Can’t recommend the trip enough! Was the highlight of our holiday. Kyle, our tour guide, was super friendly, knowledgable, and helpful. Hope to do another one of their tours again one day.





Departing Edinburgh, travel north into Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, with a relaxed morning refreshment stop in the Highland town of Callander. The journey continues through Rannoch Moor, one of Scotland’s most remote landscapes, before stopping in Glencoe to admire its dramatic scenery and learn about the events that shaped this iconic glen. Travelling through Fort William, there is an opportunity to view Ben Nevis, the UK’s highest mountain, from the minibus on clear days, before following the Great Glen to Fort Augustus, at the southern end of Loch Ness. This is the main stop of the day, allowing time for lunch, exploring the village, watching boats pass through the Caledonian Canal locks, or joining an optional Loch Ness cruise (available on the day, payable locally). The return journey travels through the Highlands and Perthshire, with an evening refreshment stop before arriving back in Edinburgh, with views of the Forth Bridge on the approach.
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From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 8.
Our first stop of the day is in the Highland town of Callander, where we pause for refreshments before continuing north.
One of Scotland’s most iconic and atmospheric valleys, Glencoe is renowned for its dramatic scenery and powerful history. We stop here to allow guests to step off the minibus, take photographs, and admire the landscape while learning more about the events that shaped this famous glen.
As we pass through Fort William, enjoy views of Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the UK, from the minibus on clear days.
Our main stop of the day is in Fort Augustus, located at the southern end of Loch Ness. You’ll have free time to enjoy lunch, explore the village, watch boats pass through the Caledonian Canal locks, or relax by the loch.
While in Fort Augustus, guests have the option to join an optional 50-minute Loch Ness cruise (available on the day and payable locally). Those who do not take the cruise can enjoy additional free time in the village or along the loch shoreline.
As we travel south along the A9, passing through the Cairngorms National Park, enjoy views of wide open Highland landscapes and mountain scenery from the minibus.
We stop in the Perthshire area for evening refreshments before returning to Edinburgh.
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Loch Ness, Glencoe and Highlands Small Group Tour from Edinburgh lasts about 12 hours. The itinerary has 7 stops.
Prices start at $90 per person for this Edinburgh experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 7:45 AM.
Children aged 5–15 pay from $86, adults from $90.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Our tour departs from Bus Stand ZE, Waterloo Place, Edinburgh (opposite Howie's Restaurant). what3words:///decay.laws.likes. Check in closes at 07:30am as the tour will depart at 07:45am sharp. IMPORTANT: There are 2 Howie's in Edinburgh, we depart from Waterloo Place only. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 16 participants.
We cannot accommodate children under the age of 5
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 224 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Discover Scotland Tours.
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Can’t recommend the trip enough! Was the highlight of our holiday. Kyle, our tour guide, was super friendly, knowledgable, and helpful. Hope to do another one of their tours again one day.
Very informative and helpful. Always ready to help with pictures and stopping in extra places. Giving full freedom throughout. Recommended 100%
Thank you for your 5 star review! We are so happy to hear you had a great time on tour with us. - Discover Scotland Tours
This tour delivered well above our expectations. Lots of amazing sights and insightful history delivered with humour & heart. Kyle & Discover Scotland set a very high bar.
Thank you for your 5 star review! We are thrilled to hear that the tour delivered was well above your expectations! We hope to welcome you back on board again soon. - Discover Scotland Tours
Driver gave us a lot of information/stories as we traveled to the Highlands.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, we are glad you enjoyed the tour! -Discover Scotland Tours
This was a great tour, even had time to feed the cows. Nice viewpoints and sufficient number of stops. The van was great to squeeze into areas we pulled over to stop at. Tour guide Ron was awesome. Opted for the cruise, it was nice but could get away with not doing it. be aware the alternative is just a nice lunch and canal-side walk so if its a nice day, would still opt for the cruise. Bring change for the cruise but everything else is via credit card. would be great if there was a hiking-friendly version of the tour where they let us free for a few hours near the highlands. Just an idea, but I think as an intro to Scotland this tour hit the spot.
Thank you for your 5 star review! We are delighted to hear you had an excellent time on tour and enjoyed the stops along the way. We are also so happy to hear that Ron was Awesome, we will pass along your kind words. - Discover Scotland Tours
The trip offered gorgeous views of the majestic mountains and Highlands. Seeing Loch Ness and getting to travel by boat up the Loch, was a special experience. Our guide, Kyle, was friendly and provided commentary about Scotland and its culture. He made the trip unforgettable. Kudos to Kyle!
Thank you for your 5 star review! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your tour to Loch Ness, and that Kyle was friendly and help make the trip unforgettable. - Discover Scotland Tours
Our guide Sandy was excellent! Very accommodating and informative especially with Scottish history. I highly recommend this experience to see the highlands.
Douglas was an excellent guide and made the entire trip so enjoyable. He had a great way of mixing Scottish history with popular culture, true crime, music, and plenty of humor, which kept the whole group entertained throughout the long journey. The scenery was spectacular, from Loch Ness to Glencoe and the Highlands, but Douglas really made the experience. He was attentive to everyone’s needs, regularly checking that we were comfortable. A long tour can easily become tiring, but Douglas’s stories, humor, and knowledge made the time fly by. Highly recommended!
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the scenery and had such a great time with Douglas. It’s wonderful to hear that his stories, humour, and knowledge made the journey so enjoyable. We really appreciate your kind words and hope to see you again! -Discover Scotland Tours
Kyle from Discover Scotland Tours made this trip. Super energetic and engaging the entire way to Loch Ness and the Highlands—kept us entertained with quizzes and packed in tons of history and local insights along the drive. He also put together a great mix of music to match the scenery, with quick intros explaining each style, which was a genuinely nice touch. And he was quick to point us to the best local bakeries and shops at every stop. The bus was clean, comfortable, and spacious, so the long drive wasn't a slog at all. If you're booking a Highland tour, go with Discover Scotland—and ask for Kyle if you can. He's the reason we'd book again. - Dona & Ismat
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re delighted you had such a great day exploring Loch Ness and the Highlands with Kyle. It’s wonderful to hear you enjoyed the quizzes, history, music, and local tips along the way. We really appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for another Scottish adventure! -Discover Scotland Tours
I thoroughly enjoyed the tour. We had the amazing Sandy as our guide who brought to life the history of Scotland and the highlands. Wish I had time for a longer tour with them, as the operator is well-organised with no hassle experienced in making a booking . Since this is a long trip, be prepared to spend a considerable amount of time seated in in a coach but the scenery and the lively commentary make up for it!
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