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10 Best Scottish Highlands Tours

The ones worth your day.

The 10 scottish highlands 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 Scottish Highlands Tours

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.

“A fantastic day from start to finish We had an absolutely fantastic and informative, and well-planned day trip with our wonderful guide Fraser. The day started really early but it was well was broken up by several great stops and scenic views. I can’t say enough about our fantastic guide and driver, Fraser. Fraser is…”

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.

“We had a wonderful Highland tour from Edinburgh with Stewart Tours, and it was truly made special by our driver and guide, Keith. From the moment we started, Keith was warm, knowledgeable, and incredibly engaging. His storytelling brought the Scottish Highlands to life—blending history, local legends, humour, and personal insights in a way that kept…”

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

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.

“Tom was an excellent tourguide. It was our second time in the highlands. I was informed more of the history. We have comfortable seats and smooth travel. I would definitely recommend this trip to everyone.”

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

5.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.

“The Driver / Guide was extremely friendly and explained the Scottish history clearly. He made the bus trip much more enjoyable with the lessons and jokes throughout. I highly recommend this to anyone wanting to visit the highlands.”

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

6.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.

“James M. The driver was excellent, and went above and beyond. Very knowledgeable about history of Scotland. Scenery beautiful. Bus comfortable and tour of Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Loch Ness and Pitlochry spectacular. The added meet and greet with the highland coos was great😊”

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

7.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.

“Each site was more beautiful than the next. The trip felt so well planned. Scott, our guide was exceptionally knowledgeable, personable, patient, and had a great Scottish themed playlist that created the perfect ambiance to the beautiful scenery. Highly recommend this tour and particularly, Scott.”

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

8.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: 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

9.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.

“Best 3 days in the highlands!! Our guide, Gillian was amazing, she knows everything there is to know about Scotland! It was only 6 of us on the trip, she stopped anytime we wanted, felt like we were on a private tour. Saw beautiful landscapes, met up with the hairy coos and some horses. Would…”

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

10.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.

“Our guides name was Nestor, he was very good. Lots of information to tell you en route when you’re in the bus along with a good selection of music, made sure to have lots of comfort stops and also made sure to stop so we could get photos. It was a long day, but it…”

913 reviews12 hoursFrom $54by Haggis Adventures

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