1-day Small Group Loch Ness Discovery Tour from Glasgow

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Glasgow, Scotland

12 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Escape the city and explore the scenic Scottish Highlands with this one-day tour from Edinburgh. See highlights of the region including Loch Ness (a cruise on the lake is optional), the dramatic landscapes of Glen Coe, and Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the U.K. Leave the driving to your guide as you travel through the Highlands and back to Edinburgh.

Get out into the countryside with this one-day tour
Visit famous sites in the Highlands including Loch Ness
Avoid the hassle of a rental car and let your guide do the driving
Maximize time spent in Scotland with this day trip from Edinburgh

What's Included

Professional driver-guide
Transportation on a mini-coach with air-conditioning

Gratuities
Food and drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

19 Killermont St, Glasgow G2 3NX, UK
At the bus stands, opposite Buchanan Bus Station.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.8:00 am

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Additional Info

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

Most travelers can participate
Children under 3 years not accepted- valid ID may be required at check in.
Returns to Edinburgh approx 20:00
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

4.7

based on 126 reviews

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Extremely noisy day in the van

Suvi_R, Jul 2025

There is one two hour drive portion with no stops which might be pretty challenging for some. Otherwise the stops were adequate enough. The only really bothering issue was the extremely loud music in the van during the whole trip and the driver/guide trying to shout on top of the music. To be clear, it was entirely the choice of the driver and also in his control. Very hard to understand why it was so loud the whole time (I heard the same approach was used with another driver from another company also), especially when understanding the Scottish accent is difficult enough even when spoken slowly and without distractions. I enjoy loud music in many situations but having it for hours on end was too much and I needed to use my noice-canceling headphones to block out at least some of it. In addition I would’ve appreciated more information on the actual sights we were seeing, preferably told using clear English, instead of a thick Scottish accent the whole time. But all the sights we saw were beautiful and otherwise the day was totally doable with adequate possibilities to eat etc on the way.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Hi, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re really pleased to hear you enjoyed the beautiful scenery and found the stops and overall pace of the day manageable. We’re sorry to hear the volume of the music affected your experience. Our guides often use music to help set the atmosphere on long drives, but it should never be disruptive. We always encourage guests to speak up during the tour if anything like music volume becomes uncomfortable. Our drivers are more than happy to adjust things to ensure everyone has an enjoyable journey. We also understand that understanding different accents can sometimes be challenging. As a local company, we proudly work with Scottish guides who bring their authentic voice and lived knowledge to the experience. Thank you again for your thoughtful review, and we hope you'll consider touring with us again in the future. Warm regards, Highland Experience Tours