Loch Ness & Highlands Day Tour from Edinburgh Including Cruise
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Loch Ness & Highlands Day Tour from Edinburgh Including Cruise
By Rabbie's
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Opt for a personalized experience of the Scottish Highlands on a small-group day trip from Edinburgh, limited to 16 people. Ideal for visitors with limited time, this guided tour transports you to Loch Ness and other Highland highlights with ease and efficiency. Stop at Glencoe, Cairngorms National Park, and Fort Augustus along the way, and enjoy a cruise on the legendary Loch Ness. Plus, traveling in a top-of-the-range, 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach means you can feel comfortable throughout the journey to and from Edinburgh.
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€107.56
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Ages 5-99, max of 16 per group
Duration: 12h
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Highlights
- Take a hassle-free day trip to Loch Ness and the Scottish Highlands
- Let a guide bring the history of historic landmarks to life
- Travel comfortably in a top-of-the-range, 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach
- Small-group tour for a more personalized experience
- Sightseeing cruise on Loch Ness
- Admission Fee - includes 50 minute cruise on Loch Ness
- The chance to see "Nessie", the Loch Ness monster
- Small Group Tour (maximum 16 passengers)
- Top range 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach
- The stories and services of an English-speaking driver-guide
- Entry/Admission - Fort Augustus
What's not included- Admission Fees unless specified
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Food and drinks
- Your tour begins with pickup from a central Edinburgh location. Board a top of the range, 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach destined for the Scottish Highlands. On the way to Loch Ness, pass landmarks such as the Wallace Monument, Stirling Castle, and Linlithgow Palace. Stop at Glencoe to learn about the history of the Clan Macdonald massacre from 1692 before you journey onward through the town of Fort William. On arrival at Fort Augustus, disembark to wander around Loch Ness, or take a sightseeing cruise depending on the option chosen at checkout. Following a break for lunch (own expense), travel through Cairngorms National Park for panoramic views of Loch Laggan. Return to your original departure point in Edinburgh.
- Departure details
- Bus Station, Edinburgh EH1 3AY, UK Please meet your Rabbie's guide inside the Edinburgh Bus Station, Gate J and Gate K, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ (Check in closes 15 minutes prior to departure)
Return details- Returns to original departure point
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 225005- Please note: From 1 February 2023 all tours from Edinburgh will depart from Edinburgh Bus Station, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh EH1 3DQ
- Check-in closes 15 minutes prior to departure. *From 1st February 2023, this tour will depart from Edinburgh Bus Station, Gate J and Gate K, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ. Check-in will close at 07:30 (tour will depart at 07:45).
- Luggage Allowance: You're restricted to 14kg (31lbs) of luggage per person on our tours. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) plus a small bag for onboard personal items.
- In order to retain the integrity of the tour and try to ensure that all our customers have the best possible experience, we do cap bookings from any one party to 8 passengers.
- Minimum age to participate is 5 years old. We do not carry children under the age of 5.
- Loch Ness cruise – We reserve tickets for you. Included in tour price from 1st April 2023
- Most travellers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- A note from Loch Ness & Highlands Day Tour from Edinburgh Including Cruise
- Government guidelines strongly recommended that you wear a mask on public transport and in crowded places. Masks are available onboard our mini-coaches should you wish to wear one. Important: Please be aware that some attractions and other venues may require visitors to wear a face mask.
What you can expect during your visit- Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
- Face masks provided for travellers
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Community- Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
- How much is Loch Ness & Highlands Day Tour from Edinburgh Including Cruise?
- Loch Ness & Highlands Day Tour from Edinburgh Including Cruise price starts from €107.61. Discover and book Loch Ness & Highlands Day Tour from Edinburgh Including Cruise on Tripadvisor
- What is the Loch Ness & Highlands Day Tour from Edinburgh Including Cruise cancellation policy?
- Loch Ness & Highlands Day Tour from Edinburgh Including Cruise cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book Loch Ness & Highlands Day Tour from Edinburgh Including Cruise on Tripadvisor
- Which company provides Loch Ness & Highlands Day Tour from Edinburgh Including Cruise?
- Loch Ness & Highlands Day Tour from Edinburgh Including Cruise is hosted by Rabbie's. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Rabbie's on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Loch Ness & Highlands Day Tour from Edinburgh Including Cruise on Tripadvisor
- How much time do I need for Loch Ness & Highlands Day Tour from Edinburgh Including Cruise?
