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Scottish Highlands: Family Tour to Loch Ness
4.9
25 Ratings
Stirling
Embark on an incredible family-friendly Day Tour to Loch Ness and explore the breathtaking Scottish Highlands. Discover hidden vantage points, capture unforgettable family photos, and create cherished memories together. Book your family’s tour today!
Embark on an incredible family-friendly Day Tour to Loch Ness and explore the breathtaking Scottish Highlands. Discover hidden vantage points, capture unforgettable family photos, and create cherished memories together. Book your family’s tour today!
Duration:
11 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Stirling - Experience breathtaking views as you pass by the majestic Stirling Castle and the iconic William Wallace Monument.
- Loch Lubnaig - Our initial stop offers the chance to admire the stunning landscape and picturesque view of Loch Lubnaig. Enjoy a comfort break with a photo opportunity and a brief walk along the Lochside.
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- Stirling - Experience breathtaking views as you pass by the majestic Stirling Castle and the iconic William Wallace Monument.
- Loch Lubnaig - Our initial stop offers the chance to admire the stunning landscape and picturesque view of Loch Lubnaig. Enjoy a comfort break with a photo opportunity and a brief walk along the Lochside.
- Loch Tulla - Pause here to soak in the sweeping panoramic views of hills, glens, and rivers.
- Glencoe - Known as Scotland’s most famous and scenic glen, Glencoe is also celebrated as its most historic and romantic glen. It serves as a holiday hub for hillwalking and mountaineering and is an excellent base for exploring the Scottish Highlands.
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Loch Ness - Fort Augustus
This delightful Scottish town is nestled on the shores of Loch Ness. Discover the impressive Caledonian Canal locks and the tranquil Benedictine Abbey. Opt for a boat cruise to search for the legendary Loch Ness Monster or explore the shoreline on foot. Immerse yourself in the Monster lore with Nessie-themed attractions. Fort Augustus perfectly blends history, culture, and natural beauty. - Pattack Falls - A charming waterfall hidden among the trees, offering a poignant reminder of past lives. Located in the Cairngorm National Park of the Scottish Highlands, the Falls of Pattack can be reached via a short, hilly walk that winds up the river, featuring spectacular viewing platforms over the falls.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Snacks
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Snacks
What's Not Included
- Food or Drinks
- Food or Drinks
Additional Information
An incredible family-friendly day tour to explore the breathtaking Scottish Highlands and Loch Ness. We travel through stunning landscapes, including valleys, mountains, and majestic Lochs. Our knowledgeable guide will share fascinating stories and provide historical insights throughout the journey. You can choose to enjoy a Loch Ness cruise, keep an…
An incredible family-friendly day tour to explore the breathtaking Scottish Highlands and Loch Ness. We travel through stunning landscapes, including valleys, mountains, and majestic Lochs. Our knowledgeable guide will share fascinating stories and provide historical insights throughout the journey. You can choose to enjoy a Loch Ness cruise, keep an eye out for the mysterious Nessie, or explore the shoreline on foot. Discover hidden vantage points and capture unforgettable family photos of the Loch and its wild surroundings. Allow your children to connect with nature, breathe in the fresh Highland air, and create cherished memories together. This tour to Loch Ness is ideal for people who want to see as much as possible of Scotland in one day. It guarantees an unforgettable journey and leaves lasting memories for your entire family. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to grasp an adventure that will mesmerise both young and old. Book your family’s tour today!
- Please note that, wheelchairs and strollers must be foldable and stored in the vehicle’s boot. Each passenger, including children, will be seated on a regular car/minibus seat. Child seats can be provided free of charge upon request.
- The total duration includes the travel time.
Location
Stirling
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(25 Ratings)
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1001kelseys
Apr 8, 2026
A Wonderful Journey Through the Highlands - If you are looking for a seamless, enriching, and stress-free way to experience the Scottish Highlands, look no further. Our family recently spent a full day touring from Edinburgh, and the experience exceeded every expectation we had.
From the moment we were picked up, it was clear we were in expert hands. Traveling with a large family—including young children—can often be a logistical challenge, but our guide was perfectly prepared. He provided car seats that were already properly installed, saving us a massive amount of stress. Even when the Scottish weather turned predictably "moody," his driving was steady and professional; we felt completely safe and at ease despite the wind and rain.
