Loch Ness & the Highlands Day Tour from Glasgow Including Cruise
Description
Includes a 50 minute cruise on Loch Ness in the tour price Take the high road to the Scottish Highlands and Loch Ness on a small group day trip from Glasgow. You'll travel through beautiful Glencoe, admire the spectacular Highlands and spend time at Scotland's famous Loch Ness an absolute must on any visit to Scotland!
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Itinerary
Your tour will depart from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station (Stance between 23 to 32), Killermont Street, Glasgow, G2 3NW. Check-in 15 mins prior to published departure time and meet with your driver for the day.
Be moved by the sheer beauty and tragic tales of one of Scotland’s most famous landscapes.
Fort Augustus boasts the Caledonian Canal, which is a great spot to relax and watch the boats sail by into Loch Ness. You can search for the infamous monster on a relaxing boat cruise
Travel through thick pine-clad slopes and take in views of crumbling castles.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We apologise, but we cannot accommodate children under 5 years old on our tours. Children under 18 need to be accompanied by an adult. Please note that if this policy is not followed, we will have to refuse travel without issuing a refund. Thank you for understanding
- Luggage Allowance: You're restricted to 20kg (44lbs) of luggage per person. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) plus one small bag for onboard personal items.
- Please arrive 15 minutes before departure
- Loch Ness cruise – We reserve tickets for you. Included in tour price.
- In order to retain the integrity of the tour and try to ensure that all our customers have the best possible experience, we do cap bookings from any one party to 8 passengers.
- *The Loch Ness boat cruise is weather dependent and may be cancelled without notice.
Reviews(1,236)
It's a long day but so very worth it. You get to see so much of Scotland and our guide "Honest Nick" was amazing and full of knowledge and information regarding the tour and Scotland in general. I especially enjoyed the Glen Coe Valley and because of this tour I will definitely be returning to Scotland.
Great experience and our guide was superb. The Loch Ness boat ride was ok but did not add much value other than to learn a bit of the history and to have fun looking for Nessie.
James was awesome, lots of history! Very knowledgeable too. He made the long day fun On the way back it would have been awesome to include Stirling Castle!
Just be ready for a rainy day. The lunch time, if you are going on the cruise, is too rushed. Other than that, it was good. Just disappointing that Nessie didn’t show up.
Hannah the guide & driver was efficient, very knowledgeable about all aspects of the tour and filled up interesting tidbits all along . Highly recommended excursion.
We had a great time on this tour. After an exhausting day physically the day before and adjusting to the time change, this tour was perfect for us! Jeff C was a terrific tour guide. Extremely knowledgeable, charming Scottish humor, and did everything possible to give everyone a positive experience. I mean short of a godlike ability to remove the clouds from the top of Ben Nevis, Jeff C had all the traits you want in a tour guide. He had just the right amount of commentary, traditional Scottish my music and silence for a long day touring all over Scotland! The bus was comfortable including the seats, even for someone with a bad back. Well done to Jeff C, he was an excellent driver and super safe, often stopping his train or thought to concentrate when he needed to. This was a terrific experience and we highly recommend!
As our guide (“old” Cameron) mentioned, this is a great way to experience enough highlights of the Scottish countryside to make you want to come back and spend more time exploring. He’s correct. This was a long, packed day with many sights - Loch Lamond, stops in the Highlands, Loch Ness, an encounter with Highland Cows, and more. Our group consisted of adults, young adults, and teenagers. All enjoyed the day to say the least. “Old” Cameron took care to share many stories relative to our journey regarding Scotland and just so happened to be a very charming host/guide for our day. If you have limited time in Glasgow but want to get a flavor for the country, this is an ideal tour to maximize your day. Definitely recommend. Pro tip: make sure you arrive early and pay attention to departure information.
Definitely worth it, if it’s your first time exploring the Scottish Highlands. James was a great tour guide, and provided us with a wealth of information, which encourages us to come back! We also enjoyed the Loch Ness cruise and Owen’s presentation. Highly recommend!
Our day tour to Loch Ness and the Highlands from Glasgow with Old Cameron was absolutely incredible — my friend and I both agreed it was the highlight of our entire trip! Cameron was a phenomenal storyteller. He didn’t just share facts about the places we visited; he brought them to life with fascinating stories, local lore, and history about the landscapes we were traveling through. His passion for Scotland truly made the journey unforgettable. The tour was thoughtfully planned, with every stop adding something special to the experience. One of the most memorable moments was Cameron making sure we got to see Highland cows — it was such a magical experience and a perfect Scottish moment! We had the best time and would absolutely take another Rabbie’s tour with Old Cameron again. He made the day truly special, and we’re so grateful for the memories.
This was a great tour! James, our driver, was very fun, easy going, and full of information of all the areas we saw. Highly recommend this tour if you are short of time to see Scotland. Great way to see highlights.