- On average, this experience will take approximately 12h. Discover and book Loch Ness & Highlands Day Tour from Edinburgh Including Cruise on Tripadvisor
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 225005
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Itinerary
- You'll start atBus StationEdinburgh EH1 3AY, UKPlease meet your Rabbie's guide inside the Edinburgh Bus Station, Gate J and Gate K, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ (Check in closes 15 minutes prior to departure)See address & details
- 1CallanderStop: 30 minutesSee details
- 2Glencoe MountainStop: 15 minutesSee details
- 3Fort AugustusStop: 90 minutesSee details
- 4Cruise Loch NessStop: 50 minutes - Admission includedSee detailsPass byCairngorms National Park
- You'll return to the starting point
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TERRY ARMSTRONG
LONDON12 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
Fantastic excursion by Lothian Coaches. Scott the tour guide was very friendly, helpful, caring, humorous and knowledgeable in a fun and entertaining manner. He looked after all the quests and was available to answer all our questions and offer advice constantly. Our driver William was very professional and gave us a very comfortable ride and made us feel very safe I would certainly recommend this day trip. We also paid extra for a 50 minute Loch Ness cruise which was well worth the money
Written 20 April 2023
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T H
Montpellier, France8 contributions
Apr 2022
After checking different operators, we choose Rabbie's due to the reviews, the price and the itinerary offer. We think it was the best decision ever !
Our driver-guide Will was very funny and entertaining. As soon as he started to drive, he told us stories from Edinburgh and he kept going tailoring his speech to let us know about all the places we were travelling around. He was witty, easy going and he kept us informed at all times of when we will have the next toilet/food break. He even went the extra mile and prepared a playlist with Scottish songs related with the places we were visiting and driving through and telling us the stories behind them. It was like being in a Scottish movie ! We will repeat without doubts and especially if Will was to be our driver ! Thank you very much again Will.
Our driver-guide Will was very funny and entertaining. As soon as he started to drive, he told us stories from Edinburgh and he kept going tailoring his speech to let us know about all the places we were travelling around. He was witty, easy going and he kept us informed at all times of when we will have the next toilet/food break. He even went the extra mile and prepared a playlist with Scottish songs related with the places we were visiting and driving through and telling us the stories behind them. It was like being in a Scottish movie ! We will repeat without doubts and especially if Will was to be our driver ! Thank you very much again Will.
Written 25 April 2022
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Kelly C
6 contributions
Sep 2022
Overall, my son, husband, and I enjoyed this day tremendously. The scenery was amazing, the commentary from Dave was informative, and the stops, especially in Glencoe, were breathtaking. We had two hiccups that I think are worth mentioning as they might help future patrons of this tour. First, the email information said to arrive at 7:45 AM for an 8:00 AM departure. We were at Rabbie's cafe by the required time, but the bus was already loaded so the three of us had to sit separately for the entire day. It would have been nice if our driver would have assisted in reorganizing some of the seating so we could have tried to sit together, or waiting to actually load the bus once everyone was there.
In Loch Ness, we opted to do the cruise (I don't recommend this add-on, by the way; not much to it at all), and Dave told us that we could order take-away food for the trip. We went into a cafe and ordered three sandwiches, but when we tried to take them onto the boat, we were told that hot food was not allowed on board. That wasn't posted anywhere and we just had three panini's well-wrapped so we didn't see what the issue was, but we still had to wolf them down before boarding the boat, which meant we were the last on board and again didn't get good seats!
So be sure to arrive well before 7:45 to sit together, and if you do the Loch Ness cruise, be sure not to take hot sandwiches with you!
Otherwise, we enjoyed this excursion very much.
In Loch Ness, we opted to do the cruise (I don't recommend this add-on, by the way; not much to it at all), and Dave told us that we could order take-away food for the trip. We went into a cafe and ordered three sandwiches, but when we tried to take them onto the boat, we were told that hot food was not allowed on board. That wasn't posted anywhere and we just had three panini's well-wrapped so we didn't see what the issue was, but we still had to wolf them down before boarding the boat, which meant we were the last on board and again didn't get good seats!
So be sure to arrive well before 7:45 to sit together, and if you do the Loch Ness cruise, be sure not to take hot sandwiches with you!
Otherwise, we enjoyed this excursion very much.