What truly set this tour apart was the depth of knowledge shared throughout the day. Waseem didn’t just recite facts; he told the story of Scotland with a passion for history that kept everyone engaged. He had a remarkable ability to bring the landscapes to life, connecting the scenery to the clans and events that shaped the country.
He also went above and beyond by tailoring the itinerary on the fly to make sure we saw the highlights that mattered most to us. He made special stops so we could get up close with some iconic Highland cows, which was a huge hit for the kids, and coordinated a fantastic visit to a local distillery for the adults.
Kind, dependable, and incredibly accommodating, he treated our family with genuine warmth. He anticipated our needs before we even had to ask, making the entire day feel personal and relaxed.
I cannot recommend this guide highly enough. If you want a dependable professional who genuinely cares about your experience, this is the person to book. 10/10!
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Hayden_d
Oct 28, 2025
Great day - Very knowledgeable of the area and history. We took plenty of time at each stop and thoroughly enjoyed the trip.
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Jjpunchparty
Sep 12, 2025
Best Loch Ness Tour - Had a great time and learned a lot about Scotland in the process. Very knowledgeable and friendly guide. It is a long trip but they knew when to take breaks and asked us repeatedly if we needed any. The vehicle is big enough for a small group but small enough that it gets to visit some places where big tour busses are not allowed.
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Hunter_a
Aug 12, 2025
Phenomenal Experience - Full Highlands Day - 10/10. Waseem was fantastic! Phenomenal tour guide that knew endless history on the region. He knew all the best spots to give you a full and scenic day in the highlands. Truly worth it to book with him and will be recommending him to anyone that decides to visit Edinburgh!
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Elizabeth_d
Jun 5, 2025
A Breathe of Fresh Air - Wasson was on time, eager to go, full of delightful history and easy to change plans on a dime. We saw amazing sights and he was 100% part of the great adventure!
The tour itself was enchanting! The sights and sounds are indescribable. They are magic. You feel like you are in a far land, and yet it is all at your fingertips. Highly recommend!!
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Barry_l
Sep 4, 2024
Waseem great, Loch Ness not so much - Waseem was great, good driver, good knowledge base and willing to make changes to itinerary on the fly. Only word of caution is to let people know that in our opinion, Loch Ness was not very impressive, it’s a long way to go, not sure it’s worth it. Glen coe was amazing and if possible to structure a trip with some time to hike it, that might be the best way to go but I don’t see any options for that beyond renting a car, but that’s not waseems fault, he was great.
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Matthew_a
Aug 3, 2024
Scotland in a Day - A perfectly lovely day traveling around Scotland with Mr. Waseem. He was incredibly knowledgeable about everything we asked and if we stumped him he found out for us. He made unscheduled stops so we could have a more tailored experience. He always made sure we were comfortable, having water and shortbread cookies for us. This is the tour to take if you want to see all of Scotland in a day. You won’t be disappointed!
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Mrl3ster
Jun 24, 2024
Magical private tour through the Scottish highlands! - We had an excellent day with Waseem! Not only was he prompted for the pick up, but he arrived about 10 minutes early, just to make sure that he found us and was situated and ready to go on time.
He was incredibly flexible with where we stopped and for how long. He would frequently check in with us to make sure we didn’t need to stop for water or restroom break. He even brought us some treats and hydration to enjoy on the drive.
He was a fantastic storyteller and very knowledgeable about the history and culture of the area.
On our way home we got stuck behind a really bad accident that added an extra 5 hours to our trip. Waseem’s positivity and stories were the only thing that kept us sane in the face of what could have ruined the day.
I highly recommend this tour and Waseem . Well worth the money!
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Knowitall2
Jun 6, 2024
Best Tour Day!! - We had the best tour to the beautiful Scottish Highlands and Loch Ness with Wassem! He was very knowledgeable about Scottish history, and he had myself and my friend listening to every word. We were able to take longer at a few places, and all but skipped others because we really wanted more time at Urquhart Castle, and we wanted to go to Cava Cairns by Inverness. All in all, this was our best touring day, and we have been traveling for 3 weeks!
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Yunus786
Dec 30, 2023
Loch Ness but no Nessy! - We didnt take the tour but we drove around the area. Its nice but as expected its a scenic area with lots of vehicles on the road all doing the same, trying to capture the Nessy. Its Ok drive all around.
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