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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

“The boat trip on Loch Ness was beautiful and a great commentary. Maybe instead of the Loch Ness experience it would have been nice to see more of the country side although the experience was fun. Maybe a slightly longer time allowed for driving back…”

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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

“We left promotly and the day seemed to fly by. Karen was friendly and informative. Would repeat the tour in the future with family or friends.”

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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 is a full day and all the sights are exceptional. There would be no way for us to have this experience without the tour and our guide, Malcolm. Well worth spending a day to see, each place is a significant part of 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

“Karen is such an amazing guide! Good spirit, helpful and always smiling! The pace of the tour was perfect! Would be impossible do all this attractions in one day without a tour! It really worth!!! I recommend it, specially if you are tight in time!!”

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8.From Inverness: Loch Ness Guided Day Trip

Explore Loch Ness and the Scottish Highlands with a guided day trip from Inverness, featuring scenic stops, castles, and an optional cruise for a memorable experience.

★ 4.8

“This tour was so great! Our guides Collin and Nick were the best and although the Loch Ness cruise was canceled (water wasn't safe due to bumpy waves), I had the best time ever. It gave me more time to explore Urquhart Castle and I…”

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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 Glenfinnan Viaduct, Mallaig, and Loch Ness day tour, led by a wonderful guide Liall delivers breathtaking views, rich history and a truly memorable Scottish experience. #Timberbushtour #scottishhighlands”

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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

“This is an amazing tour that takes you to some quieter, less touristy but stunning sites along the shores of Loch Ness. Our tour guide, Emily, was the best. She gave us lots of information mixed with stories with some humour sprinkled in. We particularly…”

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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

“George made a miserable rainy day the most fun we had anywhere in Scotland! He changed the sites around to suit the weather. He has the BEST stories.”

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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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