Written 6 September 2022
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Chris K
Saint Louis, MO6 contributions
Sep 2022
Jim Scott ( The Scot) seasoned tour guide and photographer and Monroe climber made certain we all got our best Money shots all day long! Jim worked hard all day to share his knowledge and passion for Scotland from Edinburgh throughout the lowlands and highlands, sharing his personal experiences and in-depth historical and cultural knowledge of his treasured homeland. He had our multi national small group singing our countries anthems as we rolled back into Edinburgh following 12 packed hours on the sunniest day in weeks. Certainly a show stopper for our visit to Scotland.
Written 19 September 2022
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Jacobus L
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This trip was fantastic. I can't imagine anyone going a better, more beautiful route. Our host, Graham, was excellent. He told us many informative bits of information throughout, as well as sharing exciting stories from Scottish history. He took time to answer every question and during the frequent stops, he was happy to help passengers get pictures and talk to them. Sometimes with tours like this, it's clear the driver just isn't enjoying it and wants to get done with it. Not Graham. He made the trip relaxing and fun for everyone and obviously enjoyed sharing gorgeous Scotland with us.
The only slight critique is the boarding process at the beginning. Many people were confused, because many coaches were there at the same time. I was told to go to the bus with Graham on a sign on the bus. But there wasn't any bus that said that. I asked the information steward who told me Graham must not be there yet. I stood around and waited. Turns out Graham was there the whole time, and the bus was already filling up by the time I finally went and asked again. I would have been one of the first on the bus and coupe have gotten a front seat, but thankfully I still managed to get a window seat, so all was well. I would advise them to clearly mark buses with drivers' names and to audibly announce the name of each driver every five minutes or so. The other slight negative was that the description makes it seem that the Loch Ness cruise is included, which is what I expected. It isn't. It's optional, and the driver subtly encourages people not to take it. But the extra time in lovely Fort Augustus is still quite nice, and you can leisurely stroll down to Loch Ness and even dip your toes in the water near Augustus Abbey if you wish. Gorgeous.
The tour was so good that I can't take away anything from the rating because of these slight negatives! If you're thinking about a trip to the Highlands and don't have days to spend there, I doubt you'll do better than this tour.
The only slight critique is the boarding process at the beginning. Many people were confused, because many coaches were there at the same time. I was told to go to the bus with Graham on a sign on the bus. But there wasn't any bus that said that. I asked the information steward who told me Graham must not be there yet. I stood around and waited. Turns out Graham was there the whole time, and the bus was already filling up by the time I finally went and asked again. I would have been one of the first on the bus and coupe have gotten a front seat, but thankfully I still managed to get a window seat, so all was well. I would advise them to clearly mark buses with drivers' names and to audibly announce the name of each driver every five minutes or so. The other slight negative was that the description makes it seem that the Loch Ness cruise is included, which is what I expected. It isn't. It's optional, and the driver subtly encourages people not to take it. But the extra time in lovely Fort Augustus is still quite nice, and you can leisurely stroll down to Loch Ness and even dip your toes in the water near Augustus Abbey if you wish. Gorgeous.
The tour was so good that I can't take away anything from the rating because of these slight negatives! If you're thinking about a trip to the Highlands and don't have days to spend there, I doubt you'll do better than this tour.
Written 25 September 2022
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Robert C
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A great day in the Scottish Highlands.
We were picked up at Rabbie’s In Edinburgh . Check in was easy and we immediately boarded our bus. The busses are just the right size as they limit the group size.
Our driver/tour guide, Jim, was a fantastic addition to our day. We toured on a rainy and overcast day and I feared that our tour would be ruined. But, in fact, the three of us agreed that the weather created some beautiful and ethereal sights that we loved.
Some highlights:
Glencoe and The Three Sisters was beautiful. As we entered the valley, Jim shared the story of the massacre of Clan Macdonald and it was a perfect historical reference to bring the area to life.
Loch Lubnaig was a surprise jewel along the way.
Loch Ness…because everyone needs to be there at least once in their life :)
Our only concern was that our stops in places like Loch Ness(where we anticipated getting some lunch), were less than an hour and on a busy day (lots of busses and tourists) we weren’t able to get served in any of the restaurants in time. Not the tour companies fault, of course, but we were lucky that we had packed a few peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Advice would be, pick a restaurant and wait out the line…don’t look at the line and jump to another restaurant. And maybe, take some snacks just in case. This in no way should keep anyone from taking the tour.
We rate this tour a solid 5 stars. Highly recommended!
We were picked up at Rabbie’s In Edinburgh . Check in was easy and we immediately boarded our bus. The busses are just the right size as they limit the group size.
Our driver/tour guide, Jim, was a fantastic addition to our day. We toured on a rainy and overcast day and I feared that our tour would be ruined. But, in fact, the three of us agreed that the weather created some beautiful and ethereal sights that we loved.
