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Loch Ness Tour: Explore Castles and Villages
4.8
218 Ratings
Highland Council
Embark on a one-day adventure hunting for Nessie, cruising the enigmatic Loch Ness, discovering the town of Fort Augustus, touring the lakeside ruins of Urquhart Castle, appreciating the Falls of Foyers, and strolling by Dores Beach from Inverness!
Embark on a one-day adventure hunting for Nessie, cruising the enigmatic Loch Ness, discovering the town of Fort Augustus, touring the lakeside ruins of Urquhart Castle, appreciating the Falls of Foyers, and strolling by Dores Beach from Inverness!
Duration:
8 hours, 45 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Dochgarroch Locks, Caledonian Canal - Your one day Loch Ness tour from Inverness departs at 08:45 and follows the beautiful Caledonian Canal to the source at Loch Ness. 24 miles long and over 700 feet deep, the loch is the largest by volume in the British Isles and is most famous for its sightings of the Loch Ness Monster, affectionately known as…
- Dochgarroch Locks, Caledonian Canal - Your one day Loch Ness tour from Inverness departs at 08:45 and follows the beautiful Caledonian Canal to the source at Loch Ness. 24 miles long and over 700 feet deep, the loch is the largest by volume in the British Isles and is most famous for its sightings of the Loch Ness Monster, affectionately known as “Nessie”. We spend most of the morning at Loch Ness, allowing you plenty of time to go Nessie-hunting! Our first stop is Dochgarroch, about 7 miles from Inverness, here you will have the option of taking a 5 Loch Ness boat trip with Jacobite Cruises who have provided Loch Ness cruises for over 40 years.
- Urquhart Castle - We will then visit the 13th century ruins of Urquhart Castle where you will have plenty of time here to explore the ruin, enjoy the visitor centre, and take in the views and atmosphere of Scotland’s most famous loch.
- Invermoriston Falls - Our Loch Ness tour then continues to Invermoriston, where we will pause to take photos of the bridge and St Columba’s Well – a well that was believed to have poisonous water until it was blessed by St Columba in AD 565, banishing the evil spirits that haunted it. That same year he supposedly had the first documented encounter with the Loch Ness Monster.
- Fort Augustus Abbey - Afterwards, we journey through to Fort Augustus, the furthermost point of your Loch Ness tour. Fort Augustus is a small town with a population of only 650 people and is a perfect spot to relax and watch boats passing through the Caledonian Canal while you enjoy your lunch!
- The Falls of Foyers - After lunch, our Loch Ness tour will begin its journey back to Inverness, stopping at the Falls of Foyers. The majestic 165ft waterfall was a favourite retreat for poet Rabbie Burns, and is truly breath-taking. Enjoy plenty of time here to soak up the atmosphere
What's Included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Live commentary on board
- Knowledgeable driver-guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Live commentary on board
- Knowledgeable driver-guide
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Attraction Tickets
- On-board restrooms
- On-board WiFi
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Attraction Tickets
- On-board restrooms
- On-board WiFi
Additional Information
- Minimum age is 4 years old.
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark.
- The castle & cruise currently need to be pre-booked, details will be provided on the ticket.
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after…
- Minimum age is 4 years old.
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark.
- The castle & cruise currently need to be pre-booked, details will be provided on the ticket.
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or a full refund.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- Digital translations in English, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian & Mandarin available on request.
- Please arrive a minimum of 15 minutes before your tour’s departure time.
- Please note: Urquhart Castle will be closed from 4th-6th November 2024 and as such we will not be able to visit on those dates.
- If you are driving, we recommend parking at the Old Town Rose Street Multi-Storey Car Park, 24 Rose St, IV1 1NQ, conveniently located next to our departure point.
Location
Railway Terrace
Railway Terrace, Inverness, IV1 1NW.
Look out for our coach or our sign on the lamp post.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(218 Ratings)
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688janetp
Oct 26, 2024
Stevie’s the Best!!! - A fantastic trip with a wonderful tour guide and bus driver full of knowledgeable facts of every venue visited. Accompanied by a clever wit and sense of humor, he kept the tour upbeat and interesting.
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Efehymios_s
Oct 9, 2024
Excellent trip in the Highlands - Our trip to Loch Ness & the Highlands was a very nice experience. Our tour guy and bus driver (Mike) was excellent in his work ( with a nice Scottish accent) explaining to us the history and special tips of each location. If you ask me if it is worth it to do this trip, I will answer 100%.
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Eddy_s
Sep 27, 2024
Great time - Malcolm absolutely nailed this trip! He was funny, informative, and entertaining. I will tell my friends about him and Timberbush
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Jangellrnp3
Sep 24, 2024
Great trip - Your guide was great very knowledgeable even though it was cloudy he did everything he could to make sure we got to see the best things
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Cecelias836
Sep 22, 2024
Great Tour - We truly enjoyed our tour. Alex our tour director and driver was informative, friendly and fun. We had plenty of time for pictures and lunch. Boat trip was cold but really amazing. The castle ruins were beautiful. This was well worth the cost.
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Valorier550
Sep 19, 2024
Great Experience - Andy S from Inverness was our guide. He was awesome, fun. Stops were purposeful and well-timed. Enjoyed every minute of the day.
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David
Sep 19, 2024
Heave ho, let’s go. - ANDY S. Fm INVERNESS was spectacular! Sites were grand. Background data was grand. Humor and consideration for his guests, unmatchable. He should only be shamed for not wearing his kilt that day. But wait, the next day he was wearing his kilt. Oh well. We would take a tour with this group, and with this guide, anywhere in the world.
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Pinkdukebox
Sep 18, 2024
Great day - Our driver/guide, Jack was a fountain of knowledge and fun. Great experience, would highly recommend
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Gerald_c
Oct 3, 2024
Great tour, bad tour guide - The tour itself is awesome. The location, castle, towns, all incredible. The only downside was the tour guide Sinclair. He said very little about the loch, history, etc - but I did learn most of the earths surface is unfit for agriculture because it’s covered with water. And I learned that I should not eat at one of Inverness’s best rated restaurants.
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Iriehillfarm
Sep 18, 2024
Wonderful day! - Me and my mom (80yrs) had a great time! Will was our guide and he was both knowledgeable and humorous… thanks for a great day!
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