Loch Ness Cruise, Scenic Walk, Whisky & Glencoe Tour - Edinburgh
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Edinburgh, Scotland
- 12 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
Save hours of research time with this comprehensive day tour of the Scottish Highlands, Glencoe, and Loch Ness. A full itinerary is planned out for you, and someone else takes care of the driving, so you can focus on the incredible views. During the tour, hear about the legend of Loch Ness, hike to see beautiful waterfalls in Tay Forest Park, and stop to admire views of the Glencoe mountains.
- Tick off Loch Ness, Glencoe, and the Scottish Highlands in a day
- Avoid the hassle of car hire—let someone else do the driving instead
- Travel comfortably from Edinburgh in an air-conditioned minibus
- Enjoy a small-group tour with a limit of 8 travelers
What's Included
- Visit to Loch Ness
- Visit Highland Waterfalls
- Visit to a Traditional Scottish Fish and Chip Shop
- Fully Air conditioned Vehicle
- Hotel pickup or drop-off
- Loch Ness Cruise ticket approx £20
- Evening Dinner at Traditional Fish and Chip Shop
- Lunch and Snacks
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 256-260 Morrison St, Edinburgh EH3 8DT, UK
Meet us outside the Jolly Botanist. Check in 15 minutes before tour start time. Our van will have the Experience Scotland's Wild logo on it. If you're running late please call us.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.8:00 am
Itinerary
1
Edinburgh
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Queensferry Crossing (Pass By)
2
The Hermitage
35 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Dalwhinnie Distillery
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Cairngorms National Park (Pass By)
4
Loch Ness
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Spean Bridge (Pass By)
Fort William (Pass By)
5
Glencoe
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Rannoch Moor Visitor Centre (Pass By)
6
Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Tyndrum
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Crianlarich (Pass By)
Loch Earn (Pass By)
Callander (Pass By)
8
Kilmahog
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Doune (Pass By)
Stirling (Pass By)
The Kelpies & The Helix (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Most travelers can participate
- Our Tours are for ages 12 and up.
- Unfortunately this tour isn't suitable for wheelchairs.
- Our tours operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. We recommend a pair of walking shoes/boots, dressing in layers, and waterproof clothing.
- All our Tour vehicles are "Nut Free Zones" Can you please ensure you do not bring any food products with nuts as we've had clients and Tour Guide with severe nut allergies and want to ensure our Tour Vehicles are as safe as possible for everyone. Thank you for not bringing any products containing nuts on your tour.
- Loch Ness Cruise The cost of the Loch Ness Cruise is and optional extra which is payable by cash on the day. If you would enjoy a Cruise on Loch Ness, all you have to do is let your Scotland Tour Guide know in the morning and bring £18 Cash and hand that to your Guide on the morning. This allows you to get a discounted rate on the usual cost. There is an ATM Cash machine at the start location if you need.
- Food and snacks For lunch, you will have the opportunity to buy a delicious meal or snack at your Loch Ness stop. For dinner, you will have the opportunity to buy an amazing meal at a Traditional Fish & Chip Shop. Feel free to bring some snacks with you for while you travel around.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
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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
4.8
based on 168 reviews
Carey_R, Apr 2026
Great tour with a small group.
Our guide Richie was wonderful . Each meeting spot was beautiful we enjoyed the Loch Ness cruise and would recommend to add it onto your tour. We really like the restaurant that we stop at for an early dinner.
Richie also arranged for a last minute stop to visit a highland coo which made for the perfect ending.