Some highlights:
Glencoe and The Three Sisters was beautiful. As we entered the valley, Jim shared the story of the massacre of Clan Macdonald and it was a perfect historical reference to bring the area to life.
Loch Lubnaig was a surprise jewel along the way.
Loch Ness…because everyone needs to be there at least once in their life :)
Our only concern was that our stops in places like Loch Ness(where we anticipated getting some lunch), were less than an hour and on a busy day (lots of busses and tourists) we weren’t able to get served in any of the restaurants in time. Not the tour companies fault, of course, but we were lucky that we had packed a few peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Advice would be, pick a restaurant and wait out the line…don’t look at the line and jump to another restaurant. And maybe, take some snacks just in case. This in no way should keep anyone from taking the tour.
We rate this tour a solid 5 stars. Highly recommended!
Written 5 January 2023
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Kathryn S
Milwaukee, WI1 contribution
Oct 2022 • Couples
My husband and I wanted to experience the Highlands while visiting Edinburgh and this was an amazing tour! We saw so much of the beautiful country and it was nice to be in a smaller group vs a large bus. Our tour guide (Stuart B) was one of the best I’ve had in all my travels. He included so many interesting stories and facts along the way and played music pertaining to the history he shared. Above and beyond - he even had a list of songs for us to take a photo of so we could listen back home.
We had so many chances to take amazing photographs during our stops and at most of them we also could use the facilities which is always a big benefit on a long day tour like this.
Not only did we get to experience everything on the itinerary but Stuart made some extra stops (and always made sure to ask the group first) which just added to this already pleasurable tour. We even had a quick stop off at a Scotch Whisky distillery as a bonus and near the end we got to feed the Highland Cows some carrots which everyone had a great time with.
The tour meeting point was easy to find to check in and it was a short to the buses - just make sure you are on time (or early) since the whole day is scheduled to make sure you get to see as much as possible. Definitely do not hesitate to book this tour!
We had so many chances to take amazing photographs during our stops and at most of them we also could use the facilities which is always a big benefit on a long day tour like this.
Not only did we get to experience everything on the itinerary but Stuart made some extra stops (and always made sure to ask the group first) which just added to this already pleasurable tour. We even had a quick stop off at a Scotch Whisky distillery as a bonus and near the end we got to feed the Highland Cows some carrots which everyone had a great time with.
The tour meeting point was easy to find to check in and it was a short to the buses - just make sure you are on time (or early) since the whole day is scheduled to make sure you get to see as much as possible. Definitely do not hesitate to book this tour!
Written 17 October 2022
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Charan
West Bromwich, UK22 contributions
Jul 2022
If you’re short on time, we highly highly highly recommend going on Stuart B’s tour of Loch Ness and Glencoe and the Highlands. I’d describe it as one of those tours where you get to see many breathtaking sights, and learn about so many fascinating things in the space of 12 hours, but it leaves you wanting to revisit again for a much longer stay! Stuart B was absolutely class and took really good care of us. I very much enjoyed his masterful storytelling of Scotland’s rich history, his funky playlist for the journey, as well as his jokes - some of which were so bad they were brilliant! Thank you Stuart! Overall, it was a long day, but it was also a very memorable and enjoyable one. Our guide made sure we had plenty of breaks, and the transport vehicle was comfy too which helped!
Written 2 August 2022
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John H
1 contribution
Aug 2022 • Couples
We enthusiastically recommend Rabbie’s one-day tour of Loch Ness and Glencoe and the Highlands. For us it more than lived up to its billing as a great one-day introduction to Scotland, and left us eager to return for a more extended tour. The transport is fully comfortable for this 12-hour tour and the guide does an outstanding job not only driving but also providing the contexts that give meaning to the sights along the route.
Be sure to take this tour with Stuart B. if you can. He weaves the tapestry of Scotland’s history, literature, clans, leaders, geography, weather, and especially its music so that after perhaps 90 minutes the passage into the highlands proper packs a powerful punch. The momentum builds from there. A big thank you to Stuart B. from “Team Alabama”!
Be sure to take this tour with Stuart B. if you can. He weaves the tapestry of Scotland’s history, literature, clans, leaders, geography, weather, and especially its music so that after perhaps 90 minutes the passage into the highlands proper packs a powerful punch. The momentum builds from there. A big thank you to Stuart B. from “Team Alabama”!
