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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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.
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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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
The Ultimate Loch Ness Group Tour from Invergordon lasts about 8 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
Prices start at $222 per person for this Invergordon 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 8:00 AM.
Children aged 0–15 pay from $205, adults from $222.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. 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. Pickup points include Invergordon.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
Specialized infant seats are available
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 75 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Invergordon Tours.
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We had a great time with our guide, Andrew who is a very funny and compelling storyteller. He kept us engaged and entertained and I learned a lot from him. We also appreciated the smaller group experience which allowed us to accomplish more in the short amount of time we had. I highly recommend this tour.
Fiona, our guide, truly knows her stuff and clearly shares with excitement and passion. Fun visits to castles and great views on the Loch Ness cruise with several photo opportunities. She even shared drinks, treats and a fun raffle for interesting souvenirs for several lucky winners. An excellent tour with an even better guide. Highly recommended!
Far too long on the bus and somewhat underwhelming. While the host and driver were both pleasant I feel that the visit to the battlefield outside could have been changed to visit the inside facility
Hi David, , Thanks very much for your feedback, and we are glad to hear you enjoyed your time with Fiona and our driver. We were quite surprised to hear the tour felt boring, as our itinerary is specifically designed to keep everyone moving and fully immersed in the Highlands. Between exploring Urquhart Castle, cruising on Loch Ness, walking the grounds at Cawdor Castle, and stepping out onto Culloden Moor, alongside Gaelic singing, Scottish dancing, local treats, and a whisky toast, we aim to offer a rich, memorable day away from the coach. Fiona’s presentation at Culloden is usually a real highlight for our guests, having even drawn praise from Sir Ian McKellen when he dropped by. Looking at the photos Fiona took of you both smiling and sharing a kiss on the Loch Ness cruise, it certainly looked like you were enjoying the moment. Had you let Fiona or our driver know during the day that the pace was not quite right for you, we would have gladly done everything possible to tailor the experience to your liking. We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts, and we wish you all the best with your future travels. Slàinte mhòr, The Invergordon Tours Team
We booked the ‘Ultimate Loch Ness Group Tour’ with Invergordon Tours for our family of six—two seniors, two adults and two teenagers—and it ended up being one of our favourite days of our entire 12-night British Isles cruise. The itinerary was fantastic and had something for everyone in our group. It was a great mix of beautiful scenery, interesting stops and Scottish history without ever feeling rushed or overwhelming. Our guide, Fiona, was wonderful! She was friendly, informative and entertaining, and really added to the experience. Travelling with three generations can sometimes make finding an excursion everyone enjoys a challenge, but this one was genuinely a hit with all six of us. We would absolutely recommend Invergordon Tours and the Ultimate Loch Ness tour to other cruise passengers looking for a memorable day in the Scottish Highlands. It was definitely one of the highlights of our trip!
The tour itself was great, but our guide, Fiona, made the tour. She had countless information about the sites and numerous personal stories that she added. Probably the best tour guide we’ve ever had.
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.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ultimate Loch Ness Group Tour from Invergordon | 8 hours | 4.9 (75) | $222 | |
 Cawdor Castle, Inverness, Culloden, Outlander and Loch Ness Tour | 6–8 hours | 4.5 (383) | $195 | View |
 Inverness Castle, Clava, Culloden Battlefield and Loch Ness | 5–7 hours | 4.9 (209) | $183 | View |
 Loch Ness,cawdor castle,inverness,Culloden battlefield,& more from invergordon | 7–8 hours | 4.9 (140) | $753 | View |
 Urquhart Castle, Culloden Battlefield, Inverness & Loch Ness | 6–8 hours | 4.7 (132) | $214 | View |
 Cawdor Castle, Standing Stones, Culloden and Loch Ness | 7 hours | 4.9 (91) | $183 | View |
 Full-Day Private Tour to Urquhart Castle Loch Ness and Inverness | 7–8 hours | 5.0 (78) | $833 | View |