nichole_k, Apr 2026
Loved loved loved this tour! Our guide was Aisla and she was fantastic! Extremely knowledgeable, incredibly friendly and just super dedicated to making sure we all had the best experience. We had 8 passengers on our tour total, so super small and very personal feeling. Aisla answered all our questions, gave us lots of info and just made it even more interesting than the sights themselves. Our first stop at Hermitage Falls was just gorgeous. It was a bit muddy but the walk along the trail was beautiful and easy and the views from the end were breathtaking. Perfect photo spot. Oh, and if the donut truck is there....get donuts!!! Extra little perk! Second stop was the distillery. My husband and I shared a Hot Toddy and a Whisky Sour and both were super tasty. Nice little resting spot to stretch and enjoy a snack. Lochness was really cool. The lore behind it made it fun. I honestly could have done without the added river tour. We all think maybe it would have been more fun in the summer when more animals were around. It was still a nice place to enjoy our lunch and the little town was quaint and charming. Before heading to Glencoe, Aisla suggested another great photo stop, at a little white cottage in the mountains. It was just a simple little house but the backdrop was gorgeous with a flowing waterfall and the gigantic mountains behind it. From there we hit the mountains at Glencoe. WOW. No words. Just WOW. I can't describe how beautiful they are and how small they make you feel. Incredible. Dinner at the fish and chips restaurant was tasty. The fish was super flaky and not too greasy. Chips were tasty. We also got the onion rings, which were huge and definitely a shareable side. We took home a whole to-go box full. Our last little stop to see the Highland cows was sweet. Honey (the brown one) came right to us when she heard our guides voice. She clearly recognized her and it made for some extra special close up photos. If you are planning a trip to Scotland I would 1000% recommend this tour. If you have an option for a small group (I know they are expanding into medium sized groups) opt for that because it made it feel so personal and we really enjoyed meeting our fellow tourists and chatting one on one with Aisla and everyone. If we ever come back we will definitely be booking another tour with them! Thank you for making our trip so special!
Crystal_R, Mar 2026
It was a great day! Richie was amazing and full of knowledge and enthusiasm. Will definitely recommend.
Jennifer_M, Feb 2026
It’s quite windy so layer up. This was an outstanding tour, and our guide Aila was amazing! Lives every bit of this trip and would highly recommend
Ed_I, Dec 2025
What a great adventure! Matt was amazing. So friendly nice and knowledgeable, felt like a private tour with an old friend. Highly recommend!
Christine_F, Dec 2025
We only had a short time in Scotland and this tour was perfect for us. We wanted to see the Scottish highlands and this tour well and truly covered it all. We loved every minute. Our tour guide Pete was very knowledgeable and good humoured.
FrancoisOlivie_T, Oct 2025
Super road Trip! You see a lot in just one Day. Thank you to our exceptional tour guide/driver/entertainer Perry.
Aleksandra_K, Oct 2025
Cameron was so lovely and funny. He was such an amazing person to hang out with for the day. He told us the history of Scotland, and was so patient with us. Cameron genuinely cared about our experience and ensured we had an amazing day!
john_c, Oct 2025
It's a big day out. We had Cameron as our driver, guide, encyclopedia. It was a fun day out with Cameron. We had a nice group of 7 on our bus and we all had a fun day. Saw lots. Enjoyed the experiences.
Nessy was on holidays so we did not spot her on the cruise on the lake. That was also a fine trip.
Natasha_D, Sep 2025
Great trip. Long day - but goes past quickly with frequent stops. Interesting information about highlands
Adam_L, Sep 2025
We had a lovely day on the tour. So many highlights seeing some absolutely stunning sights. The small tour size was lovely and our guide, Cameron (who was knowledgeable, kind, and fun) made sure the day was maximized. What a fantastic experience!
Emily_V, Sep 2025
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.
Bryan_L, Aug 2025
Daniel was a wonderful guide and host for the day. He was very informative and a terrific person. He made my whole family feel comfortable and at home immediately. The tour through the countryside was a great day - filled with things to do and places to see. It was a long but extremely rewarding day. I don't know how we could have seen more. Thank you so much. I highly recommend Daniel if you want to have a memorable tour!
Michael_K, Aug 2025
The tour had potential but missed its mark. The first stop was nice but the second stop at the distillery was a waste of time. There is no tour and you have to pay anywhere between $20-40 pounds for the flights.
The best part of the tour was the Loch Ness but you need to pay an additional $20 but it was worth it if you want to learn about Nessie. The three sisters and the Shetland cow were nice but for the amount of money paid was not worth it. The tour guide was nice but kind of aloof.
