Loch Ness & Culloden Battlefield Private Tour from Inverness

4.9 (936 reviews) Inverness, Scotland
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Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Enjoy an 8-hour trip to get a flavor of the lush hills and glens in and around the world famous and mysterious Loch Ness. Experience tastes of this unique culture, history and landscape. The private tour will be in a comfortable, air-conditioned Land Rover or minibus that seats up to 8 people. Relax with your Professional, Scottish, kilted tour guide as they take you on a journey to Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle , Beauly , Glen Ord Distillery, Culloden Battlefield and Clava Cairns.

This tour is NOT available to people who are on a cruise ship in the Port of Invergordon. This is because the meeting point for this tour is 25 miles from the ship and we can't guarantee at the end of the tour you would be back on time for your ship to sail.

Options

Group up to 3 people

Group up to 3 people

Group up to 8 people

Group up to 8 people

What's included

  • Professional Kilted Guide
  • Air Conditioned Vehicles - Land Rover or Minibus
  • Pick-up & Drop-off from your accommodation if in Inverness or en route
  • Private Transportation
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
  • Full Glen Ord Distillery Tour (time does not allow for this)
  • Cost of Glen Ord Distillery Tastings
  • Entrance fee to Urquhart Castle

What to expect

  1. Happy Tours
    15m
    Meet and Greet in front of the Columba Hotel for departure of all our tours. Meet at 8:45am.
  2. Loch Ness
    Pass by
    As we head towards Urquhart Castle see this world famous loch that holds the most volume of fresh water of any lochs in Scotland. Perhaps you might see it's most famous inhabitant - Nessie!
  3. Urquhart Castle
    1h 20m · Admission ticket not included
    Stop here and visit this iconic ruined castle. Hear the history and folklore from your guide, watch the short welcome video and take some photos of the castle and spectacular view down the loch
  4. Robertson's - The Larder & Highland Cows - Beauly
    20m
    Meet the fabulous Highland Coos Katie Morag and Jamie Fraser. See the comical Alpacas and perhaps buy some fabulous gifts or food from the Farm Shop itself.
  5. The Singleton Distillery
    45m · Admission ticket not included
    Learn about the single malt whisky produced at the distillery and view the new exhibition centre. Your guide will tell you all about the Whisky production and if you wish you can take a tasting that suits your needs.
  6. Beauly
    1h
    Stop here for a lunch break and to visit some of the wonderful local cafes (including an award-winning deli) and shops that this medieval burgh has to offer.
  7. Culloden Battlefield
    1h
    Experience the feelings evoked by standing on the site of the last pitched battle fought on British mainland soil. Your guide will take you round around the battlefield showing you Memorial Clan Markers, the Memorial Cairn and much much more
  8. Clava Cairns
    30m
    Have a guided tour around the prehistoric site and marvel at the Standing Stones and Burial Cairns, learning their history from your guide.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Leaves from in front of the Columba Hotel or from your accommodation if in Inverness or en route. Meet at 8:45am

End point

Leaves from in front of the Columba Hotel or from your accommodation if in Inverness or en route. Meet at 8:45am

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children (ages 2 to 17) must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather conditions so dress appropriately
  • Booster seats are available on request
  • A maximum of 8 people per booking
  • This tour is not available to people who are on a cruise ship in the Port of Invergordon. This is because the meeting point for this tour is 25 miles from the ship and we can't guarantee at the end of the tour you would be back on time for your ship to sail.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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