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The 15 Best Loch Ness Tours & Cruises

33 tours  ·  from $30 a head

The loch is twenty-three miles long and the interesting end is Urquhart Castle. The 15 below split the day trips from Edinburgh and Inverness from the cruises on the water, with prices and how long you actually stand on the shore.

Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Scottish Highlands Tour - Glencoe: history with a dramatic backdrop
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Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Scottish Highlands Tour

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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From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & Scottish Highlands Tour - Leaving Edinburgh beside the Burns Monument
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From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & Scottish Highlands Tour

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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Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour - Glencoe: beauty with a dark past
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Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour

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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Loch Ness & Highlands Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh with Cruise - Callander and Loch Lomond country
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Loch Ness & Highlands Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh with Cruise

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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Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands - Callander starts the day with coffee and Highland cows
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Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands

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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Loch Ness: Urquhart Castle Round-Trip Cruise - Leaving Clansman Harbour on Loch Ness
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Loch Ness: Urquhart Castle Round-Trip Cruise

6.Loch Ness: Urquhart Castle Round-Trip Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,070 reviews · 50 min · from $30Best value

Sail for 50 minutes from Clansman Harbour across Loch Ness to Urquhart Castle and back. Hear stories about the loch and Nessie, check the onboard sonar, and choose an outside deck or indoor seat. The castle stop is for photographs only, with no chance to disembark. Snacks, drinks, Wi-Fi, and dog-friendly seating are available.

“We do this every year and it’s always amazing. Beautiful view, lovely staff, and a perfect activity to do if your looking to relax and enjoy the view - on the speakers it plays history of the area so it’s also a way to learn about the history.”

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Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness and Glencoe Day Trip from Edinburgh - The Cairngorms give you the best window views
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Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness and Glencoe Day Trip from Edinburgh

7.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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Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe, Coos & the Highlands Day Tour - From the Royal Mile to the Forth Bridges
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Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe, Coos & the Highlands Day Tour

8.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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From Edinburgh: Loch Ness & Scottish Highlands Tour - Callander and the first taste of the Highlands
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From Edinburgh: Loch Ness & Scottish Highlands Tour

9.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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From Inverness: Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle - Leaving Inverness from stance number 7
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From Inverness: Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle

10.Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,241 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $76

Travel from Inverness with a live English-speaking guide, cruise Loch Ness, and explore Urquhart Castle for about an hour. Guides such as Linda, Kieran, Katie, and John are praised for lively local stories. From 10 November 2025 to 29 March 2026, the tour also includes the Loch Ness Centre and runs for four hours.

“The guide was top-notch. Very knowledgeable, but not too much kitsch, which I appreciate. The boat trip to Loch Ness and Urquart Castle site visit were well organized. The longer trip back was beautiful, picturesque, and packed with great historical information. I would have loved enough time to stop in at some of the smaller towns and sites, but I would book again. Thanks! Great value. book again. Thank”

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Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Highlands Guided Day Tour from Edinburgh - Glencoe and the stark beauty of Rannoch Moor
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Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Highlands Guided Day Tour from Edinburgh

11.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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From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glenoce & The Highlands Day Tour - Leaving Edinburgh for Callander
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From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glenoce & The Highlands Day Tour

12.Loch Ness, Glenoce & The Highlands Day Tour

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

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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Dochgarroch: Loch Ness and Caledonian Canal 2-Hour Cruise - Opening onto Loch Ness
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Dochgarroch: Loch Ness and Caledonian Canal 2-Hour Cruise

13.Dochgarroch: Loch Ness and Caledonian Canal 2-Hour Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,959 reviews · 2 hours · from $41

Take a two-hour round trip from Dochgarroch Lock through the Caledonian Canal and into Loch Ness, turning near Urquhart Castle. Expect live English commentary, Highland views, sonar stories, a bar, hot and cold snacks for purchase, free Wi-Fi, and a warm indoor cabin. Guides such as Malcolm, Kieran, Ewan, and Ciaran are known for mixing local facts with humor.

“Really lovely, helpful, friendly staff. Couldn't do enough for you. Kieran our guide very knowledgeable. Went above and beyond. My daughter dropped her phone it went on a ledge they happily retrieved it for us. l highly recommend you try a highland hot chocolate definitely warm you up!”

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Loch Ness and the Scottish Highlands Day Tour from Edinburgh - Callander, the first taste of the Highlands
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Loch Ness and the Scottish Highlands Day Tour from Edinburgh

14.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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From Glasgow: Loch Ness, Glencoe and the Highlands Tour - Loch Lomond and the first taste of the north
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From Glasgow: Loch Ness, Glencoe and the Highlands Tour

15.Loch Ness, Glencoe and the Highlands Tour

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

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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