The castle they filmed Monty python was on the way home but closed would have been nice to stop there he could have driven by it but we passed it like a blur and could barely see it through the trees. All in all your better off renting a car and doing it all yourself
Nicole_S, Aug 2025
Long day but worth it! The scenery is indescribable & we would have never been able to see everything in one day without the benefit of the tour. Cameron was a great & accommodating guide. The family had a wonderful time & made memories that will last a lifetime
Elise_A, Jul 2025
Richie as our Scotland's Wild tour guide was the most fantastic experience ever. My husband and I did the 1-day Loch Ness/Hermitage/Glen Coe tour. What a kind man and amazing human. Please promote him, pay him more, give him whatever whiskys he wants, as he deserves the world. Also, the small van is a more more enjoyable experience than the large 40+ buses from another tour company we did, so that is a major sustain. Please book Scotland's Wild - this was everything we could ask for in a tour.
Brian_L, Jul 2025
8PAX van is a little tight. The views do not disappoint. Our guide Cameron hustled his butt off to make this a great day.
Kelly_D, Jul 2025
Awesome Adventure on the Loch Ness Cruise, Scenic Walk Whisky & Glencoe Tour. It was the best and we were sad when it ended. It honetly was a beautiful experience. We all loved it.
Elizabeth_E, Jul 2025
Firstly I would like to thank the two tour guys that took very gd care of everyone on the trip. The experience was a once in a life time, very interesting and beautiful I enjoyed every moment on the tour. I must also say the history of this beautiful country was so impressive and amazing thanks once again I would highly recommend taking this trip 1000%
Melissa_R, Jul 2025
Nice day trip from Edinburgh. Nature walk was beautiful as was the countryside. Our guide was Richie and he was very informative and personable.
Rebecca_P, Jul 2025
Haris was a great guide, kept the day interesting and fun. We had a blast at each site with good advice from Haris. The whole small group bonded and had a fantastic day thanks to Haris!
Christopher_S, Jul 2025
Haris was a wonderful guide. He was very knowledgeable and funny. He kept us organized and on time all while providing interesting information on all of the sights we were seeing. My family and I had a great day!
Lauren_E, Jun 2025
Is it lame to say that our favorite part of the tour was our tour guy, Harris? Harris was the best tour guide I have ever had on a viator trip - we felt like we were getting shown around the Scottish Highlands from a dear friend. Incredibly knowledgeable, proud, and passionate about Scotland, its history, and its lore. We left the tour with a deep appreciation of Scotland and the Scottish people. Seeing the tour is 12 hours is intimidating to see but the time really flies by cause it is packed with a fun & diverse itinerary. This is also the only tour I found that had guaranteed stops at a whiskey distillery and to see the highland cows - both our favorite stops! We also got to take a boat tour at Loch Ness for an additional cost, worth it! But be warned, this tour plus Harris will convert you into a Nessie believer! Definitely would book any experience again with this company - if management sees this give Harris a promotion & raise! We are looking at you, Andrew!
P.S. You will be adding the Red Hot Chili Pipers to your Spotify playlist by the end of this tour. Thank you, Harris.
Rene_B, Jun 2025
This is a great tour. Very interesting and funny! However, I would’ve liked a little more time at the whiskey tasting! You got to see everything, and more than expected!
April_D, Jun 2025
It was an amazing experience….Pete was a great guide. He had lots of energy and truly enjoys his job. We were able to make a few extra stops for some quick pictures. We got back on time and it was a lot to take in but didn’t feel rushed.
Shawn_J, Jun 2025
Magnus was great! He gave a great history of the trip and joked around with us! Kept it entertaining the whole time
John_M, Jun 2025
We went on the Loch Ness Cruise,Scenic Walk, Whiskey & Glencoe Tour from Edinburgh with Harris as our tour guide. His knowledge, personality and sense of humor made the day fly by. We had many laughs and would love to visit the beautiful Highlands again.
Carolyn_B, Jun 2025
Loved Magnus and his insights into Scottish history, geography, and absolutely stunning landscape. Wish there had been a little more hiking. The Loch Ness cruise was just ok—typical tourist ferry. If you’re on a budget, I would skip the ferry ride and walk around town.
Romie_G, Jun 2025
This was such a great tour! Haris was a fantastic guide! He was so knowledgeable and went out of his way to ensure we all had an amazing time! This tour was by far one of the highlights of our entire trip! Thank you Haris!
Donnelle_H, Jun 2025
Had a blast, Mark our guide was great, knowledgeable, and funny! Loved the small group, thanks again
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