Top 15 Loch Ness Tours in Edinburgh

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,854 reviews · 12 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $67Our pick

Travel from Edinburgh through Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Fort William, Loch Ness, the Cairngorms, and Pitlochry on a 12.5-hour coach tour. Choose a Loch Ness cruise, Urquhart Castle visit, or Deanston whisky stop. Guides such as John, David, Rod, William, and Ryan bring Scottish stories to the long scenic drive.

“We had a great time with Allen! Would definitely request him again for any other Scottish tours that I did. He was very accommodating to my family who gets car sick easily and made sure we could sit at the front. He was also so kind to pull over every chance he got so we could see lots of different sites.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6,022 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $84

Ride in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach from Edinburgh through Glencoe and the Highlands to Fort Augustus, where a 50-minute Loch Ness cruise is included. Guides such as Jim, Kenny, Shea, and Andrew are known for lively stories, local music, and practical tips. Expect a full 12-hour day with regular breaks, dramatic views, and lunch at your own cost.

“Great tour, lots of smaller stops leading up to the cruise. Great explanation on the drive up and back. Well organized. David was the best!”

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3.Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,771 reviews · 12 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $62

Spend a full day touring Scotland’s Highlands by air-conditioned coach, with stops at Callander, Glencoe, Fort William, Loch Ness, Pitlochry, and the Commando Monument. Your English-speaking driver-guide, such as Keith, Anthony, Brian, or Ross, adds history, music, humor, and local stories. The optional Loch Ness cruise costs extra.

“Overall a great trip through the Highlands. We made several stops along the way. The guide was flexible on time spent at each location. The bus was comfortable and warm on a chilly day. Some shops were not open along the way but that's part of going in January. The Highland Coos were a great way to end the trip.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,793 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $74

Leave Edinburgh at 8:00am for a full day through Perthshire, Cairngorms National Park, Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, and Glencoe. Your English-speaking driver-guide shares Scottish stories from a comfortable coach, with an optional Loch Ness cruise and castle visit for £30 in cash. Expect big views, brief stops, and a long but rewarding day.

“The experience was good but our bus got missed and we went for a trip to st Andrews’s from the same company and the trip was really good especially the our guide Aaron he was so good and friendly”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,233 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $85

Leave Edinburgh at 8 a.m. for a full day through Callander, Glencoe, Fort William, Loch Ness, and Pitlochry. A driver-guide such as Mark, Holly, Nick, or Shafiq provides live stories and local context while you watch the Highlands roll past. Add a Loch Ness cruise or whisky tasting for an extra fee.

“Highly recomended to everyone who enjoyes nature and want to see the real beauty of Scotland . Great guide”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,884 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $59Best value

Travel from Edinburgh to Loch Ness and the Highlands by climate-controlled coach, with stops at Callander, Glencoe, Fort Augustus, and Pitlochry. Driver-guides such as Ian, Brendan, Dougie, and Brandon are known for lively history and local stories. An optional Loch Ness cruise costs extra, and the full day covers more than 300 miles.

“This was a lovely day out, beautiful scenery and quaint little towns to drive through and some to stop in. Our driver Ian was the best tour guide, so informative, funny and friendly. A day we won’t forget!”

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7.Isle of Skye, Highlands and Loch Ness 3-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,002 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $235

Travel from Edinburgh to Skye with a driver-guide, stopping at Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Ben Nevis, Kilt Rock, the Quiraing, Dunvegan Castle, Eilean Donan, and Loch Ness. The small group has up to 19 people, with two nights in or near Portree. Guides such as Scott, Jada, Alan, Andrew, and Neil are praised for their stories, music, humor, and flexible handling of Scottish weather.

“Alan made this trip amazing!! His ability to work through the Highlands weather with all 13 of us and make every stop enjoyable with his jokes music and stories made us feel well taken care of. We will be vet for the the sheraff or the unicorn! Alan Jill and I wish you all Hods best and recommend you ask for him by name. The best guide on the isle.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 801 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $123

Travel from Edinburgh in a Mercedes mini-coach with about 12 passengers, stopping at Loch Lomond, Glencoe, the Commando Monument, Fort Augustus, Cairngorms National Park, and Highland Perthshire. Guides such as Roddy, Andy, Angela, and Callum bring Scottish history and humor to a long but scenic day.

“It was fantastic! I will recommend this trip to anyone who is thinking about traveling to Scotland! Roddy was so great! He was knowledgeable, kind, funny, patient, just the best tour guide. The stops we took were beautiful. It felt like I was in a dream. Best part of my visit.”

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9.Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Scottish Highlands Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 787 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $67

Spend a full day crossing the Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh, with stops at Glencoe, the Three Sisters, Loch Ness, the Commando Monument, and Pitlochry. The tour uses a multilingual guide system, often with English and another language on the same coach. Amber, José, and other guides have received especially warm praise, but headset quality and departure organization can vary.

