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Jump on a full-day guided tour from Inverness and experience the best of the Scottish Highlands. Explore the Highlands, visit Loch Ness and take a ride on the iconic Jacobite Steam Train.
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 12.5 hours
- Check availability to see starting times
- Live tour guide
- English
Select participants and date
Itinerary
Starting location:
15 Union St
Bus/coach
(30 minutes)
Urquhart Castle
Photo stop (10 minutes)
Bus/coach
(1 hour)
Commando Memorial
Photo stop (15 minutes)
Bus/coach
(30 minutes)
Fort William
Pass by (20 minutes)
Jacobite Steam TrainTrain
(100 minutes)
Mallaig
Lunch, Free time, Sightseeing (75 minutes)
Bus/coach
(50 minutes)
Fort Augustus
Break time, Photo stop, Free time, Sightseeing (45 minutes)
Bus/coach
(70 minutes)
Dores Beach
Photo stop (15 minutes)
Bus/coach
(25 minutes)
Arrive back at:
15 Union St
Main stop
Other stop
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
Highlights
- Take a photo of the ruins of Urquhart Castle, try to spot the Loch Ness Monster
- Enjoy a scenic ride on the Jacobite Steam Train, known as the Hogwarts Express
- Take in the panoramic views of Ben Nevis, the tallest mountain in the UK
- Explore the quaint fishing village of Mallaig and enjoy some fresh Scottish seafood
- See the Caledonian Canal and get up close to Loch Ness in Fort Augustus
Full description
Join a full-day guided tour from Inverness and experience the best of the Scottish Highlands. Begin your journey at the legendary Loch Ness, where you'll try to spot the elusive Nessie and enjoy photo stops overlooking the atmospheric ruins of Urquhart Castle.
Continue your adventure with a visit to the Commando Memorial, offering panoramic views of Ben Nevis, the tallest mountain in the UK. Then, board the iconic Jacobite Steam Train — also known as the Hogwarts Express from the Harry Potter films — for one of the world’s most scenic railway journeys, departing from Fort William.
Travel through the stunning West Highland landscapes before arriving in the quaint fishing village of Mallaig. Here, you’ll have time to enjoy fresh Scottish seafood and explore the harbor town at your leisure.
After lunch, travel through more breathtaking Highland scenery, stopping in Fort Augustus to see the Caledonian Canal and get up close to Loch Ness. Your final stop is the serene Dores Beach, offering a peaceful view across the famous loch.
Return to Inverness in the evening, with unforgettable memories from this magical Highlands experience.
Continue your adventure with a visit to the Commando Memorial, offering panoramic views of Ben Nevis, the tallest mountain in the UK. Then, board the iconic Jacobite Steam Train — also known as the Hogwarts Express from the Harry Potter films — for one of the world’s most scenic railway journeys, departing from Fort William.
Travel through the stunning West Highland landscapes before arriving in the quaint fishing village of Mallaig. Here, you’ll have time to enjoy fresh Scottish seafood and explore the harbor town at your leisure.
After lunch, travel through more breathtaking Highland scenery, stopping in Fort Augustus to see the Caledonian Canal and get up close to Loch Ness. Your final stop is the serene Dores Beach, offering a peaceful view across the famous loch.
Return to Inverness in the evening, with unforgettable memories from this magical Highlands experience.
Includes
- Full-day guided tour from Inverness
- Visit to Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle ruins
- Jacobite Steam Train journey
- Free time in Mallaig
- Stops at Commando Memorial and Dores Beach
- Meals and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Tips
Not suitable for
- Children under 5 years
- Wheelchair users
Meeting point
Meet 15 minutes before departure, across from the entrance to the Victorian Market entrance. Look for a blue or yellow bus.
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Warm clothing
- Camera
Not allowed
- Smoking in the vehicle
- Alcohol and drugs
- Unaccompanied minors
Know before you go
- Please note that itinerary order may change.
- Travel insurance is recommended.
- We advise you to organise transport to the departure point in advance and make sure you arrive at least 15 minutes early for check-in; late arrivals cannot be refunded and we cannot delay departure.
- Return times are approximate and subject to weather/travel conditions - allow at least 3 hours for onward travel or reservations.
- Each traveler may bring 1 suitcase (max 33lbs/15kg) and 1 carry-on.
- Collapsible wheelchairs are allowed if you are accompanied by someone to assist with boarding.
- The tour may operate with our sister company, Highland Explorer Tours.
- If you are using an audio guide, please bring your headset.