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Departing from Edinburgh | Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, Inverness, and the Scottish Highlands 1-day tour
Join-in tour
Meet at meeting point
Free cancellation by 00:00, 1 day before the date of use
From
NZD 124.62
per person
Highlights
Explore the classic views of the Scottish Highlands in one day, passing through Bankfoot, Cairngorms National Park, Loch Laggan, and Pitlochry.
Visit Loch Ness and the ruins of Urquhart Castle, where you can optionally choose a Loch Ness cruise and castle combo ticket at your own expense and look for traces of the legendary Loch Ness Monster
Stroll through the city center of Inverness, the Highland capital, and admire the scenery around the River Ness, St Andrew's Cathedral, and the castle.
Package and price
Date of use
2026-11-13
2026-11-20
2026-11-27
All
Local timeCurrency: USDPrices shown are the lowest prices for the current date
Package
Standard package
FromUS$124.62
Quantity
Adult
15–60 years old
1
Child
5–14 years old
0
Senior
61 years old and above
0
Infant
4 years old and under
0
Overview
Departs from Edinburgh
Starts at 07:00 and ends at 20:15
Tour guide (English)
Transportation options: Bus, car (type to be confirmed)
Details
Meet at meeting point
07:00 meet at Royal Mile, Edinburgh Details
Please arrive at least 15 minutes in advance at the meeting point at 190 High Street, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, and present your e-voucher or paper confirmation voucher to the on-site staff. The bus departs promptly at 07:15. Latecomers cannot be waited for or receive a refund. Please look for the tour bus bearing the local supplier's logo.
Transportation via Bus
Take the bus from Edinburgh to the Scottish Highlands, enjoying the natural scenery of the Scottish countryside and Highlands along the way, with the first stop at Bankfoot for a short break.
Travel time: Approx. 2 hours
Culloden Battlefield (National Trust for Scotland) Details
View from outside
View from outside
Paid attraction
Entry tickets not included
Visit the site of the last battle fought on British soil and learn about the significant impact of the Battle of Culloden on the Scottish clan system and the course of local history.
40 minutes
Loch Ness Details
View from outside
View from outside
Free attraction
Entry tickets not included
Enjoy the scenery of Loch Ness, and you can take a Loch Ness cruise at your own expense based on your personal preference and availability on the day
1 hour
Urquhart Castle Details
View from outside
View from outside
Paid attraction
Entry tickets not included
Admire the exterior of Urquhart Castle; you may enter the castle at your own expense, subject to personal preference and the day's conditions
1 hour
Transportation via Bus
Take the bus for the return journey from Pitlochry, traveling back to Edinburgh along the scenic route through Cairngorms National Park and the Scottish Highlands, with an expected arrival at approximately 20:15.
Travel time: Approx. 2 hours
Return to designated point
20:15 return to Hanover Street,
The itinerary is expected to return to Edinburgh around 20:15 and end near Hanover Street in New Town. The actual arrival time may be adjusted due to weather, transportation, road conditions, and the day's itinerary arrangements. The disbanding point is different from the departure meeting point. Please arrange your own transportation back to the hotel or for subsequent travel.
All times are in local time and may change due to weather, road conditions, or other factors. Thank you for your understanding.