“I believe that is a great way of knowing the country if you do not have available time. Also I am positive it works best when you have a large family”

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10.2-Day Loch Ness and Inverness Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 518 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $444

Travel from Edinburgh to Inverness in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach with a driver-guide, stopping at Pitlochry, Aviemore, Clava Cairns, Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, Glencoe, and Loch Lubnaig. You stay one night in Inverness, with hotel or B&B lodging, breakfast, and the Jacobite Loch Ness cruise included when operating.

“My friends and I were on a business trip to Scotland and only had a weekend at the end to see something outside of Edinburgh. This trip was absolutely perfect for that. We were incredibly lucky to catch a rare week+ of sunshine and warm weather which made it even better. The stops were well timed, Colin (our driver) was hyper conscientious about finding toilet stops. During the drives between stops, Colin provided a great series of stories, local music, and a memorable mixture in the form of "Mary, Queen of Scots - The Musical". Because it was a holiday weekend and the weather was incredible, Colin had to be…”

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11.5-Day Isle of Skye, Loch Ness & Inverness From Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 451 reviews · from $808

Travel from Edinburgh into the Highlands and across the Isle of Skye on a five-day small-group tour. Your local guide leads you to Glencoe, Glenfinnan, Eilean Donan, Portree, Loch Ness, Culloden, and Clava Cairns, with four nights in 3-star B&B accommodation. Guides may include Paul, Cara, Owen, Sophie, Tom, Ryan, or Robert.

“Absolutely amazing experiences! Scotland is lovely - the locals are friendly and helpful, the scenery is spectacular, the history is dark and deep resulting in such depth I haven't seen elsewhere. Our tour guide was phenomenal - knowledgeable, witty, humourous and well orgaRead more”

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12.Loch Ness, Glen Coe & The Highlands Day Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 234 reviews · 12 hours 15 minutes (approx.)

Travel from Edinburgh to Callander, Glencoe, Fort William, Loch Ness, and Pitlochry in a group of up to 41 people. An English-speaking driver-guide provides history and stories throughout the 12-hour-15-minute day. Fort Augustus offers an optional Loch Ness cruise for £16.50, or time to walk and eat beside the canal.

“Our guide for the day, Sophie was fantastic. She told us lots of historical facts in a fun & friendly way without talking constantly. She was amazing at her job & a lovely girl”

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13.1 Day Loch Ness, Whisky, Glencoe & Scottish Highlands Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 169 reviews · 12 hours 25 minutes (approx.) · from $68

Travel from Edinburgh into the Highlands with a Hairy Coo driver-guide, stopping at Deanston Distillery, Glencoe, Fort Augustus, the Commando Monument and Pitlochry. You get live stories, photo stops and regular comfort breaks in a small-group setting. Whisky tasting costs extra, and the day returns around 8:30 PM.

“Great trip and totally worth it starting with the distillery visit, to Glencoe, Loch Ness every thing was great and so was our tour guide Ewal. He was superb and made everything very enjoyable. The ride was comfortable and amazing sights and views. Do take this trip if you are in Edinburgh and if you have Ewal it would be better. Do take the cruise at Loch Ness”

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14.Loch Ness, Inverness & The Highlands – 2 Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 166 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $179

Travel from Edinburgh through Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Fort William, Loch Ness, and Inverness, then return via Culloden, Clava Cairns, Cairngorms National Park, and Pitlochry or Blair Athol Distillery. A driver-guide such as Shug, Jamie, Martin, or Gillian handles the roads and storytelling while you enjoy a small-group minibus journey.

“We were on the tour with Neil from Timberbush Tours and he was great! Incredibly knowledgeable about Scotland as a whole, very friendly and a pleasure to listen to for 2 days on the road. We were able to stop at a few extra places thanks to him, which really made the trip unique. We really enjoyed ourselves and would travel with Neil and Timberbush again in a heartbeat.”

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15.Loch Ness Cruise, Scenic Walk, Whisky & Glencoe Tour – Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 161 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $90

Travel from Edinburgh in an air-conditioned minibus with guides such as Cameron, Harris, Richie, or Pete. Walk to Hermitage waterfalls, visit a whisky distillery, cruise optional Loch Ness, see Glencoe and Rannoch Moor, meet Highland cattle, and stop for fish and chips. It is a long scenic day with plenty of driving.

“We had a magnificent day! Richie, our guide and driver, was upbeat, informative, funny and very entertaining. He drove us all around the beautiful Highlands while keeping us abreast of relevant Scottish history. Our van was comfortable and we felt safe. It was an excellent experience. I would absolutely recommend this company and Richie to anyone looking to learn more about Scotland.”

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