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10 Best Loch Ness Day Trips

The ones worth your day.

The 10 loch ness day trips 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 Loch Ness Day Trips

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

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

Most Popular★ 4.5

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

“The most breath taking views and the most amazing stories!! Jaqueline and Ben are incredible!! Loved the energy and the knowledge of Scottish history! I loved all the ancient history about the risings, witches, wars and the royal families! Amazing and fun!!”

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

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

★ 4.6

A full-day coach trip from Edinburgh to **Glen Coe** and **Loch Ness**, with standout driving and photo stops plus optional cruise time.

“Brendan was the BEST tour guide. He took us through the beautiful Highlands and to Loch Nest with stories and history from centuries to now. It was 12 enjoyable hours, exploring and we highly recommend this tour. 5 stars to Brendan”

2,130 reviews12 hoursFrom $53by Gray Line Scotland

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Loch Ness & the Highlands Day Tour from Glasgow Including Cruise

Loch Ness & the Highlands Day Tour from Glasgow Including Cruise - Great Glen to Fort William: Jacobite Rebellions on the Route North

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

★ 5.0

Small-group Highlands day tour from Glasgow with Glencoe, a Loch Ness cruise, and Cairngorms scenery in a 16-seat Mercedes. Around 12 hours.

“Long day but John was amazing and professional. Small tour by boat (45 minute). Last stop big surprise a small shop full of traditional souvenirs”

1,211 reviews12 hours (approx.)From $83.21by Rabbies Trail Burners

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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

4.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.

“We had a fantastic time on this tour. Our guide, Jada, was a lot of fun and showed us some beautiful stops that weren't necessarily on the original itinerary. Advice to potential travelers: you will spend a LOT of time on the bus/van on day 1, but it's worth it, and you'll do much more…”

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

5.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.

“Outstanding views, cute Highland coos and the mystery of Loch Ness monster - these are the things which are definitely worth watching! Highly recommend the trip, especially with guide Ben, who is 10 out of 10 😎. #Ben10”

990 reviewsFrom $61by Stewart.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

6.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.

“I can’t recommend this experience enough! I went with my partner and we had an absolutely amazing time. Even though it lasted the entire day, it flew by. Rusty shared fascinating stories and was incredibly friendly and attentive throughout the whole trip. The Highlands are a truly magical place to spend the day, and I’m…”

913 reviews12 hoursFrom $54by Haggis Adventures

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Glasgow: Loch Ness, Glencoe, and the Highlands Day Tour

Glasgow: Loch Ness, Glencoe, and the Highlands Day Tour - Glasgow Morning Start and How the Long Day Really Works

7.Glasgow: Loch Ness, Glencoe, and the Highlands Day Tour

★ 4.5

Tour Glasgow to Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Loch Ness and Pitlochry in one day, with guided commentary and optional Loch Ness cruise.

“We were fortunate to have Wee Davie as our guide and bus driver. He was a great storyteller and we learned quite a bit of Scottish history from him. He kept us entertained with puns and jokes as he took us to some beautiful Scottish scenery. He also skillfully drove the bus down those narrow…”

806 reviews11 hours 45 minutes (approx.)From $76.56by Timberbush Tours

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From Inverness: Loch Ness and the Highlands Day Trip

From Inverness: Loch Ness and the Highlands Day Trip - Coach comfort and the guided commentary that keeps the day moving

8.From Inverness: Loch Ness and the Highlands Day Trip

★ 4.8

Nessie hunting in style with a 9-hour Inverness day trip: Urquhart Castle ruins, Fort Augustus, Loch Ness cruise, Foyers Falls, and Dores Beach.

“Owen was an excellent guide, both informative and entertaining. There was a good mix of driving and stops. The sights were excellent and despite not seeing Nessie we totally enjoyed our day!!!”

638 reviews9 hoursFrom $65by Timberbush Tours

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From Inverness: Loch Ness Guided Day Trip

From Inverness: Loch Ness Guided Day Trip - Caledonian Canal to Dores: the loch reveals itself in sections

9.From Inverness: Loch Ness Guided Day Trip

★ 4.8

A guided Loch Ness day trip from Inverness with Foyers waterfall walks, Urquhart Castle, and a Jacobite-style cruise to spot the monster.

“Nick is the best! He is friendly and funny and full of interesting stories. We loved all the stops on the trip and the background info Nick provided about them. We booked the trip for the boat ride on the loch, but the activities leading up to it were so much better! We highly recommend…”

591 reviews7 hoursFrom $76by Rabbie's Small Group Tours

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Inverness: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Mallaig, & Loch Ness Day Tour

Inverness: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Mallaig, & Loch Ness Day Tour - Urquhart Castle and Commando Memorial: two stops with very different moods

10.Inverness: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Mallaig, & Loch Ness Day Tour

★ 4.7

A 12-hour Inverness day trip linking Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, Glenfinnan Viaduct, Mallaig, and Falls of Foyers with live guide commentary.

“The Timberbush guide, Jack, was entertaining and knowledgeable. The tour was well planned to get the best from the day, and we even got to see some lovely hidden gems. Meeting Steve, the Nessie hunter, was particularly exciting. But the highlight was definitely Jack's funny stories, my children (age 14&8), were entertained all day. Thank…”

414 reviews12 hoursFrom $75by Timberbush Tours

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