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From Glasgow: Scottish Highlands and Loch Ness Day Tour

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Glasgow, Scotland
  • 11 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Venture into Scotland's legendary Highlands on this small-group adventure from Glasgow. Navigating Highland roads and coordinating multiple stops along the way can eat up precious sightseeing time. Let the pros handle the logistics while you enjoy a day of hiking, soaking up the dramatic Highland history, and searching for the Loch Ness Monster.
  • Explore stunning Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park
  • Marvel at Glen Coe's iconic mountain scenery
  • Spot Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain, on clear days
  • Upgrade for a boat cruise across Loch Ness

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Local English Speaking Guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Optional boat cruise on Loch Ness (from £16.50 for an adult)
  • Meals
    Food and drinks not provided
  • Tips

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Buchanan Street Bus Station, Killermont St, Glasgow G2 3NW, UK

    This tour will depart from Buchanan Street Bus Station, Glasgow, from stances 23 - 32 (look out for a blue bus). Meet 15 minutes before departure. Your guide will be there to meet you.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.7:30 am

Itinerary

1

Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

2

Glencoe

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

3

Fort Augustus

1 hour 50 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

4

Commando Monument

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

5

Pitlochry

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • It is recommended to book transport to the departure point in advance. Please also allow extra time to get to the departure point for check-in. We advise you arrive at least 15 minutes before the tour departure to allow time to check-in for the tour. Unfortunately, we are unable to hold the bus or refund for any late arrivals.
  • Return times are approximate and subject to road conditions and weather. Please ensure you allocate sufficient time for any onward travel plans, allowing at least 3 hours after the scheduled return time for connections or activities.
  • Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them to board and disembark.
  • In cases of extreme weather, the Loch Ness boat cruise may be cancelled on short notice. If you have purchased ticket for this you will be refunded.
  • Children under 5 years old, including infants who do not require a seat, are not permitted to travel. We are unable to accommodate any child under the age of 5.
  • The tour may operate with our sister company, HAGGiS Adventures.
  • If downloading an audio guide, remember to bring your headset.
  • Due to vehicle availability, there may be instances where this tour runs on a bigger bus.
  • The order of the itinerary route is subject to change.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

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 353 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Highly recommend this full day bus trip out of Glasgow !

shirley_C, Jul 2025
Full day of sight seeing through Scotland highlands ! Beautiful scenery along the way - especially Glencoe ! Stunning !! Numerous stops along the way including Loch Ness - pay the extra to do the boat ride around the Loch . Our guide , Eireann ( I think that’s the spelling ) was amazing ! Great commentary throughout the day - her knowledge of the history of Scotland was fantastic ! I recommend this trip !

Fantastic Journey to Loch Ness

Terry_B, May 2025
Scott was our tour guide and was very knowledgeable about the history at each location we stopped and answered all of our questions in great

From $81.46

per person

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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