A luxury tour of Loch Ness and the surrounding area including optional chocolate paired whisky tastings with your knowledgable driver guide. This tour is customisable so once you book we will contact you to discuss options such as Urquhart Castle Jacobite Cruise on Loch Ness, Culloden Battlefield and Cawdor Castle. It's also possible to add in Highland Cows, a distillery, local walk, lunch at a pub/restaurant or any other attractions you would like to see during your day in the Scottish Highlands. Book now and we can discuss your Ultimate Loch Ness tour from the port of Invergordon.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Stop on the shores of Loch Ness to learn more about the loch and the world famous monster which lurks in the dark waters. Alternatively you can take a cruise on the Loch - our favourite way to enjoy Loch Ness.
Watch a short video about Urquhart Castle before exploring the historic ruins.
The majority of our guests enjoy a drive through Inverness for views of the river, town house and castle. There is of course the option to stop in Inverness to see the cathedral or go for a wander around the city should you wish to do so.
A popular stop on the tour is Culloden Battlefield, the site of the last pitched battle on British soil. There's a really good visitor centre here with a 360 cinema which puts you right at the heart of the battle. The alternative is to take a walk around the battlefield, visit the cairn and take a look around Leanach cottage.
From the battlefield it's only a short drive to the Culloden Viaduct and Clava Cairns which features a selection of standing stones and is an interesting example of a well preserved Bronze Age cemetery.
Cawdor Castle is one of our favourite castles in Scotland. Still used as a family home its kind owner moves out in April to allow guests a chance to wander her castle and grounds. Top tip: we love wandering around the walled gardens.
If beer is your thing we highly recommend visiting the Black Isle Brewery on your way back to the ship. With a range of beers to choose from they will kindly let you try them for free.
We meet all guests just outside the gates of the Invergordon Port. You will be met from the ship at the end of the pier at a pre-arranged time which suits your group. Usually as early as possible so that you can make the most of your day and hit the attractions before the cruise crowds descend.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Ultimate Loch Ness Private Tour from Invergordon lasts about 6–8 hours. The itinerary has 7 stops.
Prices start at $1,242 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 9:00 AM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. We meet all guests just outside the gates of the Invergordon Port. You will be met from the ship at the end of the pier at a pre-arranged time which suits your group. Usually as early as possible so that you can make the most of your day and hit the attractions before the cruise crowds descend. Pickup points include Invergordon.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available
Wheelchair Accessible for guests able to sit in the seat of the vehicle
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 19 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Invergordon Tours.
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An absolutely great and unforgettable tour for the whole family! Our tour guide Willi was simply perfect – friendly, competent, entertaining, and very passionate about what he does. He made the tour a very special experience. We felt well taken care of from start to finish and took away many beautiful impressions. An experience that will stay in our memories as a family for a long time. Thank you very much, Willi – absolute recommendation!
We had an absolutely fantastic tour from Invergordon with Willie as our guide. If I could give him 10 stars, I would! Willie greeted us in a classic Scottish kilt, which made the experience feel authentic from the very beginning. He was incredibly funny, engaging, and exceptionally well organized. Everything ran smoothly, and his knowledge of Scotland, its history, and its culture made every stop even more interesting. Our entire group thoroughly enjoyed the day. Willie has a wonderful personality and clearly loves what he does, and that enthusiasm made the tour memorable for all of us. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Invergordon. Thank you, Willie, for an unforgettable day!
We had a wonderful time with Susan. Our plan changed due to a wreck on the road we were going to take. Then the boat tour canceled due to high waves. Susan quickly altered the plan and route. We were flexible as well. There were new things added and some must see locations gone to. She took us to a great spot to see the loch, and my wife put her feet in the water. Which was her one big wish. It was gorgeous. She did a great job of explaining the cairns and Culloden to us. As well as the other stops. And steered us right when it came to other certain stops. Excellent driver, never once feared for my life on the little roads.
We loved our tour! Our guide, Willie was WONDERFUL - he took such good care of everyone in our group. We had ages 11-76 and he made sure that everyone got what they wanted out of the tour. The car was super comfy 😀. Everything was professional and we were so glad we booked a private tour over a group one because we got more in. If this area is important to you and you only have one day - splurge on the private tour.
Gavin was fabulous! Our family of four spent the day with Gavin as our driver and guide and had a fantastic day! The lessons in Scottish Whisky were particularly enjoyable. Loch Ness, Urquardt Castle, Clava Cairns and Cawdor Castle were all part of our tour. Pickup and dropoff were seamless and we saw and learned a lot during our day. And a special thanks for the tips on Mrs. Tilly's, Tunnocks and the chicken curry pie! An unforgettable day!
We enjoyed our day-long private tour of the Scottish Highlands. The tour was arranged by Gavin and Peter was our guide. Gavin is an outstanding communicator. He went out of his way to find out what we were interested in seeing and doing and tailored our tour accordingly - which we appreciated and which made the day especially meaningful. Peter is a wonderful guide. He is calm and has a lovely way about him. We never felt rushed or pressured. He is a lifelong resident of the area we toured and was able to share lots of information and insights about the history, culture and life in the region. An unexpected and delightful highlight was a stop at a self-serve farm stand where we enjoyed fresh milk and ice cream. He fit that in after he mentioned it and we expressed interest - which was a nice touch. Highly recommend this company and tour.
Our family group of 10 chose this private tour rather than an excursion through our cruise line, and we’re glad we did. Fiona was an extremely knowledgeable guide and a delightful person to spend the day with! We were able to customize the sights we wanted to see, which worked out well for our large group. Grandparents, parents and teenagers all had a blast and highly recommend Gavin and Fiona!
Absolutely the best tour - please book with Gavin and his group. We could not have asked for a better experience. He tailored the trip to what our family wanted and gave us history, personal stories, music, whiskey, all the best stops, and took photos for us! His love for his country and his hometown was so evident- and it made it all the better for us. We are all seasoned travelers and we think this tour was the top tier of our experiences! Book with them!!
A visit to Loch Ness has always been toward the top of my bucket list and this tour did not disappoint. I dealt with Gavin who was always responsive to my requests and questions. For example not long before the tour date Gavin kindly switched vehicles when we decided one of our group needed more legroom. Our guide Iain was waiting for us just outside of the cruise terminal looking sharp in his kilt. We had a wonderful day due to Iain. He was funny, informative, a safe driver and was full of suggestions regarding options with our itinerary. We enjoyed a beautiful day to explore Urquhart Castle and grounds before we boarded the boat to cruise Loch Ness. Following that we had lunch at the cafeteria/restaurant at Culloden Battlefield relaxing and warming up on Scotch broth and fresh baked bread. Our final stop of the day took us to Cawdor Castle and its amazing gardens that happened to be in full bloom during our visit in early May. We then enjoyed a wee bit of whiskey to cap off the day. I hope to return one day with my granddaughter and have Iain again as our guide. Hopefully by then he will have retrieved his trapped charging cable to his EV from the charger at Culloden Battlefield! Thanks again Gavin and Iain!
We had a fantastic experience! Highly recommend Gavin and this company- he was professional, hilarious, and extremely knowledgeable. He planned the perfect private tour for us and picked the best places based on our interests! Great communication and a terrific day- Our entire family had a wonderful time and we highly recommend this company.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultimate Loch Ness Private Tour from Invergordon | 6–8 hours | 5.0 (19) | $1,242 | |
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