EDINBURGH · SCOTLAND
Edinburgh’s best days out.
The 15 most popular loch ness & highlands tours in and around Edinburgh. The ones worth building a day around, with prices, running times and who to book through.
Edinburgh to Loch Ness and Glencoe in 12.5 hours on a comfy coach. Optional Nessie cruise and Urquhart Castle, with witty guides.
Most Popular“Our guide, Stevie B. was such a great guy, experienced driver and funny guide. The trip gets you through lovely landscapes, small villages, victorian houses and mountainous terrain.”
A long, scenic day from Edinburgh to Loch Ness, Glencoe, and the Scottish Highlands, with optional Ness cruise, whisky, or Urquhart Castle.
“One of the best experiences of my life. Our guide and driver is amazing. Very fun and very careful while driving.”
One long day from Edinburgh to Loch Ness, Glencoe, Fort Augustus, and Pitlochry with live guide stories and flexible optional add-ons.
“Wonderful and memorable experience that I can surely recommend to friends and family. 5 star rating.”
Small-group Highlands day trip from Edinburgh with Glencoe stops and a Loch Ness cruise included. Long, scenic, and guide-led.
“Hope you get Jim Divine! He’s so friendly and knowledgeable. Encouraged everyone to ask questions and had a great sense of humor. The 12 hour excursion was broken up appropriately with plenty of bathroom and food breaks along the way. Would absolutely recommend to anyone”
12-hour Edinburgh day trip to Glencoe, Fort William, and Glenfinnan Viaduct with live commentary and Harry Potter and Skyfall film stops.
“A wonderful day! We saw so much and learned so much about Scotland. Our guide, Gregor, was professional, full of energy, and a great story teller. Very proud of his country, which is exactly what you want in a tour guide! Loved our day!”
Edinburgh to Glencoe, Fort William, and Glenfinnan Viaduct, with Jacobite train viewing and photo stops across Scotland’s Highlands.
“A day well spent! Our guide, Keith, kept us engaged throughout the tour with his great storytelling and sense of humour! We got to see all the things that we wanted, with additional stops to take in as much of the scenery as possible. We only had three days in Edinburgh so we are glad…”
A full-day coach loop from Edinburgh through Glencoe and Loch Ness, with photo stops, Fort William, Ben Nevis views, and optional cruise.
“Fantastic day out. Our driver/guide Brian was brilliant. Breathtaking views and great stories too. This is a must do trip”
Day trip from Edinburgh to Glenfinnan Viaduct and Loch Shiel, plus Glencoe and Fort William, with movie-style stories on the coach.
“Ross was incredible!! Would absolutely do this tour again on my next visit. He shared a lot of awesome stories and really fascinating history. Incredible experience.”
A long guided coach day from Edinburgh to Loch Ness and Glencoe, with photo stops, Urquhart Castle ruins, and optional Nessie cruise.
“This was a fun and easy paced tour. The guide and driver were awesome. I enjoyed each stop and the time on the bus where the guide share great insights to what we were seeing.”
One day from Edinburgh to Loch Ness, Glencoe, and the Highlands, with Cairngorms, Urquhart Castle, and Hairy Coos for $72.
“a wonderful Tour with the guide Charlie Macbeth. His great knowledge of history and very refined way of describing our journey was exzellent. I loved hos humor and he kept us going on this fairy long Tour of over 12 hours. We saw a great deal of Scotland and now have a deeper sense of…”
3-day Highlands and Isle of Skye tour from Edinburgh with live storytelling, Glenfinnan and Skye icons, Inverness nights, and optional Loch Ness.
“I really enjoyed this tour, especially the landscapes, the small villages, and the unspoiled nature. It gave me the opportunity to relax and take a break from the chaos of the usual cities. The timing was well planned, and Stephen was an excellent guide—knowledgeable, punctual, and with the true sense of humor that distinguishes real…”
Edinburgh to Loch Ness and the Highlands in one long day with Glen Coe, Ben Nevis, an optional Nessie cruise, Cairngorms, and Forth Bridges.
“Everything was wonderful. Keith was an amazing tour guide and driver. He was very knowledgeable and kept us informed with all the stories of the Highlands and the Clans. Very impressed!”
A full-day guided coach trip from Edinburgh to Loch Ness, Glencoe, and the Highlands with expert commentary, big scenery, and optional cruises.
“It's great, educational, scenic and enjoyable. The tour guide and driver were friendly and entertaining. 12 and a half hour tour which passed comfortably and insightful.”
12-hour day trip from Edinburgh to Loch Ness and the Highlands: Glen Coe photo stop, Loch Ness walk or cruise, and Pitlochry return.
“I absolutely loved this trip. The driver was a true professional! He drove the bus beautifully! He told us and showed us the most wonderful sights along the way. He joked and even sang songs. We had a fun and interesting time. Thank you for a wonderful trip! Special thanks to the driver! With respect…”
Day tour from Edinburgh to Loch Ness and the Highlands with Callander, Glencoe, Pitlochry, and a 2-hour Loch Ness stop by coach.
“Pros : The quality of bus, availability of Toilet, good rest stops for food and drinks Cons: The guide/ driver are talking consistently non stop from 12hrs. The tourists were disengaged and was not able to get that alone time or to sleep for sometime.”
The Old Town and the New, the castle and the closes, and every road north into the Highlands.
