Loch Ness Day Tour from Edinburgh

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Edinburgh, Scotland

11 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Even if you have only limited time to explore Scotland, you can discover many of the country's best landscapes on this private day tour from Edinburgh to the Highlands. You'll travel through the Cairngorm and Trossachs national parks, along the edge of Rannoch Moor, and past the mountains Ben Nevis and Buachaille Etive Mor on your way to five beautiful lochs, including the most famous, Loch Ness.

Discover Loch Ness and the Highlands in just one day
Private tour, exclusively for your party (up to seven)
Tour stops can be adjusted to suit travelers’ wishes
Hassle-free pickup and drop-off at your chosen location

What's Included

Bottled water
Snacks

Scottish biscuits
Air-conditioned vehicle
Private transportation

Food or Drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Please send us the location address of your chosen pick-up point. The driver will wait at the closest possible stopping place. Please be ready on time.

Operating hours
.8:00 am

Itinerary

Stirling (Pass By)

Loch Lubnaig

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Loch Tulla

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Glencoe

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Loch Ness

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pattack Falls

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infant seats available

Most travelers can participate
Please note that, wheelchairs and strollers must be foldable and stored in the vehicle's boot. Each passenger, including children, will be seated on a regular car/minibus seat. Child seats can be provided free of charge upon request.
The total duration includes the travel time.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9

based on 25 reviews

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Great day

Hayden_D, Oct 2025

Very knowledgeable of the area and history. We took plenty of time at each stop and thoroughly enjoyed the trip.

Phenomenal Experience - Full Highlands Day

Hunter_A, Aug 2025

10/10. Waseem was fantastic! Phenomenal tour guide that knew endless history on the region. He knew all the best spots to give you a full and scenic day in the highlands. Truly worth it to book with him and will be recommending him to anyone that decides to visit Edinburgh!

A Breathe of Fresh Air

Elizabeth_D, Jun 2025

Wasson was on time, eager to go, full of delightful history and easy to change plans on a dime. We saw amazing sights and he was 100% part of the great adventure! The tour itself was enchanting! The sights and sounds are indescribable. They are magic. You feel like you are in a far land, and yet it is all at your fingertips. Highly recommend!!

Waseem great, Loch Ness not so much

barry_l, Sep 2024

Waseem was great, good driver, good knowledge base and willing to make changes to itinerary on the fly. Only word of caution is to let people know that in our opinion, Loch Ness was not very impressive, it’s a long way to go, not sure it’s worth it. Glen coe was amazing and if possible to structure a trip with some time to hike it, that might be the best way to go but I don’t see any options for that beyond renting a car, but that’s not waseems fault, he was great.

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Hi Barry, Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm glad you enjoyed the tour and found my driving and knowledge helpful. I always try to be flexible and adapt to my guests' interests, so I'm happy we could change the itinerary on the fly. Regarding Loch Ness, I understand it might not have lived up to everyone's expectations. It's a popular destination, but the journey can indeed be long. Glencoe is truly stunning, and I agree that experiencing it on foot would be incredible. Unfortunately, incorporating a hike into a group tour can be challenging due to varying fitness levels and time constraints. Thanks again for your feedback. I hope you enjoyed the rest of your trip to Scotland! Waseem

Scotland in a Day

Matthew_A, Aug 2024

A perfectly lovely day traveling around Scotland with Mr. Waseem. He was incredibly knowledgeable about everything we asked and if we stumped him he found out for us. He made unscheduled stops so we could have a more tailored experience. He always made sure we were comfortable, having water and shortbread cookies for us. This is the tour to take if you want to see all of Scotland in a day. You won’t be disappointed!

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Thank you so much for your lovely review! I'm delighted you enjoyed your day and found my knowledge helpful. Also, glad we could create a personalised experience for you. Cheers! Waseem

Entertaining & Informative Highlands Tour

Dan_S, Sep 2023

My wife and I had a great time on the private Loch Ness & highlands tour. Waseem was a friendly and knowledgeable guide. The drive to Loch Ness takes some time, but there are numerous scenic stops provided for pics and leg stretching.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Dear Dan, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! I'm so glad to hear that you and your wife had a great time on our private Loch Ness tour. I'm always happy to hear that my guests enjoyed the scenic stops along the way and pleased to hear that you found me to be a friendly and knowledgeable guide. I take pride in providing my guests with a memorable experience. Thank you again for your feedback. I hope to see you again soon! Sincerely, Waseem

Wonderful Private tour experience

Lia_K, Aug 2023

We had really good day tour experience and we enjoyed our day to the fullest. We were asked if we needed coffee/toilet breaks frequently and our needs were fully listened and accommodated. We were group of 11 people including children and senior with mobility issue. Doing this private tour definitely made it so much easier to get around and get to the places that we needed to in a day. Our driver was friendly and tried his best and went above and beyond to make it possible. This is definitely what we needed. Once again thank you from all of us.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Dear Lia, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We are so glad to hear that you had a great day on our tour. Sincerely, Waseem

Great tour! With family (small children)

Nathan_M, Jul 2023

Waseem was our tour operator and he was excellent. We had small children with us and it’s not always easy to spend a lot of time in a car. However, Waseem was very flexible and seemed happy to accommodate our needs and made extra effort to make sure we were comfortable. Additionally, he was very knowledgeable about the local history and told us about many of the sites we were seeing along the way - and while we were primarily excited to see the Highlands of Scotland, as a history lover, I really appreciated his insights. That being said the highlands didn’t disappoint. The trip was non stop breathtaking views. I’d recommend the tour to anyone, but do be aware if you do have kids that it is a big day with a lot of time in a car.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Dear Nathan, Thank you so much for your fantastic review! I'm absolutely thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful time on the tour with me. It was my pleasure to accommodate your needs and make sure everyone, including the little ones, felt comfortable throughout the day. I'm glad to hear that my knowledge of local history added value to your experience. Being able to share insights about the sites we visited is something I truly enjoy, and it's especially rewarding when it resonates with fellow history lovers like yourself. The Highlands of Scotland are truly remarkable, and I couldn't agree more with your description of the breathtaking views. It's a place that never fails to leave a lasting impression on visitors. Thank you so much for recommending the tour to others. I do understand that the journey can be quite long, particularly for families with children. I always strive to strike a balance between enjoying beautiful destinations and ensuring everyone's comfort throughout the trip. Once again, I want to express my sincere gratitude for choosing me as your tour operator. It was an absolute pleasure to show you the wonders of Scotland, and I would be more than happy to welcome you back for another memorable adventure in the future. Warmest regards, Waseem Linktours Scotland

Great tour. Mr Waseem...

gregory_r, Jun 2023

Great tour. Mr Waseem was a outstanding tour guide. The whole experience with his keen knowledge of all the locations was truly great.

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Thanks Gregory for these kind words. You have been a truly nice gentleman for the entire tour day. Wish you all the best for the rest of your time in Scotland

I will be back!

Barbara_E, May 2023

Wonderful day in Scotland! We will be back! Our driver made it very special, sharing history, antidotes and more. Highly recommend this all day excursion to Loch Ness and the Highlands!