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The 15 Best Scottish Highlands Tours

132 tours  ·  from $17 a head

The Highlands are further from Edinburgh than the map suggests, which is why almost everyone takes a coach. These 15 compare the Glencoe and Loch Ness runs on hours in the seat, stops made and whether a boat is included.

Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Scottish Highlands Tour - Callander: coffee, a first break, and Highland cows
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Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Scottish Highlands Tour

1.Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Scottish Highlands Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 17,446 reviews · 12.5 hours · from $62Our pick

Review of Timberbush’s 12.5-hour Loch Ness tour from Edinburgh, with Glencoe, Urquhart Castle, cruise options, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“Everything was excellent 👌🏼. Mark and Graige did a fantastic job. They explained everything in detail and were super nice.”

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From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & Scottish Highlands Tour - Meeting at Burns Monument before sunrise
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From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & Scottish Highlands Tour

2.Loch Ness, Glencoe & Scottish Highlands Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 11,381 reviews · 12.5 hours · from $61

Review of the Edinburgh to Loch Ness, Glencoe and Highlands tour, with itinerary details, costs, coach tips and advice on choosing an option.

“Michael (or miko, I am still not sure) was great! Typical scottisch guy, great humour and very direct (loved that as a dutch person). Overall had a great time, and that for a good price.”

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Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour - Ten minutes in Glencoe, one unforgettable view
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Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour

3.Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,854 reviews · 12 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $68Top rated

Review of the 12.5-hour Loch Ness and Highlands tour from Edinburgh, with Glencoe, Pitlochry, cruise options, costs, tips, and honest drawbacks.

“Cancelled due to weather. Would appreciate if the tour has been cancelled from the beginning so we didn’t waste a day for nothing. Especially for tourists who only have one chance in their lifetime to visit highland Scotland”

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Loch Ness & Highlands Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh with Cruise - Fort Augustus and the Loch Ness cruise
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Loch Ness & Highlands Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh with Cruise

Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William - Charlotte Square to Callander: an easy start to a full day
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Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William

5.Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,337 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $63

Review of Edinburgh’s 12-hour Highlands tour to Glencoe, Fort William, Glenfinnan Viaduct, and Pitlochry, with practical tips and value advice.

“Fisher was amazing and his dad jokes were on point. We learned a lot and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. He even made the weather not rain the entire time. Thanks for a great tour!”

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Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands - Callander starts the day gently
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Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands

6.Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,771 reviews · 12 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $63

Review of Edinburgh’s 12.5-hour Loch Ness and Highlands tour, with Glencoe, Fort Augustus, photo stops, guide tips, and value advice.

“Such an amazing day. Our driver Anthony was amazing. Lots of interesting facts and made the day so much more enjoyable. The stops were so beautiful and would love to see more of the Highlands.”

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Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness and Glencoe Day Trip from Edinburgh - Starting early from central Edinburgh
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Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness and Glencoe Day Trip from Edinburgh

8.Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness and Glencoe Day Trip from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,793 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $75

Review of the Edinburgh Highlands, Loch Ness and Glencoe day trip, with itinerary details, costs, tips, strengths and drawbacks.

“The tour guide Terry was really fantastic. She gave commentary of the Highlands that was informative, encouraging and entertaining. The driver Alan was not only friendly and helpful, but he is also a great driver. The whole journey was very safe. This tour is definitely for scenic lovers.. it was really amazing to see the Highlands up close and every Pitstop was breath taking. Its definitely one of the best tours I have been on. Thank you Terry and Alan!”

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Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe, Coos & the Highlands Day Tour - Leaving Edinburgh beneath the Forth Bridges
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Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe, Coos & the Highlands Day Tour

From Edinburgh: 3-Day Isle of Skye and The Highlands Tour - Glencoe brings scenery and painful history
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From Edinburgh: 3-Day Isle of Skye and The Highlands Tour

10.3-Day Isle of Skye and The Highlands Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,405 reviews · 3 days · from $244

Review of the 3-day Edinburgh to Isle of Skye tour, with Glencoe, Loch Ness, Glenfinnan, Culloden, pricing, tips, and practical details.

“Nick was an absolutely phenomenal guide. From the very first day he kept us entertained, made us laugh, and turned every transfer into part of the experience. Thanks to him we discovered breathtaking corners of the Scottish Highlands – landscapes so wild and beautiful that pictures simply don’t do them justice. It was an unforgettable trip through stunning, almost indescribable places, whose true beauty can only be appreciated when you’re standing there in person. Highly recommended to anyone who wants to experience Scotland at its best.”

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Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Highlands Guided Day Tour from Edinburgh - Castle Terrace and the early start
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Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Highlands Guided Day Tour from Edinburgh

12.Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Highlands Guided Day Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,233 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $86

Review of Timberbush Tours’ 12-hour Loch Ness, Glencoe and Highlands trip from Edinburgh, with itinerary, costs, tips and honest pros and cons.

“Nick the bus driver was very helpful and informative through out the trip. The trip was planned and coordinated. The stops and sightseeing spots were excellent.”

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From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glenoce & The Highlands Day Tour - Leaving Edinburgh and reaching Callander
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From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glenoce & The Highlands Day Tour

13.Loch Ness, Glenoce & The Highlands Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,130 reviews · 12 hours · from $53

Review of Gray Line Scotland’s 12-hour Loch Ness and Highlands tour from Edinburgh, with Glen Coe, Fort William, Pitlochry, and optional cruise.

“I really had an amazing trip with Brendon & Danny, the tour was informative, the chosen stops were great. It was 100% worth it”

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From Glasgow: Oban, Glencoe, Highland Lochs & Castles Tour - The Arrochar Alps and Rest and Be Thankful
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From Glasgow: Oban, Glencoe, Highland Lochs & Castles Tour

14.Oban, Glencoe, Highland Lochs & Castles Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,123 reviews · 10.5 hours · from $39

Explore Loch Lomond, Inveraray, Oban, Kilchurn Castle and Glencoe on a scenic 10.5-hour Highlands tour from Glasgow for $39.

“Maggie is an amazing guide! With humor, she combines knowledge about the history of the area with a small personal touch in a lovely Scottish accent. A true joy to listen to! Constantly making sure everyone is comfortable and entertained, the total experience was overall class! The schedule itself felt a bit rushed at times. Leaving a half hour earlier and skipping last castle would leave more time for beautiful places like Loch Lomond and Glencoe (actually take a good wee wonder).”

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Loch Lomond: Scottish Highlands Sightseeing Cruise - Leaving the Lowlands behind
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Loch Lomond: Scottish Highlands Sightseeing Cruise

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