Inverness Castle, Clava, Culloden Battlefield and Loch Ness
Recommended by 98% of travelers
Inverness, Scotland
- 5 to 7 hours (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Explore the Highlands as you travel from Inverness or Invergordon to the famous Loch Ness on a journey to discover the Loch Ness Monster. On the way, see the ancient Clava Cairns—just as fascinating as the legend of Nessie—and pass by Culloden, the battlefield where the last hand-to-hand war was fought. Spot castles and glens, see mountains and learn all about the culture and history of this special place from your guide and driver.
- A stress-free way to see some of Scotland’s most popular attractions
- Coffee and tea is provided, or a dram of whisky if you prefer
- Hear tales and stories about the Highlands and their clans
- Small tour means less rush and a more personalized experience
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Local Guide
- A wee Dram of Whisky if desired
- WiFi on board
- No guarantee of Sunshine (This is Scotland) :)
- Entry fee to Culloden Battlefield Museum£12.00 per person
- Entry Fee to Inverness Castle£20.00 per person
Meeting and Pickup
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End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Start time.9:00 am
Itinerary
1
Clava Cairns
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Culloden Battlefield
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
3
The Inverness Castle Experience
2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
4
Loch Ness
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Great Glen Distillery
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 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
4.9
based on 205 reviews
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Mary_C, Sep 2026
Alistair was a wonderful tour guide who provided so much historical and interesting information at each location we visited. We had a small group, which allowed for plenty of room in the van and lots of individual attention. We stopped for lunch at the castle and never felt rushed. Somehow we were together for seven hours, but the day flew by. Highly recommend.
David_S, Sep 2026
Apparently the organization we originally booked with was unable to provide the tour so Avril's Travels stepped in to run our tour. The tour was absolutely fantastic. They met us at the port and took our small group to the minibus. Avril was very informative and entertaining. I'm amazed at how much was included and we were back at the port in plenty of time.
Rebecca_M, Sep 2026
We had a great time! Our travel companions Laura and Dillion were great. Roger our guide was the absolute best!! We couldn't have asked for better. He made the entire experience fun. The time passed so quickly but was so fun and fact filled. Roger showed up exactly on time to begin
I highly recommend!!
April_N, Aug 2026
Our guide was engaging and very knowledgeable. Excellent tour! He paced the tour according to the group needs and kept our small group together even with the huge festival crowds in the town.
Ted_K, Aug 2026
We had a great time, our driver/guide was the best. She was fun and informative. Would recommend to anyone visiting Scotland
ANITA_B, Aug 2026
Great weather and sights. Continual anti-English comments wore thin but otherwise a pleasant day with a knowledgeable guide with entertaining stories.
Judith_S, Aug 2026
This tour covers a lot of sights and note that you will need pay for some entrances if you so desire. Also, if you are an Outlander fan, you will not cover the filming sights. However, this is an excellent tour putting you in that period of history.
Sara our guide was extremely knowledgeable and was very good with the pacing of the tour. It ended on a great note, by Loch Ness with a "wee dram".
Heather_W, Aug 2026
This was an absolutely fantastic day where we visited the Culloden Battlefield and Cawdrey Castle. Our tour guide Alistair was incredibly knowledgeable and gave us so many interesting facts. He carefully prepared us on our way to Culloden with the history surrounding the events leading up to the conflict so we could fully understand and visualise how the battle took place. He made sure we knew where he would meet us and was ready to take us on a walk around the battlefield where he pointed out important strategic manoeuvres by the English and the catastrophic failings of the clans which led to such tragic consequences. We then went to Cawdrey Castle where he left us to enjoy the audio commentary and met us afterwards in the Castle Cafeteria. His timings were meticulous which relieved any stress of having to find him. He was so considerate to his approach both with us and a few people who found him highly engaging along the tour. He dealt with us and other members of the public in a very kind and respectful way. He took us for a lovely walk around the gardens and had brought along umbrellas just in case the weather became inclement.
Our final stop was at Loch Ness where he took us to a spectacular viewing point and explained all the information about the Loch and we ended up in an adorable bar which has a very comprehensive range of whiskey.
I can honestly say that Alistair was the best tour guide we have ever had and his incredible attention to detail, kindness, detailed knowledge of area we visited was amazing.
We loved the trip and thoroughly enjoyed the whole day.
The highlight by far for me was when he took us to see the Clydesdale Horses and we got and fed them grass which they couldn’t reach from the side of the road. Another family stopped in a car and he took time to show the children who were timid of the huge animals how to feed them.
I would wholeheartedly recommend this tour and think it is exceptional value for money.
Chanel_G, Aug 2026
The van was so crammed with no a/c that we were ready to pass out!
We had to go back for people that were late by 39 minutes which wasted an hour of our tour and did not get to finish the full itinerary and only got to spent 5 minutes at Inverness Loch after driving one hour and 45 minutes!
This was by far the worst tour ever !
