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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

“Spent the day exploring the Loch Ness and Urqhhart castle after being transported by a bus and boat combo. Perfect amount of time to spend at the castle and afterwards we were driven to the Loch Ness centre to experience a video walk through of…”

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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

“The guides were wonderful! They helped me tackle all I wanted to see in the highlands in one day. Very kind and made everyone comfortable. Drama free. Great storytelling and easy transport. Thank you!”

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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

“Beautiful scenery...well worth the price. We rode on top in spite of the light rain and were rewarded when the weather cleared with spectacular views.”

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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

“Great introduction to Highland culture and history. Our guide Brian was very engaged and attuned to our interests. The castle is a must see - the views of Loch Ness are amazing! Singleton Distillery was a nice break after lunch. For Outlander fans, touch the…”

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6.Inverness: Loch Ness Cruise, Castle, and Outlander Tour

Discover the Scottish Highlands with this full-day tour from Inverness, including Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, Culloden, and Outlander-inspired sites.

★ 4.7

“Iain was a delightful driver and guide. He kept the group on track in a kind and professional manner, and his witty comments and storytelling added depth to our excursions. Overall it was an enjoyable day.”

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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

“Our tour guide Kieran was great. The cruise was beautiful and it was fun to wonder around the castle ruins. We even got to feed a couple of Highland coos(cows) on the way back.”

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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

“Our tour guide, Karen, took us on a great tour starting with Urquart Castle. We also learned a lot about driving etiquette in Scotland. The cruise was great, we got to see the depth via sonar. Foyer Falls we magnificent and we enjoyed meeting Steve…”

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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

“Great day learning about Loch Ness and the surrounding areas. Our tour guide Claire was excellent. Castle, waterfalls and boat ride on the Loch we all really cool to see.”

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13.Inverness: Loch Ness, Skye, & Eilean Donan Castle Tour

Discover the Scottish Highlands on a full-day tour from Inverness visiting Loch Ness, Eilean Donan Castle, and Skye's stunning landscapes—great value and expert guides.

★ 4.6

“The place visited were great and wonderfully answered our expectations. Dreamful sceneries and enriching historical explanations from our guide Stewart. Fabulous guy full of humour and funny tricks.”

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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

“Our guide George was one of the top tour guides we have ever experienced. Extremely knowledgeable and provided a terrific history behind all the sites we visited. He grew up on the area and made the entire trip fun”

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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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Loch Ness cruises, Skye long days and a steam train over the viaduct.