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15 Best Scottish Highlands & Loch Ness Tours

The Highland day tours from Edinburgh: Glencoe’s brooding pass, the Glenfinnan viaduct of film fame and a loch whose resident remains unconfirmed but well-marketed. Hairy coos are the guaranteed wildlife.

1.Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Scottish Highlands Tour

Discover the Scottish Highlands on this full-day Edinburgh tour visiting Loch Ness, Glencoe, and more. Enjoy scenic stops, a boat cruise, and expert guides for an authentic experience.

Most Popular★ 4.6

“The trip was amazing! Stunning views and a lot of knowledge about the Scottish culture. Brian is the best guide, he is so funny, told us a lot of stories, made us laugh a lot with his jokes as well, and made the tour even…”

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2.From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & Scottish Highlands Tour

Discover Scotland’s stunning Highlands with this full-day tour from Edinburgh, visiting Loch Ness, Glencoe, and more, with options for boat cruises or distillery visits.

★ 4.7

“We had the best day with our guide John. It really was worth it. We felt very safe with John driving us and we really enjoyed all his knowledge.”

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3.From Edinburgh: Glenfinnan, Glencoe, and Highlands Day Trip

Discover the stunning Scottish Highlands on a full-day tour from Edinburgh, visiting Glencoe, Glenfinnan, and Fort William with expert guides and scenic stops.

★ 4.7

“Our driver and guide was Mohamed. It was a great tour. it's quite a long drive of course but it all went smoothly. Mohamed put our comfort and safety first and he was funny. He shared a bit of history of Scotland but not too…”

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4.Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour

Discover the Scottish Highlands on this full-day tour from Edinburgh, featuring Glencoe, Loch Ness, and scenic stops with expert guides.

★ 5.0

“William was a great tour bus driver with tons of knowledge about Scottish history, witty jokes, and made the overall experience wonderful. The views in January were stunning as snow covered the mountains as we drove higher into the mountains.”

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5.Loch Ness and Highlands Day Tour Including Cruise from Edinburgh

Discover Scotland’s breathtaking Highlands and Loch Ness on this small-group tour from Edinburgh, featuring scenic stops, a boat cruise, and expert guides.

★ 4.5

“Great experience Very long day but the views were spectacular Just my opinion but the boat ride at Loch Ness can be skipped. But boring 🤷🏻‍♂️ Our driver Nathan was great, very informative with explaining where we were and local facts.”

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6.Full-Day Trip: Glenfinnan Viaduct & The Highlands from Edinburgh

Explore Scotland's stunning Highlands and iconic sights like Glenfinnan Viaduct on this full-day Edinburgh tour, with expert guides, scenic stops, and photo opportunities.

★ 5.0

“Scott from Scotland was a really great tour guide for our group. The tour itself was perfect for seeing part of The Highlands by going to Glencoe, Glenfinnan Viaduct, and through some cute small towns. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend this tour!”

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7.Full-Day Trip: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands from Edinburgh

Explore Scotland’s stunning Highlands, Loch Ness, Glencoe, and more on this full-day guided coach tour from Edinburgh for a memorable, scenic adventure.

★ 5.0

“Such an amazing day. Our driver Anthony was amazing. Lots of interesting facts and made the day so much more enjoyable. The stops were so beautiful and would love to see more of the Highlands.”

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8.From Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct & The Highlands Day Trip

Discover the Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh on a full-day trip featuring Glenfinnan Viaduct, Loch Shiel, Glencoe, and historic castles, with insightful guides.

★ 4.8

“I cannot imagine better one day trip trough scottish highlands. Our driver and guide Scot was phenomenal storyteller and skilled driver. Trip definitely worth every penny!”

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10.Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness and Glencoe Day Trip from Edinburgh

Discover Scotland’s stunning landscapes, Loch Ness, Glencoe, and Urquhart Castle on this full-day tour from Edinburgh—guided by expert storytellers for an authentic experience.

★ 4.5

“This was a fun and easy paced tour. The guide and driver were awesome. I enjoyed each stop and the time on the bus where the guide share great insights to what we were seeing.”

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12.From Edinburgh: 3-Day Isle of Skye and The Highlands Tour

Discover Scotland’s stunning Highlands and Isle of Skye on this 3-day guided tour from Edinburgh, featuring iconic sights, authentic stories, and authentic charm.

★ 4.8

“A truly outstanding excursion, planned down to the smallest detail. Although I’ve taken many day trips in northern Scotland, this one really stood out for its organization and overall quality. Nick was exceptional: from the very beginning he made us feel at ease, and through…”

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15.From Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Highlands Tour

Discover the Scottish Highlands with this full-day tour from Edinburgh visiting Glenfinnan, Glencoe, and more. Enjoy scenic views, history, and film locations.

★ 4.7

“It was the best ever!!! I travel a lot, and I didnt have a guide like Collin yet! He is THE BEST! We had a really great time and we are so happy that we took this trip! Thanks Collin for everything!!!”

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More Scottish Highlands & Loch Ness Tours

5.0Loch Ness and the Scottish Highlands Day Tour from Edinburgh12 hours (approx.)$59.64 4.8Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Inverness & Highlands Tour in Spanish12.5 hours$83 5.03-Day Isle of Skye Inverness Highlands and Glenfinnan Viaduct Tour from Edinburgh3 days (approx.)$224.68 5.03-Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh3 days (approx.)$705.23 4.5Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe and Fort William Tour12 hours 15 minutes (approx.)$67.96 4.5West Highlands, Lochs and Castles Day Tour Including Admission10 hours (approx.)$68.68 5.0Hogwarts Express and Scottish Highlands Tour from Edinburgh$262.18 4.7From Edinburgh: Loch Ness and The Highlands Tour with Cruise12 hours$67 5.0Edinburgh: Isle of Skye, Highlands and Loch Ness 3-Day Tour3 days (approx.)$235.08 4.7From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands Day Trip$61 4.8Edinburgh: 3-Day Isle of Skye, Highlands, and Loch Ness Tour3 days$230 5.03-Day Isle of Skye, ‘Hogwarts Express’ Train and Highlands Tour$926.56 4.2Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe, and Highlands Day Tour12 hours$54 4.53-Day Isle of Skye and Highlands Inc Accommodation from Edinburgh3 days (approx.)$416.07 5.01-Day Castles, West Highlands and Loch Lomond Tour from Edinburgh10 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$88.76 5.0Loch Ness and the Highlands Small Group Tour from Edinburgh12 hours (approx.)$123.44 4.5Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Scottish Highlands Tour from Edinburgh12 hours (approx.)$67.96 4.6From Edinburgh: Hogwarts Express and Scottish Highlands Tour13 hours$268 4.8From Edinburgh: Scottish Highlands Tour with Whisky Tasting9.5 hours$63 4.7From Edinburgh: West Highlands, Lochs, and Castles Tour10 hours$54 5.02-Day Loch Ness and Inverness Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh2 days (approx.)$444.78 4.6From Edinburgh: Loch Ness and Scottish Highlands Day Tour12 hours$121 5.05-Day Isle of Skye, Loch Ness & Inverness From Edinburgh$808.51 4.6From Edinburgh: Loch Ness and The Highlands Tour$89