Discover the beauty of the Scottish highlands and Loch Ness, with a stop for lunch in a local fishing town. Experience a memorable journey on the Jacobite Steam Train as it crosses the Glenfinnan Viaduct, voted one of the world’s most scenic railways.
About this activity
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- Duration 12 hours
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- Live tour guide
- English
Experience
Starting location:
19 Union St
Bus / coach
(40 minutes)
Urquhart Castle
Photo stop
Commando Memorial
Photo stop
Fort William
Panoramic train ride
Train
(1 hour)
Mallaig
Lunch
Fort Augustus
Free time
Bus / coach
(1 hour)
Arrive back at:
19 Union St
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
- Enjoy a one-way trip on the world-famous Jacobite Steam Train
- Marvel at the majestic scenery of the Scottish Highlands
- Learn about the history and culture of the region from your local Scottish guide
Immerse yourself in the natural wonders of the Scottish Highlands and board the Jacobite Steam Train on a day trip from Inverness. Cross the Glenfinnan Viaduct for a scenic tour of Loch Ness and in the fishing town of Mallaig.
Begin your journey by bus and drive along the world-famous Loch Ness, stopping for photos above the ruins of Urquhart Castle. Continue south and visit the Commando Memorial, overlooking the Nevis Range—home to the UK’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis.
Next, set your sights on the Jacobite Steam Train and hop on board at Fort William. Your journey through magnificent landscapes will end in the fishing port of Mallaig, where you can try fresh seafood for lunch (at your expense) or explore the town.
Take the scenic ‘Road to the Isles’ and admire beautiful scenery as you ride to Fort Augustus, the Caledonian Canal, and Loch Ness. Finish your tour at Falls of Foyers and Dores Beach on the banks of Loch Ness.
- Jacobite steam train ride (one-way ticket from Fort William to Mallaig)
- Local guide
- Roundtrip transportation from central Inverness
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Tips (optional)
- Children under 5 years
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Participants
Date
19 Union St, Inverness* IV1 1QA *Across from the entrance to the Victorian Market
Open in Google Maps ⟶What to bring
- Passport or ID card
- Cash
Know before you go
- This is first and foremost a coach tour, with a steam train element, with a one-way ticket from Fort William to Mallaig
- This tour is an unlicensed and unauthorized tour of sites related to the Harry Potter franchise. This tour does not have any association with, connection to, sponsorship by, or endorsement of, the Harry Potter franchise nor the author J.K. Rowling