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15 Best Loch Ness Tours from Inverness

The Loch Ness outings compared: cruises past Urquhart Castle’s ruins, Caledonian Canal runs and combination tours that add the Highlands around the water. The loch holds more fresh water than every lake in England combined; the monster has room.

1.From Inverness: Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle

Experience Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle from Inverness on a 3.5-hour guided coach and boat tour, combining scenic views and historical sites for a memorable day.

Most Popular★ 4.7

“Brilliant day out. Quite cold while on the boat though so warm clothes recommended especially when you're out on deck. The Highland hot chocolate was a nice warming tipple while enjoying the spectacular scenery from the boat. Stunning scenery of Loch Ness and surrounding areas.…”

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2.Loch Ness Cruise, Outlander & Urquhart Castle Tour from Inverness

Discover the stunning Scottish Highlands on this full-day guided tour from Inverness, featuring Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, Outlander filming locations, and more.

★ 5.0

“Very good humoured and informative guide All went well we felt that the stop at the distillery was not so interesting as very commercial driven We have been to other stops in Skye where the whisky experience and bar has a great variety of brands…”

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3.Loch Ness and Caledonian Canal 2-Hour Cruise from Dochgarroch

Discover Loch Ness on a 2-hour cruise from Dochgarroch with stunning scenery, insightful commentary, and a chance to spot Nessie, the legendary monster.

★ 4.5

“The boat was comfortable and the staff was great! Especially Malcom the guide. Highly recommend. The hot chocolate with a dram hit the spot.”

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4.Loch Ness 1-Hour Cruise with Urquhart Castle Views

Experience Loch Ness with a 1-hour cruise from Inverness, enjoy Urquhart Castle views, and join the search for Nessie with friendly guides and stunning scenery.

★ 4.5

“Great little trip on Loch Ness. Enjoyed the commentary and the boat seemed pretty new with great facilities including hot / cold drinks and snacks.”

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5.Loch Ness & Culloden Battlefield Private Tour from Inverness

Discover Scotland’s Highlands with a private 8-hour tour from Inverness visiting Loch Ness, Culloden, Clava Cairns, and more. Small group, expert guides.

★ 5.0

“This tour was fantastic. It was a small group and our guide, Stuart, was excellent. His hospitality was top notch and he was very informative and had a great sense of humor. Each stop was fascinating and we really enjoyed the diversity of the itinerary.…”

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9.Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle visit from Inverness

Experience the beauty of Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle on a guided boat and coach tour from Inverness, with stunning scenery and fascinating history.

★ 4.5

“Fantastic views of Loch Ness and some nice trivia of the area! If the weather is good your driver may even take a detour to show some highland cows!”

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10.Inverness: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Mallaig, & Loch Ness Day Tour

Discover Scotland’s stunning Highlands on this full-day tour from Inverness, visiting Loch Ness, Glenfinnan Viaduct, Mallaig, and more for an authentic experience.

★ 4.7

“The trip attained many places, around Loch Ness, with historical significance, or beautiful sceneries. Among them the Glenfinnan Viaduct and the Urquhart castle, a beautiful waterfall, the Mallaig break, monuments and memorials, and of course some stops by the Loch.”

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11.Inverness: Loch Ness & The Highlands

Discover the Scottish Highlands and Loch Ness with this 8-hour guided tour from Inverness, featuring iconic sights, scenic stops, and expert guides.

★ 5.0

“Mike was a wonderful driver and historian. Unfortunately the weather did not cooperate (unexpected snow!) but he did the best he could and tried to get us back for a later tour of the castle but it was unfortunately still closed. The only recommendation I…”

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12.The Complete Loch Ness Experience Small-Group Day Tour from Inverness

Discover Loch Ness and the Highlands on this small-group day tour from Inverness, featuring a cruise, castle visits, scenic walks, and expert guides.

★ 5.0

“Emily was fantastic! Super knowledgeable and friendly. This tour was a delight. Several stops around Loch Ness to see various points of interest that other tours coming from farther away may not have time for. I like kitchy things so wish she would've told us…”

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14.Loch Ness and Outlander Sites Tour from Inverness

Explore the Scottish Highlands on a small-group tour from Inverness, visiting Loch Ness, Culloden, Outlander sites, and more—with expert guides and memorable sights.

★ 5.0

“We had an exceptional day on the Loch Ness and Outlander Sites Tour from Inverness, thanks entirely to our outstanding guide, Alistair Kennedy. What makes a great tour guide great? Alistair embodies it all: extremely well-informed, highly articulate, easily understood, and full of infectious enthusiasm.…”

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15.Inverness Clava Cairns, Culloden Battlefield and Urquhart Castle

Discover Highland history and scenic beauty on this guided tour from Inverness, visiting Clava Cairns, Culloden, Loch Ness, and Urquhart Castle in comfort and style.

★ 5.0

“Sarah was an outstanding guide! She took us to places off the beaten path and ensured we saw everything important to us especially the Highland cows! She was extremely knowledgeable of the history of the highlands and it was a pleasure to spend the day…”

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More Loch Ness Tours from Inverness

5.0Loch Ness,Culloden Battlefield,Cawdor Castle & Much More From Inverness City7 to 8 hours (approx.)$638.94 5.0Cycle To Loch Ness – Self Guided1 day (approx.)$76.39 4.7Inverness: Loch Ness Cruise and Outlander Trip with Whisky9 hours$80 4.5Inverness: Glenfinnan, Mallaig, and Loch Ness Adventure12 hours (approx.)$86.11 4.5Caledonian Canal and Loch Ness Sightseeing Cruise$30.72 5.0Full-Day CULLODEN, LOCH NESS + MORE from Inverness [Private]6 to 8 hours (approx.)$423.54 5.0Clan Tour – OUTLANDER series and Loch Ness6 to 7 hours (approx.)$213.59 5.0loch Ness, Clava Cairns, Culloden, COO,S, DRAMS & Outlander sites6 hours 45 minutes (approx.)$157.68 4.6Loch Ness: The Loch Ness Centre1 hour$27 5.0Loch Ness, Culloden, Clava and whisky/gin tour from Inverness.4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$409.96 5.0Alternative Loch Ness Tour by Secret Highlands8 hours (approx.)$376.86 5.0From Inverness to Loch Ness , Cawdor Castle , Culloden and more8 hours (approx.)$618.41 5.0Loch Ness, Outlander and Highlands Private Chauffeur Tour from Inverness8 to 9 hours (approx.)$989.46 5.0Private Tour to Loch Ness Culloden Battlefield Clava and Cawdor8 hours 40 minutes (approx.)$618.41 5.0Full Day Outlander Clava, Culloden, Cawdor Castle & Loch Ness7 to 8 hours (approx.)$164.91 5.0Loch Ness Experience Day Trip from Inverness8 hours (approx.)$75.52 5.0Loch Ness Tour: Day Trip to Loch Ness, Outlander Sites and More7 to 8 hours (approx.)$688.05 4.5Loch Ness , Heilan Coos ,Great Glen , Fort William and Glencoe$891.52 4.6Inverness: Loch Ness Experience 1-Day Tour8 hours$80 5.0Loch Ness Urquhart Culloden Clava Cawdor Whisky tasting Inverness$1,132.15 5.0Inverness : Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle & Highland Cows Tour4 hours$441 4.4Inverness to Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe, and Highlands10 hours$79 5.0Private Outlander Tour – includes Urquhart Castle Admission7 to 8 hours (approx.)$926.01 5.0From Inverness visit Loch Ness, Culloden & Cawdor Castle Day Tour7 to 8 hours (approx.)$719.57

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