The Ultimate Loch Ness Group Tour from Invergordon
Description
The number one award winning Loch Ness Group tour from Invergordon. An elevated view of the beautiful Scottish highlands throughout tour. A spacious and luxurious bus. Beautiful scenic 1hr drive to Loch Ness. Arrival at Urquhart for opening and most importantly before it becomes super busy. A relaxing cruise on a Loch Ness with the award winning Jacobite Cruises. Enjoy a very quiet boat due to our special arrangement with Jacobite. Scenic drive through Inverness to Culloden Battlefield. Walk onto the Battlefield with tour guide Fiona with a bit of Gaelic singing along with a whisky toast. Another picturesque drive to Cawdor where you can wander the castle and gardens. You then have another beautifully scenic drive back to Invergordon going a different way than you came to take in the most of the Scottish Highlands! All entrance fees included and paid in advance so you can walk straight into the castles without waiting around in a queue.
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Itinerary
The drive to Loch Ness is very picturesque taking you through rolling hills and farmland. Along the way you will have an opportunity to hear about the history of the area and find out a little more about your guide and their experiences of living in the Scottish Highlands.
Arrive at the 14th-century Urquhart Castle ruins, magnificently situated right on the edge of the loch it is one of the most photographed scenes in Scotland. Enjoy a video presentation and an optional audio tour plus your guide will be there to answer any questions. You'll have time to explore the ruins and enjoy the magnificent views over the loch.
You will board the Jacobite rebel from Dochgarroch Locks for a 60-minute cruise on the world famous loch to Urquhart Castle. This is truly the best way to experience Loch Ness and the Great Glen. You will learn all about Nessie the Loch Ness Monster and hear about the history and geology of the fresh water lake. Loch Ness is surrounded by beautiful scenery and mountains so sit back, enjoy the views and have your camera out just in case Nessie pops up to say hello. There's also a fully stocked bar and coffee service on board.
Great place to grab a bite to eat, explore the visitor centre which includes a 360 degree immersive cinema experience. For those who are interested your tour guide Fiona will also give a short walking tour on the battlefield.
Arrive at Cawdor Castle where you can peruse the castle, gardens and grounds.They also serve delicious food, teas, coffees and home baking.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Tour Guide Fiona will be at the port welcoming guests from 7:30am. You will then all walk to the bus and the tour leaves Invergordon at 8am. As Invergordon is a small town we try to park as close as possible to the port but unfortunately we can't park right outside the gates. There is a short walk to your bus from where you meet us but you will be taken there by one of our employees so you won't get lost.
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(70)
Fiona was great!!! The tour felt personalized even though it was for a random group of people. Learning lots of history from someone that lives and works in the area was fantastic. My dad and I had Witches of Scotland tartan scarves made before this trip. So getting to meet a local (our tour guide) wearing it and that worked at Prickly Thistle where it was made was a surreal bonus! We were also back in plenty of time to meet our ship!
Our tourist guide Fiona is enthusiastic and knowledgeable. She explained and told us the history of Scotland in detail. I especially enjoyed the Loch Ness boat ride. Thank you Fiona for your excellent and wonderful job.
Our group of 15 joined the Ultimate Loch Ness Tour offered by Invergordon Tour (invergordon.com) the tour cover visit to Urquhart castle, Loch Ness cruise, Cawfor Castle, and Culloden Battlefield. The tour was very well organized, we were picked up at the pier promptly, admission to each itinerary location were handled smoothly and quick. More, importantly, our tour guide Fiona was enthusiastic, knowledgeable and even offers Gaelic singing and a whisky toast to commemorate the lost soldiers at the Culloden battlefield, we learnt about the Scottish and Jocobite history. The cruise at Loch Ness was relax and scenic.
This was a fantastic excursion. Fiona!was easy to find at the dock. She was friendly and knowledgeable. The stoos were better than expected. I am an Urquhart so it was a dream come true. Fiona sang foe us had a wee dram for us had a little door prize for some trailers. A 10 star excursion for sure. Back to ship in plenty of time. And plenty of time at each stop.
Fiona was so much fun! Every place we stopped was worth the trip. Fiona helped take photos on the Loch Ness cruise that make great keepsakes. My parents came with us, and the experience was senior friendly.
This tour was amazing and it was made even better by our tour guide Fiona. She was a local and truly knew the history of the area and even was a good singer. She sang us a Gaelic song at the Culledon Battlefield memorial. We saw 2 castles and took the boat on Loch Ness to look for Nessie. Fiona took care of everything for us and kept everyone on schedule and rounded up. We had a return time of 4:30 and literally arrived back at 4:29! Definitely would recommend this tour especially if Fiona does it!
What an awesome tour! And even more awesome was Fiona our tour guide! She gave us invaluable insights and clear directions took care of everything and even gave us some snacks and did a raffle! She even sang to us in Gaelic. We saw 2 castles, Loch Ness and the battelfield, while learning each step of the way. Would definitely recommend this tour especially with Fiona!!!
We were a group of 18 traveling on a cruise ship to Iceland with Ireland and Scotland as a bonus. I was the group leader. Most of our tours were private. I was privately hoping Fiona was our guide and not only did we get Fiona but we got her Beautiful daughter as well. There aren't enough stars for this tour. It was over the top and quickly a Favorite of our entire group. The transportation was awesome and Fiona's love of Scotland along with our history lesson were out of this world! The cruise over the Loch Ness was awesome and the fact Gavin booked everything ahead of time made it so easy as a group leader! Keep doing what you are doing guys! You are Amazing!!!!!!!
Hi Robin! Wow – thank you so much for such an incredible review! It was truly a pleasure to welcome your group to Scotland, and we’re absolutely thrilled to hear that your time with us was a highlight of your entire trip. Fiona and her daughter loved spending the day with you all – and knowing that their passion for Scotland came through so clearly means the world to us. We're also so glad the logistics made your job as group leader easier – that's exactly what we aim for, so you can relax and enjoy the experience along with everyone else. From the scenic cruise on Loch Ness to the unforgettable stories and history, it sounds like your group really embraced the magic of the Highlands. Thank you again for your kind words and for choosing us – we’d love to welcome you back anytime! Warm wishes, Gavin & the Team
Perfect tour day with Fiona! She was so knowledgeable, kind and the wee treaties were an added surprise. All the sites were amazing and the visit to Culloden was very moving
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're so glad to hear you had a perfect tour day with Fiona – she absolutely loves what she does, and it means a lot to know her knowledge and kindness stood out to you. We're especially happy you enjoyed the wee treats (she does love surprising guests!) and that the visit to Culloden made a meaningful impression – it's such a powerful and important place. Thanks again for choosing to tour with us – we’d love to welcome you back anytime! Warm wishes, Gavin & the Team
Fantastic tour! Out of the 3 tours we took in Scotland, this was my favorite. Fiona, our guide, was informative and entertaining. We had the added bonus of having Jason, a bagpipe player on the bus with us. They both told personal stories, and told us about the areas we were traveling thru from their perspective. I loved it!
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear this was your favorite tour in Scotland. Fiona and Jason will be delighted to know you enjoyed their stories and company – it was a pleasure having you with us!
