Take the ultimate Scotland tour, experience the beauty of the Scottish Highlands and see for yourself if the Loch Ness Monster is lurking under the water.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
- Reserve now & pay later
- Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
- Duration 12 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Live tour guide
- English
Experience
Itinerary
Starting location:
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Transfer
(1.5 hours)
Callander
Coffee
Glencoe
Photo stop
Lunch, Free time
Loch Ness
Free time, Boat cruise
Pitlochry
Transfer
(1.5 hours)
Arrive back at:
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Main stop
Other stop
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
Highlights
- Enjoy a photos stop at Glen Coe
- Travel through the Highlands and enjoy spectacular views
- Stop near Fort William
- Walk along the banks of Loch Ness, or take an optional cruise
- See the Forth Road and rail bridges
Full description
Following pickup from central Edinburgh, you will head towards Stirling, catching views of the Castle and Wallace Monument as you venture to the Highlands.
Visit Callander, and stop for morning coffee in this bustling town described as the gateway to the highlands. Head northwards over Rannoch Moor until you reach the dark, brooding Pass of Glencoe. Stop for lunch and free time nearby the Fort William area, then follow the Caledonian Canal up the Great Glen to Loch Ness.
Here, you have some free time with the option to cruise on the Loch, or if you don't want to take the cruise you can relax in one of the bars or restaurants in the tranquil village or on the pier.
After Loch Ness you will head South East and take in magnificent views of Loch Laggan. On the way home, enjoy a refreshment stop in Pitlochry, a delightful Victorian resort town. Then, head south through Fife, and cross the Forth next to the amazing Forth Bridge, before arriving back in Edinburgh.
Includes
- Pickup from many departure points in central Edinburgh
- Scenic tour through the Highlands
- Journey through Glen Coe
- Refreshment stops
- Stop at Loch Ness
- Driver/Guide
- Transportation
- Lunch or refreshments
- Loch Ness Cruise (Optional, payable to driver on the day)
Not suitable for
- Children under 6 years
Select participants and date
Participants
Date
Meeting point
Our main pickup is outside The Apex Hotel on Waterloo Place If you require an alternative pickup please email enquiries@graylinetours.com at least 24 hours before departure
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What to bring
- Camera
- Snacks
- Cash
Know before you go
- Boat cruise tickets are available for purchase on the day from your driver/guide.
- Bringing some snacks or a packed lunch is advisable, but there are places to buy food on the day
- A large portion of the tour is spent on the bus, enjoying the views of the Highlands with tales from the driver/guide
- A small number of participants are required to run the tours. In the unlikely event this is not met and your tour is cancelled, a refund, rescheduled date, or an alternative tour will be offered
- Several city center drop-off points are available at the end of your tour and your driver-guide will discuss the best options
- Our main departure point is outside The Apex Hotel on Waterloo Place at 7:20 AM, if you wish to request an alternative pickup please contact us directly at least 24 hours in advance of the tour.