Loch Ness & Highlands Day Trips

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10 Best Loch Ness & Highlands Day Trips In Scotland

Scotland's standouts.

The 10 most-booked loch ness & highlands day trips in Scotland. What each day actually includes, who runs it, and what you can expect to pay.

10 Best Loch Ness & Highlands Day Trips In Scotland

Edinburgh, Loch Ness & Highlands Day Trips, Tour Reviews, Tours

Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour

1.Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour

Loch Ness & Highlands Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh with Cruise

2.Loch Ness & Highlands Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh with Cruise

★ 4.5

Small-group Loch Ness & Highlands day trip from Edinburgh with Glencoe stops and an included cruise with Nessie sonar.

“it was amazing, extremely informative and overall a great tour thanks to Graham! We were driven to the highlands, visited Glen Coe and Loch Ness and had the chance to stop in dreamy locations. 10/10 recommend. Yes you are driving the whole day but Graham entertained us and told us soooo many facts around Scottland.…”

6,022 reviews12 hours (approx.)From $84.93by Rabbies Trail Burners

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May 30, 2026

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Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William

3.Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William

★ 5.0

A full-day drive from Edinburgh through Glencoe, Fort William, and Glenfinnan Viaduct, with photo stops and a shot at the Jacobite train.

“The tour was very insightful and beautifully organized. Every stop felt meaningful, and the landscapes were absolutely stunning. Scott, our driver, made the experience very pleasant, his knowledge of Scottish history and local stories was impressive, and he shared everything with real passion. I learned so much while enjoying every moment of the trip. I…”

4,337 reviews12 hours (approx.)From $62.41by Stewart Tours

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May 30, 2026

Edinburgh, Loch Ness & Highlands Day Trips, Tour Reviews

Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands

4.Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands

★ 5.0

A long, scenic Highlands coach day from Edinburgh, with Glencoe drama, Loch Ness time, and plenty of photo stops plus Highland cows.

“Anthony was a great guide really knew what he was doing and kept the whole day organized and on time for us.”

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

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May 30, 2026

1-Day Tours, Edinburgh, Loch Ness & Highlands Day Trips, Tour Reviews

Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness and Glencoe Day Trip from Edinburgh

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

★ 4.5

Full-day Highlands from Edinburgh with Forth Bridge, Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle, Glen Coe, and Stirling Castle.

“We had an amazing time on this trip with our guide, Ben! He was a very entertaining and well-informed guide, which made the trip that much better. The trip itself was absolutely beautiful, with amazing views of the scottish highlands and nochs. It was an amazing way to explore Scotland on a day trip from…”

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

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May 30, 2026

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Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Highlands Guided Day Tour from Edinburgh

6.Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Highlands Guided Day Tour from Edinburgh

★ 4.5

Nessie stories, Glencoe scenery, and Highlands villages in one guided day trip from Edinburgh with built-in stops and Loch Ness free time.

“Mark was amazing! We learned a lot and his dad jokes are hysterical. The boat tour was beautiful and we went at sunset.”

2,233 reviews12 hours (approx.)From $85.99by Timberbush Tours

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May 30, 2026

Edinburgh, Loch Ness & Highlands Day Trips, Tour Reviews, Tours

Loch Ness and the Scottish Highlands Day Tour from Edinburgh

7.Loch Ness and the Scottish Highlands Day Tour from Edinburgh

★ 5.0

Edinburgh to Loch Ness and the Scottish Highlands in one day. Glencoe, Callander, Pitlochry, and optional Nessie cruise.

“Most of the 12 hour day is spent on the bus, with a few quick stops to take a picture. The o Lu true stop is at Loch Ness and id you don’t do the boat cruse , they leave in the town for almost 2 hours and there’s practically nothing there. Very disappointing and…”

1,884 reviews12 hours (approx.)From $59.64by Gray Line Scotland

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May 30, 2026

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Oban, Glencoe, Highlands Lochs & Castles Small Group Day Tour from Glasgow

8.Oban, Glencoe, Highlands Lochs & Castles Small Group Day Tour from Glasgow

★ 5.0

A small-group West Highlands day trip from Glasgow to Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Oban, and castles, with a comfy 16-seat Mercedes and great guide stories.

“This tour was an incredible day! Comfortable bus with a great guide. Thank you again for the amazing views 🇨🇦”

1,432 reviews10 hours (approx.)From $50.44by Rabbies Trail Burners

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May 30, 2026

Cruises & Boat Tours, Inverness, Inverness Tours, Loch Ness & Highlands Day Trips, Outlander Film Locations, Tour Reviews, Tours

Loch Ness Cruise, Outlander & Urquhart Castle Tour from Inverness

9.Loch Ness Cruise, Outlander & Urquhart Castle Tour from Inverness

★ 5.0

Inverness day tour packs Urquhart Castle, a Loch Ness cruise, and Outlander sites, plus Culloden Battlefield and Clava Cairns.

“We had an amazing time on this tour, thanks in large part to our incredible guide, Torquil! He brought such great energy and shared fascinating historical insights throughout the day. His sense of humor and fun pop culture references kept everyone engaged and made the experience unforgettable.”

1,384 reviews9 hours (approx.)by Highland Explorer Tours Ltd

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