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10 Best Edinburgh Tours At Loch Ness

The ones worth your day.

The 10 edinburgh tours most travellers book at Loch Ness. What each one actually does on the day, what it costs, and which one is worth your time.

10 Best Edinburgh Tours At Loch Ness

From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & Scottish Highlands Tour

From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & Scottish Highlands Tour - The Early Start From Edinburgh (and why it matters)

1.From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & Scottish Highlands Tour

Most Popular★ 4.7

A full-day Scottish Highlands trip from Edinburgh with Loch Ness, Glencoe, Fort Augustus, and optional Nessie cruise, whisky, or Urquhart Castle.

“We had such a great time on our trip to the Scottish Highlands! The views were splendid, the coach was so cozy but what made our day more special was our driver, Ewan, and his informative and humorous commentary throughout our trip. I highly recommend this tour.”

11,381 reviews12.5 hoursFrom $61by The Hairy Coo

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Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands

Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands - Starting in Edinburgh: Charlotte Square, early departure, and a long seat time

2.Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands

★ 5.0

Edinburgh to Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Highlands in one day: photo stops, Highland cows, and an optional Loch Ness cruise.

“My family and I had a wonderful time in this tour. We loved our tour guide, he was very knowable about Scotland’s history, he was also very kind, and funny. If you have the time, you should definitely do this tour.”

3,771 reviews12 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $62.41by Stewart Tours

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Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness and Glencoe Day Trip from Edinburgh

Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness and Glencoe Day Trip from Edinburgh - Perthshire stop and the Highland coo moment: fun, but keep expectations realistic

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

★ 4.5

A full-day coach tour from Edinburgh to Loch Ness and Glencoe with a local guide, castle ruins, and optional Nessie cruise.

“It was an amazing trip. Very interesting history and beautiful scenery. Although it is a full day trip, you don’t get bored or tired. Comfortable bus and excellent driver and tour guide.”

2,793 reviews13 hours (approx.)From $74.89by Highland Experience Tours

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From Edinburgh: Loch Ness & Scottish Highlands Tour

From Edinburgh: Loch Ness & Scottish Highlands Tour - What the 12 hours really feel like on the road

4.From Edinburgh: Loch Ness & Scottish Highlands Tour

★ 4.3

A 12-hour Highlands day trip from Edinburgh with Glen Coe, Fort Augustus, and optional hi-tech Loch Ness cruise for about $94.

“Lauri the guide has been a blessing for us, she’s been so funny, has explained so many interesting things. She’s also been taking very good care of the whole group, congratulations. Highly recommendable!”

2,366 reviewsFrom $94by Highland Explorer Tours

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From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glenoce & The Highlands Day Tour

From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glenoce & The Highlands Day Tour - Getting out of Edinburgh early, then straight into big views

Edinburgh: Isle of Skye, Highlands and Loch Ness 3-Day Tour

Edinburgh: Isle of Skye, Highlands and Loch Ness 3-Day Tour - Guides and small-group size: why it feels personal even when the stops are short

6.Edinburgh: Isle of Skye, Highlands and Loch Ness 3-Day Tour

★ 5.0

A 3-day Isle of Skye tour from Edinburgh with live commentary, iconic Highlands stops, and Loch Ness, plus 2 nights in Portree.

“This tour went so far above and beyond my expectations. Jada our tour guide was some knowledgeable and fun to be around. We where blessed with amazing weather our 2nd day and we jam packed this so full. We started the day with the lovely Hairy Coos and by chance we ended the day with…”

1,002 reviews3 days (approx.)From $235.08by Timberbush Tours

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From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands Day Trip

From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands Day Trip - Callander to Loch Tulla: the scenic warm-up that sets the tone

7.From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands Day Trip

★ 4.7

See Loch Ness, Glencoe, Fort William, and more in one long day from Edinburgh, with a great drive-guide and optional Loch Ness cruise.

“We appreciated Stewart Tours’ professional tour guide/driver, Keith. He was informative, enthusiastic, and drives well. Because of him the trip didn’t seem like it was 12.5hrs. The itinerary allows us to see all of the major sights of the Highland. I would recommend them and will book them again in the future.”

990 reviewsFrom $61by Stewart.Tours

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Edinburgh: 3-Day Isle of Skye, Highlands, and Loch Ness Tour

Edinburgh: 3-Day Isle of Skye, Highlands, and Loch Ness Tour - Glencoe’s gravity and the Rannoch Moor route

8.Edinburgh: 3-Day Isle of Skye, Highlands, and Loch Ness Tour

★ 4.8

3 days from Edinburgh to Skye, Glencoe, and Loch Ness with small-group comfort, expert storytelling, and overnight Portree views.

“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”

975 reviews3 daysFrom $230by Timberbush Tours

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Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe, and Highlands Day Tour

Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe, and Highlands Day Tour - Edinburgh to Callander and Stirling Castle glimpses: start strong

9.Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe, and Highlands Day Tour

★ 4.2

A long but well-packed Highlands day tour from Edinburgh to Glen Coe, Loch Ness, and the Ben Nevis area, with optional Nessie cruising.

“An incredibly marvellous tour! Our guide Bob was exceptional!!!! Without him the tour wouldn't have been so enjoyable and fun! The driver Sam is also very good and knows all the best places! It was the best tour we did in Scotland! It should be a must for anyone who wants to have the best…”

913 reviews12 hoursFrom $54by Haggis Adventures

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Loch Ness and the Highlands Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

Loch Ness and the Highlands Small Group Tour from Edinburgh - Glencoe’s Dramatic Edge: Scenery With Heavy Story

10.Loch Ness and the Highlands Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

★ 5.0

Small-group Loch Ness and Highlands day trip from Edinburgh with Glencoe, Ben Nevis views, Fort Augustus lunch time, and lots of story stops.

“The day long tour was excellent! Our tour guide, Roddy, was very knowledgable and kind giving us loads of information about the sights along the way. What a great guy! Beautiful weather and scenery made for a memorable experience indeed!”

801 reviews12 hours (approx.)From $123.44by Heart of Scotland Tours Ltd

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