Quick Details
Adult
16 - 59 years old
£ 49
Child
3 - 15 years old
£ 47
Student
Students (with ID)
£ 47
Senior
60+ years old
£ 47
Experience Loch Ness on this 1-day tour from Inverness
Join us for an unforgettable small-group journey around the world’s most famous loch. Departing from Inverness, this full-day Loch Ness tour takes you along the entire length of the mysterious loch, offering iconic Highland views, castle ruins, cascading waterfalls, and plenty of Nessie spotting opportunities.
Along the way, our friendly and knowledgeable driver-guides will share tales of legends, battles, and Highland culture to bring the landscape to life. With carefully selected stops and scenic routes, this tour gives you the best of Loch Ness in just one day.
Tour Highlights
- Invermoriston: Beautiful scenic location
- Loch Ness: Monster spotting on a boat cruise (optional extra)
- Urquhart Castle: Explore a ruined castle perched on Loch Ness
- Falls of Foyers: Short woodland walk to a waterfall
- Fort Augustus: Lochside lunch & canal history
- Dores Beach: Nessie spotting & stunning views
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Your day begins in Inverness, the capital of the Highlands. Heading south, your first stop is at Dochgarroch, where you can join an optional Loch Ness by Jacobite cruise along the Caledonian Canal and the loch itself (Optional Extra – Cruise and Castle combined ticket – £34.00 per person). The cruise takes you to the ruins of Urquhart Castle, a must-see for anyone visiting the area. You’ll have time to explore its dramatic setting before rejoining your guide.
We continue to Invermoriston, where you’ll see the iconic stone bridge and, in the right season, possibly spot salmon leaping upstream. Then it’s on to Fort Augustus, a scenic village at the loch’s southern tip. Here, enjoy lunch with loch views, browse the Caledonian Canal Centre, or simply watch the boats pass through the locks.
Next, we travel to the Falls of Foyers, a hidden gem with a short forest walk leading to a stunning waterfall featured in Robert Burns’ poetry. Our final stop is Dores Beach, offering one of the most breathtaking and uninterrupted views down the loch — your last chance to spot Nessie!
We return to Inverness in the early evening, full of stories, memories, and perhaps even a photo of something mysterious in the water…
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- No matter when you visit, the weather in Scotland can be “changeable”, to say the least. We suggest that you bring suitable clothing for all conditions, including a waterproof jacket (it has been known to rain in Scotland), sunglasses and plenty of layers.
- Ensure you bring shoes suitable for short walks, on rough or uneven terrain.
- Although most attractions & eating establishments we visit accept card payments, we would also recommend bringing cash with you.
- Don’t forget a camera to snap the fantastic memories you’ll make on tour with us!
- Please limit your luggage to 1 x small/medium piece per person (no more than 15kg), along with 1 x small handbag or daypack.