Spend a day hunting for Nessie, cruising on Loch Ness, and exploring the village of Fort Augustus. Visit the ruined Urquhart Castle and wander to the Falls of Foyers and Dores Beach on this fantastic full-day tour.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 9 hours
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- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
Experience
Highlights
- Visit Loch Ness to hunt for Nessie
- Explore the village of Fort Augustus
- See the ruins of Urquhart Castle
- Admire the beautiful Falls of Foyers
- Stroll along the sandy shore at Dores Beach
Full description
Leave Inverness in the morning and follow the beautiful Caledonian Canal to its source at Loch Ness. The loch is home to the famous Loch Ness monster, affectionately known as Nessie. You'll spend most of the morning at Loch Ness, allowing plenty of time to look for Nessie. Choose to take a 5-star cruise across the loch to Urquhart Castle. If you’d rather see the loch from the shore, then stay on board the bus and your driver will take you to Urquhart Castle. Explore the ruins of the castle, enjoy the visitor center, and soak up the atmosphere of Scotland’s most famous Loch.
Your tour continues to Invermoriston, where you'll pause to take photos of the bridge and Columbus Well. Afterwards, journey to Fort Augustus, the furthermost point of your full-day Highlands tour. Fort Augustus is a small town of only 650 people and a perfect spot to watch boats passing through the Caledonian Canal while you enjoy your lunch.
After lunch you'll begin the journey back to Inverness, stopping at the Falls of Foyers. The waterfall was a favorite retreat for poet Rabbie Burns, and is truly breathtaking. Enjoy plenty of time here to appreciate the landscape before continuing on to Dores to see Dores Beach. Spend a short while wandering the sandy shoreline before boarding the bus for the final time and returning to Inverness.
Includes
- Return bus transportation from Inverness
- Driver/guide
- Meals and drinks
- Entry to attractions
- Loch Ness cruise
Not suitable for
- Children under 4 years
Covid-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- You must keep social distance while in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- You are required to bring and wear a mask
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Meeting point
Stand 6, Inverness Bus Station, Margaret Street, Inverness, IV1 1LT.
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Weather-appropriate clothing
Know before you go
- This tour operates in all weather conditions