explicando , sabe llevar muy bien el grupo y amable”

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6.Loch Ness, Glencoe and Scottish Highlands Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 207 reviews · 11 hours · from $39Best value

Travel from Glasgow into the Highlands with a small group, stopping at Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Fort Augustus, the Commando Memorial and Pitlochry. Your English-speaking guide, such as Heather, Scott or Nicky, provides Scottish history, folklore and music along the way. Add the one-hour Loch Ness cruise when booking, or enjoy time beside the canal and loch.

“Our guide, Nicky, had lots of info and stories about the various places. It was great to see the Commando Memorial as it had a family connection for me. A great day out.”

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7.Isle of Skye, The Highlands and Loch Ness – 3 Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 178 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $235

Travel from Glasgow through Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Fort William, and the Isle of Skye, then return via Eilean Donan and Loch Ness. A driver-guide such as Mark, Jim, Gillian, or Paul Santa handles the winding roads and adds stories, music, folklore, and practical tips. Choose two nights of accommodation or arrange your own near Portree.

“This was incredible. Our driver Neil was fantastic. So knowledgeable. He was funny and had great history and knowledge. He took us on extra experiences as well. Loved every thing about this tour. Was so worth every penny. Would do it again and recommend to anyone questioning. I always read reviews and go on what people say. 100 percent this was amazing”

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8.3-Day Isle of Skye, Highlands & Loch Ness Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 155 reviews · 3 days · from $230

Travel from Glasgow through Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Rannoch Moor, and Ben Nevis to Portree. Your English-speaking driver-guide handles the winding roads while you choose a Skye outing, then visit Eilean Donan, Loch Ness, and Pitlochry. Guides such as Andrew, Scott, Lorna, and Paul are known for lively history, music, and flexible stops.

“We had the most wonderful tour guide Cliff Hands. He was extremely knowledgeable about the history and geography of Scotland. He was very accommodating to our entire group. A true Scottish gentleman. He went above and beyond in giving us every opportunity to enjoy the Isle of Skye. I cannot say enough, how pleased we were with Cliff and Timberbush tours for making our vacation so memorable. We will be sure to spread the word to all our friends and family. The three days were packed with excitement, fun and history. In addition, it was very economical and I felt that I got a great deal. Thanks to all involved…”

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9.Loch Ness, Glencoe and the Highlands Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 130 reviews · 11.5 hours · from $85

Travel from Glasgow into the Highlands with an English-speaking driver-guide such as Tony, Karen, Scott, or Michael. You’ll stop at Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Fort Augustus, and the Great Glen, with time for lunch and an optional one-hour Loch Ness cruise. The clean, comfortable coach makes this a practical way to see a huge area in one day.

“Our Guide Michael was Amazing!!! He was so nice and attentive ! He was dressed with the typical”kilt” .So curious to see! He explained the whole history of Edinburgh and the Highlands with humour, I definetly would recommend to book it !”

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10.1-day Small Group Loch Ness Discovery Tour from Glasgow

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 126 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $90

Spend about 12 hours exploring Scotland by air-conditioned minicoach, with stops at Luss, Glencoe, Fort Augustus, and Taste Perthshire. You can choose a Loch Ness cruise or walk beside the Caledonian Canal. An English-speaking driver-guide handles the long drives, while food and drinks are your responsibility.

“There is one two hour drive portion with no stops which might be pretty challenging for some. Otherwise the stops were adequate enough. The only really bothering issue was the extremely loud music in the van during the whole trip and the driver/guide trying to shout on top of the music. To be clear, it was entirely the choice of the driver and also in his control. Very hard to understand why it was so loud the whole time (I heard the same approach was used with another driver from another company also), especially when understanding the Scottish accent is difficult enough even when spoken slowly and without distractions. I…”

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11.Loch Ness, Glen Coe, Hairy Coos & The Highlands

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 50 reviews · 11 hours · from $80

Spend 11 hours touring Scotland’s Highlands from Glasgow in a group of no more than 16. Visit Luss and Loch Lomond, stop at Glen Coe, explore Fort Augustus, pass through the Cairngorms, and meet Highland coos in Perthshire. English-speaking guides such as Scott, Anthony, and Scotty add stories, humor, and music. A Loch Ness cruise costs extra.

“Scott was AMAZING! We had such a great time with him. He was informative, a great driver, and had such a lovely sense of humor.”

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12.2-Day Loch Ness, Inverness & Highlands Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 49 reviews · 2 days · from $157

Spend two days exploring Scotland with a driver-guide such as Shug, Gillian, Mary, or Andrew T. Walk through Glencoe, see Ben Nevis and Loch Ness, visit Culloden and Clava Cairns, sleep in Inverness, then cross the Cairngorms toward Edinburgh. Accommodation, transport, live commentary, and a Glasgow train connection are included.

“We loved seeing all of the lochs, highlands, and other sights. The history and legends shared by our guide Shug, made it an enriching experience. Shug was very knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor. We enjoyed learning about the history of Scotland, its struggles, and triumphs. We wish that there had been more time to explore Inverness. It was a lovely town.’We got in late and barely had time to get dinner. We left early the next morning for Culloden and the rest of the tour down to Edinburgh.”

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13.2-Day Eilean Donan, Loch Ness & Glenfinnan Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 49 reviews · 2 days · from $157

Travel from Glasgow through Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Glenfinnan, Eilean Donan, Loch Ness, and the Cairngorm edge on a two-day guided minibus tour. Your English-speaking driver-guide handles the roads and stories, with an overnight stay in Fort William. Guides including Andrew T, Mark, Sean, Iain, and Lollie have earned praise for humor, care, and strong local knowledge.

“Very entertaining and educational. The van was quite comfortable and our tour guide was exceptional.”

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14.3 Day – Isle of Skye, Loch Ness & Glenfinnan Tour from Glasgow

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $575

Travel from Glasgow to Edinburgh with Experience Scotland’s Wild, stopping at Glencoe, Glenfinnan Viaduct, Skye’s cliffs, Portree, Eilean Donan Castle, Loch Ness, and Pitlochry. A driver-guide such as Jim, Rachel, or Warren leads a maximum of 16 people. Accommodation and several entrance fees are extra.

“The tour: (Warning: Long read ahead on the tour details & my thoughts)   JIM was a wonderful guide. He was new, and about 3 months in the job but he did a lovely job in guiding us, telling us stories, giving some context/history of a place, and giving instructions. If there were a few questions he could not answer immediately, he would look into it and give us an answer later on. He was also quite easy but at the same time provided good guidance on time discipline. He was also sensitive on what the rest of the group wanted to do/see, so on some parts would provide us…”

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