Loch Ness and Highlands Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

For anyone with a Loch Ness obsession, this is a very high-value tour that unlocks the Scottish Highlands and Loch Ness in a single day. A significant portion of the time is spent on the bus, and upon arriving at Loch Ness, you stay for about an hour, with the boat cruise taking up 50 minutes. The partner cruise company for this tour is Cruise Loch Ness, departing and returning to the same port, so you won't see Urquhart Castle at all (only tours departing from Inverness go there). It is recommended that as soon as you arrive at Loch Ness, you quickly head to the 'Loch Ness View Point Fort Augustus' spot on Google Maps to take a photo with the Loch Ness sign before boarding the boat. The outdoor second floor of the boat is very windy, while the indoor first floor has heating, and the windows on all four sides have Nessie graphics; we had a lot of fun taking pictures with these designs. The lake view itself is pretty, but has no other distinct features. The scenery of the Scottish Highlands is very similar to Iceland and quite beautiful, but the most stunning views are along the road. There are two or three stops in between to photograph the Highland landscape, plus a spot to take pictures of Highland cows. Because the driving distance from Edinburgh is very long, and UK regulations limit the daily working hours of drivers and tour guides to a maximum of 12 hours, you will feel quite rushed. However, for checking it off your bucket list, it offers great value. If you want to truly experience the charm of the Scottish Highlands, a multi-day tour or a self-drive trip is recommended. Also, the single malt Scotch whisky ice cream at Scotch corner is delicious—you have to eat it no matter how cold it is!

Our driver tour guide, Sean was very professional but most importantly very humorous and full of energy throughout the day. The 16 seater coach was clean and comfortable. Trip was great to see a glimpse of the Scottish highlands in a day. The view was stunning, definitely worth it. Although no lunch was provided, ample time was given at each break stop for us to get food. Would definitely recommend this trip.

we booked this tour after seeing good reviews on the operators website. you get a 16 seater van (not bus). Our driver, William was very funny, and shared many historical stories along the way. highly recommend this tour to explore the highlands! the breaks are short but understandably so. you can pack some water and sandwiches , otherwise the tour will have a morning stop at a town where you can get food to bring along for lunch.

We got Mia as our driver and tour guide. she was an amazing story teller and we love all her fun facts and stories about Edinburgh and Scotland! the tour itself was chill and had given us sufficient time to rest. the roads are a bit windy up and down the Highlands, so recommend for people with motion sickness to take your medication before the trip

Comprehensive tour with stunning views. We were well taken care of with sufficient time for photo taking, toilet breaks and food/ snack buying. Nathan was amazing with his explanations and humour throughout the day. We all enjoyed the day!

This tour has been splendid. Thanks to our tourguide and driver, Peter.. or Pete. That guy was a one-man-show and he did not disappoint. He had a lot of stories to share and he had humour. The trip was well-spaced and timed. Although we could use a bit more time to have lunch but fully understood since we are following a schedule. Having 16 in a tour group was better as well, felt more chill.

It is a pity that the Loch Ness cruise did not sail due to bad weather. So the trip became a car ride all the way, and then at an observation deck the driver would stop to take photos and eat for everyone. This is a group from the Rabbis company. This company has small groups of 16 people. You can also find more detailed information on their official website. The cars are all very new Mercedes-Benz. The driver, Uncle Dunkun, explained everything from the beginning. He was a very knowledgeable tour guide and very friendly. The Scottish Highlands are full of natural landscapes, and this way of visiting may be the most hassle-free. For lunch, everyone eats sandwiches, French fries, hamburgers, etc., and drinks coffee and milk. Finally, I saw Highland Coo, which was a pity but overall it was pretty good!

The trip was great. Our tour guide Peter was very professional and gave us all the history of Edinburgh and Scotland. Highland was very pretty and we stopped at several places. It was a great experience.

We had an excellent Loch Ness tour with Jack today. He was friendly, professional, and an outstanding guide. His extensive knowledge of Scottish history, culture, and local legends made the journey both fascinating and enjoyable. The tour was informative and memorable. Thank you Jack for a fantastic experience.

The guide was professional. The van was comfortable. Highland is beautiful but it was a bit rush. Some scenic spots had no stops but still could be enjoyed in the van.