This is your chance to enjoy the spectacular Scottish Highlands along with a Scottish lunch on a day tour from Edinburgh.
Get on the bus from Edinburgh and meet your friendly local guide (who is fluent in English) for a trip that you are going to remember for years to come.
You also get an audio guide in French, German, Italian, Spanish, Mandarin, and Portuguese for a more personal approach to the Loch Ness tour. Learn more about the history of Loch Ness and the Scottish Highlands as you ride past plenty of other attractions along the way.
This 12-hour journey through the Highlands of Scotland is something that shouldn't be missed, and the day tour should be on your list of must-see attractions if you love Scottish history.
With this ticket, you get transportation from Edinburgh to the Scottish Highlands and back to the city, a private guide throughout the tour, a picnic lunch with some Scottish delights, a souvenir map, and an audio guide.
Although you don't get a boat cruise included in the ticket, you can choose to buy one for a cruise in Loch Ness.
Buy Loch Ness tour tickets today and enjoy a Highlands tour from Edinburgh.
About The Loch Ness Explorer Trip And Lunch
What do you see on the Loch Ness Explorer Trip?
The Loch Ness Explorer trip is the perfect way to spend a whole day out of the city and in the Scottish Highlands. This day tour of Loch Ness gives you everything from history and natural beauty to delicious food.
Explore Loch Ness as it was meant to be explored with a Loch Ness day tour from Edinburgh.
Board the bus at Edinburgh and meet your brilliant local guide, who will show you all the highlights along the way as you drive to Loch Ness. The driver, guide, and audio guide will always be there to give you new information about all the landmarks on this tour through the Highlands.
On this day tour, see Glencoe, Ben Nevis, the Great Glen, Fort Augustus, Highland Perthshire, and more. There's always more to explore and learn about, and your local Scottish guide will help you with everything.
You might even see the Isle of Skye, which has some brilliant scenery. There is even Urquhart Castle to check out if you take an extra cruise after reaching Loch Ness.
Buy a Loch Ness tour ticket to view Scotland's beauty with your own eyes. You can even take a one-hour cruise on Loch Ness, but the ticket for this tour is extra. Be careful as you might get caught by Scotland's infamous Loch Ness monster on the cruise! Take your safety gear and cameras just in case.
There are also other tours that take you to the Isle of Skye, Loch Ness Centre and Exhibition tours, tours of castles, islands, filming locations used in the 'Outlander' series, and much more. You can even choose to buy tickets for these inspiring tours.
What age is the Loch Ness tour for?
The day tour from Edinburgh is suitable for everyone that wants to explore Scotland and all it has to offer, including the castle and mountains near Loch Ness. Have a delicious picnic lunch that will be loved by both adults and children. Children need to be accompanied by adults on Loch Ness tours.
How long is the Loch Ness Explorer Trip?
The duration of the Loch Ness tour is 12 hours, and the tours start at 7:45 a.m. Make sure to board the bus on time for a wonderful day out in Scotland.
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What can I expect from the Loch Ness Explorer tour?
Enjoy some stunning scenery, a delicious lunch break at Fort Augustus, and much more on Loch Ness tours from Edinburgh. The picnic lunch includes mineral water, some freshly made sandwiches as well as shortbread. Enjoy this onboard the bus or on the banks of Loch Ness.
See the dramatic Glencoe, look out for the highest peak of the country at Ben Nevis, see the Great Glen and Highland Perthshire on the way to Loch Ness on the bus.
Loch Ness is open all days of the year. You can definitely walk around Loch Ness, but the total time taken to complete the whole 360-degree trail is six days. You will need to book longer tours to complete the whole trail around Loch Ness.
Avoid swimming in Loch Ness, as, though the surface might seem warm, when you go deep, the water is much colder, which may lead to hypothermia. Also, Nessie might get you! Loch Ness contains more water than all the rivers, lakes, and reservoirs in Wales and England combined.
Loch Ness also connects to Loch Dochfour from the northern side via the River Ness, which then leads to the North Sea through the Moray Firth.
As you have your delicious picnic lunch in Fort Augustus, watch boats come and go from the Caledonian Canal in the town of just 650 inhabitants.
To view Loch Ness in all its magnificence, the best places to go are Inverness Castle, Dores Beach, Falls of Foyer, Suidhe Viewpoint, and Urquhart Castle.
Directions, Venue Info, And Attendee FAQs
Where does the Loch Ness Explorer Trip start?
The address of the meetup point is 60 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1TB, UK. Make sure to reach the spot before the start time of 7:45 a.m. and get on the bus for a day of wonder.
Loch Ness tours promise to be as fun as they sound.
It is about 168 mi (270 km) from Edinburgh to Loch Ness.
It is around 14 mi (22.5 km) to Loch Ness from Inverness.
How do I get to the trip's departure point?
If you are travelling from London to the meeting point in Edinburgh, take the M6 to reach the destination in around eight hours.
You can also take a plane to reach Edinburgh.
The nearest train station is Edinburgh Waverley. It is less than five minutes away.
North Bridge is the nearest bus station.
When should I arrive at the departure point?
Arrive at 7:45 a.m. at the latest.
Where can I park?
Blackfriars street and Edinburgh station are the nearest car parks.
Where are the toilet facilities while on the tour?
You will find public toilets at all the stops of the bus. You can also ask the driver to stop near a public toilet if needed.
Is the tour accessible?
As it requires a lot of walking and travelling by bus, it is not considered wheelchair accessible. Call the helpline for Loch Ness tours for confirmation.
Where can I eat on the tour?
You will be provided with a picnic lunch on the Loch Ness tours. If you want to have dinner near the pick-up or drop-off point, here are some popular recommendations: The Three Sisters, Tattu Edinburgh, The Table, The Pakora Bar, and Howies Restaurant.