Written 2 August 2022
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Ben M
London, UK11 contributions
May 2022
This was the second highlands tour we have done, as family members were visiting and we wanted to show them the highlands. This tour was better than the previous one with a different company for a number of reasons:
1. Smaller bus, better experience: the smart modern buses had a smaller capacity, which was great. Almost felt like a private tour, and meant we could get to places the larger buses couldn’t.
2. Driver discretion: the tour guide was free to choose where we went and what we saw (within reason, and still in line with the overall itinerary) depending on the prevailing weather conditions. That’s important in a country with a high rainfall!
3. Music was ace, much better than someone scrolling through their Spotify account on a whim, it felt like a soundtrack to the day.
4. Dom, our guide, was knowledgeable, calm, passionate about Scotland (despite being an Englishman!) and gave just the right level of information to make it engaging. Not an easy task, so kudos for getting that right.
5. We saw everything you need to (could) see in a day to appreciate how magnificent the place is. It is a long day (8-8), so be prepared for that. But must be worse for the guides!!
Thanks Rabbie’s and Dom. Great experience.
1. Smaller bus, better experience: the smart modern buses had a smaller capacity, which was great. Almost felt like a private tour, and meant we could get to places the larger buses couldn’t.
2. Driver discretion: the tour guide was free to choose where we went and what we saw (within reason, and still in line with the overall itinerary) depending on the prevailing weather conditions. That’s important in a country with a high rainfall!
3. Music was ace, much better than someone scrolling through their Spotify account on a whim, it felt like a soundtrack to the day.
4. Dom, our guide, was knowledgeable, calm, passionate about Scotland (despite being an Englishman!) and gave just the right level of information to make it engaging. Not an easy task, so kudos for getting that right.
5. We saw everything you need to (could) see in a day to appreciate how magnificent the place is. It is a long day (8-8), so be prepared for that. But must be worse for the guides!!
Thanks Rabbie’s and Dom. Great experience.
Written 15 May 2022
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daizy d
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Hello. We are 5 people and interested to do the tour. If we want to book a private tour, how much would that cost.
I’m not one of the people who organized that but I booked at the Civitatis App
Anabelle
2 contributions
Hi! I am going on the tour tomorrow morning and will likely need to bring my suitcase and backpack. The site said we could have up to 14 kg of luggage, I just wanted to double check that there would be room. Thanks!
Anne F
6 contributions
Not really sure definitely room for the rucksack. Hope you have a great time
What time do we meet?
Terry T
Hot Springs, AR10 contributions
We departed on the tour at 8:00 am and returned at 8:00 pm—a full 12-hour experience of fun and learning.
stuart i
London, UK33 contributions
Does this tour run all through January? Is there any chance it can be cancelled if the weather becomes inclement?
PL B
5 contributions
The reservation confirmation I received stated that tours run regardless of the weather, so dressed accordingly. If you are talking about cancelling your seat on the tour and getting refunded, the cancellation policy states that you can cancel up to 36 hours prior to the tour day. Cancellations after that time frame are not eligible for a refund. I hope this helps you :) And enjoy Scotland!! :)
anitagife
Murcia, Spain37 contributions
veo que hay quien ha contestado que si y otras respuestas que no, tengo intención de ir en diciembre y me gustaría saber si hay posibilidad de hacer esta excursión con guía en español. Gracias
Carlos Vera
San Antonio, Chile3 contributions
Este tour es solo en inglés.....pero hay operadores turísticos de habla hispana.....te comparto el perfil fe Instagram de una. Se llama flordeescocia_tours
TJ
1 contribution
Hello,
We are a group of 4 with a baby who is 1year old. We are really interested in taking this tour, can you please confirm if we can take the tour along with the baby?
Cheryl M
2 contributions
You can, but I wouldn’t. It would be a miserable time for a baby, with little opportunity to be mobile. There is a lot of time spent riding in the van. You will need a car seat and stroller, of course.
Judy T
North Tonawanda, NY2 contributions
Where is the exact pickup and drop off location in Edinburg? We have no car. Coming end of August- beginning of Sept. Where we stay may be based on where we can be picked up. Thank you!
Jeremy R
Houston, TX1 contribution
Pickup is from Rabbie's Cafe Bar, 6 Waterloo Pl, Edinburgh EH1 3EG, UK
Very close to Calton Hill and Arthur's Seat
Hi
Can we join this tour and stay in Loch Ness instead return back to Edinburgh?
Chanel W
1 contribution
I would suggest reaching out to the tour company and see if your itinerary can be adjusted
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