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15 Best Loch Ness Tours from Inverness

I’ve lined up the Loch Ness tours that make the short trip from Inverness worthwhile, from one-hour cruises to full-loop drives. The loch holds more water than every lake in England and Wales combined. Most itineraries pair a boat leg with time at Urquhart Castle.

1.From Inverness: Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle

Fascinate your senses with a journey from Inverness to Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle, where history and mystery intertwine in an unforgettable adventure.

Most Popular★ 4.7

“Kieran was a fantastic driver. He was funny and he knew his stuff. We even stopped by some highland cows to pet and feed. A great experience.”

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2.Loch Ness Cruise, Outlander & Urquhart Castle Tour From Inverness

Cruise the legendary Loch Ness, explore Outlander filming locations, and discover the secrets of Urquhart Castle on this captivating tour from Inverness.

★ 5.0

“Great tour that covers most of the "must see" places in and around inverness. Amazing tourguide named Iain who told interesting facts and history about places during the drives between stops.”

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3.Loch Ness and Caledonian Canal 2-Hour Cruise from Dochgarroch

Discover the beauty of Loch Ness and the Caledonian Canal on a 2-hour cruise with expert guides, stunning scenery, and fun legends, including Nessie sightings.

★ 4.5

“Fun boat ride! Good stories and delightful crew. Had a really good time and well worth it. We took a stupid amount of pictures and got super lucky with the weather”

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5.Loch Ness & Culloden Battlefield Private Tour From Inverness

Uncover the untold stories and hidden treasures of Scotland's ancient landscapes on the Loch Ness & Culloden Battlefield Private Tour From Inverness, where the allure of these iconic sites begins with the letter 'O' and leaves the reader hanging.

★ 5.0

“You could feel the history in every blade of grass at Culloden. Our driver/guide, Drew, was an absolute treat and knew of so many locals-only treats and tricks.”

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7.From Inverness: Loch Ness and The Highlands Day Tour

Fascinate your senses with a journey through the Scottish Highlands, where mysteries await at every turn.

★ 4.8

“Fiona made the trip work like clockwork. She’s incredibly organized. The tour goes to places I had never heard of and I loved seeing the locations that gave a true sense of highland landscapes beyond Loch Ness.”

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10.Inverness: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Mallaig, & Loch Ness Day Tour

Overwhelmed by the beauty of the Glenfinnan Viaduct, Mallaig, and Loch Ness, one day tour promises an unforgettable adventure in the Scottish Highlands...

★ 4.7

“Our tour guide Alan was very nice and insightful! He was knowledgeable about everything - history and fun facts! The bus was nice and the time keeping of the trip was perfect. I love how we managed to visit a lot of iconic places surrounding…”

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11.Loch Ness & the Highlands From Inverness

Nestled in the heart of the Scottish Highlands lies the infamous Loch Ness, home to the elusive and enigmatic creature known as Nessie.

★ 5.0

“We had the best day on our Loch Ness tour. Fiona was so warm and friendly, and very informative. I loved the little tidbits of history of the area around Loch Ness, and appreciated that Fiona gave us a good amount of time at each…”

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12.The Complete Loch Ness Experience Small-Group Day Tour From Inverness

Hear the whispers of the Loch Ness Monster and discover the hidden wonders of the Scottish Highlands on this unforgettable small-group day tour.

★ 5.0

“Great tour with and amazing driver/tour guide named “Mick”! Only thing is that due to larger tour buses we didn’t stop at Fort Augustus.”

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15.Loch Ness Tour: Travel From Inverness

Set off on a captivating journey through the Scottish Highlands on the Loch Ness Tour: Travel From Inverness 2024, where you'll uncover ancient burial sites, historic battlefields, majestic castles, and so much more.

★ 5.0

“We had an incredible private tour with Sarah from GoHighland, visiting Inverness, Clava Cairns, Loch Ness, Culloden, and Cawdor Castle. From start to finish, Sarah was attentive, personable, and highly informative. She kept the tour engaging and interactive for everyone—including the kids—which made the experience…”

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5.0Loch Ness,Culloden Battlefield,Cawdor Castle & Much More From Inverness City7 to 8 hours (approx.)$638.94 5.0Cycle To Loch Ness – Self Guided1 day (approx.)$76.39 4.7Inverness: Loch Ness Cruise and Outlander Trip With Whisky9 hours$80 4.5Caledonian Canal and Loch Ness Sightseeing Cruise$30.72 5.0Full-Day Semi-Private Tour: Culloden, Loch Ness & More6 to 8 hours (approx.)$423.54 5.0HALF DAY TOUR: Loch Ness, Coos, Battles &Stones,From INVERNESS6 hours 45 minutes (approx.)$157.68 4.6Loch Ness: The Loch Ness Centre1 hour$27 5.0Loch Ness, Culloden, Clava and whisky/gin tour from Inverness.4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$409.96 5.0Alternative Loch Ness Tour by Secret Highlands8 hours (approx.)$376.86 5.0From Inverness to Loch Ness , Cawdor Castle , Culloden and More8 hours (approx.)$618.41 5.0Loch Ness, Outlander and Highlands Private Chauffeur Tour From Inverness8 to 9 hours (approx.)$989.46 5.0Private Tour to Loch Ness Culloden Battlefield Clava and Cawdor8 hours 40 minutes (approx.)$618.41 5.0Outlander Adventure, The Stones, The Battle, Loch Ness & More7 to 8 hours (approx.)$164.91 5.0Loch Ness Experience Day Trip From Inverness8 hours (approx.)$75.52 4.5Loch Ness , Heilan Coos ,Great Glen , Fort William and Glencoe8 hours (approx.)$894.46 5.0Loch Ness Tour: Day Trip to Loch Ness, Outlander Sites and More7 to 8 hours (approx.)$688.05 4.6Inverness: Loch Ness Experience 1-Day Tour8 hours$80 5.0Inverness : Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle & Highland Cows Tour4 hours$441 3.0Loch Ness and Jacobite Steam Train Full Day Tour from Inverness$261.71 4.4Inverness to Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe, and Highlands10 hours$79 5.0Private Outlander Tour – Includes Urquhart Castle Admission7 to 8 hours (approx.)$926.01 5.0The Quieter Side of Loch Ness8 hours (approx.)$409.14 5.0Private Guided Loch Ness Culloden & Cawdor Castle Day Tour7 to 8 hours (approx.)$719.57 5.0Culloden Battlefield, Clava Cairns and Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle7 to 8 hours (approx.)$417.14