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Loch Ness Explorer Tour

This full-day tour is a fantastic way to visit the mysterious Loch Ness and take the chance to spot the Loch’s monster, Nessie, walking along the shores

Standout list

Award-winning tours

This tour provider was awarded a TripAdvisor Traveller's Choice Award in 2024.

Free cancellation

Cancel up to 48 hours in advance to receive a full refund.

Highlights

  • Soak up the natural beauty of Loch Ness and try and spot the Loch Ness Monster
  • Admire breathtaking Scottish scenery: Glen Coe, the Great Glen, Highland Perthshire and the mighty Ben Nevis along the way
  • Walk across Fort Augustus, a classic example of a Highland village, the Caledonian Canal and the Great Glen
  • Discover all about the turbulent history of the area with your friendly, local tour guide
  • Includes a freshly made packed lunch, and a foreign language audio guide if needed
  • Upgrade your tour for an optional fee to enjoy a boat cruise around Loch Ness

What's included

  • Local Scottish tour guide
  • Freshly made packed lunch

Unlock the experience with a VisitBritain Gift Card

Prepare for the experience

Children information

  • Children under 17 years old must be accompanied by a paying adult
  • The minimum age for children on the tour is 5 years old

Accessibility information

  • Only light, foldable wheelchairs are allowed in the coaches
  • Passengers must be able to board and disembark the coach independently or with the help of a travelling companion, as tour guides are unable to assist with wheelchairs or provide physical assistance
  • Please note that some stops on this tour may involve rough terrain or are only be accessible by steps
  • Please contact our team before booking should you require further accessibility information regarding the experience

Additional information

  • There are foreign language audio guides available

Regular operating times are the following:

  • Monday-Sunday:
    • Check in: 7:15 am. Please arrive 15 minutes before the departure time.
    • Tour departs: 7:30 am.
    • Return time: 8.00 pm.

Departure point

  • Start location: 60 High Street, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 1TB, Scotland.
  • End location: Edinburgh city centre.

Supplier information

This product is sold by VisitBritain Shop and supplied by Highland Explorer Tours.

Once you have completed your booking, you will receive an instant order confirmation via email from VisitBritain and a second email with the e-ticket including a barcode. This can be downloaded and used through your mobile phone or printed out and shown when attending the tour.