Loch Ness Cruise with Urquhart Castle Exploration: A Scenic Journey from Inverness

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Embark on a scenic journey from Inverness as you cruise across Loch Ness and explore the ruins of Urquhart Castle. Join our guided bus and boat tour for a memorable 3 hour 15 minute adventure.

Duration: 3 hours, 15 minutes

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Urquhart Castle - One of Scotland’s most historic castles, perched on the banks of Loch Ness. Explore the ruins of this once stronghold, learn of its turbulent past and breathe in some of the most stunning views Loch Ness has to offer

What's Included

On-board WiFi
Expert guide
In-vehicle air conditioning
Loch Ness boat cruise
On-board restrooms

What's Not Included

Food and drinks
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Additional Information

Cruise across Loch Ness and explore the ruins of Urquhart Castle on this 3 hour 15 minute bus and boat tour from Inverness.
Depart from Inverness Bus Station, soak up the sights and relax on your guided coach travelling to our harbour.
You will hear some funny stories from our friendly driver - guide and join Jacobite Loch Ness cruise.
Enjoy iconic…

Location

Bus Station

Margaret Street

Margaret St, Inverness, Inverness-Shire IV1 1LT

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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Audgebracknell

Jan 20, 2025

Fantastic trip! - This trip was brilliant from the moment we got on the coach - the lady driving was very warm and friendly as well as knowledgeable! It was a beautiful crisp and cold morning and the views from the boat were awesome! The guide on the boat was also very knowledgeable. The Castle, although a ruin, was very interesting. On the way back to Inverness the coach driver was telling us a lot about Highland history - I wish I could remember her name as she really deserves a special mention. When the coach got back to Inverness she gave us a detailed route to go to Plodda falls - absolutely beautiful. We went on Sunday 19th January at 09.30. Would highly recommend.

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Anne_k

Jan 7, 2025

What a great Tour! The... - What a great Tour! The loch ness boat ride was amazing. The castle was incredible! Nice to have a tour only a few hours long!

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Jakub_z

Dec 30, 2024

Great trip! - Great experience, lovely coach with so nice driver, cruise was superb with staff and bar, castle must be seen!

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Kaminih2019

Dec 15, 2024

Fab fab fab! - It was so much fun! Patrick was a fantastic guide and we had a fabulous time. We had plenty of time to explore the castle as well. Patrick was also a great resource for local knowledge and gave us fabulous recommendations for the rest of our time in Inverness as well.

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Zac_t

Dec 9, 2024

Made our trip! - One of the best tours I’ve been on. Linda our guide for the day was not only knowledgeable about everything to do with our tour, but also other places to visit in town. We ended up eating at a few of the recommended restaurants and she was spot on with them too!

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Car852012

Dec 2, 2024

SANTA CRUISE - I did the cruise this weekend with my two girls and can honestly say this has been the best ‘Santa’ experience I have done with them, and we have done a fair few over the years. Staff were all lovely, helpful and friendly. Santa and the elves were very engaging and kept the children entertained for the full hour with colouring sheets, crayons, crackers and a couple of games they were also happy to get in any photos. The juice/coffee and baked goodies were lovely. Both of my girls really enjoyed it, and loved their new book from Santa. The boat itself was very clean and comfortable. Boat went to Dores and back. Fantastic experience. Thank you all. Bring this back again next year please.

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Vidyuthsingh

Nov 18, 2024

What a mesmeric trip! - The fairytale Scottish Highlands, the windswept, mysterious Loch Ness, and the evocative Urquhart ruins were all delivered to us through the dulcet words of our warm and informative bus driver Kieran. He shared with us nice little tidbits - interesting tourist events and stories from the lives of Highland dwellers - something we could have only gotten from a lovely local like him. This tour stayed with me long after I left Scotland. :)

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Q9278kvbenjaminf

Oct 31, 2024

Loch Ness and Urquhart castle - From the bus drive to the boat everyone was super helpful in understanding where to go and where to be. The drive was lovely to and from Inverness and the Loch! The tour guides and staff were fun and witty and couldn’t be more kind. We had a great time and I would do it again given the chance!

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Resort01298789112

Dec 7, 2024

Beautiful scenery - Beautiful scenery. Castle was disappointing, not a lot of structures left so you are really left to your imagination to figure out what it was like. But they have a lot of written material to describe the castle. The lake was beautiful and the information provided narrating the lake was interesting. Good way to see the country from a different perspective.

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Inspire11614863106

Oct 27, 2024

Loch Ness Tour non starter! - Unfortunately on arrival at the bus station to start our tour we were informed the trip had been cancelled. The young person who was manning the Tour Operators desk had no information as to why it was cancelled or why we had not been informed prior to the time of our booking. We were most disappointed.

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