I would not recommend this tour to anyone
Meggen_T, Aug 2026
Sarah took amazing care of us and gave us a great tour experience! Highly recommended! All the places we visited were interesting and easy to traverse. Sarah had a depth of knowledge about all things Scotland and made each place visited come alive. We really enjoyed our time on this tour and would recommend it to anyone!
Gregory_M, Jul 2026
This was a great experience and excursion. The driver was great, friendly and even played his bagpipes for us at the end of the tour. He picked us up at the cruise ship terminal. I have been on many excursions and this was one of the best experiences we have had in the last 30 years. Highly recommend.
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Robin_S, Jul 2026
This entire day was fantastic! George was a great tour guide and gave us a wonderful overview of Highland history and scenery. He customized the tour to meet our interests and included a couple of surprise add-ons that we loved. Highly recommend George at Go Highlands. We will be looking him up on our next trip to the Highlands.
Bob_B, Jul 2026
We had a great tour in a small group of 8 folks. Sarah the tour leader was excellent. The tour included clava cairns, culledon battlefield, loch ness, gin tasting, urquhart castle, coos with a chance to pet and feed, as well as a drive by of inverness castle. Had time for lunch in loch ness. No sightins of nessie. Worth your time. Highly recommended.
Renuka_K, Jul 2026
Alistair Kennedy was an absolutely wonderful guide: knowledgeable, friendly and flexible — we thoroughly enjoyed our day and would heartily recommend this tour to snyone interested in Scottish history, culture, and awe-inspiring places!
Charles_M, Jun 2026
George is very knowledgeable & entertaining - a true Scotsman. He rearranged our tour to see the best sites and gave detailed information about each of them. A fun tour guide and a son of Scotland.
Mitch_B, Jun 2026
We had a wonderful day with Sarah! She was very knowledgeable about the history of the Highlands and the local area, and even treated us to a few special places more known to locals :) We loved learning the real history behind the Outlander locations and events + just getting to know more about Scotland and the Highlands in general — would highly recommend!
Lori_Y, Jun 2026
Our tour with George was the best! He was extremely knowledgeable about every place we visited, and his passion for his homeland shone throughout the day. Delightful day - highly recommended!
Scott_Y, Jun 2026
Culloden-loch ness tour was great! Alastair the best tour guide. He went way beyond expectations and it was like getting a tour from a history professor. Finally got to Loch Ness!
Patrice_S, Jun 2026
Alister was a remarkable historian and storyteller. His knowledge made the excursion very memorable.
Martha_D, Jun 2026
Fantastic tour from start to finish. Very friendly and knowledgeable guide. Clava Cairns and Culloden were very interesting. We had a really great time.
Morgan_W, Jun 2026
Our guide Sarah was super knowledgeable about the history and culture of the Highlands! She grew up locally in Inverness and is a wealth of knowledge. Her storytelling about the stone formations at Clava Cairns was so engaging, and she brought us to a local castle with the most beautiful gardens that most tourists don’t know about (Cawdor Castle; way better than Inverness Castle). I would take another tour with her in a heartbeat!
Robin_H, Jun 2026
George picked us up at the port terminal. His vehicle was large and comfortable and he asked about our expectations for the day before we started. He suggested one change to the itinerary to make the experience more interesting and we we agreed with his suggestion. George is really knowledgeable about Highlands history. It was a full day and we learned so much about the area.
Thank you George for providing a memorable experience.
Ann_O, Jun 2026
Small intimate groups. Local guide - passionate about their home area and history.Great variety of places visited. Lots of stops but non for too long.
Robert_H, May 2026
Pickup on time. Lots of interesting information at a number of stops. Flexible and listened to our preferences. Did not rush us but we got back exactly when he said we would. Heartily recommended.
Charles_M, May 2026
George took us to numerous locations that a standard large tour bus wouldn't typically accommodate. We were delighted and impressed that he served as our guide. We observed many attractions that weren't included in the standard tour itinerary or our original experience. However, we were thrilled that he incorporated so many additional elements. He shared extensive insights and historical context with our group.
Michele_W, May 2026
Wonderful experience! Loved the small group, the amount of information, level of fun and our wonderful tour guide (George). We went to a different castle which was probably better than Inverness. Beautiful Gardens and great lunch. Thanks so much!!
KAREN_R, May 2026
Go highlands and George provided an excellent and personable tour. His knowledge of the area and history made the trip!I would highly recommend Go Highlands for a day well spent!
Lynn_S, May 2026
Great tour guide. Loved the small group size very informative and enjoyable. Highly recommended this tour
wendy_s, May 2026
Very well done - worth the money. We went to crowder castle instead, very nice. Gin distillery at th end was top notch. George and daughter Sarah were fun and knowledgeable.
DebbieJ, Apr 2026
Fantastic tour with George. His knowledge, his passion for his heritage, and his flexibility was all very appreciated. Highly recommend this tour.
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